politics

March 22, 2026

Europe Nostra Serbia: Citizens' Association Podbara Almašani from Serbia Recipient of the Kosta Karas Award

The Citizens' Association Podbara Almašani from Novi Sad, a civil society organization from Serbia, has won the Gold Costa Carras Award for outstanding work in preserving endangered cultural heritage in Serbia.

Europe Nostra Serbia: Citizens' Association Podbara Almašani from Serbia Recipient of the Kosta Karas Award

TL;DR

  • The Citizens' Association Podbara Almašani from Novi Sad, Serbia, won the Gold Costa Carras Award for preserving endangered cultural heritage.
  • The Silver Costa Carras Award was presented to the Greek Voluntary Cultural Association 'agapameDesylla' for their efforts in preserving the heritage of Desylla village.
  • The winners were selected from 41 applications from 23 European countries.
  • The award ceremony will take place during the XI Delphi Economic Forum in Greece from April 22-25.
  • The awards acknowledge the vital role of communities in protecting cultural heritage and its connection to sustainable development.
  • The Costa Karas European Awards for Civic Initiatives in the Protection of Endangered Cultural and Natural Heritage were established in 2023.