Buk-Bijela Hydroelectric Plant: Revived Project Faces Legal and Environmental Hurdles
The Republika Srpska's plan to build the Buk-Bijela hydroelectric plant on the Drina River, despite legal challenges and environmental concerns, reignites a 20-year-old debate over the Tara River's preservation.
Buk-Bijela Hydroelectric Plant: Revived Project Faces Legal and Environmental Hurdles
The Republika Srpska's plan to build the Buk-Bijela hydroelectric plant on the Drina River, despite legal challenges and environmental concerns, reignites a 20-year-old debate over the Tara River's preservation.
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48% Bias Score
UNESCO Recognizes Global Significance of Chinese Spring Festival
UNESCO recently added the Chinese Spring Festival to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, highlighting its global significance as celebrated by about one-fifth of the world's population and recognized as a public holiday in almost 20 countries; China now has 44 UNESCO-recognized intangible cultura...
UNESCO Recognizes Global Significance of Chinese Spring Festival
UNESCO recently added the Chinese Spring Festival to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, highlighting its global significance as celebrated by about one-fifth of the world's population and recognized as a public holiday in almost 20 countries; China now has 44 UNESCO-recognized intangible cultura...
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24% Bias Score
Sudan's Ancient Pyramids Threatened by War
Sudan's ancient pyramids, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Meroë, face destruction from the ongoing war; tourism has stopped, causing financial ruin for locals while the National Museum in Khartoum has been looted by the RSF militia.
Sudan's Ancient Pyramids Threatened by War
Sudan's ancient pyramids, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Meroë, face destruction from the ongoing war; tourism has stopped, causing financial ruin for locals while the National Museum in Khartoum has been looted by the RSF militia.
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48% Bias Score
Lebanon's Cultural Heritage Damaged During Israeli Invasion
Israel's September 2023 invasion of Lebanon caused significant damage to numerous historical sites, including the UN-protected Tibnin Castle, despite a November ceasefire; the World Bank estimates $8.5 billion in economic losses.
Lebanon's Cultural Heritage Damaged During Israeli Invasion
Israel's September 2023 invasion of Lebanon caused significant damage to numerous historical sites, including the UN-protected Tibnin Castle, despite a November ceasefire; the World Bank estimates $8.5 billion in economic losses.
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40% Bias Score
Death of Federico Mayor Zaragoza: A Legacy in Science, Politics, and International Cooperation
The death of Federico Mayor Zaragoza, a former Spanish Minister of Education and Director-General of UNESCO, has been announced; his career was marked by significant contributions to science, politics, and international cooperation, facing US sanctions for supporting media freedom, and leaving a leg...
Death of Federico Mayor Zaragoza: A Legacy in Science, Politics, and International Cooperation
The death of Federico Mayor Zaragoza, a former Spanish Minister of Education and Director-General of UNESCO, has been announced; his career was marked by significant contributions to science, politics, and international cooperation, facing US sanctions for supporting media freedom, and leaving a leg...
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36% Bias Score
Syria's Post-Conflict Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, the challenge of protecting and restoring the nation's extensively damaged cultural heritage, including sites like Palmyra, requires a multifaceted approach involving international collaboration and the active participation of Syrian civil soc...
Syria's Post-Conflict Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, the challenge of protecting and restoring the nation's extensively damaged cultural heritage, including sites like Palmyra, requires a multifaceted approach involving international collaboration and the active participation of Syrian civil soc...
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32% Bias Score
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Chinese Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly recognized by UNESCO, is driving a surge in domestic and international tourism, with bookings significantly exceeding pre-pandemic levels and a strong focus on cultural experiences.
Extended Spring Festival Fuels Tourism Boom in China
The 2025 Chinese Spring Festival, extended to eight days and newly recognized by UNESCO, is driving a surge in domestic and international tourism, with bookings significantly exceeding pre-pandemic levels and a strong focus on cultural experiences.
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32% Bias Score
UNESCO Recognizes Sevdalinka as Intangible Cultural Heritage
On December 4th, Sevdalinka, a genre of Bosnian music reflecting the country's diverse cultural heritage, was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, a testament to Bosnia's efforts in preserving its cultural identity and a culmination of years of diplomatic work.
UNESCO Recognizes Sevdalinka as Intangible Cultural Heritage
On December 4th, Sevdalinka, a genre of Bosnian music reflecting the country's diverse cultural heritage, was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, a testament to Bosnia's efforts in preserving its cultural identity and a culmination of years of diplomatic work.
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24% Bias Score
UNESCO Bolsters Protection of Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Amidst War
UNESCO is stepping up efforts to protect Ukrainian cultural heritage sites, including the Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial and the Odessa Literary Museum, both damaged during the war, as over 340 sites have been impacted; UNESCO pledged $10 million in aid and strengthened protections under international...
UNESCO Bolsters Protection of Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Amidst War
UNESCO is stepping up efforts to protect Ukrainian cultural heritage sites, including the Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial and the Odessa Literary Museum, both damaged during the war, as over 340 sites have been impacted; UNESCO pledged $10 million in aid and strengthened protections under international...
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20% Bias Score
Syria's War-Torn Cultural Heritage: Assessing the Damage and Path to Recovery
Syria's cultural heritage suffered extensive damage during its civil war, with ancient sites destroyed and artifacts looted; assessing the full extent of the damage and implementing effective recovery plans remains a major challenge due to ongoing conflict and the lack of established local organizat...
Syria's War-Torn Cultural Heritage: Assessing the Damage and Path to Recovery
Syria's cultural heritage suffered extensive damage during its civil war, with ancient sites destroyed and artifacts looted; assessing the full extent of the damage and implementing effective recovery plans remains a major challenge due to ongoing conflict and the lack of established local organizat...
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32% Bias Score
UNESCO Recognizes Cuisine as Intangible Cultural Heritage
A French culinary expert's path from childhood Sunday meals to a UNESCO initiative recognizing cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage is outlined, highlighting the evolution of culinary traditions and their cultural significance.
UNESCO Recognizes Cuisine as Intangible Cultural Heritage
A French culinary expert's path from childhood Sunday meals to a UNESCO initiative recognizing cuisine as an intangible cultural heritage is outlined, highlighting the evolution of culinary traditions and their cultural significance.
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12% Bias Score
Hidden Gems: Exploring Italy's Lesser-Known UNESCO Sites
Italy's UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Ravenna's mosaics, Montecatini's thermal springs, Siena's medieval architecture, Cilento's ancient Greek city of Paestum, Noto's Baroque architecture, and Alberobello's trulli houses, showcase the country's diverse cultural and natural heritage.
Hidden Gems: Exploring Italy's Lesser-Known UNESCO Sites
Italy's UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Ravenna's mosaics, Montecatini's thermal springs, Siena's medieval architecture, Cilento's ancient Greek city of Paestum, Noto's Baroque architecture, and Alberobello's trulli houses, showcase the country's diverse cultural and natural heritage.
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20% Bias Score