Middle East

Israel

Three killed in stabbing attack near Tel Aviv, Israeli medics say

Police said they suspect it was a militant attack and that the assailant fled in a vehicle.

05/05/2022

Money

Inflation in Turkey rises to 70%, a 20-year high

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine -- and the resulting surge in gas, oil and grain prices -- has compounded the situation in Turkey, a country reliant on imports.

05/05/2022

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Syrian children take part in 'Super Mario' games during Eid

Volunteers from Syria's Violet Org charity's psychological support unit organise games based on the video game Super Mario, during Eid.

04/05/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s equine world: From Arabian purebreds to champion steeds

In partnership with Media City

Qatar365 explores the important role horses play in Qatari culture.

04/05/2022

Eco-Innovation

Can planting trees prevent desertification in Jordan?

These women in water-scarce Jordan are planting seedlings in a bid to fight desertification.

04/05/2022

Scenes

Qatar's first male fashion designer leads cultural change and inspires a generation

In partnership with Media City

"M7 is not only a building, it's an ecosystem...they believe that we can be the new voices for the creative economy here in Doha."

02/05/2022

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Flowers bloom in war-torn Syria's battered province of Idlib

Syrian children play in a field of Poppy anemone as spring blooms near Jisr al-Shughur in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib by the border with Turkey, bringing colour to the war-torn country.

02/05/2022

Nature

Egypt is tackling rising sea levels with a mangrove revolution

COP27's host country is leading the way towards effective climate action by planting thousands of mangrove trees. But why are they important?

02/05/2022

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Police detain May Day protesters in Istanbul

Turkish police prevent demonstrations and detain dozens of protesters in Istanbul on International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day.

01/05/2022

Turkey

Germany summons Turkish ambassador to protest Osman Kavala's sentence

Berlin has urged other EU countries to challenge Turkey over the philanthropist's conviction.

29/04/2022

Saudi Arabia

Erdogan meets Crown Prince as Turkey and Saudi Arabia try to mend ties

The Turkish president's visit to the Gulf Arab state represents a major reset of relations between two regional heavyweights following the Saudi columnist's killing in Istanbul in 2018.

29/04/2022

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Palestinians gather ahead of Quds (Jerusalem) day in Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza City gather a day earlier to mark the yearly al-Quds (Jerusalem) day which falls on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan.

29/04/2022

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Israeli police force Palestinians from Jerusalem's al-Aqsa compound

Palestinians run as they are removed by Israeli forces from Jerusalem's flashpoint, the al-Aqsa mosque compound, after clashes early on Friday, according to witnesses and the police.

29/04/2022

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Dubai’s little-known suburban communities

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You might be familiar with Dubai’s skyscrapers but did you know the city is home to thriving suburban communities where many residents live with schools, malls, hospitals and leisure facilities.

28/04/2022

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Turkey: a city bus burns in the city of Izmir

On Thursday, a city bus driving in the north of Izmir caught on fire on Caher Dudayev Boulevard. After noticing the smoke, the bus driver pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and evacuated the passengers.

28/04/2022

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Sirens blare as Israel honours Holocaust victims

Sirens blared across Israel early Thursday as the country came to a standstill in an annual ritual honoring the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.

28/04/2022

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Digital School aims to educate 1 million refugees over next five years

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In this edition of Focus, we take a look at how Dubai is bridging the gap to make education more accessible to refugees and underprivileged children – with the help of digital technology.

26/04/2022

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Working on wind turbines and skyscrapers despite fear of heights

Meet Hazel Kaya, one of the few female technicians in Turkey, who works in high-rise buildings using practical rope systems and cleans wind turbines.

26/04/2022

Turkey

Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala given life sentence

The businessman is accused by Turkey of financing anti-government protests in 2013, while human rights groups have continually called for his release.

25/04/2022

Scenes

Meet the Gazan clowns making children laugh this Ramadan

In partnership with Media City

"We make the children so happy that they forget the conflict, bombings and destruction."

25/04/2022

Eco-Innovation

Electric boats chart a course for sustainable sailing

The boating sector is being urged to embrace electric vessels and sail towards a more sustainable future.

25/04/2022

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How working with horses helped with a family crisis

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Natalie Lankester is a professional dressage rider who will represent UAE in the Asian Games in September 2022. She's also having to face up to her husband's leukaemia diagnosis.

23/04/2022

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7 tips from cybercrime experts to stop hackers in their tracks

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Euronews spoke to a set of experts to see how hackers are operating and what you can do to combat them.

22/04/2022

Turkey

Turkey cuts power to opposition leader’s home after protest

Kemal Kilicdaroglu vowed not to pay his electricity bills until the Turkish government withdrew the price increases.

21/04/2022

Lebanon

Wanted Portuguese man arrested in Chile over Beirut port explosion

The suspect is accused of bringing "explosive elements" into Lebanon ahead of the blast that devastated the port in August 2020.

21/04/2022

Turkey

Man given suspended sentence for filming burned Grenfell Tower model

The 49-year-old man admitted filming an "offensive" video and sharing it on WhatsApp.

20/04/2022