See Performers take to the streets for Madrid's flamenco festival Flamenco dancers are emerging from indoor venues into the bright Madrid sunshine for the 6th edition of the city's flamenco festival. Restricted during the pandemic, organisers want to bring the art form onto the streets and closer to the people. 17/05/2022
Culture news Italy seeks UNESCO heritage recognition for its world-famous opera Espresso might have not made the cut, but the Italian opera is seeking to be recognised on UNESCO’s prestigious list of intangible global heritage. 17/05/2022
Destinations Adjara: Where sun-kissed beaches meet snowy mountains Sat at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the Georgian region of Adjara is a haven for eco-tourists. 11/05/2022
no comment Traditional Wine Horses race of Calatrava comes back as UNESCO heritage More than two years after the last edition due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and after having achieved the declaration as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Los Caballos del Vino (the Wine Horses) have returned every May 2 to the streets of Caravaca de la Cruz. 03/05/2022
Destinations Global Geoparks: What are they and why should you visit one? These ecotourism hotspots are now UNESCO approved, this is why you should visit them. 19/04/2022
Culture news Ukraine's heritage now under protection from international bodies Europa Nostra and Global Heritage Fund have launched a joint crowdfunding campaign to support the defenders of Ukraine’s endangered heritage. 18/03/2022
Culture news Ukraine's cultural heritage is in danger, UNESCO warns UN officials have warned that the country's entire cultural life is at risk of disappearing as Moscow continues its aggression. 12/03/2022
See Ukrainian artists respond to Russian invasion of their homeland “The cars and buses who go out of the country, they go with people. There is no place for art. You cannot compare human life with an art piece.” 03/03/2022
Taste The Italian Espresso makes a bid for UNESCO immortality Far more than just a shot, millions find the classic infusion magical. 15/02/2022
Destinations Guatemala: Visit the megadiverse country with 360 microclimates Guatemala is perfect for outdoorsy types with a sense of adventure. 02/02/2022
Green News Australian government pumps cash into Great Barrier Reef protection The Great Barrier Reef is at risk of being removed from UNESCO's World Heritage list due to the damage it has sustained. 29/01/2022
Culture news UNESCO places Viking-era boats on heritage list in Nordic triumph Wooden 'Clinker' boats are now represent the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity through a joint bid made by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden/ 24/01/2022
Poland Brave swimmers take part in Poland’s first underground relay Hundreds of swimmers braved the elements to swim through an underground corridor at the Historic Silver Mine in Tarnowskie Gory, on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 22/01/2022
world news Greenpeace to sue Hungary over Lake Ferto construction project Greenpeace is challenging a development project that the Hungarian government has put up for tender, claiming that it threatens a lake which is classed as a Unesco world heritage site. 09/01/2022
Culture news UNESCO and Belgian theatre help Iraqi youngsters make a movie in Mosul Young Iraqi film students tell their own stories from Mosul by the help of UNESCO. In a collaboration between the Mosul fine arts academy, a Belgian theatre company and UNESCO, 19 students are getting a chance to make their first short films. 03/01/2022
no comment Final of the UNESCO listed ritual dance of the royal drum in Burundi Listed as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO since 2014 , the ritual dance of the royal drum is "a practice that shows happiness" and a tradition that Burundians hope to preserve and share with the world. 21/12/2021
Travel News 1500 languages could be lost by the end of the century, says new study What does that mean for Indigenous populations around the world? 20/12/2021
Poland Nativity crib contest takes place in Krakow Three years ago, the Krakow cribs were recognised by UNESCO as a cultural treasure. 06/12/2021
Biztech news UNESCO members adopt first global agreement on AI ethics AI has gradually made its way into our lives. But the algorithms that enable it to function have also been misused in recent years, illustrating its dangers. 26/11/2021
Destinations 7 ways you can explore the Bulgarian mountains during any season Whether biking, hiking, skiing or swimming is your thing, we take a look at the best ways to explore Bulgaria's ranges and peaks in 2022 with their breathtaking scenery away from the organised masses. 23/11/2021
Destinations Why you should visit 'the land of a thousand islands' in 2022 With a new bridge connecting the south of the country, Croatia is ready to welcome tourists in 2022. 12/11/2021
Destinations This digital trail lets you explore Scotland from your living room Scotland has launched the world’s first digital UNESCO trail, giving travellers the chance to learn about and plan their next trip to the highlands. 21/10/2021
Cinema Netflix is ushering in a new ‘golden age’ for African films Six young Sub-Saharan African storytellers will be supported to 'reimagine' the continent's folktales for a 2022 premiere. 18/10/2021
Destinations Uzbekistan: How is the mysterious country enticing Western visitors? Once a major trading route on the Silk Road, an outward-looking Uzbekistan is celebrating 30 years of independence from the USSR. 19/09/2021
Green News ‘Amazon of Europe’ is first UNESCO biosphere to cover five nations Five European countries have come together to officiate the biggest transnational UNESCO biosphere reserve. 16/09/2021
People Why preserving Iraq’s cultural heritage is crucial post-ISIS Iraq's ancient Citadel in Erbil has survived decades of neglect and mismanagement, as well as the threat of occupation by ISIS, to become Iraqi-Kurdistan’s most important cultural site. 20/08/2021
