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Looting and decay: how the pandemic wrought real damage to African heritage

The Covid-19 pandemic will long be remembered for the lockdowns it imposed and the millions of lives it stole, particularly among the elderly. A recent Unesco report shows that it has also took a subtle yet large toll on our world heritage properties.

The Conversation

India's stolen heritage: Authorities push for restitution of religious artefacts

An Indian newspaper report alleges that New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is home to 77 smuggled antiquities. According to UNESCO estimates, some 50,000 pieces of art stolen from Indian temples are currently in Western museums or private collections. Faced with this enormous challenge, police forces, international institutions and art…

France 24

Syrian Castle among Quake-Hit Ancient Sites at Risk

Zuhair Hassoun examines worrying cracks in a Crusader-era castle in Syria, a UNESCO World Heritage site that survived centuries of conflict only to be badly damaged by last month's deadly earthquake. Hassoun, the custodian of the Fortress of Saladin, an architectural treasure with Byzantine roots in the 10th century rebuilt…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Scotland's epic new trail takes you across 13 spectacular UNESCO-listed sites

The North West Highlands, Shetlands Geopark, the new and old towns of Edinburgh and the Sheltand Islands have all been highlighted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Daily Mirror

Oviedo guide: Discovering the overlooked Asturias capital on the ultimate Spanish city break

Green, elegant and a haven for foodies, this rustic northern Spanish city should go on savvy travellers’ must-visit list, writes Isabella Noble

The Independent UK

It's a shared heritage

In an apparent bid to put an end to the war of words over the Kun Khmer-Muay Thai conflict, Cambodian strongman Hun Sen has proposed that both terms for the martial art should be accepted.

Bangkok Post

Five cultural European city break destinations you might not have considered

Branch off the beaten track with our pick of the best under-the-radar cities with cultural clout

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Affordable trips perfect for a sun-filled family getaway this Easter

There are plenty of choices - from Guernsey to Tel Aviv

Wales Online

UNESCO Chief Visits Iraq

UNESCO Chief Audrey Azoulay arrived on Monday in Iraq at the start of a three-day visit. She visited several workshops and archaeological sites in Baghdad and discussed with officials the matters related to supporting culture and education.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cairo Asks UNESCO Not to ‘Politicize Discussions’

Egypt has urged the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to abstain from “politicizing discussions” at its headquarters. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met on Monday with Tamara Rastovac, President of the Executive Board of UNESCO. The organization should adopt its decisions based on consensus, following broad consultation,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh to Bring Together Cultural Organizations for 1st Time in 50 Years

For the first time in 50 years, the Saudi capital is prepping for a global conference that brings together the best international organizations specializing in education, science, and culture to discuss the future of global cooperation, the increasing challenges linked to funding and geopolitical shifts, and commitments, as well as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UNESCO chief promises help in restoring Iraq's looted sites

The head of the United Nations cultural agency has promised to continue helping to repair the damage done to Iraq’s historic sites by decades of war

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia's art scene is exploding, but who benefits?

Saudi Arabia is making a major push to become an arts and entertainment destination, but is the effort succeeding in overcoming the kingdom's conservative image?

WEKU

How to explore the world’s first Unesco trail responsibly and sustainably

Scotland’s new route pulls together its 13 Unesco-listed sites, from Orkney geopark to the Southern Ayrshire Biosphere. Richard Franks shares how to get stuck in without taking away

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Australian Indigenous group steps up campaign to protect sacred rock art

An Australian Indigenous group on Thursday stepped up its campaign against industrial development in Western Australia's Burrup Peninsula, a key gas export hub, saying in a protest in Sydney that planned projects would damage ancient rock art.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Develops a Global Integrated Logistics Park

Saudi Arabia aims to develop a global integrated logistics park in the al-Khumrah region, west of the Kingdom. The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Jeddah Chamber of Commerce signed an agreement to set up a $267.6 million integrated logistics park at al-Khumrah, south of Jeddah, to boost economic development, national…

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Culturally significant Mexican artefacts seized in Australia handed back to Mexico

A painting by a Mexican worker who was trapped in a mine and a tiny copper bowl caught the attention of Australian authorities, leading to the artefacts being returned to Mexico.

The Independent UK

Borsch without a 't': Kyiv chef uses food to reclaim culture

Don’t tell Ukrainian chef Ievgen Klopotenko that borsch is just food

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France 24

How a primary school saved the Manx language from extinction

UNESCO declared Manx Gaelic extinct in 2009. Years later, a letter from a primary school on the Isle of Man proved them wrong, so the organisation took a step back and set up a new category: revitalised languages.

The Conversation

South African rapper AKA's murder video went viral - it shouldn't have

In the days after the killing of rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbe, known as AKA, and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motoane, the murders kept playing out on social media. Again and again, leaked CCTV footage of the two being gunned down was viewed and shared – some 490,000 times in the…

The Independent UK

UNESCO chief urges tougher regulation of social media

The United Nations’ educational, scientific and cultural agency chief is urging a global conversation on the regulation of social media and its role in the spread of misinformation in order to make the internet a safer place

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia to Host Global Ministerial Forum on Sport Values, Ethics and Integrity

The Global Ministerial Forum on Sport Values, Ethics, and Integrity is scheduled take place in Riyadh on Tuesday with broad international participation. UNESCO representatives, sports ministers from around the world, and senior sports figures and experts are set to attend. This forum is the first of its kind at the…

France 24

Odesa, a defiant city on the strategic shores of the Black Sea

A seaside resort with a rich multicultural past, Odesa was one of the early targets of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, 2022. But the port city mounted its defenses and the mayor, who once had a reputation for being pro-Russian, transformed himself into an uncompromising Ukrainian patriot. With its…

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Sadako's cranes to be pitched to UNESCO Japan, U.S. groups work to register Sadako's cranes into UNESCO

Japanese and U.S. organizations have been preparing to have origami cranes and other items belonging to Sadako Sasaki, a 12-year-old girl who died as a result of the U.S. dropping an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, registered in the UNESCO Memory of the World, it has been learned.

France 24

Dutch island up in arms against drilling for gas in the North Sea

In a bid to tackle the energy crisis, Dutch authorities have approved offshore drilling for gas in the North Sea. The first gas is set to be extracted in 2024, but the project has sparked controversy on the surrounding islands. Residents fear that drilling for gas will damage the exceptional…

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