On 7 August, the Italian Presidency issued on behalf of the EU the following declaration in which it "expresses its satisfaction at the inclusion of the ancient cultural site of Bagan on the World Heritage Tentative List. The EU is however very concerned at the decision by the Burmese Authorities that an observation tower is being built at Bagan and at the implications for Bagan's heritage status. The EU underlines that such a building would be contrary to accepted international standards on...