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3 imprisoned Iranian female journalists win top UN prize

The United Nations says its premier prize for press freedom has been awarded to three imprisoned Iranian female journalists “for their commitment to truth and accountability.”

The Independent UK

The last sultanate of Indonesia

The success of Yogyakarta's bid to be recognised as a UNESCO Historical City Centre would benefit Indonesia's last remaining sultanate.

360info

Media rights in focus

Today marks World Press Freedom Day. The theme this year, according to Unesco, is: "Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights".

Bangkok Post

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UN chief urges all nations to stop targeting media and truth

The United Nations chief is warning on the eve of World Press Freedom Day that the media is under attack in every corner of the world where “truth is threatened by disinformation and hate speech.”

The Independent UK

‘Seeds ensure our survival’: the women of Guinea-Bissau who keep vital plants and culture alive

The ‘seed keepers’ of the Unesco-designated Urok Islands pass creole seeds from generation to generation, protecting their traditions and climate-resistant varieties from extinction

The Guardian - UK

Spur to action: new, greener breaks on Italy’s Gargano peninsula

The Gargano peninsula is a popular seaside haunt for Italians, but now a new breed of young operators are offering low-impact activities away from the crowds

The Guardian - UK

From foodventures to fascinating history, enjoy an enriching trip in Split

Perched prettily on the shores of the Adriatic, Croatia’s second city is a compelling mixture of ancient architecture, contemporary cuisine, and sumptuous scenery. Get ready to find some ‘gušt’...

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Push for greater Indigenous input in Purnululu as Bungle Bungles native title tensions ease

Native title holders at Purnululu National Park, also known as the Bungle Bungles, say they're looking forward to a future with more cultural involvement after moving on from decades of conflict.

ABC News

Mitul Baruah’s Slow Disaster: Life of the storytellers of Majuli

mitul baruah’s book on the people and environment of majuli

The Hindu

Sri Lanka travel guide: Everything to know before you go

Sri Lanka lures travellers with an impressive array: wildlife, history, exceptional food, surfing hotspots and beaches

The Independent UK

The people working to prepare Merseyside park for 'world stage' status

Birkenhead Park is one of seven sites to be shortlisted for UNESCO World Heritage Status

Liverpool Echo

The history of world book and copyright day

World Book and Copyright Day, also known as International Day of the Book, is a global observance that promotes reading, publishing, and protecting intellectual property rights. It is celebrated annually on April 23rd and has a rich history dating back to 1995 when it was proclaimed by the United Nations…

The Times of India

Endangered species found dead on north Queensland beach prompts calls for gillnets ban in reef waters

A local living near the Great Barrier Reef has taken a series of photos showing the damaged carcasses of a range of sea creatures.

ABC News

Set in stone

Etched into rock at a dusty cattle station in outback South Australia is the richest collection of Ediacaran fossils in the world. Now, the site will be open to tourists for the first time.

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The Independent UK

Denmark travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

Whether you’re looking for cities packed with culture or a countryside of fjords and beaches, a holiday in Denmark offers it all – along with some seriously cool Scandi vibes

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh to Host 5th World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum in September

Saudi Arabia’s Culture Ministry, represented by the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and the Heritage Commission, alongside the UNESCO World Heritage Center and the ICCROM-IUCN World Heritage Leadership Program are jointly organizing the fifth edition of the World Heritage Site Managers’ Forum, in partnership with ICOMOS. The…

Bangkok Post

Books and roses mark St Jordi day on Sunday

This Sunday is the day of Sant Jordi, the patron saint of Catalonia in Spain. On this day, people celebrate by exchanging books and roses. Sunday is also World Book Day as declared by Unesco in 1995.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on England’s east wetlands: wild, beautiful and vital

Editorial: The granting of Unesco world heritage site status would give these habitats the recognition they deserve

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The Independent UK

Roman fortlet lost for hundreds of years found near primary school

The fortlet is near the Antonine Wall, which is one of Scotland’s six Unesco World Heritage Sites

Edinburgh Live

Brewdog bosses lose battle over 'outdoor feature' at fancy new Edinburgh hotel

Edinburgh Council rejected the move and ruled the canopy would have a 'harmful impact' on the architectural character and setting of the listed building which sits in a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Miami Herald

Once viewed as food for the poor in Haiti, this staple crop is vying for UNESCO recognition

CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti — In a wood-frame shack without walls on the western edges of this historic city, time stands still.

The Independent UK

Welcome to Kotor, Montenegro’s medieval town that’s a cat lover’s dream

Robyn Wilson checks this feline paradise that comes with a side of Unesco World Heritage clout

The Guardian - UK

Andalucía accused of pandering to far right over plans for Spanish wetlands

Madrid says regional authorities’ proposals for water use threaten Doñana world heritage site

TechRadar

This new Netflix anthology series is filling the Black Mirror void for me

Netflix and UNESCO joined forces to release African Folktales Reimagined, a new anthology series that presents folklore in a Black Mirror-esque contemporary look.

The Guardian - UK

Avian superhighway: UK’s ‘pitstop’ for migrating birds seeks Unesco status

East Atlantic Flyway in England takes first step to becoming world heritage site alongside global wonders including the Galápagos and Kilimanjaro

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