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Voor een optimale ervaring met deze website is het aan te raden om over te stappen naar een modernere verie of installeer Google Chrome Frame following a nomination made by Elliniki Etairia – Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage are facing unprecedented challenges from intensive tourism prepared by experts from Europa Nostra and the EIB Institute stresses the urgent need for adopting sustainable planning policies to prevent irreversible damage to the islands’ exceptional and authentic character The technical report details the detrimental impact of mass tourism particularly water and waste management systems including stricter regulations on construction and greater collaboration between local authorities and civil society to safeguard the islands’ future The report was prepared on the basis of the outcomes of an expert mission conducted between 18 and 23 October 2024 Executive Vice-President of Europa Nostra; Paolo Vitti and Dimitris Leventis both architects and Board Members of Europa Nostra; David Castrillo Architect and Adviser to the EIB Institute; and Constantin Christofidis gathering crucial insights on the islands’ challenges the team had exchanges of views with key figures as well as local associations and representatives of the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy and the Ministry of Tourism The discussions emphasised the urgent need for effective governance such as water conservation and sustainable transport solutions The report strongly advocates for the adoption of tailored spatial planning policies that respect the carrying capacity of each island sustainable tourism models that prioritise cultural heritage preservation over mass commercialisation It also highlights the need for affordable housing policies to support local communities and ensure that young residents and essential workers can continue living on the islands The inclusion of the Cycladic Islands in the 7 Most Endangered list 2024 has brought renewed attention to these pressing issues mobilising local stakeholders and international organisations to work towards sustainable solutions The full technical report provides a roadmap for action calling for immediate intervention to prevent further degradation and ensure the long-term viability of the Cycladic Islands as vibrant cultural and natural landscapes Full Technical Report on Cycladic Islands, notably Sifnos, Serifos and Folegandros (PDF) Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Oliver Browning | Sunday 23 July 2023 06:51 BST Footage shows what appeared to be a small tornado in the Gessate area of Lombardy, about 20 miles north-east of Milan Local media reported what was variously described as a “tornado” or “whirlwind” in the municipality Residents filmed the arrival of the unusual weather event between Cernusco sul Naviglio and Gessate a van was swept into a canal by the high winds with the driver reportedly managing to escape from the vehicle The twister was spotted amid freak weather in Italy, where tennis-ball sized hail hammered Venice and other northern areas earlier this week. Kim Kardashian wears Marilyn Monroe’s dress As Baltimore begins the process of planning to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge, labor experts have pointed to how Latino workers will be the one who rebuild it. Anderson Clayton attends the North Carolina Young Democrats Convention in Durham. 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Prince Louis caught brushing down Price Williams jacket during VE Day celebrations The 1998 diesel has been converted into a stylish two-bed Beckham luciendo su peinado mohicano antes de un amistoso internacional contra México en 2001 Gruppo Aturia has two main divisions: Aturia (industrial pumps) and Rutschi (nuclear and special pumps) Milan-based Aturia manufactures industrial and fire fighting pumps at facilities in Gessate the Middle East and Africa account for more than 70% of Aturia’s business Audoli & Bertola in 2003 and Aris Chiappa in 2009 the inventor of the Perfecta canned motor pump The company has more than 100 nuclear installations worldwide and is now targeting the chemical and API 685 markets with a major focus on pumps for nuclear submarines Gruppo Aturia has a consolidated turnover of €45 million with 250 employees 2015 revenues are expected to be €50 million WPIL (formerly Worthington Pump India Ltd) is a multinational pump group headquartered in Kolkata India and listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange The group produces pumps for power/municipal and industrial applications and has a strong presence throughout the Asia Pacific region and Africa and facilities in India The Indian pump company has a consolidated turnover of US$120 million and employs approximately 900 people worldwide Free access to this content is for qualifying individuals only Corporate and institutional access requires an appropriate license or subscription For more information contact institutions@markallengroup.com Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović, Secretary General of Europa Nostra and Project Leader of the European Heritage Hub, was delighted to join Stathis Potamitis, newly appointed President of Elliniki Etairia – Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage to open this year’s Tourism and Sustainability Conference held on 27 February in Athens — Europa Nostra (@europanostra) February 27, 2024 expressed her thanks to Elliniki Etairia – country representation of Europa Nostra in Greece and an affiliated partner of the European Heritage Hub – for organising this conference which underlined key issues of importance for many towns and sites in Europe “It is true that tourism brings important economic benefits but the right balance must be struck to ensure these benefits consider the quality of life of local communities and the long-term safeguarding of the cultural and natural heritage,” she stated announced by Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute last January this statement creates a path for duly integrating culture into climate action which will also have important ramifications on developing a more sustainable tourism strategy internationally the Project Leader of the European Heritage Hub drew attention to the representatives of Greek and European cities at the conference some of whom are important associate partners of the European Heritage Hub Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović expressed her sincere hope that the conference would help further establish a virtual bridge between key European cities across the continent to ensure that the values of sustainability are embedded in each of our activities and outputs Wanted in MilanMembership construction work for Milan’s new Tangenziale Est Esterna ring-road is going to impact on late-night runs on the green metro line M2.  The changes will be in effect Mondays to Fridays from 22.00 until the end of service. Northbound trains heading for Gessate will run only a far as Gorgonzola Buses will then cover the remainder of the route between Gorgonzola station and the terminus stops of bus lines Z312 and Z314 outside Gessate station in both directions. Also from Monday to Friday after 22.00 maintenance work will affect the same M2 line nearer the city centre.  Here Piola and Loreto stations will each have only one platform in operation so transport authority ATM advises passengers boarding trains to pay attention to the information displays and to make sure they take the train going in the right direction Wanted in Milan ™ is member of the Wanted World Wide Ltd network.Click here to find out more about our Network or Follow us on social networks © 2025 / 2026 Wanted World Wide LTD Network The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has clarified that the duration of Umrah visas for foreign pilgrims is 90 days starting from the date of their entry into Saudi Arabia the pilgrims must leave the Kingdom by the deadline of Dhul Qadah 29 1445 to streamline the smooth flow of pilgrims to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah from all over the world for the annual pilgrimage of Hajj quoting Saudi Arabia’s ministry statement The ministry clarified in response to queries made by several people through the ministry’s “Beneficiary Care” account on the X social media platform the last date for Umrah visa holders to enter Saudi Arabia this year was Dhul Qadah 15 and that the validity of the Umrah visa is three months from the date of its issuance instead of the date of entry into the Kingdom The ministry emphasized that there won’t be any extension of the Umrah visa after the expiry of the 90-day duration the Umrah visa cannot be converted into another visa Application for issuing Umrah visas can be applied through the approved electronic platforms for Umrah services for individuals by visiting the following link: https://nusuk