Tag: UNESCO

Egypt nominates Moushira Khattab for UNESCO director-general

Khattab reportedly started a tour to UNESCO member states to secure their…

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UNESCO meets to expand World Heritage

UN cultural agency UNESCO will gather in Istanbul on Sunday to review…

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UNESCO announces new biosphere reserves

UNESCO has expanded its network of model regions for sustainable development, with…

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UNESCO official reveals unpublished study on GERD’s negative effects

Abdullah Abdel Salam called on the leaders of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia…

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UNESCO recommends Kosovo membership despite Serbian disapproval

Kosovo could become the next UNESCO member. The UN cultural body has…

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Japan furious at UNESCO listing Nanjing Massacre documents

Japan may halt funding for UNESCO over the organization's decision to include…

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Cultural treasures are also victims of war

The “Islamic State” militant group recently smashed several art pieces at the…

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Another temple in Syria’s Palmyra severely damaged

Activists say the self-styled "Islamic State" has damaged another temple in the…

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Abu Simbel Antiquities celebrates 46 years since temple’s rescue

The celebration included issuing postcards with photos of the temple, as well…

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China to dismantle Sphinx replica

Egyptian officials filed a complaint with UNESCO about the 80 by 30…

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