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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The site of the tea house where Tokugawa Ieyasu rested discovered in Saitama after enjoying falconry

The remains of a tea house where Tokugawa Ieyasu rested after falconry have been discovered in Saitama Prefecture.

Feb 27 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tarmo Linnas. A clergyman who loves cats and punk

The article explores the life and ancestry of Tarmo Linnas, a clergyman from Estonia with deep historical roots and a fondness for both cats and punk music.

Feb 27 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

María José Llergo, to the root: "I am from the countryside, I have a donkey in Pozoblanco, and I grew up singing to the animals, it is an obligation to preserve that"

María José Llergo discusses her countryside roots and the importance of preserving cultural heritage in her music career.

Feb 27 • 21:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The Timeless Global History of Dolma – How it Became a Dish for Emperors and Elites

The article explores the rich history and cultural significance of dolma, a traditional dish that has evolved across different civilizations and remains a festive favorite.

Feb 27 • 21:09 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Benin's annual arts festival gives centre stage to young designers

Benin's annual International Arts Festival highlights young fashion designers, showcasing their creativity and cultural heritage.

Feb 27 • 20:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Urho Kekkonen's childhood home was offered at auction for only 640 euros

The auction for President Urho Kekkonen's childhood home in Kajaani concluded with a disappointing highest bid of just 640 euros, sparking discussions about its future.

Feb 27 • 19:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Lighthouse keeper's wife's remains saved from being swallowed by sea

Archaeologists have successfully relocated the remains of Jane Ann Owen, the wife of a lighthouse keeper, from a remote Queensland island to protect them from rising sea levels.

Feb 27 • 19:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Egypt: Tour Guide Arrested for Graffitiing Pyramid

An Egyptian tour guide has been arrested for graffitiing a millennia-old pyramid, potentially facing a year in prison for the offense.

Feb 27 • 18:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Damascus Residents Revive Ancestors' Heritage in Ramadan

Residents of Damascus are celebrating Ramadan by preserving their ancestral customs and practices, which have been passed down through generations.

Feb 27 • 17:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City of Poços Concludes the Listing of the Old Building of the Municipal ADM

The city of Poços de Caldas has completed the formal listing of its historical municipal building, enhancing its protection as a cultural heritage site.

Feb 27 • 16:29 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

When They Kiss Each Other on the Boards, It Becomes Big

The Danish romantic comedy film 'Den eneste ene' has sold nearly a million tickets and remains one of Denmark's most successful films, now being revived as a musical for a special anniversary.

Feb 27 • 16:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Corfu: The new Maritime Heritage Preservation Center 'Spyros Zervopoulos' was inaugurated

The new Maritime Heritage Preservation Center named after Spyros Zervopoulos was inaugurated in Corfu, celebrating his contributions to the port's development.

Feb 27 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Oswaldo Segura presents Supilindo, 'the most childlike coffee in Ecuador'

Actor Oswaldo Segura has launched a coffee brand named Supilindo, inspired by his childhood connection to coffee cultivation and his character from the series 'Mis adorables entenados.'

Feb 27 • 15:09 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture/ Supreme Audit Office is Failing in Its Management Role, Not Just Concerning Šimkovićová

The Slovak Ministry of Culture has been criticized for its inefficient management of large projects, according to a report by the Supreme Audit Office.

Feb 27 • 15:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Buenos Aires from Above: Visits to the Most Impactful Viewpoints of the City

In March, the 2026 edition of a cycle of free guided visits invites people to discover Buenos Aires from exceptional panoramic points.

Feb 27 • 14:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Algeria: The "Ain Fouara" Statue is Again Subject to Vandalism

The Ain Fouara statue in Setif, Algeria, has been vandalized again, marking the fifth act of such destruction against this iconic historical landmark.

Feb 27 • 14:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The names of these three cities in Rajasthan have changed; Mount Abu will now be Abu Raj

Rajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajan Lal has announced the renaming of three significant cities to honor the state's cultural and historical heritage, changing Mount Abu to Abu Raj, and Kamman to Kamvan while Jehozpur will be renamed Yagipur.

Feb 27 • 14:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Vijay's 'Maharaja' Avatar... More Discussions than Rashmika, Every Piece of Jewelry Holds a Story

Vijay Deverakonda's wedding to Rashmika Mandanna featured unique traditional jewelry symbolizing culture and heritage, highlighting the couple's royal theme.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A terrible mistake: A guide defaces the Pyramid of Unas in Egypt and social media reacts

A tourist guide in Egypt caused outrage after writing with chalk on the ancient Pyramid of Unas, describing his action as an 'unforgivable mistake.'

Feb 27 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Batista Campos Square celebrates 122 years with cake and congratulations in Belém

The 122nd anniversary of Batista Campos Square in Belém was commemorated with a symbolic celebration organized by the Friends of Batista Campos Association, featuring a cake.

Feb 27 • 13:46 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Life & Tech

Cook This: 3 Sweet Treats from Lebanese Baking, Including Honey Buns

This article features recipes for three sweet treats from the cookbook 'Lebanese Baking' by Maureen Abood, focusing on her cultural culinary heritage.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pasta made in Greece by Michailidis from Minor Asia and Konstantinidis of Jewish descent – The first steps of a Greek company that made history

The article discusses the founding of the first Greek pasta factory, MISKO, which began operations in 1927 in Piraeus, highlighting the collaboration between two entrepreneurs from different backgrounds.

Feb 27 • 12:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Twelve new elements in Greece's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Greece's Ministry of Culture has announced the registration of twelve new elements and the recognition of a Best Practice in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Feb 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

On the runway walks the sense of heritage

A new theme in fashion emphasizes the evolution of tradition as a bridge to the future, as highlighted in a recent Emporio Armani fashion show.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Heir Walderode will acquire the furnishings of Hrubý Rohozec castle, the state will not appeal

Heir Walderode will inherit the furnishings of Hrubý Rohozec castle as the state decides not to appeal the decision.

Feb 27 • 10:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Heir of the Walderode Family Will Acquire the Furnishings of Hrubý Rohozec Castle

The heir of the Walderode family is set to receive the furnishings from Hrubý Rohozec Castle.

Feb 27 • 10:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Turnaround in restitution: Heir of the Walderode family to receive castle furniture, heritage protectors have given up the dispute

Johanna Kamerlander, the heir of the Walderode family, will receive furniture from the Hrubý Rohozec Castle following a district court decision, which the National Heritage Institute will not appeal.

Feb 27 • 10:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Traditional owners awarded $54m compensation for losses from major mine

Traditional owners in Australia have been awarded over $54 million in compensation for economic and spiritual losses due to the McArthur River Mine.

Feb 27 • 10:14 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Angola: David Zé, the voice of independence comes out of oblivion

Fifty years after its original release, the French label Jazzybell revives David Zé's masterpiece, a soundtrack of Angola's independence.

Feb 27 • 09:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Will there be solar panels in the center of Kutná Hora? The city called for talks with Minister Klempíř due to concerns about monuments

The city of Kutná Hora has expressed concerns about the potential installation of solar panels in the historic center and has requested discussions with Minister Klempíř.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Kaklamanis: "The struggle for the return of the Parthenon Marbles will not wane until final vindication"

The President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, affirming the commitment to the return of the Parthenon Marbles, addressed a gathering emphasizing the united efforts of past and future generations in this endeavor.

Feb 27 • 08:28 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Rane Willerslev was "really irritated". Now there is news about the feather cape

The story of a rare Brazilian feather cape returned to Brazil from Denmark has developed into a transatlantic affair, especially involving Rane Willerslev, the director of the National Museum of Denmark, who expressed his frustration regarding the situation.

Feb 27 • 08:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian travels 5,000 km to Mexico and recreates photo of grandfather taken 50 years ago as a tribute: 'emotional'

A Brazilian woman traveled 5,000 kilometers to Mexico to visit the hotel where her grandfather lived in the 1970s, recreating a photo from that time as a tribute to him.

Feb 27 • 08:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Blanca Pedrín: Activist, Businesswoman, Politician... or a Risk to the Heritage of San José del Cabo?

The article analyzes the complicated persona of Blanca Pedrín, who presents as a cultural and environmental activist but has business and political interests that raise questions about her true motives.

Feb 27 • 07:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Modernization of a terraced house in Prague's Baba

The article discusses the modernization efforts of a terraced house located in the Baba district of Prague.

Feb 27 • 06:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Mohammed Al-Qrayti.. the 'Herald of Iftar' who united the spirits of Yemenis for 6 decades

The article celebrates the life and contributions of Mohammed Al-Qrayti, a significant figure in Yemen known for his role during Ramadan over the past 60 years.

Feb 27 • 06:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Katapola and the ancient city of Minoan (Amorgos) included in the 7 most endangered monuments

Katapola and the ancient city of Minoan in Amorgos have been listed among the 7 most endangered cultural heritage sites in Europe for 2026, according to Europa Nostra.

Feb 27 • 06:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Hidden gem' Victorian quarter with 55 listed buildings used to film period dramas

The Victorian quarter in Bradford, known as 'Little Germany', features 55 listed buildings and serves as a popular filming location for period dramas.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

At the Ariston, the duet party and those songs that are national heritage

The festival's duet night at the Ariston theatre is celebrated as a major event showcasing thirty beautiful songs that are part of Italy's national heritage, accompanied by a cast of beloved personalities.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tour guide arrested after drawing stick figure on 4,000-year-old pyramid

An Egyptian tour guide was arrested for drawing a stick figure on the Pyramid of Unas while leading tourists, leading to a police investigation and damage claims.

Feb 27 • 02:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Heritage site closed as volunteers arrive for shifts to find locks changed

The National Trust of South Australia has temporarily closed its Moonta attractions, affecting local volunteers as part of a strategy to secure World Heritage status.

Feb 27 • 00:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

TV UNAM prepares its first 'reality' show with university students... and it won't be like 'Big Brother'

TV UNAM is launching its first reality show that aims to promote Mexican culture through the efforts of university students traveling around the country.

Feb 27 • 00:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: He was the guardian of his father's works and marked culture in his own way

Nelson Rodrigues Filho, known for his contributions to Brazilian theater and culture, dedicated his life to preserving and adapting his father's works while also engaging in political activism.

Feb 26 • 22:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Faithful replica of the bell tower of St. George in Neapolis of Cappadocia in the central square of the municipality of Neapolis-Sykeon

A replica of the bell tower from the Church of St. George in Neapolis, Cappadocia, is set to be built in the central square of Neapolis, Greece, honoring the region's Greek heritage.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Loss in Dusetos: The Oldest Building in the City Collapsed Due to Snow

A historic building in Dusetos, Lithuania, has collapsed due to heavy snow, highlighting the responsibilities of property owners regarding cultural heritage preservation.

Feb 26 • 21:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court condemns RR government to build new headquarters for Museum; state points to unfeasible deadlines

The Roraima state government has been ordered by the court to construct a new headquarters for the Integrated Museum of Roraima within 360 days, alongside a monetary compensation for collective moral damages.

Feb 26 • 21:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gardel Revives to Tell the Story of Grand Splendid

A new immersive space at El Ateneo Grand Splendid showcases a holographic Carlos Gardel sharing his history with the iconic venue.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Iconic Calgary cookhouse and dance hall will be relocating in 2027

Calgary’s Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall, a country music venue, is set to relocate in 2027 due to property redevelopment plans.

Feb 26 • 20:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Agrafa: A Major Landslide 'Swallows' a Landmark in the Village of Daphne

A significant landslide in the village of Daphne in Greece has caused extensive damage to the local infrastructure and has destroyed a historic mill that was a cultural heritage site.

Feb 26 • 20:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

An experiment with copies of monuments, on land and at sea, is the second leg of archaeology

The article discusses the ongoing experiments in recreating historical monuments, particularly ships, emphasizing that such initiatives are not new.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC

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