Middle East

Cyprus

Cypriot army captain gets seven life sentences for serial killings

An army captain was sentenced to seven life imprisonment terms after pleading guilty to killing five women and two children in a three-year murder spree.

24/06/2019

Turkey

Turkish opposition: Nothing will be the same after Istanbul win

The defeat of Turkey’s ruling AK Party in the rerun of Istanbul’s mayoral race could pave the way to early general elections and ultimately bring an end to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule, a senior member of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) told Euronews.

24/06/2019

Sport

Egypt's Coptic Christians claim they're being shut out of football

Members of Egypt's minority Christian community say they face discrimination when it comes to football

24/06/2019

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A guide to Dubai’s Expo 2020

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As Dubai gears up to host Expo 2020, we break down what you can expect from the world-renowned fair.

24/06/2019

World

Could Istanbul defeat be 'beginning of the end' for Erdogan?

An expert on Turkish politics has told Euronews that the AK Party's defeat in Istanbul's mayoral election could be the beginning of the end of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

24/06/2019

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Dubai sees a small fortune in the SME sector

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The Dubai Government is stepping up its efforts to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, seen as the backbone of the economy.

24/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis hit Saudi airport, killing one expat

Yemen's Houthis hit Saudi airport, killing one expat, Saudi-led coalition says

23/06/2019

Turkey

Opposition candidate wins decisive victory in Istanbul re-run election

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan congratulated opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu on Sunday for winning Istanbul's re-run mayoral election according to unofficial results.

22/06/2019

World

Deep sea explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau teaches UAE children about ocean conservation

Oceanographer and environmentalist, Jean-Michel Cousteau, paid his first visit to the United Arab Emirates as part of his educational conservation programme.

21/06/2019

World

Can corals in Jordan save other reefs from global warming?

Scientists in Jordan have discovered that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba are resisting the rise in water temperatures.

21/06/2019

Syria

Euroviews. A Syrian refugee can teach us about hope and endurance ǀ View

Then I met Shaza. A 30-year-old from Homs whose determination to work for a better future for everyone, despite all that she’s been through, put me to shame and busted the stereotype of a hopeless and desperate refugee wide open.

20/06/2019

World

Turkey's failed coup: verdicts expected today ahead of election rerun

“We can’t hand our Istanbul to these liars,” said Erdogan

20/06/2019

World

Khashoggi killing 'was not a rogue operation', says UN investigator

Saudi Arabia had knowledge of and is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a UN special investigation into the killing. The report says Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, should be investigated over the brutal death of the journalist in October 2018.

20/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

'Credible evidence for probe into Saudi prince over Khashoggi murder'

There is credible evidence warranting further investigation that Prince Mohammed bin Salman is among high-level Saudi officials liable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a UN special rapporteur has concluded.

19/06/2019

Living

Is Downtown Doha the most sustainable city district in the world?

This massive project in the centre of the Qatari capital will eventually produce one of the most eco-friendly neighborhood to date.

19/06/2019

Turkey

Eight migrants drown at sea off the coast of Turkey

Eight migrants drown at sea off the coast of Turkey after boat overturns

17/06/2019

Egypt

Outcry as Egypt's ousted president Morsi dies in court

The Muslim Brotherhood accused Egypt of "assassinating" Morsi through years of poor prison conditions and called for worldwide protests.

17/06/2019

Cyprus

Watch: UN soldiers vacate Cypriot former playground of rich and famous

The Ledra Palace sits at the heart of Nicosia's buffer zone.

17/06/2019

Turkey

Istanbul's mayoral candidates battle it out in rare TV debate

The three-hour event debate between AKP candidate Binali Yildirim and the opposition's Ekrem Imamoglu was one of the first of its kind in Turkey in nearly two decades.

17/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia demands action on energy security after tankers' attacks

Crew members of the oil tanker Front Altair, one of two vessels attacked this week in the Gulf of Oman, have landed in Dubai. The attacks happened three days ago. It comes amid calls from Saudi Arabia to secure Gulf energy supplies given that the tankers are on a vital oil shipping route.

16/06/2019

Yemen

Yemen's Houthis target two Saudi airports with multiple drone attacks

Yemen's Houthis target two Saudi airports with multiple drone attacks

16/06/2019

World

How is Disney’s remake of Aladdin good news for the Middle East?

Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin is amongst the latest additions in Jordan’s contribution to the international film industry.

14/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi nightclub launch night shut down ahead of Ne-Yo performance

A Dubai-based nightclub company was due to launch a pop-up branch in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah.

14/06/2019

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The international art scene in Dubai continues to grow

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Art Dubai is one of the highlights on the cultural calendar and features work from 42 countries and around 500 artists all sharing perspective and ideas.

13/06/2019

United Arab Emirates

US blames Iran after attacks on two oil tankers

Iran has categorically rejected claims that the country is behind the attacks on two oil tankers yesterday - saying they are responsible for maintaining the security of the Strait of Hormuz where the incidents took place. But its version of events is strongly disputed by the U.S.

13/06/2019

Syria

Watch: Fresh start for Aleppo's soap industry after conflict

Hisham's family factory once produced five tonnes of the famous Aleppo laurel and olive oil soap a day. Now he makes just 100kg per day, but says he is happy with that – for now.

11/06/2019