Romania's Rascruci Banffy Castle Wins European Heritage Award
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Romania's Rascruci Banffy Castle Wins European Heritage Award

The Banffy Castle in Rascruci, Romania, has won a prestigious 2026 Europa Nostra Award for its exceptional conservation and adaptive reuse. The project transformed a neglected aristocratic estate into a vibrant cultural hub for the local community, standing out among 261 eligible applications from across Europe.

Greece Celebrates Minoan Palaces UNESCO World Heritage Listing
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Greece Celebrates Minoan Palaces UNESCO World Heritage Listing

Greece marks the UNESCO World Heritage inscription of Minoan palaces in Crete. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni hailed the achievement, announced Malia's reopening after climate-proofing works, and highlighted €100 million in ongoing heritage investments across the island.

Štirovača: The Forgotten Forest Valley of Velebit
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Štirovača: The Forgotten Forest Valley of Velebit

Deep in Croatia's Velebit mountains lies Štirovača, a lush forest valley that briefly held national park status in the 1920s. Today, it remains a protected reserve, offering dense beech and spruce woods, rare montane ecosystems, and a unique conservation history that few visitors know about.

TikTok Fame Threatens Croatia’s Hidden Beaches
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TikTok Fame Threatens Croatia’s Hidden Beaches

Viral TikTok videos are rapidly transforming Croatia's secluded Adriatic coves into overcrowded hotspots, straining local infrastructure and raising concerns about environmental damage while boosting short-term tourism revenue for coastal communities.

Montenegro Squad Full Strength for Bulgaria Friendly
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Montenegro Squad Full Strength for Bulgaria Friendly

Montenegro will field their strongest possible squad for the June 1 friendly against Bulgaria. Key stars Nikola Krstović and Stefan Savić are included, while Aleksa Lanković misses out through injury. The match features players with Bulgarian club connections.