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Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra join UNESCO Memory of the World Register Outlook India12:02Natyashastra Gita India

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra now a part of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register; PM Modi calls it ‘recognition of our… Indian Express07:52Natyashastra Gita India

Two Offaly groups reach Young Environmentalist Awards final The Offaly Independent17:15Environmentalist County Offaly Rep. of Ireland

Donegal finalists for Young Environmentalist Awards Donegal News14:08Environmentalist County Offaly Rep. of Ireland

Charles Darwin archive preserved as UNESCO recognises 20,000-item collection Museums + Heritage Advisor17:23Charles Darwin

Darwin's documentary archive recognised by Unesco BBC06:59Charles Darwin

Visiting skara brae The Orkney News07:20UNESCO World Heritage Orkney Scottish Islands

In Kyoto, Dior marries Art and nature beneath the cherry blossoms artnet22:18UNESCO World Heritage Orkney Scottish Islands

'Great nuniya' by Ahmad ibn Majid in Memory of the World Programme Oman Observer10:55Oman Middle East

Omani manuscripts included in the prestigious international registry Times of Oman15:14Oman Middle East

UNESCO adds 16 new geoparks to its global network Wanderlust Travel Magazine21:01Riyadh Saudi Arabia Geology

North Riyadh Geopark and Salma Geopark designated in UNESCO’s Global Geoparks List Saudi Gazette15:01Riyadh Saudi Arabia Geology

Australian Hellenic Council seeks answers over UNESCO Greek Language Day vote The Greek Herald03:09Australian Federal Elections Australia South Pacific

Australia’s abstention on Greek Language day vote sparks backlash from Diaspora Greek Reporter11:04Australian Federal Elections Australia South Pacific

BFI 68mm films added to UNESCO International Memory of the World Register The British Film Institute12:43Movies New York Memory of the World Register

68mm Large Format film collection inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World register British Cinematographer14:40Movies New York Memory of the World Register

Dunsink Observatory in line for UNESCO status Dublin People13:29Dunsink Observatory Dublin County Dublin

First step in Dunsink Observatory, Birr Castle UNESCO World Heritage status Silicon Republic08:16Dunsink Observatory Dublin County Dublin

EU statement: Assessment of the situation in Lebanon and UNESCO’s plan of action EU Neighbours10:25Lebanon EU Europe

Statement on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity on behalf of the EU and 26 Member States EU Neighbours15:12Lebanon EU Europe

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Kazakhstan orders inventory of cultural heritage sites, seeks UNESCO recognition Interfax-Kazakhstan11:30

Australia’s Abstention on Greek Language Day Vote Sparks Backlash from Diaspora Greek Reporter11:04

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Darwin's documentary archive recognised by Unesco BBC06:59

Australian Hellenic Council seeks answers over UNESCO Greek Language Day vote The Greek Herald03:09

‘A disgrace’: Professor Tamis responds to Australia’s World Greek Language Day snub The Greek Herald02:55

HCM City seeks to become regional high-quality human resource training centre Viet Nam News02:26

Push for Chiang Mai Unesco nomination Bangkok Post00:23

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This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called 'Little Rome'—and Its Historic Center Is a UNESCO Site Travel & Leisure Magazine22:13 22-Apr-25

Origin and evolution of Charles Darwin's research recognised by UNESCO The Scottish Herald19:02 22-Apr-25

Charles Darwin Archive Recognised by UNESCO Natural History Museum (Press Release)15:50 22-Apr-25

Local projects highlighted by ECO-UNESCO for Earth Day The Westmeath Independent15:31 22-Apr-25

EU Explanation of Vote on UNRWA, 221st Executive Board, UNESCO European External Action Service14:39 22-Apr-25

Meath schools to be represented at ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards The Meath Chronicle14:36 22-Apr-25

Donegal finalists for Young Environmentalist Awards Donegal News14:08 22-Apr-25

Digging into an environmental scandal on the Isle of Man Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:50 22-Apr-25

Toxic chemical pollution continues on Isle of Man as government defends Unesco conservation… Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:50 22-Apr-25

Pollution scientist talks to freshwater ecologist who warned of Isle of Man toxic silt dumps Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:50 22-Apr-25

Český Krumlov should get more protection as UNESCO site in case of war Radio Prague13:35 22-Apr-25

Eco-disaster: Iraq’s UNESCO marsh “killed” for oil Shafaq News10:34 22-Apr-25

UNESCO World Engineering Day Global Railway Review09:27 22-Apr-25

Qatar National Committee organizes Forum on UNESCO Framework for Culture and Arts Education Gulf Times07:34 22-Apr-25

Greek-Australian outrage as Australia refuses to support UNESCO World Greek Language Day proposal Neos Kosmos06:02 22-Apr-25

UNESCO intangible cultural heritage: Guqin China.org.cn02:39 22-Apr-25

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Qatar National Committee organises forum on UNESCO Framework for Culture and Arts Education The Peninsula22:11 21-Apr-25

Beautiful North Wales river town with old-school steam trains, boat trips and waterside pubs North Wales Live17:16 21-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita is the lifeblood of Viksit Bharat. UNESCO recognition a proud moment ThePrint16:33 21-Apr-25

UNESCO pays tribute to the legacy of Pope Francis WebWire16:31 21-Apr-25

Ministry official: Heritage protection may not hinder Estonia Theater annex ERR16:26 21-Apr-25

Hyundai Motor deploys zero-emission Elec city town bus on Japan’s Yakushima Island to lead… Automotive World14:29 21-Apr-25

Algeria stands out at UNESCO with unique centuries-old manuscript Yemen News Agency (Saba)12:43 21-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra Join UNESCO Memory Of The World Register Outlook India12:02 21-Apr-25

Kazakh Manuscript on Khans’ Genealogy Added to UNESCO Memory of World Register The Astana Times08:57 21-Apr-25

Unesco extends King Hamad ICT Prize submission deadline DT News08:01 21-Apr-25

BFI rare 68mm collection inscribed on UNESCO international Memory of the World register ArtDaily00:53 21-Apr-25

UNESCO extends submission deadline for King Hamad ICT Prize to April 28 Bahrain News Agency19:47 20-Apr-25

Scottish island awarded prestigious status for its rich natural heritage The National, Scotland17:06 20-Apr-25

UNESCO Welcomes 16 New Sites to Global Geopark Network, Two from Indonesia Tempo15:50 20-Apr-25

Writer/painter-turned cultural heritage preserver behind Spring Festival’s UNESCO heritage status success GlobeNewswire (Press Release)15:29 20-Apr-25

Unesco report says only 60% countries have standards for food, beverages in schools The Telegraph, Calcutta11:49 20-Apr-25

UNESCO report says only 60 pc countries have legislations, standards for food, beverages in schools Odisha TV11:27 20-Apr-25

Man who played pivotal role in Jodrell Bank becoming a UNESCO site retires Chester First09:10 20-Apr-25

Sharjah shares sustainable cultural model in France Gulf Today08:14 20-Apr-25

UNESCO intangible cultural heritage: Kunqu opera China.org.cn06:22 20-Apr-25

Ancient Omani manuscript enters UNESCO programme Oman Observer19:36 19-Apr-25

Aremu Celebrates Amuda-Kannike’s Birthday Independent Nigeria17:59 19-Apr-25

UNESCO World Heritage Site open again as storm damage repairs continue ITV15:22 19-Apr-25

Omani manuscripts included in the prestigious international registry Times of Oman15:14 19-Apr-25

Oldest Literary Text In Maltese Added To UNESCO’s Memory Of The World Register Lovin Malta13:55 19-Apr-25

Unesco registers 3 Thai ‘Memory of the World’ items Bangkok Post12:37 19-Apr-25

'Great Nuniya' by Ahmad ibn Majid in Memory of the World Programme Oman Observer10:55 19-Apr-25

The Bhagavad Gita among UNESCO Memory of the World AsiaNews.it10:35 19-Apr-25

The Bhagavad Gita among UNESCO World Heritage Sites AsiaNews.it10:15 19-Apr-25

Visiting Skara Brae The Orkney News07:20 19-Apr-25

Oldest work of Maltese literature added to prestigious UNESCO heritage list The Times of Malta07:01 19-Apr-25

Trade and drinkers back campaign to save cask ale as 'living cultural heritage' East Anglian Daily Times06:58 19-Apr-25

Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourism The Washington Times21:02 18-Apr-25

Il-Kantilena, oldest known literary text in Maltese, added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register The Malta Independent17:55 18-Apr-25

Edinburgh strives to balance locals, tourists, heritage and the future CGTN17:49 18-Apr-25

Venice expands its day-tripper tax program in bid to combat overtourism Los Angeles Times16:40 18-Apr-25

UNESCO Recognizes Three Thai Collections in Memory of the World Register Khaosod English15:07 18-Apr-25

Louis Vuitton Is Heading to Avignon for Its Cruise 2026 Show Women's Wear Daily14:30 18-Apr-25

NI visitor attraction takes step towards becoming Unesco world heritage site Belfast Telegraph12:12 18-Apr-25

Gita and Natyashastra included in UNESCO’s Memory of World Register, PM Modi calls it ‘proud moment’ DD News11:58 18-Apr-25

Venice expands its day-tripper tax program to combat overtourism MailOnline11:34 18-Apr-25

Qatar National Archive celebrates World Heritage Day Gulf Times11:23 18-Apr-25

Gita and Natyashastra enter UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, India’s tally reaches 14 The Financial Express10:55 18-Apr-25

Tune in and zone out: new project shares the sounds of Unesco World Heritage Sites The Art Newspaper10:03 18-Apr-25

A proud moment’: Unesco adds Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra manuscripts to Memory of World Register Firstpost09:47 18-Apr-25

World Heritage Day 2025: India champions timeless treasures amid threats DD News09:26 18-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra on Unesco’s Memory of World Register, PM Modi calls it ‘a proud moment for every Indian’ Indian Express09:23 18-Apr-25

Manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Register The Hindu09:21 18-Apr-25

Ancient texts Gita, Natyashastra find UNESCO’s global shelf, get Modi's praise The Telegraph, Calcutta09:16 18-Apr-25

"True recognition of India's rich culture": Eam as Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed in… AniNews.in09:14 18-Apr-25

Irish historical observatories seek UNESCO status RTE08:44 18-Apr-25

PM hails inclusion of Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register The Statesman08:42 18-Apr-25

First step in Dunsink Observatory, Birr Castle UNESCO World Heritage status Silicon Republic08:16 18-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra honoured in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register Malayala Manorama08:10 18-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra Manuscripts Inscribed On UNESCO Memory Of World Register NDTV.com07:58 18-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra now a part of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register; PM Modi calls it ‘recognition of our… Indian Express07:52 18-Apr-25

Gita, Natyashastra in UNESCO World Register; India now has 14 entries Hindustan Times07:51 18-Apr-25

Scottish island awarded Global Geopark status by UNESCO The Scottish Herald07:41 18-Apr-25

Manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of World Register Odisha TV07:31 18-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra included in UNESCO's 'Memory of the World' NewsBytes07:21 18-Apr-25

Bhagvad Gita, Natyashatra Added To UNESCO's Memory Of The World Register, PM Modi Says 'Proud Moment' Outlook India07:12 18-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of World Register, PM Modi says,… AniNews.in07:03 18-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita & Natyashastra added to Unesco’s Memory of the World Register; PM Modi calls it… The Times of India06:55 18-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra enter UNESCO’s Memory of World Register; PM reacts Hindustan Times06:30 18-Apr-25

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra get Unesco honour, PM calls it 'proud moment' India Today06:19 18-Apr-25

Two historic locations added to Ireland's tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites TheJournal.ie06:19 18-Apr-25

PM hails inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register Press Information Bureau (Press Release)06:19 18-Apr-25

Japan's A-bomb photo archive not listed but sutra library makes 2025 UNESCO heritage The Mainichi03:41 18-Apr-25

Southeast Asia's largest economy has 2 new global geoparks recognized by UNESCO VnExpress International03:30 18-Apr-25

Monumental mistake The Kathmandu Post03:26 18-Apr-25

Zojoji Buddhist scriptures added to UNESCO Memory of the World The Japan Times02:52 18-Apr-25

UNESCO intangible cultural heritage: Chinese calligraphy China.org.cn02:09 18-Apr-25

China reinforces documentary heritage protection with new UNESCO designations People's Daily02:02 18-Apr-25

Two Chinese geoparks enter UNESCO Global Geoparks Network Macau Business01:30 18-Apr-25

Three Irish observatories take steps towards becoming Unesco world heritage sites The Irish Independent00:15 18-Apr-25

Northern Ireland observatory takes step towards becoming Unesco world heritage site Belfast Telegraph00:11 18-Apr-25

Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from Unesco The Irish Times00:03 18-Apr-25

In Kyoto, Dior Marries Art and Nature Beneath the Cherry Blossoms artnet22:18 17-Apr-25

UNESCO status at risk after renaming Mongol Shobhajatra bdnews24.com21:58 17-Apr-25

Arran on the world map after being awarded official Global Geopark status Largs & Millport News21:18 17-Apr-25

UNESCO adds 16 new geoparks to its global network Wanderlust Travel Magazine21:01 17-Apr-25

Four Unesco sites in state attracted 13L tourists in 2024 The Times of India19:27 17-Apr-25

Universal Declaration of Human Rights among new entries to UNESCO Memory of the World Register UN Geneva (Press Release)19:26 17-Apr-25

Explore Zhangjiajie with GBA’s New Flight Route Travel Radar18:40 17-Apr-25

Zojoji Buddhist Scriptures Added to UNESCO Memory of World Jiji Press18:11 17-Apr-25

NCVC - North Riyadh Geopark and Salma Geopark Join UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network PR Newswire (Press Release)17:00 17-Apr-25

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