12/08/2014 Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Bayreuth was awarded the Plaque of Honour of the Council of Europe on Tuesday, 12 August.
Edeltraud Gatterer, Honorary Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) and former Austrian Deputy has presented the Plaque to the Mayor which recognises the efforts of this city for Europe over the last 40 years in developing five very active twinnings with Annecy (France), Rudolstadt (Germany), La Spezia (Italy), the District 6 of Prague (Czech Republic), and Tekirday (Turkey). Bayreuth received the Flag of Honour in 1999.