http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:05:15 +0200 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:05:15 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/iranian-attacks-continue-in-the-gulf-raising-questions-about-ceasefire http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/iranian-attacks-continue-in-the-gulf-raising-questions-about-ceasefire Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:14:24 +0200 Euronews journalists in Dubai and Doha are reporting new attacks across the Gulf, rattling the short-lived relief about the US-Iran ceasefire announcement. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/15/regional-tensions-cancel-f1-races-delay-motogp-and-cast-doubt-on-finalissima-in-qatar Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:35:31 +0100 Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/iranian-attack-sparks-huge-fire-at-bahrain-facility http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/12/iranian-attack-sparks-huge-fire-at-bahrain-facility Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:54:11 +0100 Bahrain’s interior ministry released footage showing a huge fire at a fuel facility in Muharraq after Iranian attacks. Authorities say the military has intercepted more than 170 drones and over 100 missiles since Iran began targeting countries in the region. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/09/bapco-declares-force-majeure-as-iran-sets-bahrains-only-refinery-ablaze http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/03/09/bapco-declares-force-majeure-as-iran-sets-bahrains-only-refinery-ablaze Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:19:50 +0100 Bapco Energies invoked force majeure on Monday after a strike set the Al-Ma'ameer facility ablaze, joining Qatar and Kuwait in suspending shipments as Iran escalates its attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/02/middle-east-travellers-warned-about-scammers-impersonating-airline-support-accounts http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/02/middle-east-travellers-warned-about-scammers-impersonating-airline-support-accounts Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:39:04 +0100 Passengers requesting information about scheduled flights from airlines such as Emirates and Etihad are being approached by users asking for their contact details. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/02/why-you-could-face-legal-consequences-for-posting-strike-footage-in-the-middle-east http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/02/why-you-could-face-legal-consequences-for-posting-strike-footage-in-the-middle-east Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:58:30 +0100 Authorities have restrictions around sharing such images for security purposes and to prevent the spread of fake news. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/01/how-europeans-can-register-with-their-embassy-after-attack-on-iran http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/01/how-europeans-can-register-with-their-embassy-after-attack-on-iran Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:55:05 +0100 Residents and visitors to the Middle East are being urged to register their presence to receive updates. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/28/moment-iranian-strike-hits-us-military-base-in-bahrain http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/28/moment-iranian-strike-hits-us-military-base-in-bahrain Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:39:54 +0100 Black smoke rose over Manama after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it struck the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain in retaliation for joint US-Israel attacks. A centre at the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet was hit by a 'missile attack', the country's authorities announced in a statement. http://www.euronews.com/2023/03/06/formula-one-max-verstappen-cruises-to-victory-in-season-opening-bahrain-grand-prix http://www.euronews.com/2023/03/06/formula-one-max-verstappen-cruises-to-victory-in-season-opening-bahrain-grand-prix Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:04:04 +0100 Formula One: Max Verstappen cruises to victory in season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/12/05/watch-bahrain-festival-season-opens-celebrating-art-food-and-music http://www.euronews.com/video/2022/12/05/watch-bahrain-festival-season-opens-celebrating-art-food-and-music Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:45:32 +0100 The festival took place at the Bahrain Fort built over 5,000 years ago. http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/05/pope-francis-attracts-tens-of-thousands-during-first-ever-papal-visit-to-bahrain http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/05/pope-francis-attracts-tens-of-thousands-during-first-ever-papal-visit-to-bahrain Sat, 05 Nov 2022 14:50:28 +0100 An estimated 30,000 people crowded into a sports stadium in Bahrain to attend a mass by Pope Francis. http://www.euronews.com/2022/02/14/as-iran-talks-stall-israeli-pm-makes-snap-trip-to-bahrain http://www.euronews.com/2022/02/14/as-iran-talks-stall-israeli-pm-makes-snap-trip-to-bahrain Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:11:35 +0100 Naftali Bennett's trip to Bahrain was the first public visit by an Israeli prime minister to the Gulf state. http://www.euronews.com/2020/11/29/f1-driver-grosjean-s-car-crashes-and-bursts-into-flames-leaving-him-with-minor-burns http://www.euronews.com/2020/11/29/f1-driver-grosjean-s-car-crashes-and-bursts-into-flames-leaving-him-with-minor-burns Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:05:01 +0100 F1 driver Grosjean has "minor burns" after he skidded off the racing track and his car was split in two by a barrier, before bursting into flames. http://www.euronews.com/2020/09/16/a-new-middle-east-israel-signs-pacts-with-arab-states-bahrain-and-uae http://www.euronews.com/2020/09/16/a-new-middle-east-israel-signs-pacts-with-arab-states-bahrain-and-uae Wed, 16 Sep 2020 08:45:05 +0200 US President Donald Trump hailed the 'dawn of a new Middle East' as the historic diplomatic pacts were signed a White House ceremony. http://www.euronews.com/2020/09/15/middle-east-trump-to-preside-over-historic-arab-israel-recognition-agreements http://www.euronews.com/2020/09/15/middle-east-trump-to-preside-over-historic-arab-israel-recognition-agreements Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:27:32 +0200 The deals between Israel and Bahrain and the UAE could herald a dramatic shift in Middle East power dynamics, but they have been criticised for ignoring the Palestinians. http://www.euronews.com/2020/09/11/israel-and-bahrain-agree-to-normalise-relations http://www.euronews.com/2020/09/11/israel-and-bahrain-agree-to-normalise-relations Fri, 11 Sep 2020 22:04:44 +0200 Bahrain agreeing to normalise ties with Israel came as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to fully integrate the Jewish state into the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/2019/06/26/palestinians-remain-unconvinced-at-day-two-of-kushner-s-controversial-middle-east-workshop http://www.euronews.com/2019/06/26/palestinians-remain-unconvinced-at-day-two-of-kushner-s-controversial-middle-east-workshop Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:20:40 +0200 Tony Blair will address the workshop today http://www.euronews.com/2019/03/07/rights-groups-criticise-formula-one-over-bahrain-stance http://www.euronews.com/2019/03/07/rights-groups-criticise-formula-one-over-bahrain-stance Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:43:04 +0100 Rights groups criticise Formula One over Bahrain stance http://www.euronews.com/2018/11/13/bahraini-national-arrested-for-tweeting-about-election-boycott-the-cube http://www.euronews.com/2018/11/13/bahraini-national-arrested-for-tweeting-about-election-boycott-the-cube Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:22:29 +0100 A Bahraini citizen has been charged with "violating the freedom of the election and obstructing the electoral process," after he tweeted about boycotting upcoming elections in the country. http://www.euronews.com/2018/11/09/bahrain-bikers-gear-up-to-drive-mena-road-safety-forward http://www.euronews.com/2018/11/09/bahrain-bikers-gear-up-to-drive-mena-road-safety-forward Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:28:29 +0100 The Bahrain Bikers, a group of 31 motorcycling enthusiasts are taking to the streets of Bahrain to tackle road safety issues in the region. http://www.euronews.com/2018/11/02/bahrain-jazz-fest-promotes-popular-music-with-a-regional-twist http://www.euronews.com/2018/11/02/bahrain-jazz-fest-promotes-popular-music-with-a-regional-twist Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:00:45 +0100 The second edition of the Bahrain Jazz Festival, held on October 26th in the capital Manama, brought together musicians and jazz fans from across the region to celebrate the 100-year-old American music genre. http://www.euronews.com/video/2018/10/30/gravity-defying-indoor-skydivers-go-for-world-cup-gold http://www.euronews.com/video/2018/10/30/gravity-defying-indoor-skydivers-go-for-world-cup-gold Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:29:58 +0100 The elite of Indoor Skydiving showed off impressive athleticism and teamwork at the third FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving. http://www.euronews.com/2017/11/12/watch-massive-explosion-at-oil-pipeline-in-bahrain http://www.euronews.com/2017/11/12/watch-massive-explosion-at-oil-pipeline-in-bahrain Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:44:41 +0100 The huge blast has been blamed on Iran. http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/30/four-arab-countries-say-they-are-ready-for-dialogue-with-qatar-if-it-shows http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/30/four-arab-countries-say-they-are-ready-for-dialogue-with-qatar-if-it-shows Sun, 30 Jul 2017 16:03:07 +0200 Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain said they are ready for a dialogue with Qatar if it shows a willingness to fight terrorism. http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/22/qatar-s-emir-says-his-country-is-ready-for-dialogue-to-resolve-diplomatic-crisis http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/22/qatar-s-emir-says-his-country-is-ready-for-dialogue-to-resolve-diplomatic-crisis Sat, 22 Jul 2017 10:15:40 +0200 The Emir of Qatar says his country is ready for dialogue to resolve a diplomatic crisis with a Saudi-led group, but stressed that any solution must respect national sovereignty. http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/04/the-ultimatum-facing-qatar-what-are-the-demands http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/04/the-ultimatum-facing-qatar-what-are-the-demands Tue, 04 Jul 2017 18:59:03 +0200 A closer look at the 13 demands made by the four Arab states. http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/06/qatar-how-to-deal-with-a-major-credibility-crisis http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/06/qatar-how-to-deal-with-a-major-credibility-crisis Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:23:27 +0200 Some insights into how Qatar could deal with their current situation based on crisis communications and political strategy http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/05/qatars-diplomatic-isolation http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/05/qatars-diplomatic-isolation Mon, 05 Jun 2017 19:53:43 +0200 Qatar's diplomatic isolation http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/05/four-countries-cut-diplomatic-links-with-qatar http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/05/four-countries-cut-diplomatic-links-with-qatar Mon, 05 Jun 2017 06:19:26 +0200 Four countries cut links with Qatar over 'terrorism' support http://www.euronews.com/2017/05/10/fifas-chance-to-show-they-put-people-ahead-of-money-is-now-view http://www.euronews.com/2017/05/10/fifas-chance-to-show-they-put-people-ahead-of-money-is-now-view Wed, 10 May 2017 16:34:38 +0200 Fifa's chance to show they put people ahead of money is now: View http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/16/sebastian-vettel-wins-bahrain-grand-prix http://www.euronews.com/2017/04/16/sebastian-vettel-wins-bahrain-grand-prix Sun, 16 Apr 2017 22:55:04 +0200 Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has won the Bahrain Grand Prix beating his Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton and going seven points clear at the top of the Formula One standings. http://www.euronews.com/2017/01/15/protests-in-bahrain-after-first-executions-since-2011-uprising http://www.euronews.com/2017/01/15/protests-in-bahrain-after-first-executions-since-2011-uprising Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:54:09 +0100 Anti-government protests have taken place in Bahrain. http://www.euronews.com/2016/05/04/bahrain-s-king-holidays-at-sharm-el-sheikh-and-tips-egypt-for-tourism http://www.euronews.com/2016/05/04/bahrain-s-king-holidays-at-sharm-el-sheikh-and-tips-egypt-for-tourism Wed, 04 May 2016 01:31:22 +0200 Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has done his bit to promote tourism – in Egypt. Breaking off after an official visit to the country, he went http://www.euronews.com/2016/04/17/petrol-bomb-attack-kills-police-officer-in-bahrain http://www.euronews.com/2016/04/17/petrol-bomb-attack-kills-police-officer-in-bahrain Sun, 17 Apr 2016 07:00:22 +0200 Attackers have thrown petrol bombs at a police patrol north of Bahrain’s capital, killing one officer and critically wounding two others, according http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/13/protests-in-bahrain-in-run-up-to-arab-spring-anniversary http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/13/protests-in-bahrain-in-run-up-to-arab-spring-anniversary Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:35:31 +0100 Police in Bahrain have been quick to quell protests in Sitra, south of the capital Manama. http://www.euronews.com/video/2016/01/09/saudi-execution-makes-bahrain-protesters-furious http://www.euronews.com/video/2016/01/09/saudi-execution-makes-bahrain-protesters-furious Sat, 09 Jan 2016 12:35:20 +0100 Protesters in Bahrain took to the streets to express their anger over the execution of the leading Shia Muslim cleric Nimr al-Nimr in Saudi Arabia http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/05/protests-continue-in-shia-led-villages-across-bahrain http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/05/protests-continue-in-shia-led-villages-across-bahrain Tue, 05 Jan 2016 23:01:59 +0100 Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds outraged at the execution of a prominent Shia Muslim cleric in Saudi Arabia http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/04/shia-muslims-and-world-leaders-condemn-saudi-executions http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/04/shia-muslims-and-world-leaders-condemn-saudi-executions Mon, 04 Jan 2016 20:04:40 +0100 Shia Muslims around the world are furious with Saudi Arabia over the execution of one of their leading clerics, and acts of violence against Sunnis http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/04/bahrain-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-iran-after-storming-of-saudi-missions http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/04/bahrain-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-iran-after-storming-of-saudi-missions Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:47:31 +0100 Bahrain cuts diplomatic ties with Iran http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/02/bahrain-new-year-s-day-march-turns-violent http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/02/bahrain-new-year-s-day-march-turns-violent Sat, 02 Jan 2016 05:26:14 +0100 Riot police have clashed with protesters in Bahrain, as they moved in to disperse a New Year’s Day march. Officers fired tear gas and bullets in the http://www.euronews.com/2015/08/29/bahrain-policeman-killed-in-terrorist-blast http://www.euronews.com/2015/08/29/bahrain-policeman-killed-in-terrorist-blast Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:46:04 +0200 Bahrain says a policeman has been killed in what authorities are calling a ‘terrorist blast’. Seven people were injured, including four other police http://www.euronews.com/2015/06/16/opposition-leader-jailed-in-bahrain http://www.euronews.com/2015/06/16/opposition-leader-jailed-in-bahrain Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:24:08 +0200 A court in Bahrain has sentenced Shi’ite opposition leader Ali Salman to four-years in jail. Bahrain jails main opposition leader Ali Salman for http://www.euronews.com/2015/04/20/hamilton-cruises-to-victory-in-bahrain http://www.euronews.com/2015/04/20/hamilton-cruises-to-victory-in-bahrain Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:37:03 +0200 Welcome back to Speed​​, the 2015 Formula 1 season is in full swing now with Britain’s Lewis Hamilton leading the way after three races. Last week http://www.euronews.com/video/2015/04/19/bahrain-clashes http://www.euronews.com/video/2015/04/19/bahrain-clashes Sun, 19 Apr 2015 15:36:08 +0200 Bahrain clashes http://www.euronews.com/2015/01/21/bahrain-sentences-prominent-rights-activist-to-six-months-in-jail http://www.euronews.com/2015/01/21/bahrain-sentences-prominent-rights-activist-to-six-months-in-jail Wed, 21 Jan 2015 01:01:09 +0100 Demonstrations have continued in Bahrain ending in further clashes with police. Tuesday’s violence was triggered by the sentencing of one of the http://www.euronews.com/2015/01/06/supporters-of-bahraini-opposition-leader-are-angered-by-his-extended-detention http://www.euronews.com/2015/01/06/supporters-of-bahraini-opposition-leader-are-angered-by-his-extended-detention Tue, 06 Jan 2015 06:31:06 +0100 Supporters of a detained Bahraini opposition leader have once again clashed with police after it was announced that he would be held for a further 15 http://www.euronews.com/2015/01/05/more-clashes-in-bahrain-over-detained-opposition-leader http://www.euronews.com/2015/01/05/more-clashes-in-bahrain-over-detained-opposition-leader Mon, 05 Jan 2015 04:39:10 +0100 The have been more anti-government protests in Bahrain in support of the detained opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman. Clashes erupted between police http://www.euronews.com/2014/12/31/more-violent-clashes-in-bahrain-following-extended-detention-of-opposition- http://www.euronews.com/2014/12/31/more-violent-clashes-in-bahrain-following-extended-detention-of-opposition- Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:29:02 +0100 Bahraini police fire tear gas rounds at Shia youths after opposition leader Sheikh Ali Salman is detained for a further week following his call for 'political change'. http://www.euronews.com/2014/12/29/bahrain-court-gives-police-killers-death-sentences http://www.euronews.com/2014/12/29/bahrain-court-gives-police-killers-death-sentences Mon, 29 Dec 2014 22:22:03 +0100 A court in Bahrain sentenced two Shi’ite Muslim men to death and handed a third a life sentence on Monday after they were convicted of killing a http://www.euronews.com/2014/11/29/bahrain-opposition-boycotts-runoff-election http://www.euronews.com/2014/11/29/bahrain-opposition-boycotts-runoff-election Sat, 29 Nov 2014 17:05:02 +0100 Bahrain opposition boycotts runoff election