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Tipp's eco-heroes The Nenagh Guardian02:09Dublin Rep. of Ireland County Dublin

Tullamore College eco-heroes honoured at Young Environmentalist Awards The Offaly Independent06:20Dublin Rep. of Ireland County Dublin

Azerbaijan, Türkiye deepen UNESCO cooperation in cultural, heritage areas PHOTO Caliber.AZ05:41Azerbaijan

Secretary-General of National Commission of Azerbaijan for UNESCO visits Türkiye (PHOTO) Trend News Agency04:38Azerbaijan

Korea seeks host city for 2026 Unesco World Heritage Committee Session Korea JoongAng Daily23:27

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House could close amid city budget cuts Archinect08:50Hollyhock House Karen Bass Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Hollyhock House faces closure amid city cuts artnet10:43Hollyhock House Karen Bass Frank Lloyd Wright

Outrage after Unesco World Heritage Site defaced with obscene graffiti BBC07:17Peru Archaeology Latin America

Fury as vandal is filmed spray painting a penis onto wall at ancient Peruvian UNESCO site MailOnline09:38Peru Archaeology Latin America

Why a famed Czech national park is at risk of losing its UNESCO status Expats CZ09:28Czech Republic

Czech geopark could lose UNESCO status over sales of precious stones of unclear origin Radio Prague06:46Czech Republic

Ethnic Bulgarian children from Moldova to exhibit drawings at UNESCO World Heritage committee session in Paris Bulgarian News Agency04:52Paris Bulgaria Balkans

“Rocking the future: Zuma rock resort takes giant leap towards UNESCO Global Geopark status” The Authority05:10Nigeria Niger State North Central Nigeria

RSF and UNESCO bring together journalists and experts in Brussels to discuss responsible AI in Southeast Europe Reporters Without Borders04:22World Press Freedom Day Press Freedom Global Issues

Press Freedom Day: UN, IPC, Mra call for responsible use of AI Nigerian Guardian01:17World Press Freedom Day Press Freedom Global Issues

Nicaragua’s withdrawal from UNESCO deepens crisis in freedom of Expression IFEX14:10Nicaragua UN Latin America

Cpj, others call on Nicaragua to reverse decision to leave UNESCO Committee to Protect Journalists14:49Nicaragua UN Latin America

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A day of reflection in city of enlightenment The Korea Herald03:00

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Ugandan poet wins regional award Daily Monitor00:02

Yesterday

A first-time guide to Bologna Lonely Planet14:15 16-May-25

Dubrovnik and Graz Discuss Affordable Housing and UNESCO Site Management The Dubrovnik Times13:38 16-May-25

Gracehill: Northern Ireland's newest World Heritage Site presented with official UNESCO… Northern Ireland World11:28 16-May-25

Qima Coffee seeking UNESCO recognition for Yemeni coffee World Coffee Portal11:22 16-May-25

Ethnic Bulgarian Children from Moldova to Exhibit Drawings at UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session in Paris Bulgarian News Agency04:52 16-May-25

Kazakh wedding tradition betaşar added to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List Interfax-Kazakhstan04:08 16-May-25

In the last 7 days

Educational exceptions in Copyright Amendment Bill are mandated by international law and the… Daily Maverick23:25 15-May-25

i2Cool's Radiative Cooling Technology to Drive Global Sustainability in UN-Backed FIRST… PR Newswire (Press Release)13:03 15-May-25

Knockengorroch Festival awarded UNESCO Sustainable Events Charter Skiddle.com11:29 15-May-25

Anger in Kerry as Skellig Michael to remain closed until June The Kerryman07:41 15-May-25

Azerbaijan, Türkiye deepen UNESCO cooperation in cultural, heritage areas PHOTO Caliber.AZ05:41 15-May-25

Secretary-General of National Commission of Azerbaijan for UNESCO visits Türkiye (photo) Trend News Agency04:38 15-May-25

Neges Heddwch ac Ewyllys Da yn pledio am newid i drechu tlodi Cambrian News04:00 15-May-25

Korea seeks host city for 2026 Unesco World Heritage Committee Session Korea JoongAng Daily23:27 14-May-25

Ghana adopts UNESCO's Culture|2030 Indicators to track... Graphic Online12:04 14-May-25

Why a famed Czech national park is at risk of losing its UNESCO status Expats CZ09:28 14-May-25

A systematic review of AI-driven intelligent tutoring systems (its) in K-12 education Nature.com08:50 14-May-25

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House could close amid city budget cuts Archinect08:50 14-May-25

Cypriot singing tradition seeks Unesco listing Cyprus Mail06:50 14-May-25

UNESCO culture 2030 indicators project launched Graphic Online06:05 14-May-25

Hagia Sophia restoration to protect 1,500-year-old Unesco ‘masterpiece’ Yahoo! UK & Ireland01:07 14-May-25

Special diaspora committee meets to discuss World Greek Language Day The Greek Herald23:05 13-May-25

China's Yunnan launches cultural exhibition in Saudi capital, spotlighting heritage, tourism ties People's Daily22:55 13-May-25

China's UNESCO-listed grottoes adopt advanced quake monitoring network Xinhua Agency22:26 13-May-25

This North Sydney loo would have a world heritage view. Opponents say the idea stinks Brisbane Times21:48 13-May-25

Fury as vandal is filmed spray painting a penis onto wall at ancient Peruvian UNESCO site MailOnline09:38 13-May-25

Outrage after Unesco World Heritage Site defaced with obscene graffiti BBC07:17 13-May-25

Urgent need to bring age-old community practices into policy rooms: UN The Statesman05:27 13-May-25

Tipp's eco-heroes The Nenagh Guardian02:09 13-May-25

Talented Kerryman photographer brings history of Skellig Michael to life in unique documentary The Kerryman02:02 13-May-25

Tullamore College eco-heroes honoured at Young Environmentalist Awards The Offaly Independent06:20 12-May-25

Two Athlone projects win Young Environmental Awards The Westmeath Independent05:29 12-May-25

RSF and UNESCO bring together journalists and experts in Brussels to discuss responsible AI in Southeast Europe Reporters Without Borders04:22 12-May-25

71st anniversary of Ukraine's membership in UNESCO: how many Ukrainian sites are under the organization's enhanced… UNN.ua03:07 12-May-25

Government urged to push for Syria shipwreck site to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site Fiji Times15:01 11-May-25

Sonic Heritage Captures the Sounds of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Argophilia Travel News02:42 11-May-25

Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Inaugurate Exhibition at Venice Biennale Architecture 2025 Asharq Al-Awsat00:59 11-May-25

Greek: The language of our fathers and ancestors – and now the world Neos Kosmos21:27 10-May-25

113 acres of land near UNESCO world heritage site at auction Yahoo! UK & Ireland07:05 10-May-25

In the last month

Huangshan Scenic Area highlights ecological protection while attracting visitors People's Daily23:05 9-May-25

Ifcd Opens Call For $100,000 Funding Leadership, Nigeria21:47 9-May-25

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Hollyhock House Faces Closure Amid City Cuts artnet10:43 9-May-25

High Court must decide on re-opening of famous Kerry UNESCO site The Kerryman10:11 9-May-25

Czech geopark could lose UNESCO status over sales of precious stones of unclear origin Radio Prague06:46 9-May-25

“Rocking the Future: Zuma Rock Resort Takes Giant Leap Towards UNESCO Global Geopark Status” The Authority05:10 9-May-25

People and peace Egypt’s UNESCO DG nominee Dr. El-Enany speaks about his vision Sri Lanka Daily Mirror00:54 9-May-25

UNESCO leadership candidate sees Việt Nam and Asia as pillars of stronger multilateral cooperation Viet Nam News23:55 8-May-25

Thailand, Led by DPM Prasert, to Showcase Leadership in Hosting the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI 2025 Antara News21:09 8-May-25

Rethinking Cultural Indicators as a Lever for Sustainable Development: Insights from the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025 Behavioural and Social Sciences at Nature Research12:16 8-May-25

Rio de Janeiro is now the UNESCO World Book Capital – here’s how to celebrate in the city Wanderlust Travel Magazine10:30 8-May-25

Türkiye's historic Karatepe inscriptions join UNESCO memory list Daily Sabah08:41 8-May-25

Final Torbay heritage projects to benefit from National Lottery grant funding Torbay Weekly07:41 8-May-25

Bulgarian Gardening Could Be Listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hungary Bulgarian News Agency06:11 8-May-25

UNESCO World Day of Portuguese Language celebrated The Nation02:57 8-May-25

Cameras offer views of St George Royal Gazette18:34 7-May-25

CPJ, others call on Nicaragua to reverse decision to leave UNESCO Committee to Protect Journalists14:49 7-May-25

Brazil Is The First Country To Commit To Include Ocean Literacy In Its National Curriculum Deeper Blue14:25 7-May-25

Nicaragua’s Withdrawal from UNESCO Deepens Crisis in Freedom of Expression IFEX14:10 7-May-25

The Best Field Recordings on Bandcamp, April 2025 Bandcamp Daily14:01 7-May-25

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House: An Architectural Treasure at Risk Yanko Design13:25 7-May-25

Edge of the land: seven design-led homes in the south west The Modern House10:54 7-May-25

ISA’s DeepData integrated into global ocean data network Hydro International07:54 7-May-25

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House could close due to city budget cuts Los Angeles Times06:14 7-May-25

Wexford primary school pupils make Unesco finals for environmental project Gorey Guardian04:05 7-May-25

Press Freedom Day: UN, IPC, Mra call for responsible use of AI Nigerian Guardian01:17 7-May-25

Torbay Local Heritage Grant Scheme – Final round of grants awarded Torbay Council (Press Release)12:33 6-May-25

UNESCO marks World Press Freedom Day: Reporting in Brave New World Naharnet05:37 6-May-25

UNESCO marks World Press Freedom Day 2025: Reporting in the Brave New World Naharnet04:36 6-May-25

How publishers celebrated 2025 intellectual property day Tribune Online19:27 5-May-25

UNESCO delegation visits North Riyadh Geopark to celebrate its inclusion in Global Geoparks Network Saudi Gazette16:37 5-May-25

2025 World Press Freedom Day European Parliamentary Research Service Blog12:06 5-May-25

Ortega and Murillo Pull Nicaragua from UNESCO Havana Times12:02 5-May-25

Nicaragua to leave UNESCO to deepen absence of press freedom Mercopress06:44 5-May-25

Nicaragua Exits UNESCO Over Press Freedom Award to Exiled Newspaper The Rio Times05:52 5-May-25

Nicaragua to withdraw from UNESCO News.am03:20 5-May-25

AJI, UNESCO Declare Commitment to Support Digital Security of Student Press Tempo02:53 5-May-25

Nicaragua withdraws from UNESCO in protest of press freedom award Los Angeles Times14:43 4-May-25

Nicaragua withdraws from UNESCO in protest over press freedom award PBS Online12:44 4-May-25

Nicaragua Withdraws From UNESCO After Exiled Newspaper Wins Press Freedom Award HuffPost (US)12:25 4-May-25

Nicaragua leaves UNESCO after exiled newspaper wins award Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:53 4-May-25

Nicaragua exits UNESCO over press freedom award The North West Star10:37 4-May-25

Nicaragua withdraws from UNESCO in protest at press freedom award MailOnline09:57 4-May-25

UNESCO says Nicaragua quitting over press prize award France 2409:57 4-May-25

South Asia: IFJ launches 23rd annual South Asia Press Freedom Report International Federation of Journalists21:20 3-May-25

Thailand's 'City Of Three Flavors' Is A Quaint, Understated Destination With UNESCO-Lauded Gastronomy Islands11:33 3-May-25

UNESCO: World Press Freedom Day 2025, ‘Sudan media landscape in disarray’ Radio Dabanga07:26 3-May-25

Remote Lands Introduces 2026 Aman Jet Expeditions Luxury Travel News05:13 3-May-25

Green Limerick: Young climate activists make national awards final Limerick Leader05:10 3-May-25

Sabah eyes Tuaran on global eco-tourism map with ambitious Unesco geopark push Malay Mail04:57 3-May-25

Sabah committed to expand Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark, Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve The Sun Daily04:49 3-May-25

Syganak: Ancient City with Layers of Steppe History The Astana Times02:47 3-May-25

Meeting between Foreign Minister IWAYA and H.E. Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)17:23 2-May-25

UNESCO's dedication to creating a safer and more nurturing learning environment … WebWire13:19 2-May-25

Jazz takes centre stage in Chicago for 2026 UN Geneva (Press Release)11:13 1-May-25

Regulation takes effect to protect Kirgiz epic "Manas" in Xinjiang Xinhua Agency06:25 1-May-25

Two-day Biosphere-themed festival to take place later this year Isle of Man Today05:55 1-May-25

Media Ayvon-2025: A Dialogue on the Future of Freedom of Expression and Media Resilience in the Age of Digital… Delegation of the European Union to the International Organisations in Vienna (Press Release)05:39 1-May-25

Ethiopia: Reviving Ethiopia's Tourism Renaissance Through Heritage Restoration, Conservation AllAfrica14:03 30-Apr-25

Fruitcake has long been a part of British celebrations New Statesman11:22 30-Apr-25

UNESCO: "Study in Iraq" initiative a step to support education and cultural openness Iraqi News Agency10:49 30-Apr-25

UNESCO Rules give Hope for a Compromised UN-Tourism Election eTurboNews00:53 30-Apr-25

Renewed call to nominate Hyderabad heritage sites for UNESCO status The Hindu11:57 29-Apr-25

Ramman Festival returns to Chamoli with grand celebration on April 30 The Statesman08:43 29-Apr-25

UNESCO mission recommends reconstruction of Prague’s iconic Vyšehrad Railway Bridge Radio Prague07:58 29-Apr-25

All-Star Global Concert: Abu Dhabi Sets the Global Stage in 2025 The Week (India)07:01 29-Apr-25

Ankara’s Republic-era urban planning gains UNESCO recognition Hurriyet Daily News04:03 29-Apr-25

Royal Commission for AlUla, UNESCO Launch Innovating Documentary Heritage Conference Asharq Al-Awsat03:09 29-Apr-25

Greystones students to represent Wicklow at finals of Young Environmentalist Awards Bray People22:09 28-Apr-25

Australia ‘would never object to’ World Greek Language Day, says Ambassador to Greece Neos Kosmos21:20 28-Apr-25

UK’s first underwater museum to open in UNESCO World Heritage Site in Wales Wanderlust Travel Magazine09:16 28-Apr-25

UNESCO representative praises Global South NGO Conference in Azerbaijan's Baku Trend News Agency08:39 28-Apr-25

Publishers association launches 22nd book fair in Tamale Graphic Online06:04 28-Apr-25

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Latest news on UNESCO, covering education, culture, science, World Heritage sites and UN programmes for international cooperation.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) stands as a pivotal UN agency established in 1945 to build peace through international cooperation. With 194 member states and headquarters in Paris, UNESCO implements programmes across education, natural sciences, social sciences, culture, and communication, helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030.

Recent UNESCO initiatives include addressing climate change impacts on World Heritage sites, championing digital inclusion, and advocating for press freedom amid growing global challenges. The organization continues to expand its World Heritage List, which currently includes over 1,150 sites of outstanding universal value, whilst also strengthening its programmes to protect intangible cultural heritage and promote ethical artificial intelligence development.

Beyond policy, UNESCO works directly with communities worldwide, supporting innovative education programmes in crisis-affected regions and promoting cultural diversity through its Creative Cities Network. The International Day of Education on 24 January highlighted UNESCO's commitment to inclusive and equitable quality education, showcasing successful literacy programmes that have reached millions in underserved regions.

UNESCO's legacy spans nearly eight decades of fostering international dialogue and cooperation. From reconstructing educational systems after World War II to leading global conservation efforts, the organization has evolved to address contemporary challenges whilst maintaining its founding mission of building peace in the minds of men and women.

Our NewsNow feed on UNESCO delivers comprehensive coverage of the organization's latest declarations, conferences, and initiatives. Whether you're an educator, cultural professional, scientist, or simply interested in international cooperation, this feed provides timely updates from reliable sources on UNESCO's work in building a more peaceful, sustainable world through education, science, and culture.

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