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UNESCO grants World Heritage status to Sarnath

Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist site where Lord Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India's 45th World Heritage Site. The recognition highlights India's rich civilisational heritage and is expected to boost Buddhist tourism, cultural diplomacy and global awareness…

The Economic Times

Stranded tourists evacuated from China's famed Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site after mudslides, heavy rain

HONG KONG - China ⁠evacuated ⁠stranded tourists from the Unesco World Heritage site of Jiuzhaigou on Monday after mudslides triggered by heavy rain, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as authorities issued ‌the highest flash-flood alert for parts of the country in the wake of Typhoon Noul.

Bangkok Post

Threatened by fire, Bordeaux is 'ready for anything': mayor

The mayor of Bordeaux in southwest France said on Sunday authorities had no current plans to evacuate the UNESCO-listed city due to raging forest fires but were "ready for anything."

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Morning Mail: Israeli siblings owed Australian protection; Europe’s tough wildfire fight; swimmers win gold in Glasgow

Trio able to seek protection over Gaza fears; authorities battle massive blazes in France and Spain; swimmers boost Commonwealth Games medal haul

The Guardian - AU

Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites

Mythical home of the ancient Greek gods designated alongside the D-day landing beaches in Normandy

The Guardian - UK

UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage List

UNESCO has added France’s D-Day landing beaches and Greece’s Mount Olympus to its World Heritage List, during a UN committee meeting in South Korea reviewing dozens of nominations.

Radio France Internationale

Mount Olympus and D-Day beaches added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Greece's mythical mountain, Normandy's D-Day beaches and Japan's ancient capitals are among the latest sites recognised by UNESCO for their outstanding universal value.

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D-Day Normandy beaches now Unesco heritage site

PARIS - ⁠The ⁠Normandy D-Day beaches where Allied forces landed on June 6, 1944, ‌to fight Adolf Hitler's Nazi troops and go on to liberate France have become a Unesco protected world heritage site, the ⁠United Nations body said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

UNESCO adds Normandy's D-Day landing beaches to World Heritage List

The D-Day landing beaches in Normandy were added to UNESCO's World Heritage List Sunday. The 80-kilometre stretch of coastline in northwest France served as the site for Allied forces' landing in Europe in June 1944, marking a decisive moment in the war against Nazi Germany and its fascist allies in…

France 24

Mount Olympus and Normandy’s D-Day beaches join Unesco World Heritage List

Being added to the list means the historical sites are eligible for added protection

The Independent UK

Senate panel pushing Pha Taem, Sam Phan Bok onto global tourism map

UBON RATCHATHANI - A Senate committee has pledged support for improving transport links, tourism infrastructure and public information in Ubon Ratchathani, to raise the profile of Pha Taem National Park and strengthen Ubon Ratchathani Geopark's bid for Unesco Global Geopark status.

Bangkok Post

UNESCO adds West Bank site, Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli opposition

UNESCO added a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a group of historic castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List, defying Israeli objections and reigniting a long-running dispute over the intersection of cultural heritage and politics in the region.

France 24

The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath that has been added to the World Heritage list, in photos

Photos show worshipers at Sarnath, an ancient Buddhist site in the northern Indian city of Varanasi where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. The location was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Thailand celebrates ninth World Heritage site

Thailand celebrated a major cultural milestone on Saturday as the Unesco World Heritage Committee approved the inscription of Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat as a World Cultural Heritage site.

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The Independent UK

Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List

The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, a centuries-old porcelain center in eastern China and tidal flats in western South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea

Euronews

Revealed: The best 'trip-maxxing' routes for a four-city European break

‘Trip-maxxing’ is the travel trend du jour, and new research has revealed the best multi-city routes across Europe, combining short journey times, affordable accommodation, vibrant nightlife and world-class attractions to help travellers make the most of a single trip.

The Guardian - UK

‘No time to waste’: Greece bids for Mount Olympus to be included on Unesco list of world heritage sites

Officials have long lobbied for peak that rises 2,918 metres above sea level to be given coveted designation

The Economic Times

UNESCO lists world heritage sites in Lebanon, West Bank as in danger

UNESCO has placed Beaufort Castle in Lebanon and Sebastia in the West Bank on its endangered list. The Lebanese castle faces threats from ongoing conflict and Israeli military actions. Sebastia's integrity is endangered by Israeli expropriation and development plans. These sites were added after votes by all 196 member states…

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The Independent UK

West Bank site becomes World Heritage site despite Israel objections

Sebastia, a hilltop town about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northwest of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections

A United Nations committee has inscribed a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites

The Independent UK

The Okefenokee swamp is poised to become a World Heritage Site but some locals aren’t celebrating

The three rural counties surrounding the swamp – Ware, Charlton, and Clinch – are politically conservative, with President Donald Trump securing over 70 percent of the vote in each in 2024

The Times of India

How Turkey's Pamukkale formed dazzling white terraces over thousands of years

Turkey is home to one of the world's most extraordinary natural sites. It is called Pamukkale, which means "cotton castle" (also translated as "Cotton Palace") in Turkish. According to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre , the name comes from the striking, dazzling white landscape formed by calcite-laden spring water flowing…

Euronews

Rural Bike Conecta: New 2,180km cycling route links 168 municipalities in Castilla-La Mancha

Castilla La-Mancha has launched a new cycling network for travellers to explore the region’s array of national parks and UNESCO Global Geoparks across 168 municipalities.

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How to Structure Innovation with Results: Expert Insights on Strategic R&D

Never has there been so much discussion about transformation, technology, and the future as there is today. And yet, few companies are able to turn good ideas into consistent growth.

Bangkok Post

Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre on heritage danger list

PARIS - Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon hit in recent months by Israeli bombardment, was on Wednesday added to the Unesco list of world heritage sites in danger.

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