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Italian opera and 55 other practices added to UNESCO intangible herita

While opera and midwifery require care and considerate protection, the UN-backed association also listed Türkiye's olive cultivation as a practice in need of urgent safeguarding.

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UNESCO set to reveal Intangible Heritage List for 2023

55 cultural practices, from European glass blowing to olive production in Türkiye, have been submitted for UNESCO's Intangible Heritage List for 2023.

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UNESCO celebrates World Philosophy Day

What makes you, you? Will AI ever be as real as a person? These are the questions proving why UNESCO World Philosophy Day matters.

Travel News

Angkor Wat: Cambodia criticised for evictions at popular tourist site

The Cambodian government have been seeking to boost tourism at the heritage site since the pandemic lull.

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Destinations

Eden of the East: Why you should visit Samarkand in 2024

With high speed trains and ancient cultural sites, this beautiful Central Asian city is finally opening up to tourists.

Destinations

Food, foliage and fairways: Is Mauritius the island that has it all?

Mixing postcard-perfect landscapes with luxury accommodation and outdoor adventures, Mauritius is the golden holiday ticket for travellers in 2024.

World News

Euroviews. Judges are on the frontline of the pushback against AI harms

While we strive to develop new laws to govern AI itself, it is imperative that we train judges, prosecutors and public servants so that they can protect us from AI-related harms right now, Tawfik Jelassi writes.

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Which European sites are being added to UNESCO's World Heritage List?

From ancient cities to producing beer; UNESCO's latest European additions give a lot of travel inspiration.

Israel

UN committee votes to list ruins of ancient Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine

The move is likely to anger Israel who control the territory but does not recognise a Palestinian state.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kim Jong Un continues Russia visit as Moscow refutes claims over village 'dislodging'

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Travel News

Japan's Mount Fuji is 'screaming' under weight of tourism

A dramatic increase in visitors is causing pollution, safety concerns, and discussions about limiting access.

Destinations

Dystopian beauty: Why you should visit Germany’s former industrial hub

This former industrial heartland has transformed coal into culture - with some spectacular results.

Tech News

First guide on AI in education recommends age limit of 13

The report found that schools around the world are largely unprepared for the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in education.

Design

Great Wall of China 'irreversibly damaged by construction workers

Two construction workers have been arrested for deliberately making an enormous hole you can drive through in the Great Wall of China.

Ukraine

Kyiv 'manipulating' Russians into arson, Ukraine military HQ 'struck'

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Travel News

Want to visit the Acropolis? You might not be let in under new rules

In the past, 23,000 tourists a day crammed into the ancient complex.

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Venice classed as 'in danger' due to overtourism and climate change

UNESCO regularly reviews its World Heritage Sites and says those in Venice are 'in danger'.

Health news

UNESCO calls for a global smartphone ban in schools

The UN agency said that even being close to a smartphone has been linked with students being distracted in the classroom, which in turn causes poorer student performances.

Culture news

Jill Biden celebrates US re-entry into UNESCO during Paris visit

Jill Biden attended a flag raising ceremony in Paris on Tuesday, marking the official re-entry of the United States back into the U.N. agency.

World News

Euroviews. We need to learn that if it's online, it doesn't have to be true

Investing in education and the development of critical thinking is more important than ever, as it will help to limit the risks of disinformation posed by the advent of technologies such as the internet and AI, Yoan Blanc writes.