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Sweden seeks more proposals for its living cultural heritage list

Diwali, sauna bathing and candle casting - now the Institute for Languages and Folklore is looking for more living cultural heritage.

Palestinian women in Beirut sew to preserve cultural heritage

In the Lebanese capital Beirut, Palestinian women sew to keep their cultural heritage alive. The traditional embroidery has become a symbol of Palestinian identity.

Joik becomes a world heritage on Unesco's list

Haiti's Media Under Siege as Gangs Target Journalists

Criminal groups in Haiti are targeting media outlets that report on the development in the battered Caribbean country. The goal is to silence the monitoring, according to a UN agency.

UN condemns new attacks – Zelenskyj appeals for support

Volodymyr Zelenskyj appeals for increased support since eight people were killed in the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine. The UN condemns a robot attack on the historic port city of Odessa.

Pharrell Williams becomes goodwill ambassador

UNESCO, the UN's organization for education, science and culture, has appointed rapper and fashion designer Pharrell Williams as a goodwill ambassador in the area of artistic education and entrepreneurship.

Mountain Farm Culture New Cultural Heritage

The Fäbod culture becomes new cultural heritage. UNESCO has decided that mountain farm dairy farming will be inscribed on the list of humanity's intangible cultural heritage.

UNESCO holds crisis meeting on Lebanon's cultural heritage

UNESCO: A journalist is killed every fourth day

The number of journalists killed in service during 2022-2023 increased compared to the previous two years, shows a report from the UN agency Unesco.

Swedish Stone Quarry One of the World's Most Important

Multiple bombs found in mosque – hidden in a wall

In the iconic al-Nuri mosque in Mosul, the UN has found five bombs hidden in a wall. The bombs are believed to have been hidden by the terrorist network IS several years ago.

Court may block mining plans in Kallak

The Government gave the green light for the controversial plans for an iron ore mine in Kallak, Jokkmokk, over two years ago. Now the Supreme Administrative Court can overturn the decision. We do not think the decision is lawful, says Camilla Wikland, representing the Jåhkågasska Sami village.

UNESCO wants to classify Stonehenge as endangered

Activists Spray Paint Stonehenge

Magical Portal to Astrid Lindgren at Sofiero

Mysterious beings and fantastic adventures. This summer's exhibition about Astrid Lindgren, created especially for Sofiero Castle, will have visitors learn about the author and at the same time awaken their own imagination to life.

New rules in Venice: Loudspeakers prohibited

Venice imposes new restrictions in pursuit of saving the city from mass tourism. Now, loudspeakers and tourist groups of more than 25 people are banned, reports BBC.