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7 Cities That Prove That Life (And Travel) Is Better In Colour
Someone decided to paint these towns red... and even blue, pink and yellow, and people cherish that decision to this day. If you love rainbows, fairytales and all things vibrant, you must visit these colourful cities around the world.
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Kyiv's World Heritage Cathedral Damaged In Russian Attack: Ukraine Minister
A Russian attack overnight damaged Saint Sophia Cathedral in the historic centre of Kyiv, one of Ukraine's most significant monuments and a designated world heritage site, the Ukrainian culture minister said on Tuesday.
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Lucknow Chosen As India’s Candidate For UNESCO Gastronomic Creative City
UNESCO's Creative Cities Network (UCCN), established in 2004, celebrates cities that have shown exceptional creativity in culture, arts, and, in this case, food.
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Egypt, Greece Agree To Protect Status Of Mount Sinai Monastery, After Court Ruling
Greece and Egypt have agreed to safeguard the status of one of the world's oldest sites of Christian worship, foreign ministers of both countries said late on Wednesday, after an Egyptian court ruling last week cast uncertainty over its future.
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UNESCO Report Flags Gender Gaps In Global Education Outcomes, Leadership
UNESCO GEM Report 2024- 25: According to the findings, boys continue to lag behind girls in reading proficiency worldwide. On average, only 87 boys attain the minimum proficiency level for every 100 girls.
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"Stop Stealing Cobblestones": Bruges Pleads With Tourists As Historic Streets Crumble Underfoot
The historic city of Bruges in Belgium is facing a problem where tourists are removing cobblestones from its iconic center as souvenirs.
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Krishna's Butterball: What Makes This UNESCO World Heritage Site In Mahabalipuram So Unique
A colossal granite boulder, Krishna's Butterball is approximately 6 metres high and 5 metres wide.
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Ancient Town And Its Manuscripts Face Ravages Of The Sahara
From his roof, Sidi Mohamed Lemine Sidiya scans the mediaeval town of Oualata, a treasure that is disappearing under the sands of the Mauritanian desert.
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Chan Chan, UNESCO World Heritage Site In Peru, Defaced With Obscene Graffiti
A vandal defaced Chan Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Peru, with obscene graffiti over the weekend, the Ministry of Culture said Monday.
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Once A Jewel, Australia's Ningaloo Reef Now Faces Coral Bleaching Crisis
Australia's Ningaloo Reef, one of the world's longest near-shore coral reefs and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, is showing alarming signs as the coral has lost its natural colour.
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UNESCO Awards Press Prize To Nicaraguan Newspaper In Exile
UNESCO awarded its annual press award to Nicaragua's oldest newspaper, published from abroad as President Daniel Ortega tightens his grip on power.
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After 3 Decades, Endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle Back To Ganga River
The critically endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle has been reintroduced in the Ganga river as part of the government's flagship programme of cleaning the river and enhancing its biodiversity.
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Egypt's $51 Million Pyramids Revamp Includes Electric Buses, E-Ticketing
Tourists in Egypt have complained about animal cruelty and aggressive vendors who keep forcing them to buy souvenirs or services.
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Watch: Elephants Chanda And Pushpa Welcome JD Vance, Family At Amer Fort
US Vice President JD Vance, along with his family, embarked on a cultural tour of Jaipur on Monday. The first stop on the culture adventure was the historic Amer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site perched atop a hill about 11 km from Jaipur.
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JD Vance Visits Amer Fort Near Jaipur, Welcomed By Elephants
US Vice President J D Vance, who is on a four-day India visit, reached Jaipur along with his family on Monday night and is set to visit the Amber Fort--a UNESCO World Heritage Site-- on Tuesday.
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7 Cities That Prove That Life (And Travel) Is Better In Colour
Someone decided to paint these towns red... and even blue, pink and yellow, and people cherish that decision to this day. If you love rainbows, fairytales and all things vibrant, you must visit these colourful cities around the world.
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Kyiv's World Heritage Cathedral Damaged In Russian Attack: Ukraine Minister
A Russian attack overnight damaged Saint Sophia Cathedral in the historic centre of Kyiv, one of Ukraine's most significant monuments and a designated world heritage site, the Ukrainian culture minister said on Tuesday.
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Lucknow Chosen As India’s Candidate For UNESCO Gastronomic Creative City
UNESCO's Creative Cities Network (UCCN), established in 2004, celebrates cities that have shown exceptional creativity in culture, arts, and, in this case, food.
-
Egypt, Greece Agree To Protect Status Of Mount Sinai Monastery, After Court Ruling
Greece and Egypt have agreed to safeguard the status of one of the world's oldest sites of Christian worship, foreign ministers of both countries said late on Wednesday, after an Egyptian court ruling last week cast uncertainty over its future.
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UNESCO Report Flags Gender Gaps In Global Education Outcomes, Leadership
UNESCO GEM Report 2024- 25: According to the findings, boys continue to lag behind girls in reading proficiency worldwide. On average, only 87 boys attain the minimum proficiency level for every 100 girls.
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"Stop Stealing Cobblestones": Bruges Pleads With Tourists As Historic Streets Crumble Underfoot
The historic city of Bruges in Belgium is facing a problem where tourists are removing cobblestones from its iconic center as souvenirs.
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Krishna's Butterball: What Makes This UNESCO World Heritage Site In Mahabalipuram So Unique
A colossal granite boulder, Krishna's Butterball is approximately 6 metres high and 5 metres wide.
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Ancient Town And Its Manuscripts Face Ravages Of The Sahara
From his roof, Sidi Mohamed Lemine Sidiya scans the mediaeval town of Oualata, a treasure that is disappearing under the sands of the Mauritanian desert.
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Chan Chan, UNESCO World Heritage Site In Peru, Defaced With Obscene Graffiti
A vandal defaced Chan Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Peru, with obscene graffiti over the weekend, the Ministry of Culture said Monday.
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Once A Jewel, Australia's Ningaloo Reef Now Faces Coral Bleaching Crisis
Australia's Ningaloo Reef, one of the world's longest near-shore coral reefs and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, is showing alarming signs as the coral has lost its natural colour.
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UNESCO Awards Press Prize To Nicaraguan Newspaper In Exile
UNESCO awarded its annual press award to Nicaragua's oldest newspaper, published from abroad as President Daniel Ortega tightens his grip on power.
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After 3 Decades, Endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle Back To Ganga River
The critically endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle has been reintroduced in the Ganga river as part of the government's flagship programme of cleaning the river and enhancing its biodiversity.
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Egypt's $51 Million Pyramids Revamp Includes Electric Buses, E-Ticketing
Tourists in Egypt have complained about animal cruelty and aggressive vendors who keep forcing them to buy souvenirs or services.
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Watch: Elephants Chanda And Pushpa Welcome JD Vance, Family At Amer Fort
US Vice President JD Vance, along with his family, embarked on a cultural tour of Jaipur on Monday. The first stop on the culture adventure was the historic Amer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site perched atop a hill about 11 km from Jaipur.
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JD Vance Visits Amer Fort Near Jaipur, Welcomed By Elephants
US Vice President J D Vance, who is on a four-day India visit, reached Jaipur along with his family on Monday night and is set to visit the Amber Fort--a UNESCO World Heritage Site-- on Tuesday.
