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Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is preparing to nominate three conservancy sites in the Andaman Sea to Unesco for recognition.

Bangkok Post

Oldest public library in the Americas has Catholic origins

According to UNESCO, the Mexican city of Puebla is home to the oldest public library in the Americas

The Independent UK

Durga Puja carnival to showcase idols of top 90 puja committees in Kolkata

The community puja committees will take part in a colourful parade on Red Road before an audience led by CM Mamata Banerjee, representatives of UNESCO, diplomats of different countries and others

The Hindu

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Liverpool to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

Liverpoo has been a Unesco City of Music since 2015,

Nottingham Post

The iconic Easter Island statues have been damaged in a fire, authorities say

The sculpted figures on Rapa Nui, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, suffered "irreparable" damage. The municipality's mayor said he believed the fire was not an accident.

WEKU

Eurovision 2023: Liverpool to host contest next year

The contest will take place 13 May 2023

The Independent UK

Host city of Eurovision 2023 to be announced on BBC’s The One Show tonight

Liverpool and Glasgow are the two UK cities still in the running to host the music event next year in place of Ukraine.

Wales Online

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Liverpool wins race to host next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in place of Ukraine

Liz Truss tweeted: ‘Liverpool will put on an unforgettable show which celebrates the rich culture and creativity of Ukraine.’

Evening Standard

An exceptional example of Taccusastra cries for conservation

Padmanabhapuram Palace in Kanniyakumari district stands testimony to traditional timber architecture. With the heritage structure at risk of damage caused by weather and insects, the Kerala govt. has conducted a preliminary study for its conservation

The Hindu

Mawmluh Cave in Meghalaya first Indian Geoheritage Site recognised by Unesco

PANAJI: The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) — one of the largest scientific organisations of UNESCO — has recognised the Mawmluh Cave, located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, as one of the first 100 IUGS geological heritage sites.

The Times of India

Galleries, grandeur and fairytale villages: Austria’s cultural, historical and luxury highlights

From exploring some of Europe’s best galleries and museums to indulging in a restorative stay at a lakeside spa, there’s more than enough off-slope action to keep you busy on a winter trip to Austria

The Guardian - UK

Giant’s Causeway formation event may have taken just days says top museum curator

To mark Unesco’s International Geodiversity Day on October 6, a leading expert has put forward a bold new theory

Belfast Live

World Teachers’ Day 2024: What is the theme this year?

October 5 is a chance to recognise the importance of teachers’ perspectives on educational policy

Evening Standard

What is World Teachers’ Day as Google Doodle celebrates their incredible work

Google is celebrating teachers from across the globe for World Teachers’ Day with its latest Doodle. Here is everything you need to know about the important date

Daily Mirror

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Angus Robertson heads to Paris to highlight Scotland and France's 'Auld Alliance'

SCOTLAND'S External Affairs Secretary hopes to highlight the country’s centuries-old friendship with France as he visits Paris this week.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Artists paint, mold idols for Durga Puja festival

Spirits are soaring in India's “City of Joy” of as tens of thousands of people jostle on Kolkata's streets in celebration of “Durga Puja,” the most important festival of the Bengali community.

The Guardian - UK

An Intimate History of Evolution by Alison Bashford review – the incredible Huxleys

The Victorian biologist and anthropologist TH Huxley and his Unesco director grandson, Julian, are compelling twin poles in this wonderfully ambitious saga of a scientific dynasty

Asharq Al-Awsat

UPEACE Grants Honorary Doctorate to Bahraini Official

The University for Peace (UPEACE) has granted the Honorary Doctorate to the Secretary-General and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council, Sheikha Dr Rana bint Isa bin Daij Al Khalifa. Chairperson of UPEACE Board of Trustees and former Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova, UPEACE…

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Belfast Live

Sound of Belfast festival 2022 to celebrate new 'City of Music' status

'Music plays a significant role in our life, is woven into the fabric of our vibrant nightlife and demonstrates the rich heritage, strength and potential of our music scene'

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cultural Ministers Pledge More Action to Return Priceless Artifacts

Cultural ministers and representatives from 150 countries committed to expanding efforts to return historical artifacts to their countries of origin, according to a declaration released on Friday, following a UNESCO conference in Mexico City. Major museums, auction houses and private collectors have faced growing pressure in recent years to repatriate…

The Hindu

Mahatma Gandhi makes special appearance at U.N., shares message on education

A special life-size hologram of Gandhi was projected during a panel discussion

Reuters

Cultural ministers pledge more action to return priceless artifacts

The Hindu

UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles

It mentions causes for their dwindling popularity and provides strategies for their preservation

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Culture Minister Meets with UNESCO’s Director-General

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has met with Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Audrey Azoulay, during his attendance of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT 2022), hosted by Mexico, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. At…

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Kolkata Durga Puja pandal enlivens with 'Tandav

The Hazra Park Durgotsab Puja Committee in Kolkata is in its 80 years. This year, the theme of the Durga Puja celebrations is 'Tandav'. Read more on Dynamite News:

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