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Kobyz and the yurt: Central Asia’s living knowledge enters UNESCO’s intangible heritage lists

Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt shared across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been added to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Euronews

Seven Unesco sites in Europe that are worth the hype

These landmarks all deliver genuine awe in real life — no matter how many times you’ve seen them on social media

The Independent UK

Guggenheim scraps Basque Country expansion plan after local protests

Campaigners celebrate defeat of proposal to extend Bilbao institution into areas including nature reserve

The Guardian - UK

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Electronic music added to French Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Electronic music enters France's intangible cultural heritage list, representing a first step towards the integration of French Touch into UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.

Euronews

AI tools are being used to subject women in public life to online violence

The era of AI-assisted online violence is no longer looming. It has arrived. And it is reshaping the threat landscape for women who work in the public sphere around the world.

The Conversation

Delizioso! Six of Italy’s tastiest local food delicacies – and where to try them

It will come as little surprise that Italian cuisine has been added to Unesco’s cultural heritage list. Here are a select few of the country’s countless regional specialities

The Guardian - UK

Pandas, pingpong and ancient canals: President Xi’s hosting style says a lot about Chinese diplomacy

When French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to China in early December for his fourth state visit, the itinerary began with the expected formalities. There was a red carpet reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and high-level talks with President Xi Jinping on trade, technology and Ukraine.

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From Casablanca to Rabat: Why northern Morocco is the place to book for a 2026 spring getaway

Less hustle, more horizon – Claudia Baillie trades chaotic souks for coastal air, creative cities and dramatic landscapes

Evening Standard

UNESCO gives a shout-out to Switzerland's yodeling by adding it to list of cultural heritage

The U.N.'s cultural agency has listed Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling among 67 traditions honored its list of intangible cultural heritage

The Independent UK

I’m a travel expert. These are the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026

These are the countries tipped to be trendy this year, from Kyrgyzstan to Mallorca

The Independent UK

Iconic cultural sites under threat as half a million flee Thailand-Cambodia border clashes

This is the second time in four months that hundreds of thousands of people have had to escape the fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours

The Independent UK

UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list

The Independent UK

Food for thought: Italian culinary traditions make UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

Italian cooking and its biocultural diversity has been recognised by UNESCO on its list of intangible cultural heritage, in a world first. The move rewards how the country celebrates cuisine as a communal activity and applauds its anti-waste approach to recipes.

Euronews

Italy first country to win Unesco recognition for national cuisine

Italian cooking added to ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list after campaign by Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government

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Evening Standard

Mamma mia: Italian is first cuisine to be awarded UNESCO status

The long-running and historic campaign ended on Wednesday as UNESCO approved the bid

Radio France Internationale

Spotlight on Africa: Unesco's history of Africa and Sammy Baloji's Congolese history

In this new episode of Spotlight on Africa, we explore different perspectives on African history – from Unesco, which has just released the final three volumes of its General History of Africa, and from the Congo through the insights of artist and filmmaker Sammy Baloji.

The Independent UK

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes, but the U.N.’s cultural agency is giving foodies another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage

The Independent UK

Handloom weavers of iconic Tangail saree in Bangladesh seek UNESCO heritage status for their craft

The weavers’ neighborhood near Dhaka echoes with the constant clatter of the looms with rhythmic hand movements as the artisans use colorful silk and cotton threads to weave the iconic Tangail saree.

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The Guardian - UK

Bring forth your crafts, customs and traditions: UK to recognise UN cultural heritage list

Call for submissions from across UK could include cheese rolling, Burns Night suppers and Notting Hill carnival

The Independent UK

10 great British cities to visit instead of London (that are far less crowded)

While the capital is a travel hub for overseas visitors, it’s possible to have the trip of a lifetime in the UK without staying there a single night. Here’s where to spend your vacation instead

The Independent UK

How women are reviving traditional Seto culture in Estonia

On a trip through the Setomaa region, Yvette Cook immerses herself in an inspiring sisterhood of locals who are keeping ancient traditions alive through song, food and sauna rituals

Euronews

How are teachers in Europe using AI in the classroom and which country uses it the most?

AI use among teachers varies widely across Europe, with some countries taking a more cautious approach. Most teachers use it mainly for preparation, and experts expect its use to grow, but caution that it must be used responsibly.

Radio France Internationale

The mammoth task of mapping and removing plastic waste from Aldabra atoll

A team from Plastic Odyssey and Unesco have carried out a mission to map plastic waste, test removal methods and establish monitoring protocols on the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. It is one of 51 marine areas listed as a World Heritage Site, increasingly under threat from plastic pollution.

The Independent UK

Archaeologist in race against time to save Sudan’s heritage amid ongoing war

There are concerns about Sudan losing its cultural past amid the ongoing war in the country

The Conversation

Racism never went away – it simply changed shape

Prime Minister Keir Starmer thinks that racism is returning to British society. He has accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK of sowing “toxic division” with its “racist rhetoric”.

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