Middle East

Turkey

Turkey ends State of Emergency

The nationwide State of Emergency was imposed two years ago after a failed coup attempt

19/07/2018

Israel

Israel passes controversial law affecting around 1.8 million Arabs

A vote of 62-55 was passed after months of political argument, to declare only Jews have the right of self-determination in the country. This is something members of the Arab minority calls racist and verging on apartheid

19/07/2018

Cyprus

Nineteen people have died after a boat carrying 150 migrants sank near Cyprus

Northern Cypriot and Turkish coast guards together with helicopters rescued 103 migrants with the help from commercial vessels in the area

18/07/2018

Egypt

What's in Egypt's 2,000-year-old black box – and should it be opened?

The discovery of a sealed ancient sarcophagus in Alexandria has prompted a frenzy of interest in what it might contain – and whether opening it to find out would be wise...

18/07/2018

Jordan

World's oldest bread found at prehistoric dig-site in Jordan

Scientists have discovered the earliest known evidence of bread-making on prehistoric site dating 14,000 years.

17/07/2018

Turkey

Erdogan’s new power 'could increase Turkish business migration'

Erdogan’s new grip on power 'could increase Turkish business migration'

17/07/2018

Turkey

Turkey stops registereing alsylum seekers from Syria- rights group

Turkey stops registering asylum seekers from Syria, says Human Rights Watch.

16/07/2018

Gaza

Gaza ceasefire largely holding, UN says

Gaza ceasefire largely holding, UN says

16/07/2018

World

What does the future of the Islamic economy look like?

As old as the religion itself, Islamic banking has reached new levels of maturity in the past fifty years. It is forecast to be worth 3 trillion dollars by 2021 with Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE currently leading the market.

15/07/2018

World

How the French community in the UAE gets ready for the World Cup final

How the French community in the UAE is getting ready for the World Cup final.

15/07/2018

Israel

Gaza police investigates blast that killed two

Israel and Hamas agree a ceasefire after the worst flare up in violence in Gaza since the war in 2014

14/07/2018

Egypt

Lebanese woman jailed in Egypt for Facebook video post

Lebanese tourist, Mona el-Mazbouh, has been jailed for eight years in Egypt for posting a Facebook video in which she was critical of the country.

10/07/2018

Turkey

How is Turkey's Erdogan exercising his new powers? | Euronews answers

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has acted swiftly to put his new sweeping powers into practice, following his inauguration on Monday.

10/07/2018

Turkey

President Erdogan sworn in to "hyperpresidency"

Turkey's President Erdogan has been sworn in amidst controversy over constitutional reforms that have enhanced his powers

09/07/2018

Next Series

How to produce a bigger biodiversity of corn crops?

How to increase the biodiversity of corn crops in Europe while improving its quality, yield and resilience in natural, sustainable ways?

09/07/2018

Syria

Syrian regime re-takes southern Deraa province from rebels

Backed by massive aerial bombardments of rebel positions by its ally Russia President Assad's government have gained a major victory.

06/07/2018

World

How local artists are decorating Facebook’s walls

With more than 27,000 employees and 55 offices worldwide, Facebook is constantly seeking emerging artists to decorate its walls and office furnishings.

06/07/2018

Business

Remote work offers hope to Gaza residents

Remote work offers hope to Gaza residents

04/07/2018

Syria

Russian airstrikes help push Syrian rebels back in Deraa province

Two weeks into a bloody offensive the government is now in control of about 60 percent of the province.

04/07/2018

Yemen

UN says over eight million people are on the verge of famine

Saudi-led coalition attacks on the port city of Hodeida are to be suspended to explore a UN initiative

01/07/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia ready to increase oil output

The leader of Saudi Arabia promised President Donald Trump that he can boost oil production if needed and the country has 2 million barrels per day of spare capacity available.

01/07/2018

Syria

Regime forces bombed rebels into surrender after talks collapsed

The Syrian army has taken back control of much of Deraa province with some towns surrendering and others being bombed into submission

01/07/2018

Syria

UN warns of a humanitarian disaster unless fighting ends

The UN is warning of a humanitarian disaster as the government continues its offensive to gain control of rebel-held Daraa

30/06/2018

World

Football, music and gaming: meet the Middle East's upcoming talent

Competitors come in many forms, some are teams going toe-to-toe on a playing field whilst others pit their skills in digital arenas. Then there are those with no opponents, challenging themselves, and the status quo, in musical concert halls.

29/06/2018

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Prince William visits Jerusalem's Western Wall

Britain's Prince William on Thursday (June 28) visited Jerusalem's Western Wall, as part of a tour of Jerusalem's most sacred and sensitive sites, wrapping up a politically delicate visit that both Palestinians and Israelis, locked in a lengthy conflict, were able to embrace.

28/06/2018

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Prince William attends cultural event in Tel Aviv

Prince William began the second full day of his historic royal visit to Israel on Wednesday by strolling around Tel Aviv's trendy Rothschild Boulevard and meeting young artists and entrepreneurs in Israel's cultural and financial capital.

27/06/2018