Attempts to destroy Russian culture 'suicide attempts,' Putin says

The Russian culture is a part of European and world heritage and it is impossible to destroy it, says Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Nowruz: The New Year Festivity Celebrated in Iran - Tasnim

 Nowruz (literally translated New Day) is one of the oldest celebrations in ancient Persia, which is held vigorously in the first day of spring marking the beginning of the Iranian calendar year.

Germany hands over 22 artifacts looted by British colonists to Nigeria

Nigeria on Tuesday received 22 looted artifacts from the German government, as part of the official repatriation of 1,130 Benin bronzes taken away by European countries from the West African country over 120 years ago.

UN says illicit trafficking in cultural property harms Africa's identity

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said Wednesday the illicit trafficking in cultural property harms Africa's identity.

Italy Proposes To Include Espresso In UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List - UrduPoint

The Italian Agriculture Ministry has submitted an application for recognition of Italian espresso as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, Deputy Agriculture Minister Gian Marco Centinaio said on Friday.

Is Turkey really bulldozing part of ancient Greece?

 

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L'histoire des Inuit au coeur de l'oeuvre de Manasie Akpaliapik

 

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Irak : après des années de conflit, que reste-t-il du patrimoine de Bagdad ?

 

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Alemania devuelve tesoros culturales

 

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Los misterios de la arquitectura tibetana - Documental de RT

 

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Espagne : la tauromachie mise à mort par la pandémie ?

 

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Greeks celebrate Chinese New Year in Athens

Greeks joined their Chinese friends living in Athens on Saturday in celebrations ahead of the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, sending warm wishes to China for a prosperous and peaceful year.

Looted Palmyra Treasures Discovered in Geneva Warehouse

Looted artifacts from Palmyra have turned up in Switzerland, Geneva state prosecutors announced on Friday.

Israel's Reaction to UNESCO Jerusalem Resolution 'Overly Emotional'

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov called the Israeli reaction on a UNESCO resolution dismissing the ties of the Jewish people to the Temple Mount "overly emotional."

UNESCO adopts anti-Israel resolution on al-Aqsa Mosque

Palestinian leaders have welcomed a decision by the United Nations cultural agency to adopt a resolution on occupied East Jerusalem that sharply criticises Israeli policies around the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, while Israel says it ignores Jewish ties to the key holy site.

Israel suspends cooperation with UNESCO after Jerusalem vote

Israel suspended cooperation with UNESCO on Friday after the UN cultural organisation adopted two resolutions on occupied east Jerusalem ahead of a final vote next week.

China-Europe Civilization Dialogue: Chinese, Greek leaders vow to deepen cooperation

Senior Communist Party of China (CPC) official Liu Yunshan met with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos in Athens on Tuesday, agreeing to deepen cooperation between the two countries at various levels and respect each other's core interests.

Riders on the plateau: Tibetans gather for horse festival

Thundering across the vast Himalayan plateau in their traditional finery, Tibetan horsemen gather for an annual riding festival which is a colorful feast for the eyes.

US delegation visits Cuba to increase cultural bond

A delegation representing US President Barack Obama's arts and humanities committee began a four-day visit to Cuba on Monday as a sign of further rapprochement between the two countries and their common will to boost cultural exchanges.

China to clear out foreign, bizarre geographical names

China will stem irregularities in naming the country's roads, bridges, buildings, and residential compounds, targeting arbitrary uses of foreign and bizarre names, said an official in charge of the ongoing survey of geographical names.