Article 1
Essen and PΓ©cs are designated as βEuropean Capital of Culture 2010β in accordance with Article 2 paragraph 1 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC as amended by Decision No 649/2005/EC.
2006/796/EC: Council Decision of 13 November 2006 on the European Capital of Culture event for the year 2010
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Essen and PΓ©cs are designated as βEuropean Capital of Culture 2010β in accordance with Article 2 paragraph 1 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC as amended by Decision No 649/2005/EC.
Istanbul is designated as a βEuropean Capital of Culture 2010β in accordance with Article 4 of Decision No 1419/1999/EC as amended by Decision No 649/2005/EC.
All cities designated shall take the necessary measures in order to ensure the effective implementation of Articles 1 and 5 of Decision 1419/1999/EC as amended by Decision No 649/2005/EC.
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