Vlkolinec, a historic village in Slovakia, has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1993. The village has recently drawn attention because residents and local stakeholders question whether it should remain on the list, prompting wider debate about the implications of World Heritage designation. In a visit to Vlkolinec, DW examines why the issue has resurfaced and what concerns are driving the call to reconsider the UNESCO status. While UNESCO listing generally aims to protect and preserve sites of outstanding universal value, being included can also affect local governance, planning, and development. The reporting focuses on the local perspective behind the discussions in Vlkolinec, including how heritage rules and restrictions may shape everyday life in the village. The outlets’ coverage describes the village’s UNESCO history and highlights that the current discussion is about whether the existing arrangement continues to work for the community. Overall, the reports frame the development as a local reassessment of a longstanding heritage status rather than a formal removal decision by UNESCO.