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Watch: Peruvian villages unite to rebuild ancient Inca rope bridge

Every June, the Quechua indigenous people celebrate a dedicated conservation ritual in the heart of the ancient Inca empire to rebuild the Q'eswachaka rope bridge.

Destinations

Vietnam battles plastic blight in idyllic Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most beautiful nature site. But the UNESCO world heritage site threatened by deluge of plastic waste.

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The UN says freedom of expression is being threatened across the globe

The UN says freedom of expression is under threat around the world with journalists being murdered and facing threats, intimidation and violence for trying to report the truth.

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Two European tourists caught taking nude photos in Machu Picchu

Peru increased surveillance at the UNESCO World Heritage site back in 2014 as streaking became a trend.

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Euroviews. Relationships, love, and health all need to be taught in schools

Comprehensive sexuality education is central to health and well-being and empowers children and young people with knowledge and skills for a safe, productive, and fulfilling life, Manos Antoninis writes.

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Seven UK sites in the running to win UNESCO World Heritage status

Six sites on UK soil and one in its overseas territory of the Cayman Islands are in with the possibility of being added to UNESCO's sought after World Heritage list

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‘SOS UNESCO’: Locals protest against new tourist attraction in Rio

Is the best view in Rio about to be ruined by a zip wire?

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World Poetry Day: What is the best use of poems in cinema?

Whether it’s a quoted sonnet or some long forgotten quatrain, some films are bolstered by the recital of a good poem...

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World Poetry Day: Do you know your sonnets from your haikus?

Every year, World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March with the aim of supporting linguistic diversity through poetic expression.

People

Tourism could make the ‘eighth wonder of the world’ history

The Banaue Rice Terraces were carved into the mountain by hand by the ancestors of the Igorot people.

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UNESCO Week of Sound: “We find ourselves in a crisis situation”

The theme of this year's edition is “Savoir écouter, savoir se parler” (“Knowing how to listen, knowing how to talk”)

Ukraine

Ukraine’s Odesa city put on UNESCO heritage in danger list

The UN cultural agency, UNESCO, said on Wednesday that it had designated the historic centre of the Ukrainian city of Odesa, as a World Heritage in Danger site.

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The 360° sound system changing the concert experience in London

From looping 17th century instrumentals to ambient immersive soundscapes. Kings Place's 2023 programming wants to change the way people think about and experience live music.

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Adult learning centres in Spain make lifelong learning a reality

According to the Ministry of Education, there are some 200,000 adult education students in Spain.

Destinations

Croatia: What to eat, drink and do in 'the land of a thousand islands'

Kitesurfing, sailing and wine: Why Croatia should be your next trip

Nature

A litre of water can help scientists track hundreds of marine species

Global heating is forcing marine species to move. But how can scientists protect them if they don’t know where they live?

Art

Morocco's art of Arabic calligraphy rises after UN heritage award

Calligraphy is considered a particularly inclusive practice in Morocco, and in recent years, it has become increasingly popular among women.

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Raï and Harissa added to UNESCO heritage list

Ever bopped along to some Algerian Raï? Had a palate burst with the flavour of Tunisian Harissa?

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Watch: the baguette gets UN world heritage status

The humble baguette - the crunchy ambassador for French baking around the world - has been added to the UN’s list of intangible cultural heritage.

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Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger’ label cautiously welcomed by biologists

The Great Barrier Reef accounts for around 10 per cent of the world’s coral reef ecosystems. But this massive network is under threat.