- FRANCE 24

07/12/2011 - TUNISIA

Saving Carthage's ruins

"Carthage must be destroyed!" These famous words from the Roman statesman Cato the Elder ring with irony in modern day Tunisia. Former President Ben Ali delisted the UNESCO heritage site so that his relatives could build plush properties on the site of the Roman ruins. Tunisia's new government has promised action to preserve them, but reconciling developers and archeologists is proving difficult.

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24/09/2011 - FRANCE BON APPETIT

Celebrating French gastronomy

Since November 2010, the French mealtime tradition has been entered on the UNESCO world heritage list, in the intangible heritage category. To celebrate this achievement, a number of events are currently taking place across France, with the first ever Gastronomy Festival leading the way.

17/09/2011 - FRANCE BON APPÉTIT

The Slow Food 'Presidia' programme

The Slow Food organization has set up the "Presidia" programme to defend agricultural biodiversity locally and globally, and to protect and promote products at risk of extinction.

25/07/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Norway: portrait of the suspected killer

Norway mourns the victims of the twin terror attacks in Oslo and on a nearby island. The man who admitted to the mass killing said he was trying to save Europe. The tragedy puts renewed focus on the far-right elsewhere on the continent. And in Italy, the parlous state of a Roman treasure fuels anger at the Berlusconi government's heritage cuts.

14/07/2011 - CULTURE

Modern art and classic heritage collide at Versailles

In this special show, we head to Versailles to meet artist Bernar Venet whose metallic sculptures have taken over the palace grounds. Contemporary art installations at Versailles may have divided opinion in the recent past, but Venet hopes to prove that modern art can help keep French heritage very much alive.

26/06/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Negotiating with the Taliban

Mixed reactions in the wake of an announcement that foreign powers have begun peace talks with the Taliban. Also, one year on from the deadly anti-government protests that shook Bangkok, Thailand prepares for tense elections. Finally, 50 km off Japan's devastated coast, a site of beauty and history that hopes to make the World Heritage List.

26/04/2011 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Immigration: France considers suspending Schengen

France and Italy try to tackle the immigration issue, with Europe's border treaty at the heart of the debate. We also have a rare look at the wounded French soldiers coming back from the frontline in Afghanistan. Finally, bullfighting is now part of UNESCO's list of intangible French heritage.

08/02/2011 - WEBNEWS

Web users are mobilizing to protect Egypt’s heritage

Web users are mobilizing to protect Egypt’s heritage. The web comments on the severe flooding in Sri Lanka. And it’s now possible to visit the world’s most prestigious museums with Google

25/01/2011 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Press conferences: the style of French presidents

President Sarkozy presents uneasy New Year greetings to the press. We look back at how his predecessors dealt with and influenced the ritual. We tell you all about the man who's setting out to shake up the left ahead of the 2012 presidential race: Jean-Luc Mélanchon is the new politician to follow. And finally, the state owned Hotel de la Marine could be up for grabs. But government plans to put it up on the market have history buffs and Paris lovers up in arms.

12/11/2010 - CULTURE

Luxury for $19.99?!

Today we are heading to London with fashion critic Jessica Michault. A grandiose celebration took place in Bond street at the occasion of the anniversary of tenth luxury conference organised by the International Herald Tribune. This year's theme: heritage. Ralph Lauren, Lanvin, Burberry or Rodarte, one key word: innovation.