Italian Cuisine and Its Traditions Granted UNESCO World Heritage Recognition
Italian Cuisine Celebrated as Cultural Heritage ROME – Italian cuisine, famous for its fresh ingredients and delightful flavors, received a new accolade on Wednesday. The United Nations Cultural Affairs Agency has officially recognized Italian culinary traditions as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage. UNESCO added the customs surrounding the preparation and enjoyment of Italian […]
Trump doesn’t need to leave UNESCO again since we never properly rejoined.
President Trump has declared that the United States is exiting the UN Economic, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the third time. Many view this as a positive development. UNESCO has been known to support gender ideology in education, discriminatory DEI policies, and has been accused of revising Jewish history in sacred sites. Interestingly, it […]
Trump Administration Withdraws U.S. from UNESCO Once More, Undoing Biden’s Actions
On Tuesday, the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was officially executed, marking a shift in policy during President Joe Biden’s administration. President Donald Trump had signed an executive order in early February regarding the U.S. involvement in UNESCO and the related review conducted by the […]
Trump Leaves Controversial UNESCO After Organization Pushes for Worldwide Online Censorship
Trump Administration Withdraws from UNESCO On Tuesday, the Trump administration declared its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), an organization known for preserving essential cultural sites worldwide. UNESCO describes its role as fostering cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication to promote global peace. While its World Heritage […]
Trump pulls the U.S. out of UNESCO again
US to Withdraw from UNESCO On Tuesday, the Trump administration confirmed that the United States will be exiting the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). “President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from UNESCO, supporting the common sense policy and gradual awakening that Americans voted for in November, which addresses […]
Trump plans to withdraw the US from UNESCO due to its DEI policies and perceived bias toward Palestinians and China.
Trump Withdraws U.S. from UNESCO Citing Bias WASHINGTON – President Trump has announced that the United States will be withdrawing from the United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), highlighting concerns about what he termed an “awakened agenda” alongside growing anti-American and anti-Israel sentiments. In February, Trump initiated a 90-day review concerning U.S. participation […]
UNESCO Gives Press Prize to Nicaraguan Newspaper in Exile
The annual press award from the UN Culture Agency was given to Nicaragua’s oldest newspaper on Saturday, amidst President Daniel Ortega’s ongoing rule. This paper, in publication for nearly a century, has had an online presence since police raids on its facilities in 2021, which led to the arrest of its manager, Juan Lorenzo Holman […]
Sake: Japan’s ‘divine gift’ given special status by Unesco | Japan
Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It's brewed in a centuries-old mountaintop warehouse and served in a country pub atmosphere. Izakayapoured during weddings and served slightly chilled for a special toast. Now, this mellow liquor, which plays an important role in Japan's culinary tradition and is a favorite drink of celebrities such […]
Ancient Roman Appian Way Included in UNESCO World Heritage List
ROME (AP) — Italy’s ancient Roman Via Appia was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List on Saturday, becoming the country’s 60th such addition. With a total length of over 800 kilometres (500 miles), the Via Appia, known as the “Queen of Roads”, is the oldest and most important of the great roads built by the […]
Canada Wildfires Displace Tens of Thousands, Ravage UNESCO Heritage Site
A wildfire threatening the historic Canadian town of Jasper had quadrupled in size to more than 36,000 hectares as of Friday, damaging nearly half of the town’s buildings. No deaths have been reported, but the fires have forced the evacuations of at least 5,000 residents and 20,000 tourists in Alberta. “There’s no denying this is […]