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Algeria’s contested claim over Moroccan zellige sparks cultural dispute

When Algeria recently earned a silver medal at Expo Osaka 2025 for best exterior design, its pavilion was praised for featuring what organizers called “Algerian Zellige.” The designation was more than inaccurate; it misrepresented history. Zellige, the intricate geometric mosaic tiles, is......

Marseille: The “Bonne Mère” will soon recover her golden crown

After more than a century and a half, the crown of the Virgin Mary statue atop the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde—known affectionately as the “Bonne Mère”—is about to regain its place on the city’s skyline. The 150-kilogram crown, removed at the end......

Khaled El-Enany nominated as UNESCO’s next director-general

In a landmark decision on Monday, UNESCO’s Executive Board selected former Egyptian minister Khaled El-Enany as the organization’s next Director-General, winning 55 votes against 2 for his competitor, Édouard Firmin Matoko of the Republic of Congo, with the United States abstaining. El-Enany’s......

Notre-Dame's restored towers reopen, offering breathtaking views of Paris

Six years after the devastating fire of 2019, the north and south towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral will reopen to the public this Saturday as part of France’s annual Heritage Days. Visitors will once again ascend the 424 steps to discover breathtaking views......

Morocco’s social economy drives heritage preservation and local development

Morocco’s social economy and handicrafts sector plays a vital role in safeguarding local heritage while fostering economic growth, said Lahcen Saadi, Secretary of State for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the second Regional Exhibition of Social......

Archaeologists race to save Gaza artifacts amid ongoing destruction and evacuations

Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have issued their second evacuation order this week in Gaza City as part of ongoing military operations. The strikes, described by Palestinian and international observers as a cultural and human genocide, have placed Gaza’s historical and archeological treasures......

Rome crowned the world’s most beautiful city for 2025

Rome has officially been recognized as the world’s most beautiful city for 2025, a tribute to its unmatched blend of ancient heritage and vibrant modern culture. From the iconic Colosseum to the enchanting Trevi Fountain, the Eternal City captivates visitors with its open-air museum experience,......

Moroccan broadcasting icon Ali Hassan passes away at 84

The Moroccan media and cultural landscape mourns the loss of Ali Hassan, a celebrated journalist and television presenter, who passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the age of 84, according to sources close to his family. A pioneer of Moroccan broadcasting Born as Mohamed El Wali in the village......

Female tbourida thrills audiences at moussem Moulay Abdellah Amghar

El Jadida – The inclusion of female Tbourida performances in the Moussem Moulay Abdellah Amghar has become a highlight of this year’s festivities, adding a distinctive touch to one of Morocco’s most important religious and cultural events. Each day, three all-female sorbas (teams of......

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