UNESCO to send expert team to Iran to assess damaged sites
UNESCO is ready to send an expert team to Iran to evaluate the condition of World Heritage sites that were damaged in U.S. and Israeli attacks, the WANA news agency reported.
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Education, science at risk of destruction in the Middle East, UNESCO warns
Security problems in the region have directly threatened children, students, and all teaching and research staff
US-Israeli attacks damage 56 cultural heritage sites in Iran
At least 56 cultural heritage sites, including World Heritage locations, have been damaged in Iran as a result of the US-Israeli military operation, the WANA news agency reports.
UNESCO's silence amid attacks on historical monuments in Iran is unacceptable - Araghchi
Abbas Araghchi expressed his disapproval of UNESCO's failure to publicly address the strikes on Iran, which have adversely affected the nation's cultural heritage.
Strikes on Iran damage Isfahan listed as UNESCO World Heritage site
The Chehel Sotoun Palace, or Palace of Forty Columns, in the Iranian city of Isfahan, part of which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, was significantly damaged by U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
Baku and UNESCO discuss strengthening partnership
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a telephone conversation with the newly appointed UNESCO Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, congratulating him and discussing plans to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Chemist Yusif Mammadaliyev aviation fuel Molotov cocktails satellites and rockets
Baku hosted a two-day international conference titled "Yusif Mammadaliyev: Science. Heritage. Innovation," dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the chemist, professor, and academician who once managed to elevate Soviet science to a new level. Who was Yusif Mammadaliyev and what leaders of international organizations said about him at the conference?
Baku elected to UNESCO Cultural Property Protection Committee
Azerbaijan was elected as a member of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property for the 2025-2029 term.
Armenia elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee for first time
Armenia has been elected a member of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said.
Azerbaijan elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee
Azerbaijan has been elected to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, with a term lasting from this year until 2029.
Azerbaijan joins UNESCO committee on cultural heritage protection
Azerbaijan was elected as a member of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held today in Uzbekistan's Samarkand, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said.
UNESCO designates World Turkic Language Family Day
UNESCO has designated December 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day for the promotion of a common language, culture and documentary heritage of Turkic-speaking states.
UNESCO proclaims December 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day
The 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, adopted a decision to proclaim December 15 as World Turkic Language Family Day, to be observed annually.
Russia regrets U.S. decision to quit UNESCO
Russia regrets the United States’ decision to quit UNESCO and believes that the move will have serious political and financial consequences, Russia’s acting Permanent Representative to UNESCO Kirill Rynza said.
Israel supports US withdrawal from UNESCO
Tel Aviv has expressed support for Washington's decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Israel has not been a member of the organization since 2018, while the US is leaving for the second time.
U.S. to pull out of UNESCO
U.S. President Donald Trump is pulling the United States out of the UNESCO, White House deputy spokesperson Anna Kelly said.
Number of Türkiye’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites reaches 22
The ancient city of Sardis and Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe in Türkiye’s Manisa province have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Turkish culture and tourism ministry said.
Rufat Mahmud: Icherisheher - living symbol of Azerbaijan's legacy
Icherisheher is not just a historical site, but a living part of Azerbaijan’s culture - a symbol of national identity and a testament to centuries of intercultural exchange, Chairman of the Board of the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve Rufat Mahmud said during a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of Icherisheher’s inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Paris session marks 25 Years of Icherisheher on UNESCO World Heritage List
A special ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of Icherisheher’s inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List was held in Paris as part of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
Gabala and Goygol listed on UNESCO Tentative World Heritage List
Two Azerbaijani sites were included in the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee taking place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on July 6-16, 2025, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture reported.
