Middle East

Israel

Hostages' families ask Trump not to collaborate with Netanyahu

Relatives of hostages in Gaza protested in Tel Aviv on Thursday, accusing the Israeli prime minister of being responsible for the deaths of the 37 captives.

06/03/2025

Egypt

‘A bargaining chip’: What did the Cairo Summit for Gaza achieve?

Euronews spoke exclusively to senior figures at the summit and analysts from across the region who lauded the sentiment but questioned the viability of the Arab countries’ proposals.

06/03/2025

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Snowfall in eastern Turkey creates postcard-worthy landscapes

Heavy snowfall in Turkey blanketed forests and mountains in white, while freezing temperatures in Van province led to the partial freezing of Lake Erçek.

05/03/2025

Qatar 365

Accelerate Action: Women breaking barriers in STEM, diplomacy

In partnership with Media City

From science and engineering to activism and diplomacy, Qatar 365 marks International Women’s Day 2025 by meeting women and girls who are accelerating action in their fields by pursuing their dreams and fighting for change.

05/03/2025

Egypt

Arab leaders endorse Egypt's €50bn plan to rebuild Gaza

The proposal was approved by Arab leaders at a summit in Cairo on Tuesday and would allow Gaza's roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain in the Strip without displacement.

05/03/2025

Israel

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu takes stand in ongoing corruption trial

Netanyahu is being prosecuted on charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases.

04/03/2025

Egypt

What to expect as Arab leaders meet in Cairo to discuss Gaza’s future

Euronews analyses what different delegations from around the Middle East and North Africa hope to get out of the "emergency summit" on Gaza, taking place in Cairo on Tuesday.

04/03/2025

Gaza

Israel aid blockade will exacerbate dire conditions, Palestinians say

Concerns are growing from Palestinians in the Gaza Strip that Israel’s decision to cut the entry of food and other supplies will accelerate a humanitarian crisis.

04/03/2025

Economy

More rate cuts? Turkish inflation drops for ninth consecutive month

Falling inflation is a positive sign for the country battling with dramatic price rises and a weak lira.

03/03/2025

Europe

At least one dead and four injured in Israel stabbing attack

A man in his 60s was killed and others were left injured by a knifeman in a bus station in the northern Israeli city of Haifa on Monday.

03/03/2025

Israel

Israel criticised after it bars flow of aid and goods into Gaza

Trucks carrying aid were sent back to Egypt on Sunday after Israel decided to stop the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza.

03/03/2025

Syria

Damascus marks first Ramadan in decades free from Assad family rule

Syrians observe the first Ramadan in more than five decades free of the Assad family rule.

02/03/2025

Gaza

'No progress' on second ceasefire phase in Gaza, says Hamas

The U.N. food agency, the World Food Program, said in a post on social media on Saturday that it reached 1 million Palestinians across Gaza during the deal’s first phase. “The ceasefire must hold,” it said. “There can be no going back.”

01/03/2025

Turkey

What does Öcalan's call for the PKK to lay down arms mean for Turkey?

In a historic move, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party has called for the group to disarm, paving the way for a new peace process in Turkey and a reshaping of alliances in Syria.

28/02/2025

Israel

Israeli army inquiry reveals failures over 7 October attack by Hamas

The probe, which found Israel's military had misjudged Hamas' intentions, is likely to put further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

28/02/2025

Israel

Israeli army won't withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border, says official

Israel's refusal to leave the Philadelphi Corridor threatens to collapse a fragile ceasefire deal with Hamas.

27/02/2025

Europe

Turkish FM demands role in new European defence strategy

Ankara is warning that it must be included in future European defence plans, citing its strategic location and military strength, despite challenging relations with both Russia and Europe.

27/02/2025

Turkey

PKK leader Öcalan calls on banned Kurdish group to dissolve

After a 40-year insurgency against the Turkish state, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan's People Party called the group to end its existence.

27/02/2025

Europe

US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks

US and Russian diplomats meet in Istanbul to discuss embassy operations, with Ukraine off the agenda. This is a second round following talks in Saudi Arabia that signalled a shift in US policy under Trump.

27/02/2025

Gaza

Israel releases prisoners as Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages

Israel had delayed the release of the prisoners until Hamas ended its 'humiliating ceremonies.'

27/02/2025

The Exchange

Shaping tomorrow's connectivity

In partnership with Media City

Advancements in global telecom solutions are underway, with 5G technology improving connectivity and paving the way for the future of 6G, benefiting communities worldwide.

26/02/2025

Israel

Israel and Hamas strike hostage exchange deal, preserving ceasefire

The first phase of a three-part ceasefire began to look fragile when Israel accused Hamas of cruel treatment of hostages and the militant group returned a misidentified body.

26/02/2025

Nature

How drones could help artificial reefs in Cyprus attract sea life

The drones can stay underwater for as long as a month at a time, providing continuous data and “protecting” the reefs.

25/02/2025

Europe

Syria holds national dialogue as war-torn nation looks to rebuild

Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa called for unity, but scepticism remains over the new rulers' promises of inclusive governance.

25/02/2025

Turkey

Turkey's Galatasaray accuses Jose Mourinho of 'racist comments'

The Portuguese coach, who once declared himself to be "the Special One," was fined and suspended earlier in the season for a tirade against local match officials and the league.

25/02/2025

Money

Bybit closes $1.5bn gap after ‘largest crypto heist of all time’

A Dubai-based crypto exchange lost $1.5 billion to hackers in what is being called the biggest digital heist of all time.

25/02/2025