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Turkey’s Ballıca Cave captivates visitors with its stalactites and sta
The UNESCO World Heritage Site attracted 90,000 tourists in 2024. ADVERTISEMENT Famous for its stalactites, rare geological formations and cures…
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UNESCO steps up protection for Ukrainian heritage sites
UNESCO has granted “provisional enhanced protection” to two Ukrainian cultural sites: the Odesa Literary Museum and the Babyn Yar Memorial…
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Under-the-radar Italy: Timeless towns, cultural charm and UNESCO wonders
Italy is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, but beyond the well-trodden paths lies a treasure trove…
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Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador
The role of goodwill ambassador for the Paris-based UN cultural agency involves promoting its initiatives that include protecting Indigenous cultures…
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Olafur Eliasson builds a lava-tiled dome on a remote Korean island
Comprising 1,200 lava tiles, Eliasson’s ‘Breathing Earth Sphere’ is inspired by the volcanic landscape of Docho Island. ADVERTISEMENT Icelandic-Danish artist…
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Italy’s UNESCO-designated Po Delta saved from offshore gas drilling
Offshoring drilling threatened to submerge parts of the delta, which is already bracing against a barrage of problematic, climate change-induced…
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Vienna’s much-loved Würstelstand gets UNESCO recognition
Vienna’s iconic Würstelstand, a humble sausage stand that brings together people from all walks of life, has been officially recognised…
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Uncover Armenia’s rich past with a tour of monasteries and wineries
Discover Armenia’s ancient monasteries, vibrant traditions, and the rich history of Yerevan ADVERTISEMENT Few places capture the complex sweep of…
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Borneo’s Sarawak boasts unspoilt jungles, rivers and beaches
Eco-tourism initiatives and cultural heritage take centre stage as Sarawak sees a surge in tourism ADVERTISEMENT Malaysia’s mainland has been…
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Russian destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage declared genocide
The Council of Europe has declared that Russia’s destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage is consistent with genocide. ADVERTISEMENT The declaration…
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