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Sanierungs- und Dekarbonisierungsverordnung 2024 (Ordinance of the Vienna State Government on the granting of subsidies under Chapter II of the Vienna Housing Promotion and Residential Building Renovation Act – WWFSG 1989)

22 February 2024

The Ordinance of the Vienna State Government on the granting of subsidies, is a law enforced in the Province of Vienna regulating the granting of subsidies for purposes of thermal-energy renovation of buildings and their envelope, construction, conversion or retrofitting of building technology systems to highly efficient alternative energy systems. The ordinance also regulates the aforementioned activities by dedicating specific attention to “historical or listed buildings, those buildings that are under monument protection or were built in protected areas or have structured facades worthy of preservation;” in the first section

Kultuuri arengukava 2021-2030 (Cultural development plan 2021-2030)

20 February 2024

The Culture Development Plan 2021-2030 is the document that establishes the strategic goals in the field of culture and continues the strategy set out in the Fundamentals of Cultural Policy until 2020. The implementation of the development plan is coordinated by the Ministry of Culture. Cultural heritage is specifically elaborate on as priority 2: Estonian cultural memory is preserved and valued. Objectives of the development plan include: Estonian culture vibrant, evolving and open to the world, and participation in culture is a natural part of everyone’s life, Estonian cultural life

2001. évi LXIV. törvény a kulturális örökség védelméről / A kulturális örökségről szóló törvény (Act LXIV of 2001 on the Protection of Cultural Heritage / Cultural Heritage Act)

19 February 2024

The fundamental law on cultural heritage in Hungary that has encompassed the field of built heritage, archaeology, parks and gardens, and protected works of art since 2001. The law is due to undergo basic transformation in 2024, as built heritage will be the subject of the new Law on Hungarian Architecture, created in 2023 whose sections on built heritage are due to take over the function of this law from 1. October 2024. The fields of archaeology, parks and gardens, and protected works of art will continue possibly in a

Νόμος 1515/1985 (18/Α/18-2-1985): Ρυθμιστικό σχέδιο και πρόγραμμα προστασίας περιβάλλοντος της ευρύτερης περιοχής της Αθήνας (Law 1515/1985 (18/A/18-2-1985): regulatory plan and environmental protection programme for the wider area of Athens)

18 February 2024

Τhe regulatory plan for the Greater Athens area aims at the planning and design of the Greater Athens area within the framework of the National Spatial Policy, its spatial structure and organization at the regional level, the spatial structure of the transport system, other technical infrastructure and social equipment, as well as land and housing policy, the adoption of measures and the planning for the spatial and new urban structure of the capital, the designation of areas or zones of special interest or special problems, and the adoption of measures

Endringer i 8 verneforskrifter på Svalbard (Amendments to 8 protection regulations in Svalbard)

9 February 2024

This legislative document is a crucial update to the existing regulations surrounding the protection and preservation of the natural and cultural heritage of the Svalbard archipelago, located in the Arctic region of Norway. The purpose of this legislation is to regulate and manage tourism activities in Svalbard, which are causing damage to its unique flora, fauna, and historical sites. Among the main themes of the legislation, the need for increased protection of natural and cultural resources is emphasised, with the adoption of preventive measures to reduce the impact of tourism

Lege Nr. 12 din 01-02-2024 privind Fondul național al culturii (Law No. 12 of 01-02-2024 on the National Fund for Culture)

1 February 2024

A new law recently published in Moldova lays out the legal framework for the National Cultural Fund, a government initiative designed to support and promote artistic and cultural endeavours within the country. The law stipulates that the Fund will finance cultural and editorial projects and outlines its main objectives, such as supporting and promoting artistic creation, encouraging mobility and residency for artists and creatives, developing management and technical skills, and creating new products, services, and infrastructure within the cultural sector. One notable feature of the law is that funding for

Guimarães Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan

29 January 2024

In 2017 Guimarães became the most sustainable city in Portugal, with an innovative and bold urban development model combining the cultural heritage with best environmental practices and public participation. In the framework of the Action Plan sustainability measures have been defined, the implementation of which will allow compliance with the commitment made with the signature of the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy – the reduction of, at least, 40% of the municipality’s emissions by 2030 and the adoption of a joint approach on mitigation and adaptation to climate

Lege pentru modificarea Legii monumentelor de for public nr. 192/2011 (Law for the modification of the Law on public forum monuments no. 192/2011)

22 January 2024

This law focuses on the amendments proposed by the Ministry of Culture in Moldova to the Law on Public Monuments. The primary objective of the proposed modifications is to provide a legal framework that safeguards and preserves public monuments of cultural significance. The document outlines the key elements of the legislation, including the degree of compatibility required for projects intended to harmonize national laws with European Union regulations. The proposed legislation encourages the responsible use of public funds in heritage protection, including the regulation and approval process for new developments.

Decreto-Lei n.º 11/2024, de 8 de janeiro: alteração do estatuto das orquestras regionais (Decree-Law no. 11/2024 of 8 January: amending the statute for regional orchestras)

8 January 2024

The decree-law focuses on the establishment of regional orchestras and outlines various provisions related to their functioning. It emphasises the promotion of cultural heritage, educational activities, and training opportunities for music students and professionals. Regional orchestras pursue goals of public interest in the field of the dissemination of classical music in the different communities in which they are located. The objectives of regional orchestras are, among others, to promote people’s access to cultural enjoyment and creation, to collaborate with local institutions and cultural agents to build an integrated and richer

Estratégia Nacional de Longo Prazo para o Combate à Pobreza Energética 2023-2050, ELPPE (National Long-Term Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty 2023-2050)

8 January 2024

The National Long-Term Strategy for Combating Energy Poverty 2023-2050 (ELPPE) aims to eradicate energy poverty in Portugal by 2050, safeguarding vulnerable consumers and integrating them into energy-efficient services. The strategy aligns with the EU Directive on Energy Efficiency, defining energy poverty as the lack of access to essential energy services. It is guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 7 on renewable and accessible energy, Goal 1 on poverty eradication, and Goal 13 on climate action. The ELPPE outlines four strategic intervention axes: promoting housing energy and environmental

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Sanierungs- und Dekarbonisierungsverordnung 2024 (Ordinance of the Vienna State Government on the granting of subsidies under Chapter II of the Vienna Housing Promotion and Residential Building Renovation Act – WWFSG 1989)

Kultuuri arengukava 2021-2030 (Cultural development plan 2021-2030)

2001. évi LXIV. törvény a kulturális örökség védelméről / A kulturális örökségről szóló törvény (Act LXIV of 2001 on the Protection of Cultural Heritage / Cultural Heritage Act)

Endringer i 8 verneforskrifter på Svalbard (Amendments to 8 protection regulations in Svalbard)

Lege Nr. 12 din 01-02-2024 privind Fondul național al culturii (Law No. 12 of 01-02-2024 on the National Fund for Culture)

Guimarães Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan

Lege pentru modificarea Legii monumentelor de for public nr. 192/2011 (Law for the modification of the Law on public forum monuments no. 192/2011)

Decreto-Lei n.º 11/2024, de 8 de janeiro: alteração do estatuto das orquestras regionais (Decree-Law no. 11/2024 of 8 January: amending the statute for regional orchestras)

Estratégia Nacional de Longo Prazo para o Combate à Pobreza Energética 2023-2050, ELPPE (National Long-Term Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty 2023-2050)

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