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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.
The Sentinel-2 space mission captured a part of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia. The reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is under threat due to climate change.
On February 21, the world celebrates International Mother Language Day, established by UNESCO in 1999. On the same day, the World Guide Day is celebrated, and an online dictation in the Crimean Tatar language will be held.
The United States has returned to Ukraine archaeological sites from various historical periods that were detained at customs.
As a result of Russia's invasion, direct damage to Ukraine's infrastructure increased by $12. 6 billion to $170 billion. The largest losses were incurred in the housing stock ($60 billion), transportation ($38.5 billion), and energy ($14.6 billion).
Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov reported an explosion in the city after a warning of a ballistic threat from Crimea. Residents were urged to take shelter.
February 13 marks several international holidays, including Condom Day, Self Love Day, and Shawarma Day. Each of them has its own unique history and significance for society.
A UNESCO and ICOMOS mission has begun work in Odesa to assess the condition of the city's historic center. Over the past three years, about 170 monuments have been damaged by Russian shelling.
Kyiv honored the memory of the outstanding kobzar.
An explosion was reported in Odesa after the Air Force warned of “fast targets” from the Black Sea. Local authorities urged residents to take shelter.
On February 9, the world celebrates International Dentist Day, Pizza Day, and Volleyball's Birthday. Also, on the second Sunday of February, World Marriage Day and a Day of Prayer for People with Autism are celebrated.
UNESCO condemned the Russian strikes on Odesa on November 14 that damaged 21 architectural monuments in the city's historic center. The organization sent a mission to assess the damage and called for an end to attacks on cultural property.
The President of Ukraine signed two decrees on sanctions against 56 Russian tanker captains and one Iranian. Sanctions were also imposed against Russian museum workers involved in the theft of cultural property in the occupied Crimea.
The Kyiv City Council has denied rumors about the construction of a “Courtyard with Crows” at 9 Reitarska Street. The site was leased for 10 years exclusively for tourist infrastructure and catering facilities.
The Trump administration is planning to sign a decree to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council and to stop funding humanitarian aid in Gaza. The document also provides for a review of international organizations for anti-American views.
In Odesa, a missile strike on January 31 damaged 19 architectural monuments of varying degrees. A UNESCO mission is expected to arrive in the city to assess the damage to the historic center.
Russia launches a massive attack, firing 165 missiles and drones at various regions of Ukraine. In Poltava, 8 people were killed, 17 injured, and the historic center of Odesa was damaged.
UNESCO has condemned the rocket attack on the historic center of Odesa, which damaged cultural buildings under the organization's protection. A special mission is planned to be sent to Ukraine to document the damage and determine response measures.
A Russian missile attack damaged about 15 historic buildings in the center of Odesa, including the Bristol Hotel. Among the affected buildings are the Philharmonic and museums under UNESCO protection.
The rocket attack damaged historic buildings in the center of Odesa, including the Bristol Hotel, a theater and a museum. Two women are hospitalized in moderate condition.
An enemy missile strike on the center of Odesa injured three people, including a boy born in 2006. Historical monuments, museums and the Philharmonic were damaged, with windows smashed and facades damaged.