Latest Article | Nov 24, 2011
The announcement of the New7Wonders of Nature was covered by media around the world. Commentary ranged from the delight expressed by the 7 named to the graceful acceptance of the result by the 21 other Finalists. Here is a sample of the global reporting:
USA: "The people have spoken. Millions…
Announcing the provisional New7Wonders of Nature
The provisional New7Wonders of Nature are, in alphabetical order: Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Table Mountain. Here, Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, announces the names of the provisional New7Wonders of Nature at the New7Wonders headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
The New7Wonders of Nature are…
The first count of the global vote to elect the New7Wonders of Nature has been announced. In alphabetical order, they are: Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Table Mountain.
Announcing the results at the headquarters of the New7Wonders Foundation in Zurich, Switzerland, Bernard Weber, Founder-President…
Top 14 Finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature
Based on the counting of votes at this point, New7Wonders can now reveal the names of the top 14 Finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature. They are, in alphabetical order:
Amazon, Bu Tinah Island, Dead Sea, Great Barrier Reef, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeita Grotto, Jeju Island, Kilimanjaro, Komodo, Masurian Lake…
New7Wonders Founder-President says “Thanks!”
Zurich/Switzerland : Now that voting for the New7Wonders of Nature has ended and counting of the votes has begun, I would like to express my sincere thanks for your support during the campaign. By taking the time to take part, you have shown that you care about something that is…
International SMS voting for New7Wonders of Nature
Zurich/Switzerland: New7Wonders has set up an international SMS voting line which is available worldwide. Voters can now send their chosen Finalist keyword to one number, accessible worldwide from most countries and mobile operators.
Here's how it works: Send the chosen word by SMS text to +2489 88888 — and the…
Peru powers Amazon bid for Nature wonder
The campaign for the Amazon to be elected as one of the New7Wonders of Nature is being led by...Peru. It is fitting, perhaps, that the majestic river shared by Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela, is being urged to a new level of greatness by the…
Brussels: Euro MPs admire Masuria in 3D
The Espace Léopold in Brussels, home of the European Parliament, played host last night to Matthew Obarek's "It's Masuria not ..." exhibition that promotes the candidacy of the Masurian Lake District in the New7Wonders of Nature.
Along with works by leading Polish photographers Richard Czerwinski, Mieczyslaw Wieliczka, Andrzej Stachurski and…
Vote now, miss the traffic!
Those who have not yet voted for their favourite seven Finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature are being urged to do so immediately because of the traffic surge that the campaign website is set to experience in the coming days.
"People should try to vote online today or tomorrow, because…