Human towers to burning sculptures: Spain’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Human towers to burning sculptures: Spain’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Shorouk Express As Spain campaigns for traditional Jota music and floral carpets to be included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2026, here are some other Spanish customs and festivals that have already made the list. According to UNESCO, Intangible Cultural Heritage includes traditions and living expressions inherited from our ancestors. It’s festivals, performing…

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Human rights court to make first ruling over Russia’s responsibility for Ukraine war

Human rights court to make first ruling over Russia’s responsibility for Ukraine war

Shorouk Express On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will make a ruling on Wednesday over potential human rights violations by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine and the…

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Israel savages EU over ‘outrageous and indecent’ human rights review 

Israel savages EU over ‘outrageous and indecent’ human rights review 

Shorouk Express BRUSSELS — Benjamin Netanyahu’s government issued a searing condemnation of the European Union after the bloc reviewed its economic ties with Israel in response to the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.  A private submission to the EU from the Israeli government, seen by POLITICO, described Brussels’ decision to reexamine its association agreement with…

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Spain smashes human trafficking ring

Spain smashes human trafficking ring

Shorouk Express “The victims, mainly of South American origin, were lured to Spain with bogus job offers,” police stated, adding they had rescued 48 women in an operation which brought 48 arrests. Most of those detained, including the three alleged ring leaders — two Colombian women and one Spaniard — were held near the eastern…

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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns

Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns

[ad_1] A rise in microplastic contamination in human brain tissue has been reported, with findings indicating an increase over recent years. Concerns about potential health impacts have been raised, as microplastics and nanoplastics have been detected in significant amounts. Research suggests that individuals with dementia had even higher concentrations, though the causation remains unclear. While…

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