Middle East

Turkey

European court condemns Turkish law banning insults of Erdogan

The ruling followed a 2017 case when a Turkish man was convicted of posting two caricatures of President Erdogan on Facebook.

19/10/2021

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Madame Tussauds opens museum in Dubai

The famous London wax museum Madame Tussauds opened this week its first branch in the Arab world, in Dubai, on the occasion of the Expo 2020.

19/10/2021

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Hollie Murphy, the coach training Dubai’s heroes for a future without limitations

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Meet Hollie Murphy, the founder of ‘Heroes of Hope’, a not-for-profit group developing sporting, social and interpersonal skills for people of determination in Dubai and across the UAE.

18/10/2021

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Dubai Expo 2020: Countries unveil spawling pavilions

Many participating countries have built original pavilions to represent their nations at Expo 2020 in Dubai.

18/10/2021

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Models pose nude for Spencer Tunick shoot in Israel

Models pose nude for Spencer Tunick shoot in Israel

17/10/2021

Cyprus

Cyprus to revoke 45 'golden passports' after corruption probes

Procedures have begun to revoke the citizenships after an investment-for-passports scheme was cancelled in the wake of corruption revelations.

15/10/2021

Culture news

Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival kicks off against the odds

The fifth edition has kicked off against the odds after a fire broke out on the red carpet on Wednesday.

15/10/2021

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The world's largest observation wheel opens on October 21st

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The wheel situated on the coastline of Dubai stands over 250 meters tall. The observation wheel called 'Ain Dubai' (which means Dubai Eye in Arabic) ) eclipses Londons iconic wheel 'The London Eye', which stands only 135 meters tall.

15/10/2021

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Gunfire exchanges in streets of Beirut wounding several

The Lebanese army are deployed in the streets of Beirut as gun fire exchanges turn the capital into a war zone a few blocks from the Justice Palace, where hundreds of black-clad protesters had gathered to demand the removal of judge Tarek Bitar, the lead investigator in the port blast

14/10/2021

Lebanon

Deadly clashes in Beirut after protests against port explosion judge

At least five people have been shot dead in Beirut during a demonstration against the judge investigating last year's deadly port explosion.

14/10/2021

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Expo 2020 Dubai finally opens as the UAE turns 50

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Expo 2020 Dubai has finally opened but whilst the UAE turns 50 and the nation unveils economic initiatives, the UK struggles to cope with HGV drivers and fuel shortages.

12/10/2021

Moments

This ‘surreal’ water feature in Dubai bathes guests in colourful water

The installation is combining the creativity of humankind with the power of nature.

12/10/2021

Culture news

Ancient winemaking complex unearthed in central Israel

Jon Seligman, one of the directors of the excavation, said the wine made in the area was known as “Gaza” wine and exported across the region.

11/10/2021

United Arab Emirates

Afghan woman's pet bird finds new home at French embassy in UAE

Amid two weeks of frantic evacuations to Paris and untold suffering, the French Ambassador to the UAE has shared a remarkable story of hope.

11/10/2021

Earth News

How widespread power cuts are pushing Lebanon towards solar power

Due to the worsening economic crisis, Lebanon has been grappling with total blackouts. The precarious electricity supply has accelerated a shift to solar power.

11/10/2021

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How do you make the perfect ramen?

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Chef Neha Mishra tells us how to create the perfect Japanese noodle soup.

11/10/2021

Moments

In pictures: The first World Expo to take place in the Middle East

Expo 2020 Dubai has kicked off after the event was delayed by a year by the global pandemic.

11/10/2021

Israel

Merkel warns of rise in anti-Semitism on last official visit to Israel

Angela Merkel accompanied Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial on her last visit to Israel as German Chancellor.

10/10/2021

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Beirut in the dark as power plants run out of fuel

Lebanon's two main power plants were forced to shut down after running out of fuel plunging the country into darkness on Saturday. Lebanon is grappling with a crippling energy crisis made worse by its dependency on fuel imports.

10/10/2021

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Students return to Idlib classrooms after Covid delays school year

Syrian children return to shools in northwestern Idlib province after delays due to the conflict and exacerbated by the Covid pandemic.

09/10/2021

Earth News

Ancient seeds defy sell-by 'date' to become oldest ever germinated

Seven date palm trees have been grown from 2000-year-old seeds that were found in the Judean desert near Jerusalem.

09/10/2021

Turkey

Turkish court acquits students of organising 2019 gay pride march

Eighteen students and one academic have been released after a Turkish court dismissed charges against them for organising a 2019 pride march.

08/10/2021

Syria

Syrian families struggle to get bread during wheat crisis

Syrians say they are forced to bake bread at home amid a severe wheat crisis.

08/10/2021

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"The dreams we have for our children are the same across the board," Angelique Kidjo

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Euronews talks to award winning Beninese singer-songwriter and activist Angelique Kidjo about her music, passions and work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

08/10/2021

Destinations

A guide to Jordan: What to see and do while you’re there

These are some of the best things to do during your trip to Jordan.

07/10/2021

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Which countries offer visas that help entrepreneurs work abroad?

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Croatia, Spain and Dubai are just some of the countries with visas that could pique the interest of entrepreneurs, digital nomads and startups.

06/10/2021