Middle East

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Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem amid Houthi missile attack

Air raid sirens echoed sounded Jerusalem and central Israel on Thursday as the Israeli military intercepted two missiles fired from Yemen. The projectiles were destroyed before entering Israeli airspace, with no reported casualties, according to Israel's emergency response service.

27/03/2025

Europe News

Cyprus to adopt FBI recommendations on tackling sanctions evasion

A US team that spent nine months on Cyprus has produced a detailed report outlining specific recommendations and proposals including additional staff training, upgrading high-tech systems and amending existing legislation.

27/03/2025

Travel News

Cyprus to fund desalination plants for hotels amid water shortages

The government will provide €3 million of funding over the next two years to help hotels build their own desalination plants.

27/03/2025

Europe News

German and Austrian ministers cancel Syria trip due to terror warning

The two ministers had planned to speak with the interior and foreign ministers of Syria’s interim government and with representatives of UN agencies.

27/03/2025

Egypt

At least six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Egypt's Red Sea

The vessel went down on Thursday after setting off from the harbour in the tourist promenade area in the coastal city of Hurghada.

27/03/2025

Israel

As Israel resumes its war on Hamas, the hostages' fate remains unclear

Euronews spoke to Israeli survivors of the 7 October Hamas attack about their increasing concern for the 24 living hostages still held in Gaza.

27/03/2025

Europe News

Turkey's president accuses opposition of wrecking the economy

Many consider the case against Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, seen as the biggest challenger to Erdoğan’s 22-year rule, to be politically motivated.

26/03/2025

The Road To Green

No rain, no gain? Countries join forces to tackle water scarcity

In partnership with The European Commission

With half of the world's population already facing water scarcity, countries are joining forces to tackle the global crisis. We visited Jordan and Cyprus, two countries facing water challenges, where various solutions are being implemented.

26/03/2025

The Road To Green

The EU backs Jordan's major plans to tackle water scarcity

In partnership with The European Commission

The Road to Green takes you to Jordan, where the European Union, the European Investment Bank and development agencies are playing a crucial role in supporting one of the most water-deprived countries in the world towards water resilience.

26/03/2025

The Exchange

Adapting to next-generation work dynamics

In partnership with Media City

In a changing world, companies must adapt to next-gen work dynamics. Existing staff need to adjust and upskill to keep pace with new generations entering the workforce.

26/03/2025

Israel

Palestinians in Gaza stage rare public protest against Hamas

Rights groups accuse Hamas of violently suppressing dissent, quashing protests in the areas they control, while also jailing and torturing their critics.

26/03/2025

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Palestinians line up for aid as UN scales back Gaza presence

The UN will reduce its Gaza presence after an Israeli tank strike killed a staffer, while Palestinians face worsening shortages amid ongoing bombardment and aid cuts.

26/03/2025

Culture news

Experts clash over claims of underground city beneath Egypt pyramids

A heated debate has erupted among Egyptologists after researchers claimed to have found an “underground city” beneath the Pyramids of Giza. Is the discovery, based on radar images, groundbreaking or exaggerated?

26/03/2025

Culture news

Israeli police free Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal after 24 hours

Hamdan Ballal, one of the Oscar-winning directors of 'No Other Land', has been released by Israeli authorities after he was detained last night following clashes in the West Bank.

25/03/2025

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Oscar-winning filmmaker attacked by Israeli settlers

Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was attacked by Israeli settlers, according to activists and witnesses and later detained by the military in the occupied West Bank before being released on Tuesday.

25/03/2025

Gaza

At least 23 people killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, hospitals report

The strikes come after the United Nations announced it would reduce its presence in Gaza following an alleged Israeli attack on one of its buildings, killing one employee.

25/03/2025

EuroVerify

Why are protests escalating in Turkey after arrest of Istanbul mayor?

Anger over the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has spilled over into the fiercest protests to grip Turkey in over a decade.

25/03/2025

Turkey

Thousands continue protests in Istanbul over arrest of Erdogan's rival

Ekrem Imamoglu, who was set to be Erdogan's main rival in the 2028 election, was formally arrested and charged with corruption.

25/03/2025

Israel

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted, Israeli military says

The foiled attack came as the European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas paid a visit to Israel and the occupied West Bank on Monday, where she met with both Israeli and Palestinian officials.

25/03/2025

Turkey

Turkey detains journalists amid protests over jailing of Erdoğan rival

Turkey is cracking down on large protests triggered by the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul Mayor and rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

24/03/2025

Turkey

Could Ekrem İmamoğlu become Turkey's next president?

There is currently no obstacle for İmamoğlu, who was announced as the CHP's presidential candidate, to be elected despite his arrest.

24/03/2025

Scenes

Watch: Syrian troupe sings, spins and lifts spirits in Ramadan

In partnership with Media City

This Ramadan, the ‘Arada’ troupe warms hearts and spreads smiles with traditional chants, drum beats, sword displays, and whirling performances around Damascus’ old city neighbourhoods.

24/03/2025

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Protesters depict Netanyahu as ‘puppet’ outside Tel Aviv court

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests and scrutiny as his corruption trial continued, with the court enforcing restrictions on media access.

24/03/2025

Europe News

EU foreign policy chief urges new Gaza ceasefire amid escalation

Kaja Kallas of the EU highlighted the "dangerous escalation" in Gaza following the resumption of fighting, stressing the urgent need for resumed negotiations to end the conflict.

24/03/2025

Yemen

US claims key Houthi leaders taken out in latest airstrikes in Yemen

The attack brought down a building in a western neighbourhood of Yemen's capital, Sanaa, as the US campaign against the Houthis entered its tenth day.

24/03/2025

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Mass protests in Istanbul over Mayor Imamoğlu’s arrest continue

Thousands of protesters have gathered in Istanbul for the fifth day, defying a government ban to demonstrate against the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu.

24/03/2025