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Will Suu Kyi put the kibosh on Bagan temples as sunset perches?
On a tour of the ancient archaeological site Bagan on Tuesday, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi suggested that the long-held practice of scaling the major tourist attraction’s temples for sunrise and sunset views should be banned in future.
Sweden celebrates 250 years of press freedom
On 2 December 1766, the Swedish Riksdag adopted the world’s first Freedom of the Press Act.
Dispute over renovation at Bagan temple
Built during the reign of King Htilominlo (1211-31 AD), the historic red-brick temple suffered extensive damage in a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in August.
Interview: ‘It is a chance for the government to show their dedication’
DVB speaks to UNESCO’s Duong Bich Hanh about last month's earthquake in central Burma and the prospects for Bagan becoming a World Heritage Site.
Number of damaged temples rises to 390
According to the Department of Archaeology, the number of temples that suffered severe damage in Bagan has more than doubled from initial estimates.
Talking trash: Cleaning up Bagan
“We are trying to promote tourism in the Bagan archaeological zone, and having a clean environment plays a vital role in attracting international tourists."