The IDF has ordered the evacuation of residents in the city of Tyre due to Hezbollah rocket launches. The historic Al-Hara quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is under threat.
The Russian Federation has contributed $250,000 to a UNESCO program to influence African media. The HUR reports plans to create a pro-Russian network in five countries.
In June, Ukraine celebrates Constitution Day and various professional holidays. Religious dates have shifted due to the transition to the Revised Julian calendar.
Lebanon's Minister of Culture has declared a threat to archaeological sites due to Israeli strikes. The biblical city of Tyre, home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, has come under fire.
Borscht has been inscribed on the UNESCO Heritage List as a symbol of Ukrainian identity. In Ukraine, there are over 70 variations of preparing this legendary dish.
Andrii Sybiha has instructed to convene meetings of the UN Security Council and the OSCE due to the Russian attack on Kyiv. Ukraine calls on the world for a decisive response to the terror.
On May 23-24, Kyiv will host film music concerts, exhibitions, and a quest on Trukhaniv Island. The botanical garden, the microbe museum, and art retreats will also be open.
Ukraine has submitted the vyshyvanka for inclusion in the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The relevant ministry called this a historic step for the recognition of Ukrainian culture.
UNN has named the seven best locations in the Carpathians for a weekend break. The list includes Yaremche, Drahobrat, Skhidnytsia, Solotvyno, and other resorts.
The Pontiff will visit Paris and Lourdes on September 25-28 at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron. This marks the first official visit by a head of the Vatican to the country in 18 years.
A UAV attack damaged eight roof spans of the shelter at the Skovoroda Museum in the Kharkiv region. The monument itself was not damaged; UNESCO has already been informed of the destruction.
May 16 marks the days of boys, light, peaceful coexistence, and the protection of endangered species. It is also a day to congratulate those celebrating name days, including Oleksandr and Heorhiy.
Pizza has traveled the path from ancient flatbreads to the UNESCO Heritage List. The modern dish emerged in Naples and gained popularity thanks to Queen Margherita.
May 5 marks Midwives' Day, Europe Day, and Hand Hygiene Day. Today also celebrates Princess Day, Cartoonists' Day, and the name day of Iryna.
The war with Iran and fuel prices threaten the season in Croatia. Due to its dependence on air travel, the resort of Dubrovnik could suffer the most.
The Khortytsia Reserve will receive $1. 3 million from UNESCO and Sweden for restoration. The funds will be directed towards museum repairs and archaeological research.
On April 26, 1986, the explosion at ChNPP contaminated 200,000 km² with cesium and strontium, 115,000 people were evacuated. Liquidators minimized the consequences, the exclusion zone became a nature reserve.
On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, archival materials stamped "secret" were presented. The documents contain government decisions, reports on evacuation and radiation, and have been included in the UNESCO register.
The Ministry of Culture published the reading recommendations of government officials for World Book Day. The list includes historical works, war diaries, and non-fiction.
In Mexico, a man opened fire on tourists at the site of ancient pyramids and then committed suicide. A Canadian woman was killed, and several other foreigners were injured.
The occupation head of the reserve was convicted of a war crime against nature. He organized the illegal export of animals worth more than UAH 85 million.
Due to damage to 17 apartments in the Bernardine Monastery ensemble, residents were relocated. Services have completed the cleanup and are preparing the building for restoration.
The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed protest over a Russian drone and shelling of civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. Security risks in the region are increasing due to the war.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine appealed to UNESCO regarding the shelling of the architectural ensemble of the monastery in Lviv. Experts will assess the damage from the attack, which injured seven people.
Seven injured people remain in hospitals, three of whom are in serious condition. The Russian attack damaged residential buildings, energy facilities, and UNESCO heritage sites.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has agreed on a mission visit to document the consequences of the Russian attack on the city center. The strike damaged buildings belonging to the world heritage.
A Russian drone attack damaged Lviv's historic center and civilian buildings. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the international community for strong action and punishment of the aggressor.
In Lviv's Sykhiv district, a man placed a flag on the balcony of a damaged apartment. As a result of the massive drone attack, 13 people were injured in the city.
As a result of drone strikes on Sykhiv and the center of Lviv, two people sustained serious injuries. The enemy hit caused a fire in a building and damaged a UNESCO site.
An enemy strike damaged a residential building in the center of Lviv and a UNESCO heritage site. All services are working on the spot, residents are urged to stay in shelters.
