Middle East

Syria

As thousands revel in al-Assad's fall, Syrian Alawites remain cautious

Following Bashar al-Assad's recent ouster, ethnic Syrian Alawites have found themselves increasingly anxious over the future under HTS rule, while calls for rights protection and inclusive governance continue to rise.

19/12/2024

Culture Series

'Istanbul Awakens' in new retrospective exhibition of Ara Güler

'Istanbul Awakens' exhibition records the transformation of Istanbul from night to day, and day to night through hailed photojournalist Ara Güler's lense.

19/12/2024

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After the war, Lebanon prepares for Christmas

Relieved after the ceasefire that was agreed at the end of November, which ended almost 14 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese people celebrated Christmas on Tuesday with markets and parades.

18/12/2024

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Flights resume in Syria

Syria's first domestic flight since the fall of Bashar al-Assad landed in Aleppo on Wednesday after taking off from the capital Damascus.

18/12/2024

The Exchange

Luxury yachting trends redefining the experience

In partnership with Media City

The yachting industry is on a thrilling journey toward sustainability. New technologies are creating eco-friendly yachts that combine luxury with environmental care.

18/12/2024

Europe News

How Erdoğan's Turkey became the key player in Syria?

Brussels wants to use Ankara's influence to guarantee unity in Syria, as well as to avoid a new confrontation in the northern part of the country.

18/12/2024

Syria

HTS gain foothold in Syria ten days after toppling Bashar al-Assad

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group is looking to restore life in Syria to pre-civil war times. The rebel group, which orchestrated the stunning downfall of President Bashar al-Assad, is continuing to push out messages of unity to a population severely scarred by decades of domestic division.

18/12/2024

Travel News

UK Foreign Office lifts advice against travel to Israel

Travel advisories have been lifted after they were imposed 15 months ago in October 2023.

17/12/2024

Israel

Euroviews. Ms Kallas, prioritise civil society for Israeli-Palestinian peace

The peacebuilders of Israel and Palestine are ready. They now need a leader to partner with them, and ensure that civil society initiatives are not just an afterthought but a cornerstone of a just and durable peace, Nivine Sandouka and Brian Reeves write.

17/12/2024

Syria

Syria's HTS leader says rebel groups will be 'disbanded' to join army

HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa pushed a message of unity in Syria as he sought to reassure minorities in the war-torn country.

17/12/2024

West Bank

Palestinian security forces crack down on militants in the West Bank

The rare move by the Palestinian Authority, who govern pockets of the Israeli- occupied West Bank, was justified to remove Iran-backed militant groups causing "chaos."

17/12/2024

Syria

Syria's new government says Russia should 'reconsider' its troops

Syria’s new transitional government says there is no place for Russian presence in Syria a week after the country’s long-time President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. The new government also says it is open to engage in contacts with all countries to pave Syria’s new future.

16/12/2024

Lebanon

Greek PM in Lebanon: 'Syria needs to be inclusive'

Kyriakos Mitsotakis became the first European leader to visit Lebanon following the ceasefire with Israel.

16/12/2024

Syria

Israeli airstrikes in Syria 'most violent' since 2012, monitor says

The Israeli military says it is only hitting military targets in Syria after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's rule last weekend following a stunning rebel advance.

16/12/2024

Israel

Israel plans to expand into Golan Heights in a 'new front' in Syria

Israel's "demographic development" plan to increase settler numbers only applies to the area of the Golan Heights that Israel seized during the Six Day War in 1967 and later annexed in 1981 and not to territory taken since al-Assad's ouster.

15/12/2024

Syria

Syria's Kurds fearful of the future after Islamist rebels seized power

One week after President Bashir al-Assad's regime was toppled the Kurdish region in the north is neither as calm nor as relieved as the rest of Syria.

15/12/2024

Earth News

After the ceasefire, experts count ecological cost of war in Lebanon

In its war against Hezbollah, Israel has dropped thousands of tonnes of munitions, causing great ecological damage and jeopardising both food security and public health.

15/12/2024

Syria

Damascus is surprisingly calm a week after Syria's rebels took over

A week of transition has been surprisingly smooth: Reports of reprisals, revenge killings sectarian violence and looting have all been minimal.

15/12/2024

Lebanon

Najib Mikati calls for Syrian refugees in Lebanon to return home

With a population of 5.8 million, the two million Syrian refugees in the country means Lebanon is home to the largest number of refugees per capita.

15/12/2024

Europe News

Turkey reopens its embassy in Syria for the first time in 12 years

The embassy reopening happened just days after rebels overthrew the government of Bashar al-Assad.

14/12/2024

Syria

US, Arab League and Turkey top diplomats discuss Syria transition

The Jordanian Foreign Ministry said the ministers would "discuss ways to support a comprehensive political process led by Syrians to achieve a transitional process."

14/12/2024

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WATCH: Families search Saydnaya prison for missing loved ones

Thousands of Syrians have flocked to Saydnaya prison, infamous for mass executions and torture under Assad’s regime, seeking news of missing relatives. Known as the "Human Slaughterhouse," Saydnaya was taken over by rebel forces on 8 December 2024, leading to the release of surviving inmates.

13/12/2024

Art

Marge Simpson painting discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb goes viral

Ancient Egypt apparently predicted The Simpsons. More seriously though, a discovered tomb features a painting that looks suspiciously like a character from the beloved American sitcom. The internet is loving it.

13/12/2024

Europe News

Russia seeks to retain influence and relations with new Syrian regime

Russia left Bashir Al-Assad’s regime in the lurch last week, merely offering the dictator sanctuary, but the Kremlin remains keen to maintain its interest in the country and has established relations with new Syrian government, MEPs and experts tell Euronews.

13/12/2024

Gaza

More than 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Nuseirat camp

The strike came just hours after US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser raised hopes about a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and that would end more than a year of war in the Strip.

13/12/2024

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Homs celebrates the end of Assad's regime

After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrians are beginning to return home. In the Baba Amr district of Homs, residents are celebrating the end of the Assad regime, welcoming former exiles and hoping for a new life.

12/12/2024