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HanseTreck arrives in Lübeck
Despite rain, wind and breakdowns: the HanseTreck has reached its destination! After a tour on cargo bikes from Einbeck to Lübeck, the trek arrived in front of Lübeck's town hall on Saturday, July 6.
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Cultural Routes: Re-certification of THE HANSA renewed
We are happy to announce that the EPA Governing Board decided to renew the “Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe” certification to THE HANSA. The certification is valid for five years.
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Start of the HanseTreck in Einbeck
Mit dem Lastenrad geht es seit diesem Freitag auf den Spuren der Hanse ganz CO2-neutral von Einbeck nach Lübeck - mit an Bord eine Ladung Einbecker Bier.
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European Hanseatic Ensemble on the radio
14 young musicians from 6 nations have brought the repertoire of the old Hanseatic city of Magdeburg from the Reformation period back to life vocals, viols, cornettos and trombones. The recording will be broadcast on Sunday evening, 30 June, from 20:03 on Deutschlandfunk Kultur.
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This was the 44th International Hanseatic Day in Gdansk!
The Polish Hanseatic city of Gdansk hosted the 44th International Hanseatic Day from 13 to 16 June under the motto "Change begins here". 84 cities from 14 European countries attended to celebrate their Hanseatic cultural heritage together.
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Launch of the Cultural Route "Hansa England"
The "Hansa England" cultural route was officially opened in King's Lynn on 23 June. The route leads by bike, train, motorbike or car along the east coast of England from Beverley to Harwich.
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The Cultural Routes in Brindisi
The eleventh Training Academy on the Council of Europe's Cultural Routes took place in Brindisi, Italy, from 4 to 7 June. This year's theme was European cooperation and sustainable development.
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Report on the Hanseatic Day in Torun 2023 presented
This week, the Hanseatic City of Torun presented a final documentation for the 43rd International Hanseatic Day in Torun in 2023. On 17 richly illustrated pages, it summarises the Hanseatic Day in compact form and sets the mood for the next Hanseatic Day in Gdansk.
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Second Day of the Hansa in La Rochelle
The Day of the Hansa took place for the second time in La Rochelle, France, on 17 and 18 May. Special highlights included the presentation of a new Hansa-themed comic, public tours and an academic conference.
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Straupe featured by the European Heritage Days
The “smallest Hanseatic city” Straupe was recently presented by the European Heritage Days. The article is about the great history of the small town with the castle that is so well-known in Latvia.
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