http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:33 +0200 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:33 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/01/germanys-first-omani-lng-shipments-arrive-despite-middle-east-disruptions http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/01/germanys-first-omani-lng-shipments-arrive-despite-middle-east-disruptions Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:51:00 +0200 Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule — but analysis of the country's supply chain suggests Berlin's exposure to the Middle East crisis runs deeper than officials admit. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/25/flooded-streets-in-sharjah-after-heavy-rain-hits-the-united-arab-emirates http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/25/flooded-streets-in-sharjah-after-heavy-rain-hits-the-united-arab-emirates Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:05:23 +0100 Vehicles move through flooded streets in Sharjah after heavy rain, as storms affect the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Oman. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/16/tehrans-top-diplomat-goes-to-geneva-for-nuclear-talks-amid-irgcs-hormuz-war-games http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/16/tehrans-top-diplomat-goes-to-geneva-for-nuclear-talks-amid-irgcs-hormuz-war-games Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:10:47 +0100 Iran and the US resume Geneva nuclear talks amid disputes over missiles and proxies, as Iran conducts IRGC war games in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/03/us-flagged-tanker-challenged-by-iranian-gunboats-in-strait-of-hormuz http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/03/us-flagged-tanker-challenged-by-iranian-gunboats-in-strait-of-hormuz Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:42:45 +0100 The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/19/joy-fills-oman-as-muscat-nights-illuminates-the-sky http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/19/joy-fills-oman-as-muscat-nights-illuminates-the-sky Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:51:54 +0100 The Muscat Nights 2026 festival has attracted over 800,000 visitors, featuring fireworks, cultural events, and modern technology across key venues until 31 January. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/01/oman-offers-adventure-tourists-a-wild-culture-rich-escape-from-overcrowded-neighbour-dubai http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/01/oman-offers-adventure-tourists-a-wild-culture-rich-escape-from-overcrowded-neighbour-dubai Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:48 +0100 Here’s how to discover Bedouin traditions in the desert, turtle sanctuaries on the coast, and treks through the mountains in Oman. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/21/a-look-back-at-omans-national-day-and-the-start-of-a-renewed-national-phase http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/11/21/a-look-back-at-omans-national-day-and-the-start-of-a-renewed-national-phase Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:26:47 +0100 Oman’s National Day provided a moment to celebrate the country’s achievements, ongoing development and "Oman Vision 2040" its ambitions programme for the future. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/21/fifth-round-of-us-iran-nuclear-deal-talks-to-take-place-on-friday-in-rome-oman-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/21/fifth-round-of-us-iran-nuclear-deal-talks-to-take-place-on-friday-in-rome-oman-says Wed, 21 May 2025 21:21:13 +0200 The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the Islamic Republic. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/12/iran-and-us-conclude-fourth-round-of-nuclear-talks http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/12/iran-and-us-conclude-fourth-round-of-nuclear-talks Mon, 12 May 2025 11:52:35 +0200 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were productive but said uranium enrichment will continue and is non-negotiable. http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/01/weekend-nuclear-deal-between-iran-and-the-us-postponed-says-omans-foreign-minister http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/01/weekend-nuclear-deal-between-iran-and-the-us-postponed-says-omans-foreign-minister Thu, 01 May 2025 21:38:10 +0200 The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the country. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/25/iran-and-us-to-resume-high-stakes-talks-in-oman-on-saturday-to-revive-nuclear-deal http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/25/iran-and-us-to-resume-high-stakes-talks-in-oman-on-saturday-to-revive-nuclear-deal Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:56:50 +0200 Donald Trump has threatened air strikes if no deal is reached, while Iran hints it may pursue nuclear weapons with its growing uranium stockpile. http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/12/iran-and-us-to-hold-talks-to-jump-start-negotiations-over-tehrans-advancing-nuclear-progra http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/12/iran-and-us-to-hold-talks-to-jump-start-negotiations-over-tehrans-advancing-nuclear-progra Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:37:41 +0200 Trump has threatened to launch airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear program as Iranian officials increasingly warn they could pursue a nuclear weapon. http://www.euronews.com/2024/02/14/four-people-killed-in-deadly-oman-floods-including-three-children http://www.euronews.com/2024/02/14/four-people-killed-in-deadly-oman-floods-including-three-children Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:50:35 +0100 A lack of flood-ready infrastructure means the usually dry country is highly vulnerable in the face of unexpected downpours. http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/16/israeli-linked-oil-tanker-hit-by-projectile-off-coast-of-oman http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/16/israeli-linked-oil-tanker-hit-by-projectile-off-coast-of-oman Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:37:34 +0100 The ship's owner said there were no reports of any injuries or pollution, although the vessel suffered "some minor damage". http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/05/12/oman-from-rugged-peaks-to-wild-dolphins-here-s-why-you-should-visit-in-2022 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/05/12/oman-from-rugged-peaks-to-wild-dolphins-here-s-why-you-should-visit-in-2022 Thu, 12 May 2022 09:00:43 +0200 From the thriving capital of Muscat, to the Grand Canyon of the Middle East, Oman is a true Arabian gem. http://www.euronews.com/2021/08/02/mercer-street-uk-and-us-blame-iran-for-ship-attack-as-tehran-denies http://www.euronews.com/2021/08/02/mercer-street-uk-and-us-blame-iran-for-ship-attack-as-tehran-denies Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:45:30 +0200 London said the tanker attack that killed two people off the coast of Oman was "deliberate, targeted and a clear violation of international law by Iran.” http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/30/mercer-street-two-europeans-killed-in-incident-on-board-oil-tanker-off-oman-coast http://www.euronews.com/2021/07/30/mercer-street-two-europeans-killed-in-incident-on-board-oil-tanker-off-oman-coast Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:03:32 +0200 Two Europeans have died after an incident off the Oman coast on board the oil tanker Mercer Street, the ship's owners have confirmed. http://www.euronews.com/video/2020/01/11/oman-swears-in-successor-to-sultan-qaboos http://www.euronews.com/video/2020/01/11/oman-swears-in-successor-to-sultan-qaboos Sat, 11 Jan 2020 18:53:47 +0100 Oman's culture minister Haitham bin Tariq has been sworn in as royal ruler after the death of his cousin Sultan Qaboos, who transformed his nation and became a vital mediator in a turbulent region. http://www.euronews.com/2020/01/11/oman-s-sultan-qaboos-dies-at-the-age-of-79 http://www.euronews.com/2020/01/11/oman-s-sultan-qaboos-dies-at-the-age-of-79 Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:48:50 +0100 The Sultan came to power in a 1970 coup and ruled the country for 50 years. http://www.euronews.com/2019/06/28/why-is-honey-in-oman-creating-a-business-buzz http://www.euronews.com/2019/06/28/why-is-honey-in-oman-creating-a-business-buzz Fri, 28 Jun 2019 18:00:34 +0200 In the Al-Hajar mountain chain of northern Oman, what appears to be just a pile of logs is actually an apiary of beehives. This is a centuries-old method of beekeeping which has been passed down from one generation to the next. http://www.euronews.com/2019/06/07/kumzari-the-omani-language-on-the-verge-of-extinction http://www.euronews.com/2019/06/07/kumzari-the-omani-language-on-the-verge-of-extinction Fri, 07 Jun 2019 17:59:46 +0200 The tiny fishing village of Kumzar lies in the northern tip of Oman at the strategic trade artery called the Strait of Hormuz, and as a result, has developed an uncommon identity. http://www.euronews.com/2019/05/03/jordan-oman-syria-different-approaches-to-boosting-tourist-numbers http://www.euronews.com/2019/05/03/jordan-oman-syria-different-approaches-to-boosting-tourist-numbers Fri, 03 May 2019 18:29:40 +0200 The 26th edition of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai brought together more than 150 countries to showcase their tourism projects. http://www.euronews.com/2019/03/08/turbo-women-cyclists-show-their-endurance-in-bikingman-oman http://www.euronews.com/2019/03/08/turbo-women-cyclists-show-their-endurance-in-bikingman-oman Fri, 08 Mar 2019 17:58:44 +0100 Cyclists from across the world have come to compete in an unsupported ultra-cycling race taking place along Oman’s rugged terrain. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2017/08/25/green-landscapes-in-an-unexpected-place http://www.euronews.com/culture/2017/08/25/green-landscapes-in-an-unexpected-place Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:48:30 +0200 Can you guess a moment where we are: Iceland? http://www.euronews.com/2017/02/18/hermans-closes-in-on-tour-of-oman-victory http://www.euronews.com/2017/02/18/hermans-closes-in-on-tour-of-oman-victory Sat, 18 Feb 2017 22:15:07 +0100 BMC’s Ben Hermans all but assured himself of overall victory at the Tour of Oman on Saturday after winning the penultimate stage five to stretch his lead at the top of the general… http://www.euronews.com/2017/02/17/tour-of-oman-kristoff-wins-stage-four-as-hermans-extends-overall-race-lead http://www.euronews.com/2017/02/17/tour-of-oman-kristoff-wins-stage-four-as-hermans-extends-overall-race-lead Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:40:23 +0100 Norway’s Alexander Kristoff was all smiles on top of the podium after winning stage four of the Tour of Oman. http://www.euronews.com/2017/02/15/hermans-takes-control-of-tour-of-oman http://www.euronews.com/2017/02/15/hermans-takes-control-of-tour-of-oman Wed, 15 Feb 2017 21:50:06 +0100 Ben Hermans proved to be the fastest man on day two of the Tour of Oman. http://www.euronews.com/2017/02/14/kristoff-takes-spoils-after-spills-in-tour-of-oman-opener http://www.euronews.com/2017/02/14/kristoff-takes-spoils-after-spills-in-tour-of-oman-opener Tue, 14 Feb 2017 21:47:42 +0100 Alexandre Kristoff is celebrating victory after day one of the Tour of Oman. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2017/01/26/oman-where-bliss-and-music-meet http://www.euronews.com/culture/2017/01/26/oman-where-bliss-and-music-meet Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:02:35 +0100 Beatrice Rana and Plácido Domingo speak with Musica from the Royal Opera House Muscat http://www.euronews.com/2017/01/16/guantanamo-ten-more-prisoners-freed http://www.euronews.com/2017/01/16/guantanamo-ten-more-prisoners-freed Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:35:47 +0100 Analysts say it is part of a push by outgoing President Barack Obama to reduce the inmate population before he leaves office. http://www.euronews.com/2017/01/15/eurowings-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-kuwait http://www.euronews.com/2017/01/15/eurowings-flight-makes-emergency-landing-in-kuwait Sun, 15 Jan 2017 11:33:11 +0100 A Eurowings flight travelling from Salalah in Oman to Cologne has made an emergency landing in Kuwait after a bomb scare. http://www.euronews.com/2016/10/18/the-world-s-longest-reigning-monarchs http://www.euronews.com/2016/10/18/the-world-s-longest-reigning-monarchs Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:41:38 +0200 Who's the world's longest-lasting rulers? Five monarchs who have stood the test of time. http://www.euronews.com/2016/03/11/oman-promotes-its-authentic-side http://www.euronews.com/2016/03/11/oman-promotes-its-authentic-side Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:48:53 +0100 Euronews spoke at Berlin’s ITB to Haitham Al Ghassani, Assistent Director General of Tourism Promotion, about how the country tries to capitalize on http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/22/cycling-nibali-celebrates-overall-tour-of-oman-victory http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/22/cycling-nibali-celebrates-overall-tour-of-oman-victory Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:33:31 +0100 Vincenzo Nibali sounded the warning bells to his principle rivals on Sunday after the Italian champion secured overall victory at the Tour of Oman http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/20/tour-of-oman-edvald-boasson-hagen-claims-stage-5 http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/20/tour-of-oman-edvald-boasson-hagen-claims-stage-5 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:47:25 +0100 Norway’s Edvald Boasson Hagen timed his sprint perfectly to clinch the fifth and penultimate stage of the Tour of Oman in Muscat on Saturday. The http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/19/nibali-takes-overall-lead-in-tour-of-oman http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/19/nibali-takes-overall-lead-in-tour-of-oman Fri, 19 Feb 2016 19:03:08 +0100 Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali produced a superb solo effort to claim the fourth stage of the Tour of Oman on Green Mountain on Friday. After a relatively http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/18/tour-of-oman-on-form-kristoff-sprints-to-stage-three-victory http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/18/tour-of-oman-on-form-kristoff-sprints-to-stage-three-victory Thu, 18 Feb 2016 21:54:29 +0100 Alexander Kristoff of the Katusha team continued his fine start to the 2016 campaign after the Norwegian ace won sprint finish to claim stage three http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/17/tour-of-oman-boasson-hagen-claims-stage-two http://www.euronews.com/2016/02/17/tour-of-oman-boasson-hagen-claims-stage-two Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:02:31 +0100 Norway’s Edvald Boasson-Hagen timed his sprint perfectly to claim the second stage of the Tour of Oman on Wednesday. The 28-year-old looked in great http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/12/21/on-the-cultural-heritage-trail-in-oman http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/12/21/on-the-cultural-heritage-trail-in-oman Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:05:27 +0100 In this edition of Oman Life we continue our exploration of the country’s extraordinary cultural heritage by delving into Muscat, the melting pot http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/12/21/travellers-diary-the-magic-of-the-cultural-heritage http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/12/21/travellers-diary-the-magic-of-the-cultural-heritage Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:04:22 +0100 Our third edition of “Oman Life” was dedicated to the country’s rich cultural heritage. One of the most iconic forts of the country was our starting http://www.euronews.com/2015/12/13/leigh-mcmillan-s-historic-win http://www.euronews.com/2015/12/13/leigh-mcmillan-s-historic-win Sun, 13 Dec 2015 21:36:53 +0100 Britain’s Leigh McMillan was officially crowned the most successful sailor in the nine-year history of the Extreme Sailing Series when he clinched an http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/11/23/oman-life-coastline-of-discovery http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/11/23/oman-life-coastline-of-discovery Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:56:35 +0100 In this edition of “Oman Life” we explore the country’s stunning coastline and discover the rich sea life including the endangered green turtle. Our http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/11/23/travellers-diary-oman-and-the-sea http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/11/23/travellers-diary-oman-and-the-sea Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:55:27 +0100 Traveller's diary: Oman and the sea http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/10/26/oman-s-unique-blend-of-natural-wonders http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/10/26/oman-s-unique-blend-of-natural-wonders Mon, 26 Oct 2015 20:21:46 +0100 From coconut fringed beaches and crystal clears seas to rocky mountains and a desert straight from one thousand and one nights, Oman’s landscape http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/10/26/travellers-diary-omans-landscape-diversity http://www.euronews.com/travel/2015/10/26/travellers-diary-omans-landscape-diversity Mon, 26 Oct 2015 20:20:19 +0100 Traveller's diary: Oman's Landscape Diversity http://www.euronews.com/2015/03/10/solar-impulse-takes-off-from-oman-on-second-leg-of-record-breaking-trip http://www.euronews.com/2015/03/10/solar-impulse-takes-off-from-oman-on-second-leg-of-record-breaking-trip Tue, 10 Mar 2015 05:30:02 +0100 A solar powered plane has started the second leg in its attempt to fly round the world without using fossil-derived fuels. Solar Impulse 2 took off http://www.euronews.com/travel/2013/08/15/factfile-sultanate-of-oman http://www.euronews.com/travel/2013/08/15/factfile-sultanate-of-oman Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:32:39 +0200 GENERAL Population: 3,219,775 Capital: Muscat Area: 309.