Find out more about the cultural heritage and advocacy projects which Balkan Heritage Foundation is currently participating in here.

As part of our advocacy and service activities, Balkan Heritage Foundation regularly works with like minded partners throughout Europe to promote and develop cultural heritage related programs.

In 2024, we are proud to be part of several projects which aim to help South Eastern European communities showcase their heritage, and build sustainable solutions hand in hand with local partners.

Our two main projects this year are TOURAL Project and BCT Hubs, both of which run over several years and are funded by the European Union as part of the Horizon Europe Program.

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3rd General Assembly Meeting of TOURAL Project Partners

The 3rd TOURAL Project Assembly in Zadar gathered partners to advance sustainable cultural tourism, share Living Lab insights, and promote heritage preservation.
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Surface Supplied Diver FREE Training

The BCThubs project organized and participated in the 1st International Conference “Widening the Big Blue Horizon,” held from December 4–6, 2024, in Volos, Greece.
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The workshop “Live Lab for the Municipality of Nessebar”

On April 9th, 2025, a workshop titled “Live Lab for the Municipality of Nessebar” was held in Nessebar, organized by the Municipality of Nessebar in collaboration with the Burgas Regional Tourism Association and the Balkan Heritage Foundation.
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1st International Conference “Widening the Big Blue Horizon”

The BCThubs project organized and participated in the 1st International Conference “Widening the Big Blue Horizon,” held from December 4–6, 2024, in Volos, Greece.
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BCThubs project at our dedicated stand

On October 16, 2024, at the High-Tech Summit for the Black Sea (HTS4BS) in Sofia, the Balkan Heritage Foundation, Aqua Prom LTD, The Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (IICT), and The Centre for Underwater Archaeology (CUA)—representing the Bulgarian Hub—presented the BCThubs project at our dedicated stand!
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The 2nd project meeting for the TOURAL consortium in Alonnisos, Greece

The first General Assembly of the TOURAL project took place in Alonissos, Greece, from September 30 to October 2, 2024, at the Municipality of Alonissos, the host of this important meeting.
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Advancing European Cultural Heritage Conservation: A Collaborative Endeavor

The European Seas have long been a treasure trove of underwater cultural heritage. Recognizing the importance of preserving, conserving and promoting this rich heritage, 20 partners from across the European Union have embarked on a collaborative…
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Exploring Cultural Heritage with TOURAL: A Collaborative European Project

Toural: Supporting cultural heritage and sustainable tourism in Europe through cross-border collaborations and initiatives. Funded by the EU.
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TOURAL Project Kick-off Meeting

On 23-24 February, 2024, was held the 1st physical kick-off meeting of the TOURAL project in Thessaloniki, Greece at the Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH).