Middle East

Israel

Israeli prime minister's wife charged with fraud

Sara Netanyahu is charged with misuse of state funds and breach of trust

21/06/2018

Turkey

Turkey's election system explained

Turkey's double election is about much more than who runs the country.

21/06/2018

Europe News

Syrian refugee who risked his life to teach dance

Ahmad defied Islamic State militants' threats to kill him if he did not stop teaching children dance

21/06/2018

Yemen

Arab coalition claims it has seized Hodeidah airport

Fighting intensifies around strategic port in Yemen

20/06/2018

Turkey

Explained: Turkey's unprecedented snap elections

For the first time ever, parliamentary and presidential elections are being held on the same day. Under the new system there will no longer be a prime minister, nor will there be cabinet ministers who answer to parliament.

20/06/2018

Syria

Syria accused of war crimes in Eastern Ghouta

Rebels also condemned in United Nations report

20/06/2018

Israel

Bill seeks to ban filming of Israeli soldiers in action

Watch the video to see five examples of when video footage has provoked condemnation or convictions of Israelis or Palestinians.

18/06/2018

Yemen

No let-up in fighting for Hodeida as UN attempts to negotiate control

UN says negotiations are "well advanced" with Houthis to take over main entry point for humanitarian aid.

17/06/2018

Yemen

United Nations says Yemen battle could trigger famine

Yemenis headed for Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday, June 15, amid heavy security as the outskirts of country's main port city saw a battle the United Nations fears could trigger a famine imperilling millions of lives.

16/06/2018

World

MENA women in sports are levelling the playing field

Women in the Middle East and North Africa are hurdling over stereotypes in sports. Inspire Middle East met up with four women from different countries in the region to see up close and personal how they are redefining what it means to be an Arab sportswoman.

15/06/2018

Turkey

Turkey: Erdogan facing a tough election

That's according to recent polls. It comes as the lira has plunged in value and with soaring inflation, it makes it very difficult for the 64 year old for the first time in his 15 years leading the country

15/06/2018

Yemen

Britain calls UN Security Council meeting over Yemen

Fears over massive civilian casualties, and a breakdown in aid supplies if latest Arab coalition offensive against Houthis' main port goes unchecked.

14/06/2018

Yemen

Aid agencies sound warning as Arab alliance begins assault on Hodeida

Massive loss of life feared if ground offensive goes ahead, with the port the main point of entry for aid for the entire country.

13/06/2018

Egypt

World Cup 2018: Meet Egyptian superfan Muhammad Ibn Nufal

They can travel thousands of kilometres and spend up to the thousands in euros, all to support their teams. Euronews chatted with an Egyptian superfan who is rooting for his team.

12/06/2018

Yemen

Aid agencies have been warned to evacuate the Yemeni town of Hodeidah

It comes as diplomatic avenues fail, ahead of an expected battle between Arab coalition and Houthi rebels

12/06/2018

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Legendary Egyptian singer returns to the stage - as a puppet

A group of puppeteers has brought Egypt's legendary singer Om Kalthoum and her orchestra back to life.

11/06/2018

Israel

Tel Aviv celebrates 20th Gay Pride

More than 250,000 revellers flocked to Tel Aviv, Israel, to celebrate the 20th annual Gay Pride.

08/06/2018

Gaza

Israeli troops kill 3, injure 600 others along Gaza border: medics

Some 10,000 Palestinians took part in the protest, according to the Israeli army, throwing rocks at troops, burning tyres, and hurling “a number of explosive devices and a grenade” across the fence.

08/06/2018

World

Angel investors: Seed capital helps MENA female start-ups take flight

The MENA region’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is growing in size and stature thanks to business accelerator schemes, alternative financing and an expanding community of angel investors and professional mentors.

08/06/2018

Turkey

Turkey scraps migrant deal with Greece over diplomatic row

Ankara's decision follows a decision by a Greek court to release eight soldiers suspected of being involved in the July 2016 coup attempt

07/06/2018

Kuwait

Actor apologises after outcry over Kuwait 'blackface' comedy show

Hasan al-Ballam took to Instagram to apologise for any offence caused by the episode of comedy show Block Ghashmarah in which actors were “blacked-up” and portrayed Sudanese people to be lazy.

07/06/2018

Jordan

Jordan's new PM will drop a tax law bill

It's after it saw widespread protests during last week against IMF-driven economic policies that critics say have eroded living standards

07/06/2018

Jordan

More anti-government protests in Jordan

Jordanians vow to continue nightly protests demanding the scrapping of planned tax reform despite pledges to revise bill.

07/06/2018

Jordan

Some Jordanian unions hit pause on strikes, but people still angry

Tax rises add unbearable pressure on people already feeling the pinch, and a change of prime minister has done nothing to calm nationwide street protests.

06/06/2018

Economy

Jordan struggles to meet the challenges of a modern economy

The country also has to deal with a massive and costly influx of refugees from Syria & Iraq, for which it feels it does not get enough recognition or support.

06/06/2018

Syria

Syrian law students asked about Salah injury in exam

How would you do on the question?

06/06/2018