Culture news Cáceres curiosities: Spain's pick for European Capital of Culture 2031 The Extremaduran city is competing to become European Capital of Culture 2031. While the candidates are being judged, Euronews Culture takes a look at six curiosities in the city to understand the history, legends and attraction of its historic centre. 19/03/2026
Culture news UNESCO shares concerns over protection of cultural heritage sites The United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO, has expressed concerns over escalating violence in the Middle East after Iran's Golestan Palace was damaged by debris after a US-Israeli air strike on Tehran. 03/03/2026
No Comment Basel carnival lampoons Donald Trump with satirical glowing lanterns Basel’s 700-year-old carnival begins with the 4am Morgenstreich, as lights go out and masked musicians parade with glowing, satirical lanterns. 24/02/2026
Nature ‘Flagrant violation’: Luxury homes built in Sierra Leone national park An investigation reveals that Sierra Leone officials facilitated the illegal building of luxury homes in a key national park. 18/02/2026
Culture news Europe leads inaugural celebrations for World Greek Language Day Monday 9 February marks the inaugural celebration of World Greek Language Day and tributes have been paid from across Europe in recognition of Greece's historical impact on life, literature and thought in Western society. 09/02/2026
Travel News Is UNESCO to blame for overtourism in this tiny European village? Some residents believe they would be better off if the village was removed from the prestigious list. 04/02/2026
Modern Nomads An ancient Kazakh puppet tradition reborn In partnership with MDQ A centuries-old Kazakh puppet tradition is finding new life on global stages, in classrooms, and even through 3D printing. 24/12/2025
Culture news Electronic music added to French Intangible Cultural Heritage list Electronic music enters France's intangible cultural heritage list, representing a first step towards the integration of French Touch into UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage. 18/12/2025
Culture news Italian cuisine makes UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list Italian cooking and its biocultural diversity has been recognised by UNESCO on its list of intangible cultural heritage, in a world first. The move rewards how the country celebrates cuisine as a communal activity and applauds its anti-waste approach to recipes. 10/12/2025
Silk Road Adventures Uzbekistan’s Silk Road heritage In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Once a crossroads of empires and ideas, Uzbekistan remains one of the best-preserved witnesses to the Silk Road’s influence on architecture, learning and spiritual life. 02/12/2025
West Bank Israel plans to seize major archaeological site in the West Bank The move coincided with the establishment of a new illegal outpost by Israeli settlers near Bethlehem and comes as the Israeli government faces growing pressure to crackdown on settler violence. 21/11/2025
Food and Drink Foraging forever: Eating magic from Isle of Man forest floor Rather than using rare ingredients to impress diners, Pippa Lovell’s uses invasive species in her dishes to help the Isle of Man’s biodiversity. 16/11/2025
Food and Drink UNESCO: First 'yes' to Italian cuisine for Intangible Heritage status The UNESCO technical committee of experts has given an initial sign of approval for Italian cuisine to be inscribed in the UN body's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The final decision is expected in December. 11/11/2025
Focus Global delegates gather in Samarkand as Uzbekistan outlines reforms In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Samarkand hosted UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference outside Paris for the first time in forty years. The gathering showcased global debates on education, culture and technology, and underscored Uzbekistan’s reform priorities. 07/11/2025
Culture news Swiss seeking UNESCO recognition for yodeling Yodel–ay-HEEE–Oooo... Switzerland's government has put forward yodeling as a candidate for UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. 05/11/2025
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan unveils initiatives at UNESCO conference in Samarkand UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay called the moment 'historic', noting that Samarkand is often described in literature as one of the world's most luminous cultural crossroads. 31/10/2025