The UNESCO World Heritage Committee convened in Busan on Sunday for the first time in Korea, opening a forum for international cultural cooperation and heritage preservation amid global crises including war and climate change.
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Mount Olympus seeks UNESCO World Heritage status by Associated Press Jul 19, 2026 11:21 am
To protect heritage is not just about preserving the past but about forging the culture and the future of a society, a message emphasized during the Unesco World Heritage Committee held in Korea for the first time in the southeastern port city of Busan on Sunday.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is considering adding Chersonesus Taurica in occupied Crimea to the list of sites in danger. The landmark is threatened by illegal excavations and construction.
Banners for the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee hang inside the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) in Busan on Sunday, ahead of the annual meeting’s opening ceremony. (Yonhap)
The Embassy of India organised a special event to mark the opening of a Permanent Exhibition on UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India at the Embassy premises here. On Saturday, the event brought together a distinguished gathering of ambassadors and diplomats from various countries, members of the Parliament of Azerbaijan, the business community, tour and…
Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the 12 Olympian gods in Greek mythology, is set to be considered for inclusion on UNESCO`s World Heritage List as a mixed cultural and natural site. The proposal will be discussed during the World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea
The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan has inaugurated a Permanent Exhibition on UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India at its premises in Baku.
The mythical realm of the gods of ancient Greece is just one step away from historic international recognition. Mount Olympus’s nomination for inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List as a mixed site, of both natural and cultural value, is expected to be examined at this year’s session of the World Heritage Committee, which will take…
Lam Dong (VNA)– The central province of Lam Dong is strengthening measures to protect and promote the UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark following administrative restructuring, aiming to preserve its outstanding geological, cultural and biodiversity heritage while unlocking its sustainable tourism potential.