‘No time to waste’: Greece Bids to Put Mount Olympus on UNESCO World Heritage List

Greece is urging UNESCO to add Mount Olympus to the World Heritage list as a mixed cultural and natural site. Officials say the bid is urgent as visitor numbers have surged and carrying capacity concerns grow. The World Heritage Committee is scheduled to discuss the nomination during its Busan meeting in late July. Greece highlights both mythology and biodiversity, while advisory bodies are expected to request more details before a final decision. Local residents warn that stronger management may be needed regardless of the outcome.