Call for action to save Pompeii during EU Conference on cultural heritage

The European Union's Commissioner for Culture called on 5 March 2014 for stronger coordination between local, regional and national authorities to ensure the protection of Italy's Pompeii site.

Heavy rains further damaged the area earlier in the month, adding to previous structural problems created by erosion and natural disasters.

On 6 March, Italy's prime minister appealed to private investors to help restore the site, a UNESCO World Heritage landmark. The site was also subject of funding from the European Union.

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Euronews, 06.03.14: Italy offers cash injection for troubled Pompeii http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/06/italy-offers-cash-injection-for-troubled-pompeii/

BBC News, 05.03.14: Italy PM calls on businesses to fund Pompeii repairs http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26457322

The Local.it, 06.03.14: Renzi asks private sector to help save Pompeii http://www.thelocal.it/20140306/italy-pm-call-on-private-sector-to-help-save-pompeii

Wikipedia: Pompeii http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeii

BBC News, 05.03.14: 'Immediate action' to save Pompeii from further damage http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26459649

UNESCO: Culture » World Heritage Centre » The List: Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/829

European Commission: DG Culture: News: EU Presidency Conference 'Heritage First! Towards a Common Approach for a Sustainable Europe' https://ec.europa.eu/culture/news/2014/20140305-heritage-conference_en

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