Middle East

Turkey

EU to spend hundreds of millions more on refugees in Turkey

The EU's programmes will be extended until early 2022 at a total cost of €485 million.

23/12/2020

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Dubai trials shared mobility and greener transport solutions

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Dubai is growing as a metropolitan hub and the infrastructure and public transport network has had to expand. The future shared mobility is being trialled in the city, as well as green solutions for residents.

23/12/2020

Turkey

Turkish court convicts exiled journalist Can Dundar

The court in Istanbul found the journalist guilty of “obtaining secret documents for espionage” and “aiding a terrorist organisation,” on Wednesday.

23/12/2020

Turkey

Review of the Year: Turkey takes the path of assertive independence

Its candidacy for EU membership long-since rebuffed, Turkey appears more firmly set than ever on a path of assertive independence. Where it leads, will be a major issue in the year to come.

23/12/2020

Turkey

Human rights court orders Turkey to release Kurdish leader Demirtaş

The politician and former presidential candidate has been held in prison on terrorism charges since 2016.

22/12/2020

Israel

Israel on cusp of fourth national election in two years

Israelis face a fourth outing to the ballot box in two years after the ruling parties failed to reach a compromise to stave off an automatic dissolution of parliament and fresh elections.

22/12/2020

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Beirut residents release lanterns to remember victims of Beirut blast

Lebanese people released lanterns in Beirut's Gemmayzeh neighbourhood during the the lighting of a symbolic Christmas tree.

21/12/2020

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Global challenges turn to constructive solutions for all

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Business Line looks at how innovative business opportunties are arising from plastic waste, the search for a COVID-19 vaccine and shops going digital due to pandemic restrictions.

21/12/2020

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New hacking scams - Here's how to avoid them

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Ethical Hackers explain how cyber scams have become more sophisticated since lockdown. Online safety is important, here are tips on how to remain safe.

21/12/2020

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Blossom Chaat - Changing the perception of Indian food

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Chef Himanshu Saini creates recipes to widen the world's perception of Indian food.

21/12/2020

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Students tackle global issues with innovation

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Using animal scale design to prevent impact injuries on humans, and utilising food waste to reduce the effect of plastic on the environment, are just some ways in which students are tackling global problems.

21/12/2020

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Cooking at -196 Celsius

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Subzero oven - The creation of ice cream using nitrogen

21/12/2020

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Pro golfer Amy Boulden on how to improve your golf game

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Practice, practice, practice, says pro golferAmy Boulden. And get a good caddy.

20/12/2020

Israel

Israeli PM kicks off national vaccination campaign with public jab

The event gave Netanyahu a political boost as the Israeli PM faces criticism for his management of the coronavirus crisis.

20/12/2020

Turkey

Hospital fire kills nine COVID-19 patients at ICU in Turkey

A fire broke out at an intensive care unit treating COVID-19 patients in southern Turkey after an oxygen cylinder exploded, killing nine people, the health minister said.

19/12/2020

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Humans and robots battle it out for control of the future

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From bioengineering and gene editing to cybersecurity, 5G, and much more, the future is very much under the spotlight at the 40th annual Gulf Information Technology Exhibition in Dubai.

19/12/2020

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Software and algorithms are key to Dubai's vertical growth

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It's not only bricks, mortar, money, and men.

19/12/2020

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Cancer survivor chef Rita Kahawaty is making Dubai eat healthier

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Mama Rita's recipes come straight from her family's kitchen in Lebanon.

18/12/2020

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How Emirates Airline is weathering the storm of the pandemic

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Euronews speaks to Sir Tim Clark, the President of Emirates Airline, to discuss the company's COVID-19 response, the future of aviation and the industry's carbon footprint.

17/12/2020

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How Dubai is making retirement easier for foreign nationals

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Dubai has long been a destination for expatriates, but lately there's been a growing trend towards residents choosing to stay for longer. September 2018 saw the creation of a renewable five-year retirement visa that came into effect a year later.

16/12/2020

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Yemen's disabled basketball players overcoming adversity on court

In Yemen's war-torn capital Sanaa, women in long-sleeved athletics shirts raced down a basketball court in wheelchairs, dribbling and passing as a small crowd cheered them on.

15/12/2020

Turkey

Turkey to bring in the new year with a new COVID-19 lockdown

The short lockdown will begin on New Years Eve and last until the morning of January 4, the president has announced.

15/12/2020

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Explore deluxe Dubai, an emirate scaling the height of luxury

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Home to award-winning hotels topped with helipads, malls filled with designer boutiques and marinas lined with super yachts, Dubai is a beacon for high earners looking for the height of luxury.

14/12/2020

Green News

Why have high-rise balcony gardens become a hot trend in Dubai?

These stunning vertical gardens show how residents are taking a desire for green space into their own hands.

12/12/2020

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Virus-hit Cyprus shuts hospitality and restaurants for holiday season

The measures were set to span the Christmas holidays and will stay in force until December 31.

11/12/2020

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An alternative to Hollywood - The film Industry turns to Dubai

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In this episode of Cult, we take a look at how Dubai is attracting blockbuster movie productions by speaking to people from within the film industry there.

11/12/2020