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Estratégia Regional Alentejo 2030

1 September 2020

The Alentejo 2030 Regional Strategy aims to foster sustainable regional development by enhancing housing policies, promoting socio-economic innovation, and improving infrastructure. It focuses on cooperation among stakeholders, addressing societal challenges, and ensuring access to essential services, while prioritising environmental sustainability and the effective use of strategic resources for future growth. The Strategy emphasises the significance of culture and heritage as vital components of regional identity and economic development. It recognises the potential of cultural and creative industries to enhance tourism and promote local heritage, thereby enriching the region’s unique identity.

Το Σύνταγμα της Ελλάδος – Άρθρο 24 για την προστασία του περιβάλλοντος (The Constitution of Greece – Article 24 for the protection of the environment)

25 November 2019

According to Article 24 of the Constitution of Greece, the protection of the natural and cultural environment constitutes a duty of the State and a right of every person. The State is responsible for protecting natural and cultural environments, adopting preventive measures in the context of the principle of sustainable development. The master plan of the country and the development of towns and residential areas are under the State’s control, aiming to serve settlement functionality and ensure living conditions. The provisions apply to the rehabilitation of existing residential areas, with

Νόμος 4623/1999 (134/Α/9-8-2019 μέρος Β): Διατάξεις για την ψηφιακή πολιτική, την ηλεκτρονική διακυβέρνηση και το υπουργείο ψηφιακής διακυβέρνησης (Law 4623/1999 (134/A/9-8-2019 part B): provisions on digital policy, e-government and the Ministry of Digital Government)

9 August 2019

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is established at the Ministry of Digital Governance, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation, EU L119, hereinafter “GDPR”). Article 59 defines the foundation of the “National Documentation Centre and Electronic Content”, which is responsible for the collection, accumulation, organisation, documentation, dissemination and digital preservation of scientific, technological and cultural knowledge, information, content and data, produced in Greece. Law 4623/1999 (134/Α/9-8-2019 part B): Provisions on digital policy, e-governance, simplification of

Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive [Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC (Text with EEA relevance.)]

17 April 2019

Copyright legislation impacts the activities of cultural heritage institutions whose collections often contain materials that are subject to copyright or neighbouring rights protection. While not all items in the collections of cultural heritage institutions are subject to copyright, some are, resulting in cultural heritage professionals having to put processes in place to manage these rights. This becomes particularly relevant when cultural heritage institutions undergo digitisation projects with the aim of making these materials widely available to the public and facilitate their reuse. The copyright in the digital single market Directive

European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage

1 January 2019

The European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage is a comprehensive policy document that seeks to set forward an embracing strategy for diverse cultural themes, such as heritage preservation, conservation, and promotion, across the European Union. At its core, the framework recognizes that cultural heritage is a critical resource for the future that must be protected and enhanced for the coming generations. To achieve this goal, the framework proposes a series of actions under three clusters: capitalizing on technological tools for innovation, fostering social innovation, and strengthening skills in the

Στρατηγική Ανθεκτικότητας της Αθήνας για το 2030

31 December 2017

The “Resilience Strategy 2030” aims to create a city that is Affordable, Green, Proactive and Vibrant through 65 actions and 53 sub-actions. Each pillar is broken down into specific objectives through which the municipality will assess its progress with specific indicators: Affordable city: Measures to promote transparency and accountability, simplify municipal procedures, foster cooperation and a sense of responsibility. Green City: Measures to support environmental infrastructure within the urban fabric and make efficient use of the cities’ waste. The aim is to promote sustainable mobility and co-create public spaces as

Νόμος 4495/2017 (Α 167/03-11-2017) Έλεγχος και προστασία του Δομημένου Περιβάλλοντος και άλλες διατάξεις (Law 4495/2017 (A 167/03-11-2017) Control and protection of the Built Environment and other provisions)

3 November 2017

The law regulates the procedure for issuing and controlling building permits. It also presents measures to prevent unauthorised buildings and constructions, as well as mechanisms to deal with unauthorised buildings that have been built after or after 28/07/2011. Article 117 regulates arbitrary constructions and uses in listed buildings. The law also introduces the Electronic Building Identity which is issued exclusively electronically. It als regulates the Land use Planning Implementation, the design of Public Spaces and issues related to Environmental Balance. Finally, the law also defines the responsibilities of the Local

Nόμος 4067/2012 (79 / 02-04-2012): Νέος Οικοδομικός Κανονισμός (Law 4067/2012 (79 / 02-04-2012): new Building Regulation)

2 April 2012

Article 6 of Law 4067/2012 – the New General Construction Code (NOK) – refers to the definition and protection of architectural heritage. Designation and protection of Listed Buildings: It extends the ‘subject’ of protection, stating that individual buildings or parts of buildings or building complexes, as well as elements of the surrounding environment (e.g. courtyards, gardens, doorways, and fountains) as well as individual elements of urban (urban or rural) equipment (e.g. squares, fountains, walkways, and bridges), may be designated as listed buildings. The law states that it is possible to

Νόμος 3915/2011 (Α 20/17-02-2011): Κύρωση της Συμφωνίας μεταξύ της Ελβετίας και της Ελλάδας περί εισαγωγής, διαμετακόμισης και επαναπατρισμού πολιτιστικών αγαθών (Law 3915/2011 (A 20/17-02-2011): ratification of the Agreement between Switzerland and Greece on the import, transit and repatriation of cultural goods)

20 February 2011

The law regulates the import, transit and repatriation of cultural property between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the Hellenic Republic, in application of the UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (1970). The agreement aims at regulating the movement of cultural artifacts, ensuring their legal provenance, and facilitating cooperation in the prevention of illicit trafficking. The agreement defines that claims for repatriation by a Party are subject to a statute of limitation of one

Νόμος 3914 (19/17-02-2011): Κύρωση του Μνημονίου Συνεργασίας (M.O.U.) μεταξύ Ελλάδας και Κίνας σχετικά με συνεργασία για την πρόληψη της κλοπής, της παράνομης ανασκαφής, εισαγωγής και εξαγωγής πολιτιστικών αγαθών (Law 3914 (19/17-02-2011): ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Greece and China on cooperation for the prevention of theft, illegal excavation, import and export of cultural property)

17 February 2011

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Greece and China introduces bilateral cooperation to combat the theft, illegal excavation, import and export of cultural property, in accordance with the UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (1970). The MoU outlines strategies and measures to prevent the theft of cultural property and to combat illicit trafficking. This includes cooperation in intelligence sharing, monitoring the art market, and implementing measures to identify and recover stolen cultural items. It also encourages

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