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The 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in Paris from July 6 to 16 under Bulgaria's presidency, added 26 new sites to the World Heritage List.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis celebrated UNESCO’s decision to recognize the Minoan civilization as a World Heritage site, calling it a tribute to one of the most brilliant cultures of the prehistoric Aegean.

The 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee began on Friday in Paris under Bulgaria’s presidency, with the review of 30 proposed sites for inclusion on the World Heritage List.

Bulgaria hosted an official reception in Paris to mark the opening of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which it currently presides over.

Greece has been elected to the Executive Board of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) for the 2025–2027 term, the Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday.

A temporary exhibition exploring the rich history of the Black Sea will be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from July 6 to 16, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Culture announced Tuesday.

Sofia, Bulgaria – Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) MP Manol Peykov has demanded an explanation from the Ministry of Culture and Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov regarding Bulgaria’s failure to host the 47th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session.

The United Nations has warned of the dangers of using smartphones in schools, saying only "technology necessary for learning" can be used in schools.