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The city of Bath in southwest England loves its rugby. But it loves its prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site designation ...
The U.S. military said on Thursday a blast on Sunday near a UNESCO world heritage site in Yemen's capital city of Sanaa was ...
Archives documenting an early Cold War-era massacre on a South Korean island and the decadeslong truth-finding process ...
Across the globe, vibrant festivals capture the essence of communities, showcasing their unique customs and shared values. UNESCO has recognized a variety of these extraordinary events around the ...
On 11 February 2025, the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia successfully organized the second national consultation among UNEVOC centers in China, bringing together representatives from five UNEVOC ...
Most famous as the hometown of Shakespeare’s tragic couple Romeo and Juliet, Verona isn’t typically one of the first cities ...
UNESCO’s Deputy Director General, Xing Qu, and the Chairperson of the National Commission of Uzbekistan, Gayane Umerova, signed the host country agreement between the Organization and the country, ...
ISMAEL ADNAN/SOPA IMAGES/REUTERS CONNECT To stay or to go? Since February 4, UNESCO has been holding its breath as it awaits the decision of President Donald Trump, who has given himself 90 days ...
Patrick Byrne receives funding from the UK Natural Environment Research Council. Anna Turns does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would ...
A UNESCO report reveals a concerning lack of food standards in schools globally, with 40% of countries lacking regulations for food and beverages. The study emphasizes that only a fraction of ...
In 2008, it was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Guqin is celebrated not only for its distinctive, meditative sound but also for its ...
The Isle of Man government has said it is "fully committed to environmental protection and transparency" regarding its Unesco biosphere status—despite admitting that legacy landfill sites are ...