European Capitals of Culture 2011 : Turku and Tallinn approved by the selection panel

After hearing the presentations made by the two cities applying to be designated European Capitals of Culture for 2011 on 4 June, the European selection panel has published its report, recommending that Turku (Finland) and Tallinn (Estonia) be approved.

The decision will be taken by the Council for Culture, probably in the second half of 2007, under the Portuguese Presidency.