Unesco declares Hebron shrine as Palestinian, angering Israel
The United Nations’ cultural organisation declared an ancient shrine in the occupied West Bank, that is revered by Muslims and Jews, a ‘Palestinian World Heritage...
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Israel says ancient papyrus supports its claim to Jerusalem
Israeli archaeologists have made public a fragment of an ancient text which they say is the earliest Hebrew reference to Jerusalem outside the Bible –...
Paphos included on world list of Top 100 green destinations
PAPHOS has been included in a world list of the top one hundred green and sustainable destinations, according to tourism officials. Head of the Paphos...
Main bus station in Kato Paphos to be moved
THE main bus terminal serving the tourist area in Kato Paphos will be moved in a few months as it is built on top of...
Minister promises more dialogue for Akamas plan
By Evie Andreou AGRICULTURE minister Nicos Kouyialis told the House Environment committee on Friday that he will launch a dialogue with all stakeholders as regards...
Larnaca’s Kataklysmos Fair on UNESCO list of intangible heritage
The Kataklysmos (Flood) Fair, celebrated once a year in Larnaca, has been inscribed on the UNESCO national list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The...
Islamic State militants blow up ancient Arch of Triumph in Palmyra
By Kinda Makieh The United Nations cultural organisation condemned the latest destruction by Islamic State of ancient monuments in Syria’s 2,000-year-old Roman city of Palmyra,...
Troodos Geopark joins UNESCO global network
By Annette Chrysostomou The Troodos Geopark has joined the UNESCO global network, the government announced on Tuesday. The decision was made during the closing ceremony...
Satellite images confirm major temple destroyed in Syria’s Palmyra (Updated)
Satellite images have confirmed the destruction of the Temple of Bel, which was one of the best preserved Roman-era sites in the Syrian city of...
Islamic State battles Syrian army near world heritage site
By Laila Bassam and Suleiman Al-Khalidi Islamic State militants were fighting government forces near an ancient city which is home to one of Syria’s world...
