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A new report says glaciers in a third of UNESCO World Heritage sites will disappear. Two-thirds of glaciers in the heritage sites can be saved — but only if carbon emissions are cut quickly, it says.

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has provided funding to renovate the historic Seiyun Palace in Hadramout Governorate, in response to the Yemeni government’s request to protect antiquities and endangered historical areas. Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al Jaber said that the inauguration of the Seiyun Palace…

Furyu odori, a collection of 41 traditional Japanese dances, is expected to be registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

From head-spinning cities to tranquil natural scenery - via some exceptional street food - this is a bucket list favourite for a reason

Lake Ohrid is a Balkan treasure, nestled between mountain ranges in North Macedonia and Albania. It’s known for its ancient architecture and natural beauty. But it’s under threat by the very people who love it most.

Ievgen Klopotenko won Unesco recognition for borscht – just one battle in his wider campaign to revive traditional recipes

Whether you’re after an adrenaline-packed ski trip, a chance to immerse yourself in the festive spirit, or a spa break to soak away your stress, Austria promises a winter holiday to remember

The United Nations is using before-and-after satellite imagery to monitor the cultural destruction inflicted by Russia's war in Ukraine, announcing Wednesday it will launch its tracking platform publicly within weeks. The UN's culture agency UNESCO said it had verified damage to 207 cultural sites in Ukraine since the Russian invasion…

UNESCO is launching a new satellite imagery site to keep track of damaged Ukrainian cultural sites.