Tag: Unesco
“Chinese New Year” inscribed on the list of cultural heritage of humanity
UNESCO has approved the inclusion of “Chinese New Year” on the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The addition brings China’s total to 44 items on the…
The French bistro soon to be classified by UNESCO? “It’s as important as the Louvre or Notre-Dame” – L’Express
Tavern, gargote, harbor, boui-boui, estaminet, limonadier… The French language is full of variations to designate the French bistro. “A place where every French person, in all social classes, has a…
Unesco meets urgently to monitor threatened historical heritage
Faced with the intensity of Israeli strikes on Lebanon, how can we preserve the country’s historical heritage? UNESCO is holding an extraordinary meeting on Monday, November 18, to examine the…
Cultural influencers plead for the protection of Lebanon’s historical and cultural treasures | News in brief
Israel’s attacks on Baalbek, Anjar and Tire in Lebanon have hit close to ancient Roman ruins. The last time Israel came close to UNESCO sites was yesterday. Hundreds of cultural…
The number of journalists killed in their work increased | News in brief
The number of journalists killed in their work increased significantly in 2022-2023 compared to the previous two years, according to a recent UNESCO report. According to the report published today,…
UNESCO World Heritage puts an end to the Tennet and Stedin high-voltage station
The two grid operators want to expand the energy grid together with Utrecht municipalities. The plan was to build two new high-voltage stations at a location north of Utrecht, between…
Sado Island mines join UNESCO World Heritage list despite dispute with Seoul
UNESCO added former Japanese gold and silver mines on Sado Island to its World Heritage List on Saturday, July 27. South Korea has opposed the UNESCO World Heritage listing for…
Water is becoming “a geopolitical issue”, says UNESCO
Water is not only an essential resource but also a human right. However, 2.3 billion people still live without access to drinking water. While climate change is disrupting the water…
Indigenous languages: one year after the launch of the decade by UNESCO
One year after the launch of the great cause dedicated to the protection of indigenous languages around the world: what actions have been put in place? Are some languages more…
MiTur, 75 million for UNESCO sites and creative cities: 58 definitive projects approved
(Finance) – As part of the Fund from 75 million euros aimed at valorising the Municipalities with a tourist-cultural vocation home to sites recognized as UNESCO world heritage sites and…