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UNESCO News, Dec 21, 2010


  1. To UNESCO


    13 Dec 2010 ... Encourages international peace and universal respect by promoting collaboration among nations. Conducts studies, facilitates knowledge ...
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  2. Peru to include Q'ero music and videos in Unesco bid


    Andina - Agencia Peruana de Noticias - 13 hours ago

    Peru's formal request to Unesco to name Q'ero music as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity will include material with over 20 recorded songs and a 10 ...
  3. UNESCO Designations of Korea's Cultural Properties in 2010


    Arirang News - 8 hours ago

    The UNESCO World Heritage Sites are known as some of the most spectacular places in the world. The list currently holds over 900 locations across the globe ...
  4. Al-Drees speaks about his experience at UNESCO


    Arab News - Razan Baker - 17 hours ago

    Dr. Ziad Al-Drees, permanent delegate of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with some of the ...


  5. Strengthening the Crown Jewels of the Ocean


    UNESCO.org (press release) - 8 hours ago

    Faced with the growing threat of industrialization of the oceans and the persistent rush for marine resources, managers from the 43 marine sites on UNESCO's ...
  6. BAN LAUDS VISION AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF UNESCO ON 65TH ANNIVERSARY


    Accra Daily Mail (blog) - 2 days ago

    14 December - Lauding the vision and achievements of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) over the past 65 years, ...
  7. Marine parks to be nominated for Unesco status


    Bangkok Post - 2 days ago

    The geopark initiative, launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), is aimed at better protecting sites with ...
  8. Six Hindu temples nominated for World Heritage List


    Sify - 2 days ago

    Six Hindu temples in Indonesia, Thailand and Nepal have been nominated to be certified as UNESCO... World Heritage Sites. Sukuh Hindu Temple and Penataran
  9. Balochistan Journalists Protest against Colleagues' Murder


    DigitalJournal.com - Ernest Dempsey - 1 day ago

    Khuzdar - Protets against the killings of journalists continue in Balochistan province and UNESCO's top official Irina Bokova has asked the Pakistani ...
    Director-General condemns murder of Pakistani journalist Muhammad ...- WebWire (press release)
    Latest murder underlines dangers faced by Pakistani journalists ...- UN News Centre
    all 10 news articles »


  10. Sydney wins UNESCO film award


    Sydney Morning Herald - Miles Godfrey - 8 Dec 2010

    We've actually dropped the ball on that," she said as Sydney was named the second international UNESCO City of Film. The award has the potential to provide ...
    Film industry hopes UN award will boost funding- ABC Online
    Sydney wins UNESCO film award- Xinhua
    Sydney named Unesco's City of Film- Variety
    all 112 news articles »


  11. 'India should allow entry of foreign varsities'


    Times of India - 6 hours ago

    VADODARA: Higher education in India needs to open up to allow entry of foreign universities in the country, deputy director of UNESCO-United Nations Relief ...
  12. Haiti - Elections : Michaƫlle Jean, asks to the Haitians to show ...


    Haitilibre.com - 5 days ago

    Michaelle Jean, special envoy to Haiti for UNESCO, asks to the Haitians to show perseverance to get through this electoral period shaken by confusion and ...
    Jean calls for calm in Haiti's election storm- Metro Canada - Calgary
    all 33 news articles »


  13. UNESCO chief deplores murders of three Pakistani journalists


    UN News Centre - 6 days ago

    ... is a denial of freedom of expression, a fundamental right that is a cornerstone of a democratic society,” said UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova. ...
    UNESCO chief deplores recent murders of three Pakistani journalists- Associated Press of Pakistan
    all 13 news articles »
  14. Azerbaijan's first lady attends anniversary of UNESCO constitution


    News.Az - 5 days ago

    First lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva attended a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the adoption of the UNESCO Constitution. ...
    Azerbaijan's first lady visits Pierre Cardin theater- News.Az
    all 13 news articles »


  15. Tickets Selling Fast For Arab World Premiere Of UNESCO World ...


    Middle East Events (press release) - 6 days ago

    Tickets are selling fast for the UNESCO Artists for Peace, World Orchestra for Peace concert to be held on 4th January 2011 at the Emirates Palace, ...
    Abu Dhabi to host World Orchestra for Peace- Sify
    Abu Dhabi hosts World Orchestra for Peace- Khaleej Times
    all 14 news articles »
  16. Haiti - Reconstruction : Confidence and optimism of Michaƫlle Jean...


    Haitilibre.com - 14 hours ago

    In an interview with Canadian Press, Michaelle Jean, UNESCO Special Envoy for Haiti, said that in front of the the slowness and disorganization of the ...


  17. Incessant sales pitches turn visitors off UNESCO sites


    AsiaOne - 9 Dec 2010

    Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers their opinions on the preservation of UNESCO's recognised heritage sites. We asked if they thought too much emphasis ...
    Incessant sales pitches turn visitors off UNESCO sites- Viet Nam News
    all 42 news articles »


  18. State Department Touts "World Press Freedom Day," Internet Calls Irony


    The Atlantic - 7 Dec 2010

    It began: The United States is pleased to announce that it will host UNESCO's World Press Freedom Day event in 2011, from May 1 - May 3 in Washington, ...
    State Dept. celebrates global press freedom, while crushing it- ITworld.com
    US to host World Press Freedom Day- AFP
    Wiki-Irony at the State Dept.- Macleans.ca (blog)
    Siliconindia.com - Belfast Telegraph
    all 70 news articles »


  19. Juga cross-stones: no hope must be placed on UNESCO


    Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am - 4 days ago

    The destruction of Juga khachkars (cross-stones) began as far back as late 1960s, and “it is hopeless to place hopes on UNESCO,” Mkrtich Minasyan, ...
    Mkrtich Minasyan: UNESCO has not been a great help in preventing ...-PanARMENIAN.Net
    all 2 news articles »


  20. UNESCO group launches 'love letter' campaign


    The Korea Herald - 3 days ago

    A Seoul branch under the Korean National Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations on Thursday launched a campaign to write “letters of love” to the ...
  21. Biodiversity Under Threat At Yemeni 'Alien-Island'


    Green Prophet - 22 hours ago

    Declared an UNESCO world heritage site in July 2008, ... According to UNESCO data, 37% of Socotra's 825 plant species, 90% of its reptile species and 95% of ...
  22. St. Petersburg governor relocates controversial skyscraper


    RIA Novosti - 9 Dec 2010

    Downtown St. Petersburg is a UNESCO world heritage site and critics say the Okhta Center will ruin the city's unique low-rise skyline. ...
    Gazprom tower to be moved from central St. Petersburg- The Moscow News
    Skyscraper moved from St. Petersburg center- The Voice of Russia
    St Petersburg scraps tower plans- BBC News
    RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty - Bloomberg
    all 49 news articles »


  23. ASI nominates Ahmedabad for Unesco's heritage tag


    Times of India - 7 Dec 2010

    It will be included in the Unesco 'tentative list' which gives the front-runners for the tag. This is a milestone for Ahmedabad as it is the only city in ...
  24. Paeni proposed for UNESCO commitee


    Jakarta Post - 6 days ago

    Indonesia's MOW committee could propose names for the committee but the appointment would be under the discretion of UNESCO director general Irina Bokova, ...
  25. UNESCO's scope of responsibility expands in the era of ...


    Focus News - 6 days ago

    The tasks and responsibilities of UNESCO in the era of globalisation are increasing. This was the common opinion of the participants in the ceremonial ...
  26. UNESCO-COL: Planning for open educational resources


    University World News - Jane Marshall - 11 Dec 2010

    Unesco and the Commonwealth of Learning should play a leading role in informing governments and education practitioners of the benefits of open educational ...
    GLOBAL: Open resources - dichotomy and paradox- University World News
    AFRICA: Open resources - what works on the continent- University World News
    all 3 news articles »


  27. Sydney in the spotlight


    Sydney Morning Herald - Garry Maddox - 9 Dec 2010

    Photo: Kate Geraghty SYDNEY has been named as a UNESCO City of Film, ...UNESCO title sounds impressive, it's worth remembering the only other ... And while the
    Sydney becomes the second City of Film- encore
    all 7 news articles »


  28. Where God is in the details


    Deccan Herald - 12 hours ago

    Belur and Halebid are not UNESCO World Heritage sites like Hampi and Pattadakal. Belur and Halebid are not as famous as Badami or Sringeri. ...


  29. Indonesia: Archeologists say development harms UNESCO site


    Adnkronos International English - 4 days ago

    UNESCO has the authority to protect Fort Somba Opu as a world cultural heritage site,” M. Nawir the coordinator of the protection committee, said as quoted ...


  30. Heritage committee to have office in Usmanpura


    Times of India - 3 days ago

    That apart, it will also advice on aspects of citizens' participation as the Unesco requires that the presentation of the dossier should be citizens' ...
  31. UNESCO predicts annual $16 billion gap in education


    Modern Ghana - 10 Dec 2010

    THE UNITED Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's (UNESCO) global monitoring report on education for 2010, suggests that even if ...


  32. New Jack Black movie filmed at Blenheim


    Witney Gazette - George Gaynor - 13 hours ago

    The Woodstock estate, listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site, features as the location for Gulliver's Travels and played host to some of the country's ...
  33. Unesco Guarantees Amsterdam's Historic Canals Won't Ever Be ...


    Jakarta Globe - Caroline Mayer - 12 Dec 2010

    Amsterdam has always been a magnet for tourists and now some of its architectural heritage has been officially protected by Unesco. (DPA Photo) The pleasure ...


  34. Southern music seeks UNESCO recognition


    VietNamNet Bridge - 5 days ago

    VietNamNet Bridge - Efforts are being to compile a national dossier on 'Nghe Thuat Don Ca Tai Tu' (Southern amateur music) to be nominated to UNESCO as a ...
  35. UNESCO donated to the museum of Belize


    The Guardian, Belize - 9 Dec 2010

    This morning at the Museum of Belize on Gabourel Lane, Dr. David Brown, Secretary General of the Belize National Commission for UNESCO handed over a check ...
  36. UNESCO Holds Sibawayh Congress


    Iran Book News Agency - 11 Dec 2010

    Organized by Iran's permanent representative to UNESCO, the event commemorated the 1250th birth anniversary of the linguist. Mohammad Reza Majidi told IRNA ...
  37. Moved to tears, former GG reveals her plans to save Haiti


    Toronto Star - Paul Chiasson - 3 days ago

    The former governor general began her new role as UNESCO's special envoy to ... Once the money is raised, UNESCO will coordinate the made-in-Haiti plan, ...
    Moved to tears, former GG reveals her plans to save Haiti- Toronto Star
    all 3 news articles »
  38. UNESCO heritage tag: city monuments' chances bright


    The Hindu - Nagara Gopal - 12 Dec 2010

    Hyderabad: The State Government will submit a nomination dossier for inclusion of Golconda, Charminar and Quli Qutb Shahi Tombs in UNESCO's world heritage ...


  39. Iran plans to prosecute UNESCO for withdrawal from World ...


    Tehran Times - 26 Nov 2010

    TEHRAN -- The President of the World Philosophy Day conference said that Iran plans to take legal action against UNESCO for its dissociation from the ...
    Iran slams UN ban on philosophy day- Press TV
    World Philosophy Day closes in Tehran- Payvand
    all 8 news articles »


  40. Glacier, Waterton Lakes superintendents urge action on public ...


    The Missoulian - 1 hour ago

    In 2009, proposed mining activities in the Canadian Flathead Valley gained the attention of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which voted unanimously to ...
  41. UNESCO to support education in Yemen with $ 10 mln


    Yemen News Agency - 5 days ago

    ABU DHABI, Dec.15(Saba)- Minister of Education Abdul-Salam al-Jawfi met on Wednesday with Regional Director of UNESCO in Qatar, Hamad al-Hammami, ...
  42. Chinese-backed Kenyan 'super port' could devastate UNESCO island


    The Ecologist - 5 days ago

    An enclave of Swahili culture given UNESCO heritage status in 2001, Lamu is the best-known and most populated island in the archipelago surrounding Manda ...


  43. Tunisia: Nation Elected Vice-President of Unesco Cultural Committee


    AllAfrica.com - 6 days ago

    The committee was mandated to continue to develop the necessary operational guidelines for the establishment of the UNESCO Convention on the Diversity of ...
  44. UNESCO marks 65th anniversary of adoption of Constitution of ...


    Trend News Agency - 13 Dec 2010

    The ceremony of the 65th Anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of UNESCO is an occasion to reaffirm to the international community UNESCO's ...
  45. Medvedev congratulates UNESCO on anniversary


    The Voice of Russia - 6 days ago

    UNESCO plays a very special role in the world family of nations, President Dmitry Medvedev said in a statement timed for the 65th anniversary of the UN's ...


  46. Unesco inspectors to visit Pompeii


    The Move Channel - Catherine Deshayes - 3 Dec 2010

    Experts from UNESCO are to visit the ancient city of Pompeii today to inspect recent damage to the site involving the collapse of four structures. ...
    More walls collapse in Pompeii- The Guardian
    Pompeii damage inspected by UN- BBC News
    2 walls give way in latest Pompeii collapse- The Associated Press
    Business Review Europe - Gant Daily
    all 800 news articles »
  47. Four heritage sites in Cyprus, Italy granted "enhanced protection ...


    Xinhua - Xiong Tong - 30 Nov 2010

    The Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict endorsed this decision in its fifth meeting at UNESCO Headquarters from ...
  48. 1st Annual World Heritage Centres Conference Concludes


    Bahrain News Agency - 12 hours ago

    UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture Francesco Badarin attended along with over 25 experts from all over the world. The delegations discussed the ...
  49. UNESCO and Arab Towns Organisation join EIB's Medina initiative


    ENPI Info Centre - 13 Dec 2010

    The partnership between the EIB and UNESCO is consistent with the World Programme Charter and will facilitate the attainment of the "Medinas 2030" ...
  50. Murdered Iranian scientist linked to UNESCO


    Channel 4 News - 29 Nov 2010

    An Iranian scientist who was killed in a bomb explosion in Tehran today was on an Iranian UNESCO team, Channel 4 News has learned. ...


  51. UNESCO honour for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute


    Ballarat Courier - Emma Brown - 13 Dec 2010

    A UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Culture Heritage Conservation presented to the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute puts Ballarat on the world stage. ...
  52. UNESCO Evaluates I La Galigo Manuscript Elligibility to become a ...


    Tempo Interaktif - 5 days ago

    TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:The UNESCO National Committee on Memory of the World is evaluating the I La Galigo ancient manuscript as a world cultural ...
  53. World Orchestra for Peace to perform in Abu Dhabi


    GulfNews - 3 days ago

    Unesco recently designated it as a Unesco Artist for Peace, the first orchestra to receive the title. The tickets are priced Dh195 and higher for Pearl ...
    Performance of World Orchestra in Abu Dhabi- TopNews Arab Emirates
    all 3 news articles »


  54. Along the Wooden Architecture Road in Southern Poland


    West Island Gazette - 11 hours ago

    The Wooden Architecture Route, stretching over 1500 km, features 250 precious and fascinating sites, 4 of which can be found on the UNESCO World Cultural ...


  55. Cutting permit worries activists


    Canada.com - Danielle Bell - 18 hours ago

    DL 33, a rare mixture of old-growth forest home to a variety of wild and plant life, is within the boundaries of the Mount Arrowsmith UNESCO biosphere ...
  56. 'Mile-a-minute' weed threatens Nepal's jungles


    AFP - Claire Cozens - 6 days ago

    ... rampant growth has covered large swathes of the 932-square-kilometre (579-square-mile) park, a major tourist attraction and UNESCO world heritage site. ...
  57. Hong San See Temple wins top UNESCO award


    Channel News Asia - Evelyn Lam Li - 25 Nov 2010

    SINGAPORE: The Hong San See Temple at Mohamed Sultan Road has won the highest UNESCO... award for
  58. UNESCO Takes Action on Anti-Women Violence


    Radio Cadena Agramonet - 25 Nov 2010

    Conferences, exhibitions and roundtables on the different ways women are abused are part of UNESCO activities Thursday for the International Day for the ...
    UN CALLS ON CORPORATE SECTOR TO HELP ELIMINATE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN- Accra Daily Mail (blog)
    all 359 news articles »


  59. Juvet Landscape Hotel in Valldal, Norway - New at Welcome Beyond


    PR-USA.net (press release) - 1 day ago

    ... hiking, rafting through the raging waters of the Valldшla, camping in the wilderness and a visit to UNESCO site Geirangerfjord. ...
  60. UNESCO Director General condemns murders of three Pakistani ...


    WebWire (press release) - 6 days ago

    UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova today condemned the murder of three Pakistani journalists in two separate incidents on 6 December. ...
  61. Bu Tinah, Abu Dhabi's secret nature reserve


    CNN - Sara Sidner - 4 days ago

    The island is located in the Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve, the region's largest and first UNESCO-designated marine biosphere reserve. ...
    Abu Dhabi´s Nature Reserve Bu Tinah May Become Wonder of Nature-ShortNews.com
    all 4 news articles »


  62. Aquino to critics of new peso bills: Our money is not a map


    GMANews.TV - 21 hours ago

    Online observers criticized the blue-tinted P1,000 bill featuring Southern Philippines' Tubbataha Reefs — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — for having missed ...
    Error-filled peso bills spark uproar- Inquirer.net
    BSP urged to redesign erroneous new peso bills- ABS CBN News
    New Philippine peso bills have graphics errors- AHN | All Headline News
    AFP - The Philippine Online Chronicles
    all 78 news articles »


  63. The net closes in


    Spectator.co.uk - 16 hours ago

    However, in 2009 ICANN reported excitedly that it had signed namely the Swiss-based Universal Postal Union and UNESCO. Enthused ICANN's CEO Rod Beckstrom: ...


  64. UNESCO Hosts Meeting to Manage World's Aquifers


    Voice of America - Lisa Bryant - 7 Dec 2010

    The UNESCO aquifer conference paves the way for a possible international convention on transboundary aquifers that the United Nations will discuss next ...
  65. UNESCO villages in battle with modernity


    The Japan Times - 10 Dec 2010

    The two UNESCO villages are following different paths although they are both inscribed on the same world heritage list. • Shirakawa-go was forced to support ...


  66. Institute UNESCO Clubs in universities


    Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - 29 Nov 2010

    The Minister of Education, Alex Tettey Enyo, has called for the formation of UNESCO Clubs at tertiary institutions. This, he said, will empower the youth to ...


  67. Khachkars belong to Udis as well, but they imbibed Armenian ...


    Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am - 4 days ago

    As soon as UNESCO declared Armenian khachkars (cross-stones) part of its Intangible Cultural Heritage, Azerbaijan kicked up an awful fuss, claiming that ...
    Samvel Karapetyan: khachkar culture is also characteristic of Udis-PanARMENIAN.Net
    all 2 news articles »


  68. BSP refutes design errors in new banknotes


    Manila Bulletin - 5 hours ago

    The comments said the map on the P500 bill dislocated the subterranean river Saint Paul's, a UNESCO world heritage site. Also, the location of the Tubbataha ...
  69. WAO (USA) Writes Letter to UNESCO to Save the Ancient City of Mrauk U


    Narinjara News - 12 Dec 2010

    Dhaka: The World Arakanese Association (USA) has sent an appeal letter to UNESCO through Irina Bokova, Director-General, to save the ancient city of Mrauk U ...


  70. UNESCO Lists 'Intangible Heritage' Traditions


    Voice of America - 30 Nov 2010

    Since two thousand three, UNESCO has also worked to protect what it calls the “intangible heritage” of humanity. It defines intangible heritage as living ...
  71. Unesco: Nessebur's status is safe


    Sofia Echo - 2 Dec 2010

    The removal of Nessebur's old town from Unesco's list of World Heritage sites is not on the agenda, but the town may be considered for the list of ...


  72. Japanese architect dies of heart attack in Istanbul


    Hurriyet Daily News - 16 hours ago

    ... working on both nationally and internationally significant projects – a number of which were organized by UNESCO. However, he was most widely recognized ...


  73. UNESCO studies Pompeii troubles


    Gadling - Sean McLachlan - 4 Dec 2010

    A UNESCO team has arrived at Pompeii to investigate the recent collapses of ancient walls and ...
    Save Pompeii!- Budget Travel
    all 8 news articles »


  74. Jamaica's Dr Derrick Aarons elected to UNESCO bioethics network


    Jamaica Observer - 2 Dec 2010

    His election came at the November 24 Third International Congress of RedBioethica UNESCO for Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Bogota, Colombia. ...
  75. UNESCO's $25000 gift helps Museum's jade exhibit


    The Reporter Belize - Dyon A. Elliott - 10 Dec 2010

    UNESCO gave the Museum of Belize $25000 specifically to help expand the museum's Maya and Jade collection on Tuesday, ...


  76. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to pay official visit to India


    ITAR-TASS - 1 day ago

    ... but will also visit the Taj Mahal mausoleum, which is one of the Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Bollywood film industry. ...
    Medvedev to visit IIT Bombay- Hindustan Times
    all 660 news articles »


  77. Bravo Rio: Lonely Planet's guide to Brazil


    NEWS.com.au - Regis St Louis - 11 Dec 2010

    In 1986 UNESCO declared the region a World Heritage site. One of the world's largest parties, Carnival is celebrated with verve in practically every town ...
  78. Burgundy targets Unesco World Heritage


    The Drinks Business - 9 Dec 2010

    The CĆ“te d'Or is aiming to become the third French wine region to acquire Unesco World Heritage status. Burgundy's candidature has been given a real boost ...
  79. Minister Grange at UNESCO convention in Brussels


    Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service - 9 Dec 2010

    Olivia Grange, is in Brussels, Belgium, attending a conference celebrating the fifth anniversary of the signing of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection ...
  80. UNESCO approves Grenada request for cultural funding


    Caribbean360.com - 8 Dec 2010

    The proposal was followed up on by Senator Arley Gill, the Minister with Responsibility for Culture, when he visited Nairobi, Kenya, last month for a UNESCO ...
  81. UNESCO hosts conference on education in the region


    Go Jamaica - 8 Dec 2010

    CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – A three-day conference aimed at developing a UNESCO Education Support Strategy (UNESS) for the sub-regional organisation of ...
  82. India Rejects UNESCO Survey on Indian National Museums


    ABC Live - Jatinder Kaur - 8 Dec 2010

    New Delhi (ABC Live): India has rejected the UNESCO survey report carried out at its eight national museums terming them in poor conditions. ...
  83. Geographical errors on new peso bill designs


    GMANews.TV - 2 days ago

    The new design of the blue-tinted P1,000 bill that supposedly proclaims the beauty of Southern Philippines' Tubbataha Reefs — a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...
  84. Burgundy earmarks funds for Unesco cultural landscape bid


    decanter.com - Amanda Regan - 7 Dec 2010

    Burgundy has said it will donate €400000 annually to support its bid to become a Unesco World Heritage site. The money - earmarked annually ...


  85. Japan launches 3D Buddhist temple


    Telegraph.co.uk - 28 Nov 2010

    The project has been launched at Byodoin, one of the nation's oldest temples dating back nearly 1000 years and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...


  86. A city changes its colours


    Indian Express - 2 days ago

    In Kolkata's central business district of BBD Bag, a UNESCO-listed heritage zone known for its elegant British-era architecture, stands New Koilaghat ...
  87. The real taste of Mexico


    Montreal Gazette - Sarah Musgra - 5 days ago

    Last month, UNESCO granted it a spot on its coveted world heritage list, ... While the UNESCO... award is intended to safeguard what it calls the "Intangible
  88. IIT Bombay's Techfest gets Unesco patronage


    Daily News & Analysis - Mihika Basu - 24 Nov 2010

    Considered the highest form of support, the Unesco patronage implies that Techfest can use the logo in all its commercial communication. ...
  89. Spain rethinks reopening of prehistoric art 'Sistine Chapel'


    AFP - 3 days ago

    ... located in the northern town of Santillana del Mar since it opened eight years ago. The Altamira cave was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
  90. DZIQ: BSP to release new bills amid controversy


    Inquirer.net - 1 day ago

    Likewise, the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, another UNESCO world heritage site, was also misplaced near Malaysian territorial waters on the map printed on ...
    BSP: 'Abstractions,' not errors in new peso bills- ABS CBN News
    Banknote redesign adds Cory, landmarks- BusinessWorld Online
    Coming up-the redesigned Philippine currency- Inquirer.net
    all 53 news articles »


  91. Russia to help saving historical shrines in Kosovo


    The Voice of Russia - Milena Faustova - 29 Nov 2010

    In an arrangement with UNESCO, Russia will donate $ 2 mln for this in 2010 – 2011. This money will be spent on restoring four Orthodox facilities which are ...
    Russia to restore Kosovo's Orthodox shrines- The Voice of Russia
    Russia to help restore Serbian Orthodox shrines- The Voice of Russia
    all 4 news articles »


  92. Two Koreas can unite via dance: UNESCO official


    Korea Times - Lee Hyo-won - 24 Nov 2010

    I know you're smiling but I'm dead serious,” Alkis Faftis, president of UNESCO's... International Dance Council (CID), told reporters in Seoul, Wednesday.


  93. Extreme Adventure or Extremely Relaxing? Two Crystal Overland ...


    PR Newswire (press release) - 10 hours ago

    Adventurous types can enjoy a four-night jaunt to Pantanal – UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest wetlands – for horse-back riding, canoeing, ...
  94. Unesco team calls for Al Reem's conservation


    Gulf Times - Bonnie James - 3 Dec 2010

    Unesco has called for the development of simple management plans for Qatar's Al Reem biosphere reserve (BR) and ...


  95. Black rhino killed in Serengeti after costly relocation


    eTurboNews - Wolfgang H. Thome - 3 days ago

    The Serengeti's UNESCO World Heritage Status is subsequently now in danger, and Tanzania's reputation as a conservation nation, has received deep dents and ...
  96. TCM campaign set to continue


    People's Daily Online - 25 Nov 2010

    So far, China has 34 items on the protected UNESCO list - 28 on the Representative ... Since acupuncture is the first area of TCM to make the UNESCO list, ...
    On a possible price hike- Global Times
    all 4 news articles »
  97. Beauty set in rock


    The Hindu - 6 Dec 2010

    Ellora and Ajanta have been designated as World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO. Located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra, these rocks were discovered by ...


  98. Customs gain UNESCO protection


    Prague Post - 25 Nov 2010

    Two Czech traditions were added to UNESCO's list of protected Intangible Cultural Heritage at the body's annual meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, Nov 16. ...
  99. Africa's heritage sites under threat


    CNN International - Catriona Davies - 6 Dec 2010

    UNESCO, the United Nations body in charge of preserving heritage, has now made Africa ...UNESCO is currently carrying out a two-year review of the state of ...
  100. New River Cloud II Short Trip – Special Offer: Save € 400 Per Person


    e-Global Travel News - 1 day ago

    The cruise will depart from Basle, Switzerland on 27 March 2011 cruising to Strasbourg, France, A UNESCO World cultural heritage site, and Breisach, ...


  101. Italy: Nine people 'under investigation' for Pompeii collapses


    Adnkronos International English - 4 days ago

    UNESCO inspectors will report on Pompeii at a conference in Bahrain in June. Some international experts suggested removing Pompeii's care from Italy's hands ...
    Nine investigated over Pompeii collapses- AFP
    all 8 news articles »





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