cultural heritage
Coverage of cultural heritage in the Nexus archive.
- Sonam Wangchuk warns of hunger strike from June 28 at Jantar Mantar
Sonam Wangchuk announced a hunger strike starting June 28 at Jantar Mantar. He emphasized the need for citizen involvement in education decisions and for Ladakh residents to have a voice in environmental protection and cultural heritage preservation.
- War in Lebanon: Cultural heritage at risk
The Israeli military is accused of destroying cultural and religious heritage sites, including churches, mosques, and archaeological locations, in southern Lebanon. The NGO Green Southerners documented the devastation, calling it an attack on the historic connection between local residents and their land.
- Japan Airlines wants to blast human culture into space and land it on the moon
Japan Airlines partners with space start-up ispace to transport 'precious cultural heritage and human activities' to the moon, aiming to protect them from Earth's climate change, natural disasters, and conflict. This marks the airline's first step into space exploration, aligning with Japan's lunar ambitions.
- 'There is a genuine political will to restitute cultural heritage'
The article highlights a political commitment to return cultural heritage, referencing legislative efforts in the French National Assembly and Parliament through a proposed law or bill.
- Kazakhstan’s Turkic Relations Between Trade, Culture, and Defense
Multiple leaders of Turkic states visited Kazakhstan, where President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized their shared cultural heritage. However, Tokayev showed reluctance regarding the expansion of defense cooperation among the Turkic nations.
- Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier was photographed desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon, sparking global outrage and escalating tensions. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation for its perceived disrespect toward religious symbols and cultural heritage.