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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…
Iftar, the meal to break the Muslim fast, listed as UNESCO intangible heritage
Italian lyrical singing and bolero also include UNESCO heritage In addition to the iftar, UNESCO also integrated, this Wednesday, Italian lyrical singing into its intangible heritage, as well as the…
UNESCO increases safety for researchers
Share the article Save the article full screen The security and academic freedom of researchers must be increased, according to a resolution adopted by Unesco. Photo: Tim Aro/TT The UN’s…
UNESCO increases safety for researchers
The decision was taken during Unesco’s general meeting on Thursday with the reason that threats and hatred against scientists are increasing around the world, while science-based decision-making is becoming increasingly…
Argentina: the former ESMA listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Argentine Marine Mechanic School becomes a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This former clandestine detention center during the military dictatorship was converted into a Museum of Memory in 2004. This…