Middle East

Turkey

Why are Turkey's local elections a national battle? | Euronews answers

Turkey is heading to the polls on Sunday for crucial local elections in a polarised political landscape. What should have been a local race between mayoral candidates has turned into a fiercely contested national battle, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holding election rallies across the country

28/03/2019

Turkey

Erdogan says museum and former cathedral will become a mosque

The landmark Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul will be controversially turned into a mosque, it's been announced.

28/03/2019

Turkey

Watch: Turkish man flies with umbrella in strong winds

The video went viral and Turks responded on Twitter with jokes dubbing the man "Turkey's first astronaut".

28/03/2019

Israel

Watch: A look inside the world's longest salt cave

During one dinner break the researchers felt their pasta lacked flavour – "So we just broke some salt off and used that."

28/03/2019

Lebanon

Lebanon says new 'waves' of migrants can be expected in Europe soon

Lebanese President Michel Aoun made the comments during his visit to Russia this week

28/03/2019

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Dubai: Motorbiking in Hatta

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Euronews' Adventures takes a desert ride with a band of burly bikers, exploring the rugged terrain around the emirate of Dubai.

27/03/2019

World

Hospital airstrike marks four years of Yemen Civil War

At least seven people have died in an airstrike on a hospital in Yemen, marking the end of the fourth year of the country's conflict.

27/03/2019

Israel

Israeli planes strike Gaza City after long range missile attack

Israeli planes strike Gaza City after long range missile attack

26/03/2019

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Dubai's dynamic food scene sampled in Euronews' Taste

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We sample some of the culinary delights at the Dubai Food Festival, meet two critically-acclaimed British chefs and dine with the former chief of the Michelin Guide.

25/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

New Zealand prime minister receives special thanks from Dubai

Dubai honours New Zealand prime minister's response to last week's mass shootings by projecting her picture on Burj Khalifa.

23/03/2019

Syria

US-backed forces claim final victory over so-called IS in Syria

Syrian Democratic Forces claim final victory over so-called Islamic State after last village freed

23/03/2019

World

Abu Dhabi Special Olympics wraps, but fight for inclusion continues

Lit in Athens and brought to Abu Dhabi, the arrival of the Flame of Hope marked the start of the Special Olympic World Games in the United Arab Emirates. For the first time, the global sports event dedicated to people with intellectual disabilities was held in the Middle East.

22/03/2019

World

How are mothers in Jordan countering stigma towards children with disabilities?

A new Jordanian cartoon, Team Hero is unique in the region. Unlike other comics, one of the main protagonists, Waseem, is Autistic. The episodes educate children on diversity and inclusion.

22/03/2019

Israel

Outcry as Trump backs Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

President Donald Trump says it's time for the United States to fully recognise Israel's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, a territory captured from Syria in the 1967 war. Such a move would reverse decades of US foreign policy.

22/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

Unified Sports, a game-changer for Special Olympians

Meet the Unified Sports teams that are connecting athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.

21/03/2019

World

Amnesty International denies terror charges against its Turkish team

The trial of the eleven, including Taner Elic, the Head of Amnesty in Turkey, resumes in Istanbul today.

21/03/2019

Egypt

Watch: Robot jockeys race against child riders in camel race

Child jockeys have already been banned in several Gulf countries due to risk of injury and exploitation. The remote-controlled competitors raced against the children in a trial run – which they lost.

20/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

Special Olympics: People of Determination, from athletes to officials

The United Arab Emirates’ aim in hosting this year’s Special Olympics was to make it the most inclusive Games yet – which meant having people with intellectual disabilities, who they have monikered “People of Determination” at all levels of the organisation.

20/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

Special Olympics: Intellectually disabled get lower quality healthcare

At the Special Olympics World Games, the world comes together to give intellectually challenged athletes the opportunity to push limits and break barriers through sport. Despite being more vulnerable to health risks, the intellectually disabled often receive less than high-quality health assistance.

19/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

Senegalese athlete hears for the first time at Special Olympics

Abu Dhabi is currently filled with stories of courage and perseverance, but one, in particular, has produced tears of joy: that of a 31-year-old Senegalese footballer, Mame Mdiaye, who got to hear for the very first time, thanks to the Olympics’ Healthy Athletes Initiative.

19/03/2019

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The rise of Dubai's mid-range hotels

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Dubai is known for luxury hotels and the unofficial term “Seven Star”, but lately a steady rise in more affordable hotel rooms in has been taking place.

18/03/2019

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Dubai's best beaches: where to play and surf in the famous seaside city

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If sun, surf and sand are your idea of fun, there is plenty to experience on the beaches of Dubai. The sea is crystal-clear and warm; the sand is soft, and each beachside area has its own distinct personality.

18/03/2019

West Bank

West Bank manhunt underway after fatal attack

West Bank manhunt underway after fatal attack

17/03/2019

Destinations

How to save the rainforests of the sea?

Two new projects are aiming to restore and save coral reefs.

17/03/2019

Syria

Euroviews. Children shouldn't be cast out because of their IS parents ǀ View

Families from Islamic State are surrendering in refugee camps in Syria and Iraq. These families are not wanted by the world; many are not even seen as human. But should innocent children pay the price for their parents actions?

16/03/2019

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Tel Aviv installs 'zombie lights' for pedestrians addicted to mobiles

Tel Aviv is trying to catch the attention of people distracted by their smartphones using LED stoplights embedded in its pedestrian crossings.

15/03/2019