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New committee to promote adding Türkiye’s Nemrut Geopark to UNESCO network

New committee to promote adding Türkiye’s Nemrut Geopark to UNESCO network

Nemrut Caldera in Bitlis, Türkiye got award as part of European Destinations of Excellence.

24 October 2022

Parts of Turkey's Lake Salda turn into a swamp

Parts of Turkey's Lake Salda turn into a swamp

An environmental group shared the latest image from Lake Salda, which is planned to be included in the UNESCO Natural World Heritage list. In the video, it is seen that the waters receded and the lake turned into a swamp.

Application for Mardin churches, monasteries to be included in UNESCO World Heritage List

Application for Mardin churches, monasteries to be included in UNESCO World Heritage List

Nine monasteries and churches were included in the temporary list last year.

15 February 2022

'May the year 2022 be the Year of Zerzevan'

'May the year 2022 be the Year of Zerzevan'

Diyarbakır Promotion, Culture and Solidarity Foundation (DİTAV) Chair Erhan Akalınlar invites everyone to the Zerzevan Castle, which is on the UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.

20 January 2022

Arslantepe Mound in Malatya now on UNESCO World Heritage List

Arslantepe Mound in Malatya now on UNESCO World Heritage List

With the addition of the 8,000-year-old Arslantepe Mound in Malatya, the number of sites from Turkey in the UNESCO’s list has grown to 19.

UNESCO may strip Hagia Sophia and Chora of World Heritage Site status

UNESCO may strip Hagia Sophia and Chora of World Heritage Site status

The UNESCO Committee has said that it "deeply regrets the lack of dialogue and information" on Turkey’s intention to change the status of Hagia Sophia and Chora museums. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has lashed out at the statement in a press release.

‘Recognize Lake Salda as UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site’

‘Recognize Lake Salda as UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site’

Amid plans and works to build a ‘Nation’s Garden’ around the lake, Lake Salda Preservation Association Chair Gazi Osman Şakar has made an application to UNESCO, requesting that the lake and its vicinity be declared a Natural World Heritage Site.

2,700-year-old tumuli in Manisa destroyed by treasure hunters

ON UNESCO TENTATIVE LIST

2,700-year-old tumuli in Manisa destroyed by treasure hunters

Located in Ahmetli district in Manisa province, the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe, which are also on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, have been damaged by treasure hunters. The tumuli were considered to be “the pyramids of Anatolia.”

4 February 2021

Report: UNESCO applies to inspect Hagia Sophia, Chora after conversion

Report: UNESCO applies to inspect Hagia Sophia, Chora after conversion

The two former churches were converted from museums into mosques.

3 December 2020

Russia: Turkey has assured UNESCO of Hagia Sophia's protection

Russia: Turkey has assured UNESCO of Hagia Sophia's protection

The 1,500-year-old monument reopened as a mosque last Friday.

‘Construction Works Threaten Diyarbakır’s Hevsel Gardens with Ecological Destruction’

‘Construction Works Threaten Diyarbakır’s Hevsel Gardens with Ecological Destruction’

In a written statement, the Ecology Union has warned that Diyarbakır’s Hevsel Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, face a threat of devastation and ecological destruction due to construction works for a nation’s garden project.

‘Excavation and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Must Continue in Hasankeyf’

OPEN LETTER FROM LIFE DEFENDERS

‘Excavation and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Must Continue in Hasankeyf’

The letter reads, “The continuation of archaeological excavation and conservation work would also create employment opportunities for local residents who face an extended period of economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Hasankeyf Protest in Front of UNESCO

Hasankeyf Protest in Front of UNESCO

The artists of Armanç Kerboranî Good Wishes Group have staged an art performance in front of UNESCO center in Paris to raise concerns over the ancient city of Hasankeyf, which is soon to be engulfed by Ilısu Dam.

‘Self-Regulation in Media’ Discussed in Joint Conference by Press Council, UNESCO

‘Self-Regulation in Media’ Discussed in Joint Conference by Press Council, UNESCO

The Press Council of Turkey and UNESCO have held a joint conference on “Importance of Self-Regulation in Media” and “Self-Regulation in Digital Age.”

8 March 2019 Hikmet Adal

Tunceli Bar Lodges Appeal Against Ministry Decision for Munzur Valley

Tunceli Bar Lodges Appeal Against Ministry Decision for Munzur Valley

Tunceli Bar has lodged an appeal against the decision of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism rejecting to include the Munzur Valley National Park on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List.

Phyllo, ‘Disputed’ Lavash Under UNESCO Protection

Phyllo, ‘Disputed’ Lavash Under UNESCO Protection

Jointly presented by Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Iran, phyllo and lavash have been included in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Armenia had also applied for the lavash.

1 December 2016

Sur Report by HDP: ‘Cultural Heritage’ Turned into Ruin

Sur Report by HDP: ‘Cultural Heritage’ Turned into Ruin

In a report on the Sur district of Diyarbakır, the HDP has said that 90 civilians and 71 security staff have lost their lives and that historical buildings in the district have been destroyed in the curfews and operations.

7 September 2016

Counter Forum: “What Is It That UNESCO Protects?!”

Counter Forum: “What Is It That UNESCO Protects?!”

A counter forum is being held on grounds of lacking of trust in the discourse of World Heritage Committee of UNESCO on ‘’ common heritage’’ , ‘’ impartiality’’ and ‘’protection’’.

Sur Not Discussed in UNESCO Meeting

Sur Not Discussed in UNESCO Meeting

UNESCO World Heritage Committee in its 40th meeting has not opened the decision draft regarding the Sur district of Diyarbakır which is on the World Heritage List to discussion of members at all and passed it the way it way.

Zülfü Livaneli Resigns from His Office in UNESCO

Zülfü Livaneli Resigns from His Office in UNESCO

Zülfü Livaneli has resigned from his duty of goodwill ambassadorship which he was carrying out since 1996 in the UN UNESCO.

Antep Cuisine on UNESCO

Antep Cuisine on UNESCO

47 cities from 33 countries have been designated as new members of the UNESCO “Creative Cities Network” the fields of Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts and Music.

14 December 2015

Ephesus Ancient City Joins UNESCO's World Heritage List

Ephesus Ancient City Joins UNESCO's World Heritage List

Ephesus Ancient City in İzmir,Turkey joined UNESCO's World Heritage List after Diyarbakır Fortress and Hevsel Gardens.

Defendant Here, Awarded Abroad: Ahmet Şık

Defendant Here, Awarded Abroad: Ahmet Şık

UNESCO Guilelrmo Cano Prize has been given to Ahmet Şık, a Tiurkish journalist on trial within Odatv case and a target of police violence during the Gezi Park Resistance. He has also been acquitted of defamation lately.

11 April 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

Selimiye Mosque on UNESCO World Heritage List

Selimiye Mosque on UNESCO World Heritage List

The Selimiye Mosque in Edirne is one of 25 new inscriptions to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The mosque was built by Architect Sinan in the 16th century and is the 10th inscription from Turkey.

Istanbul to be Included in UNESCO Danger List if Horn Bridge is Built

Istanbul to be Included in UNESCO Danger List if Horn Bridge is Built

The UNESCO Committee has given a last chance to Turkey before including Istanbul in the list of “World Heritage in Danger.” The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has six months to prepare a new EIA report and a management plan. Among the criteria is making changes to the Halic Metro Bridge.

6 August 2010 Burçin Belge

UNESCO: 15 Languages Endangered in Turkey

UNESCO: 15 Languages Endangered in Turkey

According to the Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger published by UNESCO prior to 21 February, International Mother Language Day, 15 languages are endangered in Turkey, and Turkey is doing nothing to save them.

22 February 2009 Tolga Korkut

“My Mother Tongue” (3): Laz

According to Laz expert Sapan, the language is at a critical point where it may be lost. The government is also to blaim for assimilation policies.

21 February 2008 Kerem Morgül

“My Mother Tongue" (2): Kurdish

Kurdish speaker Canan wants his children to grow up speaking Kurdish. Teachers are disillusioned with Turkish education system in Kurdish-majority Hakkari.

21 February 2008 Gökçe Gündüç

“My Mother Tongue” (1) : Greek, Armenian and Ladino

The Greek population is dwindling, and the Armenian and Ladino languages have also suffered from assimilation policies over the last decades. New generations may not speak the languages of their grandparents anymore.

21 February 2008 Gökçe Gündüç,Nayat Karaköse,Avi Haligua

UNESCO Declares 2008 “International Year of Languages”

UNESCO Declares 2008 “International Year of Languages”

More than half of the 6,700 languages of the world are under threat in the long term. UNESCO says, “Language is very important as a carrier of identity for groups and individuals.”

21 February 2008 Gökçe Gündüç