The Latest Breaking News from UNESCO

Those visiting iconic city for the day would be required to pay surcharge

With the kids back at school, the crowds have gone, prices are lower and there’s still plenty of sun for late-season breaks in southern Europe

Villagers bury their dead while Red Cross warns recovery may take years and other countries offer aid

A powerful earthquake that hit close to the medieval city of Marrakech in Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, has killed thousands and injured many more. It has also put at risk buildings and monuments of major historic importance, among them the minaret of the Kutubiyya mosque, a 12th-century structure that…

Mysuru's iconic 13th century Keshava temple is India's official nomination for UNESCO World Heritage tag, yet connectivity to it remains poor. Local guides have repeatedly called for improved transport links and cross-promotion of the temple, to no avail. Poor road quality and lack of direct bus service from Mysuru, plus…

Kerala gets a mention in UNESCO report

Images of toppled structures and debris emerge after the deadly earthquake tore through the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Earthquake measuring at least 6.8 magnitude and centred in High Atlas mountains leaves more than 1,000 dead and 1,200 injured

Rescuers dig for survivors in the rubble, while more than 1,200 injured are said to be in critical condition