A bill submitted at the end of 2013 seeks to “raise awareness & disseminate information about the events, people & places of memory associated with the First World War” in the Emilia-Romagna region.
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First World War European Tourism Fair, Italy, 2014
A First World War ‘Tourism Fair’ will take place in Gorizia, northern Italy, where tourism sites and locations associated with the conflict will be able to promote their plans to mark the Centenary.
Continue readingItalian regional president calls for commemoration of Austro-Hungarian soldiers
The President of the Italian Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Deborah Serrachiani, has called for soldiers who fought for Austria-Hungary – who came from what is now Italian territory – to be commemorated.
Continue readingFirst World War European Tourism Fair, Italy
A First World War 'Tourism Fair' will take place in Gorizia, northern Italy, where tourism sites and locations associated with the conflict will be able to promote their plans to mark the Centenary.
Continue readingTrentino remembers La Guerra Bianca as it prepares for the Centenary
Mike Swain reports on plans underway in Trentino, northern Italy, to mark the ‘White War’, which saw thousands of Austro-Hungarian and Italian troops engage in the mountains.
Continue readingTrentino remembers La Guerra Bianca as it prepares for the Centenary
Mike Swain reports on plans underway in Trentino, northern Italy, to mark the 'White War', which saw thousands of Austro-Hungarian and Italian troops engage in the mountains.
Continue readingPope Francis announces First World War Centenary pilgrimage
Pope Francis is to mark the Centenary of the First World War with a pilgrimage in September 2014 to pray for the victims of all wars.
Continue readingJuly 27: Italy launches global music event to remember Europe’s last hours of peace on this day in 1914
Music remembering the last day of peace in Europe in 1914 will be performed around the world today (July 27th 2014) as part of the Italian Government’s First World War commemorative programme.
Continue readingPope Francis makes Centenary plea for peace
Pope Francis has marked the Centenary of the First World War with an appeal for peace in current conflicts.
Continue readingPope Francis delivers Centenary warning against a new world war
Pope Francis has used a First World War Centenary pilgrimage to warn of the dangers of a third global conflict.
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