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This April Dubai gets creative, London theatres prepare to open and Gates tackles emissions

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Dubai gets a helping hand from the creative economy strategy, theatres in London see light at the end of the tunnel as they prepare to re-open and Bill Gates urges more to be done about carbon emissions - That's April's business outlook.

30/04/2021

Israel

'A great tragedy': Dozens killed in Israel religious festival stampede

At least 44 people and injured some 150 others early Friday following a crush during the celebrations of Lag BaOmer at Mount Meron.

30/04/2021

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Greek-Orthodox Patriarch performs 'washing of the feet' in Jerusalem

The Greek-Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem omn Thursday performed the traditional "washing of the feet" ceremony outside the Holy Sepulchre.

29/04/2021

Mobility

Is this Turkish lake how Mars looked over a billion years ago?

Lake Salda has long attracted visitors. But last year, it caught the attention of NASA researchers who think it could help identify ancient life on the Red Planet.

28/04/2021

Cyprus

Low expectations as UN tries to kickstart Cyprus peace talks

It's the first attempt to restart talks since a push for a peace deal collapsed in 2017.

27/04/2021

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says it foiled an attack by a boat off its Yanbu port

A remotely-piloted boat laden with explosives targeted a Saudi port on Tuesday, according to reports from the state-run Saudi press agency.

27/04/2021

Tech News

Turkey arrests four in cryptocurrency fraud probe

Turkish savers are increasingly reliant on cryptocurrencies as people seek a safe haven for their money because of the falling value of the Turkish lira.

27/04/2021

Turkey

Sofagate: von der Leyen says seating snub in Turkey was due to sexism

Ursula von der Leyen promises to defend women's rights after saying she felt "hurt" by a seating snub during a meeting with male leaders in Turkey earlier this month.

27/04/2021

Israel

Israel guilty of apartheid and persecution, says rights watchdog

Human Rights Watch joins a growing number of rights groups who view the conflict not primarily as a land dispute but as a single regime in which Palestinians are systematically denied basic rights granted to Jews.

27/04/2021

Turkey

Turkey announces strictest lockdown so far as virus surges

The new coronavirus measures will be the strictest implemented in Turkey since the beginning of the pandemic.

26/04/2021

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Turkey's bird paradise welcomes annual Pink flamingo migration

Turkey's bird paradise welcomes annual Pink flamingo migration

26/04/2021

Cyprus

Euroviews. Erdogan is the only one that can restart Cyprus peace talks | View

"The only party that can turn the climate on its head and lead to a restart of negotiations in Geneva is Turkey and President Erdogan," says expert Alexandros Zachariades.

26/04/2021

Tech News

Turkish lira nears record low after US recognises Armenian genocide

Turkey's lira slid on Monday to near record lows as relations with the US cooled and the new central bank chief warned against the prospect of raising rates.

26/04/2021

My Europe Series

Can new UN peace talks solve the decades-old Cyprus conflict?

The Cyprus conflict has been known as "the graveyard of diplomats". Will the new round of UN-mediated talks next week be any different?

26/04/2021

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Qatar continues its vaccination campaign at a centre in Doha.

Qatar continues its vaccination campaign at a centre in Doha, as the number of Covid-19 jabs administered globally surpassed the one billion mark on Saturday.

25/04/2021

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Orthodox Christians mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem

The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III attended the vigil in Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

25/04/2021

Turkey

Turkey summons U.S. ambassador over Biden Armenia genocide recognition

Turkey rejects the use of the word genocide and claims that both Turks and Armenians were killed.

25/04/2021

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Sharks and rays released into new sanctuary home

A number of sharks and rays have been released into their new home at the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary.

24/04/2021

Israel

Nightly clashes in Jerusalem continue during holy month of Ramadan

The clashes, injuring four police and six protesters, have become an almost nightly occurrence since Ramadan started nearly two weeks ago.

24/04/2021

Sci-tech

Turkey detains dozens for alleged €1.9 billion cryptocurrency fraud

The move comes a week after Turkey banned the use of cryptocurrencies as payment for goods and services in the country.

23/04/2021

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Dubai might be the perfect destination right now

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From arrival to departure, Dubai has got you covered every step of the way.

22/04/2021

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A dessert fit for the desert

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Jessical Préalpato talks about the pressures of being labelled the World’s Best Pastry Chef and gender equality within the restaurant industry as she is commissioned to create a special dessert for the France Pavilion at Expo 2020.

22/04/2021

United Arab Emirates

UN renews call for Princess Latifa's release

Experts mandated by the UN said on Tuesday that they "are alarmed" that they have yet to receive "concrete information from the authorities" on Latifa's situation.

21/04/2021

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The sustainable revival of Saudi Arabia’s spectacular AlUla region

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An ambitious regeneration plan has seen this once important but long-forgotten region of Saudi Arabia transformed into a global destination for culture, art and nature tourism.

20/04/2021

Saudi Arabia

Saudi activist Loujain al-Hathloul awarded 2020 Vaclav Havel prize

Loujain al-Hathloul received the Council of Europe's Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The activist had pushed to end a ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia.

20/04/2021

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Explore Ramadan in Dubai, from private jet iftars to intimate mosque tours

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Ramadan in Dubai offers a unique opportunity to learn about local customs, visit mosques and break the daily fast in a traditional setting as well as in the sky!

19/04/2021