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The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine and the UN Resident Coordinator, Mathias Schmale, agreed to intensify joint projects. Cooperation is focused on investigating international crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice.
On August 23, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the State Flag and Kharkiv City Day. Also today is International Blind Dog Day, European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism, and International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
Large-scale forest fires have engulfed Albania and Montenegro, claiming the lives of two people. Hundreds of coastal residents were forced to leave their homes.
Southern Europe is suffering from record heat and large-scale forest fires, which have led to the evacuation of hundreds of people. The fire has reached UNESCO World Heritage sites, and scientists warn of uncontrolled conditions.
Strong fires in Castile and León, Spain, have forced the evacuation of 1,650 residents, including from the UNESCO site of Las Médulas. The fire is spreading due to strong winds, and rescuers are working on five fronts.
The iconic Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba, a UNESCO heritage site, has been damaged by a large fire. The fire likely originated from a short circuit in an electric sweeping machine, spreading to the roof.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, appealed to UNESCO after a massive missile attack on Odesa, which damaged seven cultural heritage sites in the city's historic center. Among the damaged sites are four architectural monuments of national significance, including the Vorontsov Palace and the Londonska Hotel.
In Odesa, as a result of a massive missile attack by the Russian Federation, 7 cultural heritage sites were damaged, 4 of which are monuments of national significance. These sites are located in the historic city center, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
As a result of night drone and missile attacks on Odesa and Cherkasy, 11 people were injured, including a child. In Odesa, residential buildings, the Pryvoz market, and UNESCO-protected architectural sites were damaged, while in Cherkasy, residential infrastructure and cars were affected.
Odesa suffered a massive attack by ударними drones, which led to damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, shopping pavilions, gas stations, and architectural monuments in the historic city center, which is protected by UNESCO. Information regarding casualties is being clarified, and emergency services are eliminating the consequences.
The United States announced its withdrawal from UNESCO, citing that the organization has deviated from its founding mission. The US and Israel had already announced their withdrawal in 2017 during Donald Trump's presidency.
Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the US from UNESCO due to its anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiments, as well as an "unjustified" agenda. This decision was made after a 90-day review of America's presence in the organization.
Ukraine will introduce the position of ambassador to UNESCO for the first time. This decision was made in response to Russia's strikes on cultural heritage sites, which require enhanced protection and restoration.
The admission campaign to higher education institutions has started in Ukraine. The cost of contract education at leading universities, including KNU, LNU, KhNU, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and others, has been published.
The number of schoolchildren in Ukraine has reached its lowest level in 30 years, due to the mass departure of high school students abroad. It is estimated that up to 720,000 Ukrainian schoolchildren are currently outside the country.
Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov was rude to a serviceman who asked him about the monument to Alexander Pushkin. Trukhanov replied: "Why aren't you in the trenches?" to a question about an adherent of the Russian world.
Cambodia has appealed to the International Court of Justice over a conflict with Thailand. After the death of a soldier, both countries mobilized troops near the disputed border area.
The "Sophia of Kyiv" Reserve was closed to visitors on June 13. UNESCO experts visited it due to damage caused by a Russian missile strike, including the loss of a fragment of the cornice.
The St. Sophia Cathedral, a UNESCO site, was damaged by Russian shelling. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns Russia's actions, emphasizing that this is part of the imperial policy of destroying Ukrainian identity.
As a result of the Russian attack, the cornice of St. Sophia Cathedral was damaged. Lubinetz called on UNESCO and the UN to assess the crime. Since the beginning of the invasion, 645 religious objects have been damaged.
Russia has created a department for partnership with Africa, which is headed by a critic of the West. This indicates the importance of Africa for Russia against the background of international isolation and the search for new markets.
On the island of Socotra, in Yemen, the dragon tree is threatened with extinction due to climate change and goats. These trees are an important element of the ecosystem, their disappearance will lead to catastrophic consequences.
Ukraine celebrates 71 years of membership in UNESCO. Currently, 27 Ukrainian sites are under the organization's enhanced protection, and 7 sites are included in the World Heritage List.
Olena Zelenska visited the Czech library, where a Ukrainian bookshelf was opened. Also, the Czech Republic is helping Ukraine to restore first prints damaged by the Russians.
April 29 is the day of the founding of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Immunology Day, World Wish Day and International Dance Day. Christians also celebrate Radonitsa.
April 23 is School Bus Driver Day and World Laboratory Day. Christians also celebrate Bright Wednesday and honor St. George the Victorious.
17 millennia-old manuscripts from the Abbey of Saint Gall in Switzerland are returning to Dublin for an exhibition. They provide insight into the life of monks and the cultural exchange of Ireland's "golden age".
During the occupation of Crimea by the Russians, more than 200 archaeological sites were damaged or destroyed. Also, the occupiers appropriated immovable monuments that were on the state register of Ukraine.
April 18 is the Day of Monuments of History and Culture, as well as the International Day of Monuments and Landmarks. Western Christians celebrate Good Friday and World Amateur Radio Day.
From April 19, Venice is again charging an entry fee for tourists. Those who book tickets less than three days in advance will pay twice as much. The fee will be in effect for 54 days.