Middle East

Green News

Countries band together to keep deforestation pledges made at COP26

The group - including Japan, Pakistan and the UK - has said they will hold each other accountable for a pledge to end deforestation by 2030.

07/11/2022

Cyprus

Cyprus' Greek Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II dies, aged 81

Chrysostomos had suffered from liver cancer for the last four years and had spent his final days at the church’s headquarters in the capital.

07/11/2022

Egypt

UN chief calls for COP27 action

A new UN report says that the world is deep into the climate crisis as world leaders head to Sharm El-Sheikh for the COP27 conference.

07/11/2022

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Egypt lights up the Pyramid of Khafre ahead of #COP27

Egypt turns the Khafre Pyramid green ahead of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El Sheikh on Sunday.

06/11/2022

Israel

Israel: Outgoing PM calls for national unity after Netanyahu's victory

Outgoing premier Yair Lapid warned of the deep divisions plaguing the country after Israel's fifth election since 2019.

06/11/2022

No Comment

Watch: Vegan activists protest on the first day of COP27 in Egypt

Vegan activists demonstrate on the first day of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference held in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh.

06/11/2022

Green News

COP27: UN climate talks kick off in Egypt amid major world crises

The summit in the resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh takes place in a difficult year marked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, food and energy shortages, soaring inflation and the COVID-19 pandemic.

06/11/2022

Bahrain

Pope Francis attracts thousands in first-ever Bahrain visit

An estimated 30,000 people crowded into a sports stadium in Bahrain to attend a mass by Pope Francis.

05/11/2022

Experiences

Paris to Istanbul: What it’s like to travel on the Orient Express

The Venice-Simplon Orient Express offers the luxury train journey of a lifetime.

05/11/2022

Gaza

Israel strikes 'military sites' in Gaza

Israel targeted "military sites" in Gaza after four rockets were fired from the Palestinian enclave into Israeli territory.

04/11/2022

Adventures

Divers delight in Jeddah's spectacular Red Sea coast

In partnership with Visit Saudi

The coral reefs are home to over 300 different types of coral, and 1200 species of fish -- attracting visitors from all around the world.

04/11/2022

Turkey

Turkish opposition leader charged for alleged 'disinformation'

Kemal Kilicdaroglu faces up to three years in prison if convicted under the controversial new law.

04/11/2022

Bahrain

Pope Francis blasts 'childlike' wars at Bahrain Interfaith Summit

With Russia’s war in Ukraine raging, Pope Francis joined Muslim, Christian, and Jewish leaders in calling for world peace.

04/11/2022

Israel

Netanyahu set to return to power in Israel as results confirm win

Netanyahu's win should break the long stalemate in Israeli politics, but a likely coalition with the far-right promises to further polarise a deeply divided nation.

03/11/2022

Football Now

How can fans travel around Qatar for the World Cup?

In partnership with Media City

Coming to Qatar for the World Cup this winter? There are many ways to get around the country during the tournament.

03/11/2022

Bahrain

Pope Francis urges end to death penalty as he arrives in Bahrain

Upon his arrival, Francis also urged the Gulf nation to ensure “safe and dignified” working conditions for its immigrant labourers, who have long faced abuse and exploitation.

03/11/2022

Turkey

Annual inflation in Turkey reaches record 25-year high of 85.5%

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes that high-interest rates encourage inflation and lead to higher prices.

03/11/2022

Qatar

Complaints filed over 'misleading' World Cup carbon neutral claims

Environmental groups in several European countries have filed complaints with advertising regulators, calling into question claims that the FIFA World Cup will be carbon neutral.

02/11/2022

Qatar 365

Meet the Qatar 2022 FIFA Volunteers

In partnership with Media City

Qatar is the smallest nation ever to host a World Cup. And it has enlisted 20,000 football fans from all over the world to help it do so.

02/11/2022

Israel

Netanyahu and far-right tipped to win Israel election — early results

With 86% of the votes counted, the ex-prime minister and allies on the far-right look on course to win a parliamentary majority, though the outcome is still uncertain.

01/11/2022

Qatar

All you need to know about Qatar before the 2022 FIFA World Cup

This is Euronews' complete guide to Qatar before the World Cup kicks off in November.

01/11/2022

Climate

The European leaders heading to COP27 as Sunak U-turns after backlash

There’s a lot of talk about which world leaders and famous faces will step into the spotlight at Sharm el-Sheikh.

01/11/2022

Green News

COP27 will be ‘controlled and curated,’ activists warn

Climate campaigners are unlikely to be able to protest and rally freely at the November 6-18 climate summit.

01/11/2022

Israel

Netanyahu seeks far-right support as Israel goes to the polls again

Far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir has promised that a vote for his party would bring about a “fully right-wing government” with Netanyahu as prime minister.

01/11/2022

Cult

A Living Culture: Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2022

In this next episode of Cult, we head over to the United Arab Emirates’ capital and the latest edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. After 2 years online, the international event is back in person, gathering cultural thought leaders from around the world to debate this year’s theme - A Living Culture

31/10/2022

Lebanon

Lebanese President Aoun leaves office and legacy of economic meltdown

Lebanon's outgoing President Michel Aoun has left the palace and acknowledged the huge amount of work the failed state needs to restore its economy.

30/10/2022