Marseille-Provence 2013 a larger, decades-long, multibillion-dollar development effort to revitalize the city. The official designation of European Capital of Culture was created in 1985 with the goal of building ties between citizens of the European Union by celebrating both the diversity of European culture and its common history and values. The event is also considered an opportunity for a city or region raise its international profile and to foster urban renewal through investment in culture and tourism. Thus far, more than 40 cities have received the European Capital of Culture designation. The city of Marseille launched its candidacy to host the European
2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship squads in the 2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The following is the French roster in the 2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The following is the German roster in the 2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The following is the Italian roster in the 2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The following is the Dutch roster in the 2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The following is the Polish roster in the 2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The following is the Russian roster in the 2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The following is the Serbian roster in the 2013 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The following