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Airbnb criticized for idea to “make tourists fight like gladiators” in the Colosseum
Russia's massive attack on Odesa: missiles hit monuments protected by UNESCO
Director of the occupied Askania-Nova Nature Reserve, who transferred rare animals to russia, faces new suspicion
Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, famous for its blanket of snow, is finally covered in white
Persistent opposition to the “generally accepted”: how the Poplavsky phenomenon was born
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About 10 UAVs destroyed over the capital: no casualties or damage reported
IDF orders evacuation of Lebanon's 100,000-strong UNESCO heritage city
Gosprom after the Russian air strike: about 700 windows smashed, recovery may take years
Russia's repeated strike on Kharkiv killed 4 people: the consequences are shown
Every handshake with Putin gives him confidence: Zelensky reacts to Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih
Russia's strike on Kharkiv: the UNESCO-protected building of the State Industrial Complex is damaged
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The mysterious “Oreshnik”: what it is and how the missile was developed, which the enemy used to hit the Dnieper River
Warmth and comfort for IDPs: how Brovary creates conditions for winterization of IDPs
Dumplings with cherries and sweet bacon: a festival of Podillia customs and rituals took place in Vinnytsia region
Prague bans night pub tours for groups of tourists
Court rules that the Society for the Protection of Historical Monuments must vacate one of the buildings of the Kyiv Cave Monastery
“Pearl of Ukrainian sacred art": restored iconostasis of a UNESCO-listed church will be shown in Kyiv
October 5: International James Bond Day, World Teachers' Day
September 28: International Day of Universal Access to Information, Rabbit Day
Floods in Niger postpone start of new school year
September 20: World Cleanup Day, Rice Day
UNESCO to help conduct archaeological research in the affected areas of the Kakhovka Dam
Occupants in Crimea massively cut down trees for construction of fortifications
Ukraine appeals to UNESCO to protect Tauric Chersonese in Crimea
Ukraine may establish a cultural council at the Presidential Office
The roof and the side that was destroyed have been partially restored: Kiper on the restoration of the Transfiguration Cathedral
July 20: International Moon Day, World Chess Day
More than 2 thousand objects of cultural infrastructure damaged or destroyed due to Russian aggression
July 15: Day of Ukrainian Statehood, Day of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine
Japanese authorities introduce a fee for tourists to climb Mount Fuji
More than 100 new languages to be added to Google Translate: Crimean Tatar among them
Ukraine became a member of the Intergovernmental Committee for the protection of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO
Wedding ceremony "reading the crown" from Volhynia included in the cultural heritage
Airbnb criticized for idea to “make tourists fight like gladiators” in the Colosseum
Airbnb paid $1. 5 million to rent the Colosseum for the Gladiatorial Experience in May 2025. The project has sparked outrage among locals, who accuse the authorities of over-commercializing the historic site.
Russia's massive attack on Odesa: missiles hit monuments protected by UNESCO
The Russian attack on November 14 in Odesa damaged numerous architectural monuments in the historic center of the city. Among the damaged sites are buildings dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries that are under UNESCO protection.
Director of the occupied Askania-Nova Nature Reserve, who transferred rare animals to russia, faces new suspicion
The prosecutor's office has served a war crime notice to the head of the occupied Askania-Nova nature reserve. The official illegally transferred rare animals worth over UAH 22 million to russia.
Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, famous for its blanket of snow, is finally covered in white
Japan's famous Mount Fuji has finally seen its first snowfall, a month later than usual. This was the latest first snowfall in the last 130 years of observations.
Persistent opposition to the “generally accepted”: how the Poplavsky phenomenon was born
Mykhailo Poplavsky has reached 8. 2 million followers on Instagram and 1.5 million on TikTok thanks to his unique content. His videos about Ukrainian cuisine have gained over 34 million views on YouTube.
IDF orders evacuation of Lebanon's 100,000-strong UNESCO heritage city
The Israeli Defense Forces have called on residents of the ancient city of Baalbek to urgently evacuate before air strikes on Hezbollah targets. The UNESCO-listed city is home to about 100,000 people.
Gosprom after the Russian air strike: about 700 windows smashed, recovery may take years
a Russian air bomb damaged the 7th entrance of the State Industrial Complex in Kharkiv, shattering about 700 windows. The main structures survived, but due to its status as an architectural monument, restoration could take years.
Russia's repeated strike on Kharkiv killed 4 people: the consequences are shown
As a result of the night strike of the Russian Federation on Kharkiv, 4 people were killed, including two young men and two elderly women. Three private houses were destroyed, 17 residential buildings and 6 cars were damaged.
Every handshake with Putin gives him confidence: Zelensky reacts to Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih
The President of Ukraine commented on the Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih. He called for the isolation of Russia and emphasized that flirting with the aggressor only increases its appetite.
Russia's strike on Kharkiv: the UNESCO-protected building of the State Industrial Complex is damaged
Russian troops have damaged the building of the State Industrial Complex in Kharkiv, which is a UNESCO-protected architectural monument, with bombs. A medical facility and administrative buildings were also damaged, with six people injured.
Dumplings with cherries and sweet bacon: a festival of Podillia customs and rituals took place in Vinnytsia region
A festival of Podillya customs and rituals was held in Nemyriv with the support of the MHP-Hromada charitable foundation. Guests tasted traditional dishes, viewed exhibitions of handicrafts and enjoyed performances by creative groups.
Prague bans night pub tours for groups of tourists
The Prague authorities have banned organized night tours of pubs for tourist groups from 22:00 to 6:00. The decision was made due to complaints from residents about noise and garbage and security problems in the city center.
Court rules that the Society for the Protection of Historical Monuments must vacate one of the buildings of the Kyiv Cave Monastery
The Northern Commercial Court of Appeal upheld the claim of the Kyiv Cave Monastery against UTOPIK to vacate building No. 19. The building belongs to the state and is an architectural monument of local significance.
“Pearl of Ukrainian sacred art": restored iconostasis of a UNESCO-listed church will be shown in Kyiv
On October 15, the Kyiv Cave Monastery will open an exhibition of the restored iconostasis of St. George's Church in Drohobych. The 17th-century iconostasis is a pearl of Ukrainian sacred art and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
October 5: International James Bond Day, World Teachers' Day
It was on October 5, 1962, that the first film based on the books by Ian Fleming about the British intelligence spy, 007 agent James Bond, Dr. No, was released, which marked the beginning of the cult film franchise.
September 28: International Day of Universal Access to Information, Rabbit Day
The world's first law on access to information was adopted in 1766 in Sweden. The document guaranteed free access to archives with the right to receive copies of documents, freedom of printing and dissemination of data on the government, parliament and courts.
Floods in Niger postpone start of new school year
Niger's military government postponed the start of the school year to October 28 due to heavy rains and flooding. More than 300 people have died and 800,000 have been affected by the worst floods in 30 years in the region.
September 20: World Cleanup Day, Rice Day
For the first time, World Cleanup Day was held in 2018, when its participants managed to collect more than 80 thousand tons of garbage around the world. This year, at least 100 million people from 197 countries will join World Cleanup Day.
UNESCO to help conduct archaeological research in the affected areas of the Kakhovka Dam
UNESCO will support archaeological research in the areas affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka HPP. The organization will help with monitoring, coordination, and training on recording crimes related to cultural property.
Occupants in Crimea massively cut down trees for construction of fortifications
Russian invaders in the occupied Crimea have started massive felling of trees to build fortifications on the coast. Local residents report trucks with logs heading to the occupiers' positions.
Ukraine appeals to UNESCO to protect Tauric Chersonese in Crimea
Ukraine asks UNESCO to protect Chersonesos Tavriya from the illegal actions of the Russian Federation in the occupied Crimea. The occupiers are carrying out construction work and archaeological excavations, which have damaged 80,215 square meters of the monument.
Ukraine may establish a cultural council at the Presidential Office
The head of the Presidential Administration, Andriy Yermak, proposed to create a council on culture at the Office of the President. He emphasized the importance of culture during the war and noted the contribution of cultural figures to the fight against the aggressor.
The roof and the side that was destroyed have been partially restored: Kiper on the restoration of the Transfiguration Cathedral
The Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, damaged by Russian shelling, has partially restored the roof and the most damaged side. Services are already being held, and the restoration is funded by donations from citizens.
July 20: International Moon Day, World Chess Day
Today, on July 20, all space enthusiasts can join the celebration of International Moon Day. It was on July 20, 1969, that American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin first set foot on the surface of the Earth's satellite.
More than 2 thousand objects of cultural infrastructure damaged or destroyed due to Russian aggression
More than 2,000 cultural infrastructure facilities and at least 1,086 cultural heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed as a result of Russian aggression in Ukraine.
July 15: Day of Ukrainian Statehood, Day of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine
On July 15, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, which is dedicated to the baptism of Kyivan Rus by Prince Volodymyr in 988 and the establishment of Christianity on the territory of our country.
Japanese authorities introduce a fee for tourists to climb Mount Fuji
The new conditions for climbing Mount Fuji, including a $12 fee and a daily limit of 4,000 tourists, were introduced to protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site and ensure the safety of visitors.
More than 100 new languages to be added to Google Translate: Crimean Tatar among them
Google has announced the largest expansion of its translator yet, adding 110 new languages, including Crimean Tatar, Afar, Cantonese, Mansi, Nko, Panjabi (Shahmukhi), Tamazight (Amazigh), and Tok Pisin, with about a quarter of them coming from Africa.
Ukraine became a member of the Intergovernmental Committee for the protection of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO
Deputy Minister of culture Anastasia Bondar notes that this is a historic event for Ukraine and an important step in the protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Wedding ceremony "reading the crown" from Volhynia included in the cultural heritage
The national list of elements of the intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine includes the wedding ceremony "reading the crown" from Volhynia and Rivne region, which involves reading parting words to a young family with wise life rules and wishes.