Monemvasia: The Castle That Still - But Barely – Breathes
Post Symeon Tsalikoglou Post Symeon Tsalikoglou

Monemvasia: The Castle That Still - But Barely – Breathes

People travel great distances to experience historic places—while enjoying the comforts that make a true holiday. And in turn, countless livelihoods depend on tourism. But what happens when tourism begins to reshape the very values and history of a place? What if it goes so far that it affects the core of its being?

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‘A Future for Whose Past’: Where Are Communities, Minorities and Other Groups in the World Heritage Discourse?
Post Mechtild Rössler Post Mechtild Rössler

‘A Future for Whose Past’: Where Are Communities, Minorities and Other Groups in the World Heritage Discourse?

The conference “A Future for Whose Past?” at Monte Verità explored how World Heritage can better represent minorities, communities, and overlooked groups. Organized by ETH Zurich, EPFL, ICOMOS Switzerland, and partners, it called for more inclusive heritage policies, community consultation, and recognition of diverse identities in global conservation practices.

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International Support Needed: Save Papoura Hill Archaeological Monument and Landscape
Post, Action Manolis Klontzas Post, Action Manolis Klontzas

International Support Needed: Save Papoura Hill Archaeological Monument and Landscape

Amid the construction of yet another airport in central Crete, a large and unique archaeological site was uncovered at the very top of Papoura Hill, in Pediada region. Now, the Citizens’ Committee for the Protection of Papoura is fighting to preserve both the monument and the centuries-long relationship between people and their lands.

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