Middle East

Turkey

Erdogan rival promises 'freedom and democracy' for Turkey

In just 10 days, Kemal Kilicdaroglu will face the Turkish president in seismic elections.

04/05/2023

Qatar 365

Exploring Qatar's traditions: Sadu weaving, sword making and falconry

In partnership with Media City

Qatar is keeping old traditions alive - from sword making to textile weaving to falconry. Qatar 365 examines what it means to protect and preserve the emirate's cultural heritage while striving for modernisation.

03/05/2023

Israel

Palestinian prisoner dies in Israel after long hunger strike

A high-profile Palestinian prisoner died in Israeli custody on Tuesday after a nearly three-month hunger strike, Israel’s prison service announced, at a time of already soaring tensions between Israel and the Palestinians.

02/05/2023

Explore

Teeing off in Türkiye: What makes Belek a golfer's paradise?

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Belek on Türkiye’s southern Mediterranean coast is a top golf destination, known for its ideal weather and world-class facilities.

02/05/2023

Turkey

Brawls break out as Turks vote in pivotal election overseas

Several clashes between opponents and supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were reported in France on Monday.

02/05/2023

Scenes

Meet Egypt's musical maestro bringing passionate voices together

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City

01/05/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Thousands of protesters in Taiwan and Turkey protest

Workers took to the streets in Taipei City protesting against labour policies and also thousands in Istanbul rallied while dozens clashed with Turkish police

01/05/2023

Syria

Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkish forces killed IS chief in Syria

Turkish forces have killed the leader of the Islamic State group during an operation in Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said late Sunday.

01/05/2023

Turkey

After reports of a health scare, Turkey's President holds party rally

The Turkish President was back on the campaign trial in Ankara on Sunday after reports he had been unwell since Tuesday night.

01/05/2023

Israel

Israelis rally for 17th week against judicial overhaul plans

Tens of thousands of Israelis protested judicial overhaul proposals Saturday in the 17th weekly rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition.

30/04/2023

Turkey

Turkey's President appears in public after reportedly being unwell

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been reportedly unwell since Tuesday evening, appeared in public for the first time on Saturday in Istanbul, in images broadcast by television stations.

29/04/2023

United Arab Emirates

Emirati ‘Sultan of Space’ becomes first Arab to walk in space

Sultan Al Neyadi completes 'the first Arab spacewalk in history' wearing a space suit that bears the Emirati flag.

28/04/2023

Football Now

The European Super League two years on: Is it still an option?

In partnership with Media City

No promotion, no relegation. Just a closed shop for Europe’s elite clubs. But is the European Super League still possible? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

27/04/2023

Turkey

Turkish President back on TV after health scare

Two days after suffering a health problem live on air Turkey's President Erdoğan was shown alongside Vladimir Putin on TV, inaugurating a Russian-built nuclear power plant.

27/04/2023

Turkey

"It's been the darkest day of my life" - Euronews journalists on the earthquake in Turkey

According to the most recent reports, the death toll has surpassed 57,000 people.

27/04/2023

Israel

Israel's Independence and Memorial Days see divisions surface

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary has stoked widespread discontent and spurred weeks of protests. The demonstrations have brought cities to a standstill and continued as the country celebrated its 75th Independence Day.

26/04/2023

Israel

Euroviews. On Israel's 75th birthday, the fight for our democracy continues

Today, in Israel, millions of people from across its diverse communities are gearing up for the long-haul struggle to defend our democracy and secure the next 75 years for future generations, Erel Margalit writes.

26/04/2023

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Watch: Israel remembers its war dead on Memorial Day

Israelis remembered citizens who have died in war and conflict on Memorial Day.

25/04/2023

Turkey

Wave of arrests in Turkey as election looms

More than 100 people were detained as part of an "anti-terrorist" operation, Turkish police said on Tuesday.

25/04/2023

Explore

Discover İstanbul's buzzing cultural centre and historical heritage

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye is going through a difficult period due to the devastating earthquake that hit the southeast of the country. Revenues from the tourism sector will help rebuild the affected regions.

24/04/2023

Food and Drink

Time for sweet treats: Turkish ways of celebrating Eid Ramadan

The religious festival Eid al-Fitr is also known as 'Sweet Feast' in Turkey. As the name suggests, the center point of the 3-day long celebration is anything sweet

24/04/2023

Ecotech

This solar oven is cutting costs and bakery emissions in Lebanon

Did you know you can power an oven with the heat of the sun?

23/04/2023

No Comment

Syrian children celebrate Eid amid the rubble from February earthquake

Children played at a makeshift amusement park in the rebel-held town of Jindayris, two months after a deadly earthquake.

21/04/2023

Turkey

Can Turkish voters in Europe decide May's presidential election race?

An estimated 5.3% of all Turkish voters are registered to cast their ballots abroad - mostly in Europe.

21/04/2023

Football Now

Will Arsenal win their first title for 19 years?

In partnership with Media City

When 'Invincible' captain Patrick Viera lifted the Premier League trophy in 2004, few imagined waiting almost two decades for the next title win. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

20/04/2023

Yemen

Scores dead in crush at charity distribution in Yemen

Hundreds of people crowded into the school to receive cash donations for Ramadan.

20/04/2023