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West Bank site becomes World Heritage site despite Israel objections

Sebastia, a hilltop town about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northwest of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections

A United Nations committee has inscribed a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites

The Independent UK

The Okefenokee swamp is poised to become a World Heritage Site but some locals aren’t celebrating

The three rural counties surrounding the swamp – Ware, Charlton, and Clinch – are politically conservative, with President Donald Trump securing over 70 percent of the vote in each in 2024

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How Turkey's Pamukkale formed dazzling white terraces over thousands of years

Turkey is home to one of the world's most extraordinary natural sites. It is called Pamukkale, which means "cotton castle" (also translated as "Cotton Palace") in Turkish. According to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre , the name comes from the striking, dazzling white landscape formed by calcite-laden spring water flowing…

The Times of India

Rural Bike Conecta: New 2,180km cycling route links 168 municipalities in Castilla-La Mancha

Castilla La-Mancha has launched a new cycling network for travellers to explore the region’s array of national parks and UNESCO Global Geoparks across 168 municipalities.

Euronews

How to Structure Innovation with Results: Expert Insights on Strategic R&D

Never has there been so much discussion about transformation, technology, and the future as there is today. And yet, few companies are able to turn good ideas into consistent growth.

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Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre on heritage danger list

PARIS - Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon hit in recent months by Israeli bombardment, was on Wednesday added to the Unesco list of world heritage sites in danger.

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Join Siam Society's study trip to Henan

Siam Society is holding a study trip to Henan, a province in Central China widely regarded as the cradle of Chinese civilisation and one of the most historically important regions in China, from Oct 19-27.

Bangkok Post

10 Best Places to Visit in India During the Monsoon

The monsoon season in India, usually from June to September, brings a fresh charm that cannot be experienced during any other time of the year. The dry hills turn green, rivers become full, waterfalls flow with great force, and cool breezes replace the summer heat. For travelers who enjoy nature,…

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UNESCO places ancient Lebanese city of Tyre on heritage danger list

UNESCO on Wednesday added Tyre, an ancient coastal city in southern Lebanon founded by the Phoenicians, to its list of world heritage sites in danger following months of Israeli bombardment. Founded around 4,700 years ago, Tyre is home to archaeological treasures including two protected UNESCO areas.

France 24

Senators propose 3 sites for Unesco list

A campaign has been launched to nominate Kanchanaburi's Death Railway, ancient Chiang Saen and historic Chiang Mai for inclusion on Unesco's World Heritage List.

Bangkok Post

D-Day nears for UNESCO listing of France's Normandy landing beaches

The bid to have the D-Day landing beaches listed as UNESCO World Heritage site has entered a decisive phase, with a decision due between 24 and 27 July. Beyond its symbolic value, the status could boost tourism while helping to protect this endangered heritage.

Euronews

Archaeologists discover three hidden 5,000-year-old 'fairy houses' on an ancient hillside in Italy

Archaeologists working in Sardinia have uncovered three previously unknown prehistoric rock-cut tombs, known locally as domus de janas or fairy houses, adding fresh depth to a site that had already been studied for decades. The discovery took place at the Sant'Andrea Priu archaeological complex in the town of Bonorva, where…

The Times of India

6 Indian Destinations That Are Genuinely Easy and Rewarding for Senior Travellers

Mysuru: The City That Does the Work for YouMysuru is the most underrated senior-friendly destination in India, and the reason is simple: almost everything worth seeing sits within a 5-km radius of the city centre. The Mysore Palace, Devaraja Market, Chamundi Hill (accessible by car to within 50 steps of…

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Best Hill Stations in India for Family Vacations With Kids: Ooty, Manali, Coorg and More

Ooty, Tamil NaduThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage train, does more for a child under ten than any theme park ride. The toy train from Mettupalayam to Ooty climbs through 16 tunnels and 250 curves at a pace slow enough for small faces pressed against the windows. Beyond…

The Times of India

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of Zeus and the ancient Greek gods, is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status as Greece seeks protection for its tallest mountain

Mount Olympus, a site of myth and nature, seeks UNESCO World Heritage recognition. This ancient Greek mountain is home to gods and diverse ecosystems. Locals hope for global acknowledgment to ensure its continued protection. The nomination process involves careful review and potential further requirements. Recognition would bring responsibilities for preserving…

Euronews

Mount Olympus seeks place on UNESCO World Heritage List

UNESCO’s final decision is keenly awaited, as the inscription of Mount Olympus on the World Heritage List would mark major international recognition for a place where mythology, history and unique nature converge.

The Economic Times

UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate change

UNESCO members will vote on adding endangered world heritage sites next week. Biblical sites and Lebanese castles face threats from conflict and climate change. South Sudan's antelope migration path is also considered under threat from war. Lake Baikal, the world's deepest lake, may be listed due to pollution. These sites…

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The Independent UK

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Times Life

Why Bharatpur's Keoladeo Wetland Is the Heartbeat of India's Painted Storks Nesting Colony

What the Painted Stork Actually IsMycteria leucocephala, the painted stork, carries one of the more misleading common names in Indian ornithology. It is not a true stork in the classical Ciconia sense but belongs to the genus Mycteria, a group of wading birds whose feeding technique sets them apart from…

Bangkok Post

Public walls and personal opinions

A few strokes of spray paint were all it took to ignite a national conversation.

The National (Scotland)

Say hello to your new National columnists

As the editor of a newspaper with a real focus on politics, I am well aware that often the information communicated to our readers can be, er,…

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Why Thanjavur Is the One City in Tamil Nadu That Rewards Every Extra Day You Spend There

The temple is not the destination, it's the doorThe Brihadeeswarar stands so completely that most visitors photograph it and consider themselves done. It is, after all, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The vimana rises 66 metres, built without mortar, and the capstone alone weighs 80 tonnes, moved into place by…

Radio France Internationale

Macron toughens stance on arson, with dozens arrested as wildfires sweep France

French President Emmanuel Macron has said there would be "zero tolerance" for arson after France was hit by wildfires that have scorched thousands of hectares, as multiple heatwaves since May have dried out forests and fields. Dozens have been arrested across the country over starting fires, including a volunteer firefighter.

Euronews

‘Our national lung’: France’s nature paradise saved by firefighters but recovery could take 30 years

The forest hosted a UNESCO conference in 1948 that led to the creation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s first global environmental union.

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