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UNESCO to review preservation of three World Heritage sites in Ukraine in July

At the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, which will be held in Paris in July 2025, the issue of preserving three World Heritage sites in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa will be considered. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture and Strategic …

An Giang receives UNESCO certificate for Ba Chua Xu Festival at Sam Mountain

This is the 16th intangible cultural heritage element of Vietnam recognized by UNESCO and the second UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage of the Southern region alongside the art of Don ca tai tu (amateur singing in the South). It is also the …

History Connection Establishes Ohio's First UNESCO World Heritage Site

Weeks after members of the Moundbuilders Country Club had packed their golf bags and moved on to new digs, the club’s website remained live, offering this “pro tip” for golfers playing the par-three ninth hole of the exclusive course in Newark:   After …

Jordan’s Baptism Site named best UNESCO Heritage Site of 2025

This achievement solidifies Jordan’s status as a leading center for religious tourism, balancing heritage conservation with modern tourism development. Lenten Campaign 2025 This content is free of charge, as are all our articles. Support us with a donation …

Vía Bà Chúa Xứ Festival at Sam mountain receives UNESCO certificate for intangible cultural heritage

Haiti gangs trying to silence media, UNESCO warns

The media in Haiti are a "systematic" target of criminal gangs trying to silence them, an official with the UN's cultural body said Thursday, hailing the courage of journalists working there in harrowing conditions. Haiti gangs trying to …

Albany International Corp. features in UNESCO World Engineering Day 2025 campaign 

Albany International Corp., as a leading voice in industrial textiles and advanced composites materials science, has been selected as an official partner for UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2025, which was launched at UNESCO …

Laing O’Rourke joins UNESCO World Engineering Day 2025 campaign 

International engineering and construction company, Laing O’Rourke, has been selected as an official partner for UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2025, which was launched at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 4 March 2025. WED is …

UNESCO Internship Programme: Know about eligibility, duration, positions offered

When you get an internship from a reputed organisation, you open doors for many other opportunities as well. It provides practical experience, work-life balance, skill development, networking opportunities, resume building, and career advancements. UNESCO …

UPSC Issue at a Glance | India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites — criteria, categories, and recent additions

UPSC Issue at a Glance is an initiative of UPSC Essentials to focus your prelims and mains exam preparation on an issue that has been in the news. Every Thursday, cover a new topic in Q&A format. This week’s issue is focused on the India’s UNESCO World …

USVI Successfully Completes Caribe Wave Exercise To Enhance Tsunami Preparedness

The territory participated in a hypothetical simulation based on a “Portugal Scenario” earthquake that could generate tsunami waves between one and three meters (three to nine feet) across Caribbean islands, including the USVI. (Photo courtesy UNESCO, NOAA …

Thailand Plans to Nominate Wat Arun’s Stupa as UNESCO World Heritage Site

On 20 March, the Ministry of Culture of Thailand will seek Cabinet approval to nominate the stupa of Wat Arun as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, marking an important step in preserving the country’s cultural heritage. If approved, the nomination will be …

Unesco recommends Jeju Uprising, Korean War reconstruction for Memory of the World register

Published: 20 Mar. 2025, 15:22 April 3 Peace Park, located on the southern island of Jeju [YONHAP]   The archives documenting the Jeju April 3 Uprising and Korea's postwar reconstruction efforts are likely to be recognized as part of Unesco's …

Vía Bà Chúa Xứ Festival at Sam mountain receives UNESCO certificate for intangible cultural heritage

  AN GIANG – The Vía Bà Chúa Xứ (The Lady of the Realm) Goddness Festival at Châu Đốc’s Sam Mountain received recognition from UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of Humanity at the opening of the festival held in the Mekong Delta province of An …

Angolan culture promoted through Semba music project

Luanda – A cultural and tourist attraction project called "Semba In the Word", on Wednesday in Luanda was presented with the aim of promoting Angolan culture with a focus on the Semba musical and dance style. On the occasion, the coordinator of …

Pakistan celebrates Nowruz at UNESCO headquarters

Pakistan Pakistan Pakistan celebrates Nowruz at UNESCO headquarters Close It is recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Updated On: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:51:36 PKT PARIS (Web Desk) - Pakistan, in collaboration with 12 other countries, …

Scientists exploring why ice on Mount Everest close to melting

By Lauren Beavis Scientists are taking an urgent trip to Mount Everest to explore why the ice of one of the mountain’s most iconic glaciers is so close to melting. If the researchers acquire the data they hope to they say it will be "the first of its …

Tourists Blocked From Famed Selfie Spot in Ibiza by Angry Locals

View of Es Vedrà island in Ibiza, Spain Tourists have been blocked from a popular clifftop in Spain, that has become a famed selfie spot, by local protesters. Thousands of angry residents have barricaded Es Vedrà viewpoint on the island of Ibiza, Spain …

Turkmenistan took part in the festive celebration of Nowruz at UNESCO headquarters

A solemn celebration of Nowruz took place at UNESCO headquarters, in which Turkmenistan acted as one of the organizers of the international event. The holiday, included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as a …

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Jonathan Eig to Headline 2025 Innovative Payments Conference

The Innovative Payments Association today announces that Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and bestselling author, will headline the 2025 IPC. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Innovative …

SOUTH SHORE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES MORANO & HAGEN CALL ON FOSSELLA TO PARTICIPATE IN PLANNED DEBATE

Morano and Hagen will hold joint press conference tonight to outline plans for the debate to be held next Thursday STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frank Morano and Cliff Hagen are calling on Griffin …

New College Hosts Socratic Stage on Immigration Policy Featuring Gov. DeSantis, Border Czar Homan & Fmr DHS Sec. Wolf

SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New College of Florida today hosted its fifth event in its 2025 Socratic Stage Dialogue Series, “Borders, National Sovereignty, Rule of Law: What’s Next for U.S. Immigration Policy …

NEW BOOK RELEASE, 'PRAYERS OF THE PRESIDENTS FROM THE OVAL OFFICE' AVAILABLE NOW AT WWW.GODBLESSTHEUSA.COM

Prayers, Proclamations, God, Faith, the Bible, and Scripture are highlighted from 46 US Presidents from George Washington through Donald J. Trump NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Noted President Trump on …

Allocore Releases Report on Urgency of Federal Fraud Prevention Following High-Level Roundtable

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allocore, a leader in government lending and fraud prevention technology, today released a report summarizing key findings and actionable recommendations from its recent Fraud …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Supports Senator Moreno’s Bill to Bolster Domestic Manufacturing

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Javier Palomarez, President & CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), applauds Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) for the introduction of S.711 - …

Fayette County Recorder of Deeds Responds to Misinformation Regarding Office Expenditures

UNIONTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent online claims regarding financial transactions within the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds office are misleading and misrepresent standard office procedures. All …

Florida State Parks Foundation, Live Wildly host second annual Florida State Parks Day and Legislative Reception

TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- State legislators, as well as leaders from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Park Service, joined the Florida State Parks Foundation and Live …

NCHE Heart of America Annual Survey Archived in the Renowned Roper Center for Public Opinion Research

The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research is one of the world's leading archives of social science data WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) announced today that …

Auto Industry Faces Challenges as New U.S. Tariffs Impact Car Sales, Says ATN CEO Mark Gilbert

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. automotive industry is feeling the impact of recent tariffs on imported cars and parts, driving up costs for manufacturers and consumers. Industry experts warn that …

EIN Presswire Joins Substack: Expert PR Tips, Exclusive Interviews, Communications Trends, News, and More

Receive expert PR insights, updates from industry sources, and insider information—delivered to you WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EIN Presswire, a go-to press release distribution service for PR …

ToTo Marketing Revolutionizes Out-Of-Home Advertising with State-of-the-Art Hologram Advertising Backpacks in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ToTo Marketing, a leader in innovative Out-Of-Home (OOH) advertising solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art hologram advertising backpacks in Las Vegas …

MAGA Mainstay Natasha Owens Declares “Long Live Liberty” with New Single

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patriotic powerhouse Natasha Owens has released her new single, “Long Live Liberty” — available on all platforms today. Watch the official music video here: https://youtu. …

Department of Defense Civilian Employee Pleads Guilty to Taking Classified Documents

A civilian electrical engineer for the Department of Defense pleaded guilty in federal court today to unauthorized removal and retention of classified material. According to court documents, Gokhan Gun, 51, of Falls Church, Virginia, was born in Istanbul, …

Attorney General Pamela Bondi Announces Severe Charges Against Violent Tesla Arsonists

Today, Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced charges against three individuals responsible for the violent destruction of Tesla properties. All three defendants will face the full force of the law for using Molotov cocktails to set fire to Tesla cars and …

Maryland MS-13 Gang Members Indicted for Murder in Aid of Racketeering

A federal grand jury has charged Manuel Erazo Alvarado, also known as Castigo, 46, and Erick Guillen Pleitez, also known as Kilo, both of Annapolis, Maryland, with murder in aid of racketeering. The indictment was returned on Feb. 13, 2025. Erazo Alvarado …

India-Based Chemical Manufacturing Company and Top Employees Indicted for Unlawful Importation of Fentanyl Precursor ...

An India-based chemical manufacturing company and three high-level employees were charged in federal court in Washington, D.C., today related to illegally importing precursor chemicals used to make illicit fentanyl. According to the indictment, Vasudha …

Former New Mexico House of Representatives Candidate Convicted for Shooting Spree

A former candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives was found guilty yesterday by a federal jury for a shooting spree targeting the homes of four elected officials and a subsequent plot to murder multiple witnesses to prevent their testimony at …

Two Consulting Companies and its Owners Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging Scheme Involving New York City Public Schools

Four defendants, two companies and its owners, have pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, for their roles in a bid rigging scheme involving budget and procurement consulting services for New York City (NYC) Public …

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Florida Tax Return Business Allegedly Engaged in Fraud

Note: View complaint here. The Justice Department filed a complaint yesterday seeking to permanently bar tax preparer Juan Humberto Garcia, of Kissimmee, Florida, his son-in-law Marcos Yariel Figueroa, and Garcia’s business, the Tax Master of BVL Inc., …