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Qatar 365

Inspire, explore and educate: A look at the world of Qatari literature

In partnership with Media City

Euronews speaks to a Qatari author about writing and mental health, and takes a look at initiatives hoping to inspire reading in the country.

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Two more MEPs set to have immunity lifted

Both deny any involvement in the illicit lobbying scandal allegedly involving Qatar and Morocco.

Europe News

EU Parliament corruption suspect Giorgi to remain in Belgian jail

Giorgi's lawyer said that a deal struck earlier this month between former MEP Antonio Panzeri and the authorities to reveal all elements of the criminal organisation won't change his client's position.

Qatar 365

The Qatar National Library: Protecting civilisation's treasures

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From the restoration of documents to the fight against smuggling, the QNL is a hub of expertise committed to preserving the region's documentary heritage

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Europe News

Corruption scandal: MEP Eva Kaili to remain in prison, judge orders

Kaili is one of four people who have been arrested and charged in connection to the corruption scandal rocking the European Parliament.

Europe News

Ex-MEP in EU corruption scandal admits ties to Qatar, Morocco - lawyer

Belgian authorities have so far not confirmed the countries at the heart of the cash-for-favours scandal, dubbed Qatargate.

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Panzeri admits guilt and signs deal to cooperate

Under the deal, the former MEP will share "substantial, revealing, truthful and complete" details about the corruption scandal.

Football Now

What legacy will the 2022 World Cup leave for Qatar?

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One of the best World Cups of all time, but what legacy will it leave on the country of its hosts, Qatar?

Europe News

European Parliament starts process to waive immunity of two more MEPs

Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino are both members of the Socialists & Democrats Group.

World News

Belgian MEP failed to declare expenses-paid trip to Qatar

Marc Tarabella, a suspect in the European Parliament's Qatargate corruption scandal, failed to declare a working trip he made to Qatar in 2020, his lawyer said on Sunday.

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Metsola vows to review EU laws for undue lobbying

In her first interview with Euronews since the corruption scandal erupted, the European Parliament President promised "immediate" reforms.

Qatar 365

Qatar opens its doors to the performing arts

In partnership with Media City

From aerial arts to street jazz, visiting musicians, and Bollywood musicals, Qatar is opening up to a vibrant dance and performance scene

Football Now

How Qatar delivered on its 2022 promise

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One of the best World Cups of all time, but how did Qatar deliver on its promise to give us an amazing tournament?

Europe News

Morocco denounces 'media attacks' as EU corruption scandal thickens

According to media reports, Francesco Giorgi, one of the four people currently in custody, has accused Morocco of trying to influence EU policy-making.

Scenes

Meet the kitesurfing instructor harnessing the wind and waves in Qatar

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Kitesurfing gives me an amazing feeling. If I am feeling anxious or stressed, I go kitesurfing

Qatar 365

Best of Qatar 365: From bees to a woman-led business

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Learn more about Qatar 365's favourite stories: From one of Qatar’s first beekeepers to the first woman to run a business in Doha’s Souq Waqif.

World News

Eva Kaili spends Christmas in jail

She is suspected of being at the centre of one of the European Union’s biggest corruption scandals.

Europe News

Eva Kaili lawyer claims her innocence in Qatargate corruption scandal

The Greek MEP will appear before a judge in Brussels on Thursday.

Culture news

Wear it like Messi: football fans make the most of Qatari culture

Son of a bisht or victim of a wardrobe malfunction? Lionel Messi set tongues wagging by wearing the traditional Qatari outfit when he lifted the World Cup. But he wasn't the only football fan to drape himself in the local culture.

Belgium

'Culture of impunity': What led to the MEP corruption scandal?

Those "calling for the strictest anti-corruption ... measures [within the EU] ... have always been the biggest opponents of adopting those rules ... when it comes to themselves," said Nick Aiossa, Deputy Director of the Transparency Initiative.