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Caroline Rose<\/strong><\/a>, Director of the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//NewlinesInst/">New Lines Institute<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It is reportedly fuelling the Gulf's party scene, thanks to its euphoria-inducing qualities - all without the stigma of other drugs like heroin or cocaine.<\/p>\n<p>Captagon itself was developed in Germany during the 1960s as a pharmaceutical remedy for ADHD, narcolepsy and depression.<\/p>\n<p>One of its active ingredients, fenethylline, was later blacklisted by the UN in 1986, leading most countries to discontinue it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.666015625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//67//09//16//808x539_cmsv2_36419a6f-7fff-5c9e-9d45-3de304fdc282-6670916.jpg/" alt=\"AP/AP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/67\/09\/16\/384x256_cmsv2_36419a6f-7fff-5c9e-9d45-3de304fdc282-6670916.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/67\/09\/16\/640x426_cmsv2_36419a6f-7fff-5c9e-9d45-3de304fdc282-6670916.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/67\/09\/16\/750x500_cmsv2_36419a6f-7fff-5c9e-9d45-3de304fdc282-6670916.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/67\/09\/16\/828x551_cmsv2_36419a6f-7fff-5c9e-9d45-3de304fdc282-6670916.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/67\/09\/16\/1080x719_cmsv2_36419a6f-7fff-5c9e-9d45-3de304fdc282-6670916.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/67\/09\/16\/1200x799_cmsv2_36419a6f-7fff-5c9e-9d45-3de304fdc282-6670916.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/67\/09\/16\/1920x1279_cmsv2_36419a6f-7fff-5c9e-9d45-3de304fdc282-6670916.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Syrian authorities displayed busted Captagon pills.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP/AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, new production hubs soon sprung up in Bulgaria, with counterfeit tablets smuggled by Turkish gangs to the Middle East, according to a <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.emcdda.europa.eu//publications//emcdda-papers//captagon-understanding-todays-illicit-market_en/">2018 report<\/strong><\/a> by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drugs Addiction.<\/p>\n<p>When authorities here began cracking down on Captagon \u2013 or Abu Hilalain (father of the two crescent moons), as it is sometimes referred to in the Middle East - during the early 2000s production migrated to Syria.<\/p>\n<p>Fast forward to the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011 and production skyrocketed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe political and security vacuum that emerged within Syria's civil war and resulting economic collapse created ample space for illicit economies like Captagon to thrive,\u201d Rose tells Euronews.<\/p>\n<p>She described the trade as a \u201ckey alternative revenue stream\u201d for the Syrian regime and its allies looking to dodge Western sanctions and \u201csustain local power structures\u201d, especially in the south.<\/p>\n<h2>\u2018Assad turned Syria into a drug farm\u2019<\/h2><p>Alarm bells have started to sound over the last few years.<\/p>\n<p>While it is difficult to calculate the exact effect of Captagon on Middle Eastern society, owing to a shortage of data, it is becoming a key concern in the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDrugs are one of the scourges of society as they destroy it, especially in the Middle East whose youth suffer from unemployment in light of collapsing economic conditions due to the policies of rulers,\u201d <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//taim_alhajj/">Taim Alhajj<\/strong><\/a>, a Syrian investigative journalist, tells Euronews.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSenior members of the Assad family are producing drugs in an organised manner with the aim of making money and plunging young people more into corruption in order to keep them away from claiming their usurped rights.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDrugs are the key to a large door of crime in any society, let alone in a country like Syria that lives in a state of security chaos,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Syria is not alone.<\/p>\n<p>In late August 2022, Saudi authorities made their largest-ever anti-narcotics operation, busting 46 million amphetamine pills hidden in a shipment of flour.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1636423485831405570\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jordan foiled an attempt to smuggle 16 million Captagon tablets in February that year - more than the entire amount seized in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Making matters worse Rose says most Middle Eastern states lack proper rehabilitation and harm reduction systems, besides public awareness campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly apparent in Syria.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the regime and its allies reaping billions from the trade, Rose says there is \u201clittle evidence Captagon revenues are being injected into Syrian public sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Murky money is instead lining the pockets of \u201ckingpins\u201d and helping to maintain the \u201cmomentum of Syria\u2019s security apparatus\u201d in its ongoing battle against rebels, funding recruitment and supply, she adds.<\/p>\n<p>It is also a crucial bargaining chip for the country's embattled and isolated Bashar al-Assad, with the topic featuring in diplomatic talks between Arab countries trying to normalise ties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe drug trade and smuggling have become a political pressure card with which Assad uses for negotiations,\u201d says investigative journalist Alhajj.<\/p>\n<p>In May, Damascus agreed to cooperate with Jordan and Iraq to identify sources of drug production and smuggling. A week later a high-profile Syrian drug smuggler and his family were reportedly killed in an alleged Jordanian air raid in southern Syria.<\/p>\n<h2>Europe\u2019s part in the Captagon saga<\/h2><p>Yet the Syrian regime is not the only one benefiting.<\/p>\n<p>Europe is involved in the trade and production of Captagon as a \u201ckey bouncing-off point\u201d for shipments of the drug, according to Director of the New Lines Institute Rose.<\/p>\n<p>Smugglers seeking to reduce suspicion of shipments dispatched from Syrian regime-held territories will smuggle tablets first to European maritime ports or set up shell companies further inland to re-route shipments back into destination markets,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy having the Captagon route through Europe... smugglers are trying to improve the credibility of their shipments and reduce the chance of inspection,\u201d Rose adds.<\/p>\n<p>Inevitably some of these illicit drugs have found themselves in European markets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithout a doubt, organised gangs in European countries [are] working in coordination with the Assad family to deliver drugs to Europe,\u201d says Alhajj.<\/p>\n<p>Italian police in 2020 seized some 14 tonnes of Captagon pills worth around \u20ac1 billion euros, describing it as the world\u2019s single largest operation of its kind.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//67//71//44//808x539_cmsv2_17f12a37-e9aa-5adb-909d-a12d86031ed1-7677144.jpg/" alt=\"Thanassis Stavrakis/Copyright 2017 The AP. All rights reserved.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/71\/44\/384x256_cmsv2_17f12a37-e9aa-5adb-909d-a12d86031ed1-7677144.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/71\/44\/640x427_cmsv2_17f12a37-e9aa-5adb-909d-a12d86031ed1-7677144.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/71\/44\/750x500_cmsv2_17f12a37-e9aa-5adb-909d-a12d86031ed1-7677144.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/71\/44\/828x552_cmsv2_17f12a37-e9aa-5adb-909d-a12d86031ed1-7677144.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/71\/44\/1080x720_cmsv2_17f12a37-e9aa-5adb-909d-a12d86031ed1-7677144.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/71\/44\/1200x800_cmsv2_17f12a37-e9aa-5adb-909d-a12d86031ed1-7677144.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/71\/44\/1920x1281_cmsv2_17f12a37-e9aa-5adb-909d-a12d86031ed1-7677144.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Captagon seized among other illicit items in Greece, 2017.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Thanassis Stavrakis/Copyright 2017 The AP. All rights reserved.<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tackling Captagon, like most other illicit drugs, requires a multipronged solution, both experts say.<\/p>\n<p>In the short term, Rose suggests \u201ccommunication between transit and destination countries of the Captagon trade\u201d must be improved.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere needs to be greater intelligence-sharing and coordination over a counter-Captagon strategy,\u201d she tells Euronews, cautioning against \u201cdirect collaboration with the Syrian regime\u201d that uses its control over the trade to \u201cenact concessions\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Alhajj says systematic solutions need to be found to tackle the issue in Syria.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Captagon problem is not the worst problem in Syria. The country is living in a state of tyranny thanks to the domination of the Bashar al-Assad family that rules with iron and fire, and has killed\u2026 hundreds of thousands and displaced millions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Assad regime must be ended first\u2026 because [that] family is the root of corruption and ruin in this country.\u201d<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1686751190,"publishedAt":1686801641,"updatedAt":1686812162,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/06\/15\/narco-state-how-europe-helped-syria-became-a-bigger-drug-dealer-than-mexicos-cartels","images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/71\/44\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_723d8a47-a986-58f5-8956-a723dd9419af-7677144.jpg","altText":"A Saudi customs officer opens imported pomegranates, as customs foiled an attempt to smuggle over 5 million Captagon pills in 2021.","caption":"A Saudi customs officer opens imported pomegranates, as customs foiled an attempt to smuggle over 5 million Captagon pills in 2021.","captionCredit":"AP\/AP","captionUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1024,"height":700},{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/67\/71\/44\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_17f12a37-e9aa-5adb-909d-a12d86031ed1-7677144.jpg","altText":"Captagon seized among other illicit items in Greece, 2017. 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Once a thriving settlement, Al Mafyar was abandoned around 50 years ago. Since then, the former buildings have been left to the elements. \n\nUsing the bones of what\u2019s already available, Qatar Museums has grand plans to rejuvenate this village and turn it once again into a centre of cultural importance. \n\nThe vision is to turn Al Mafyar into a tourist attraction with cultural and heritage eco-friendly activities. The design team behind bringing this vision into existence say they\u2019re drawing on the village's history for inspiration. \n\n\u201cWhat we want to achieve is to bring back the community life to this deserted village,\u201d says Omar Merhebi of G Interiors, who is working on the interior design of the project. \u201cEach house has its unique form, its unique character, so we wanted them to have a sense of that belonging to that place and take that journey.\u201d \n\nRespecting the past space \n\nThe decision to redevelop the site wasn\u2019t made lightly. Archaeologists working close to the project needed to make sure that older ruins below the ground were protected and unscathed in the process. \n\n\u201cThere are some sites where they would not be appropriate. There are some buildings where it would not be appropriate,\u201d says Dr Rob Carter, a Senior Archeology specialist at Qatar Museums. \n\nCarter continues: \u201cIn other cases, if it was not done, then these things would just collapse anyway and disappear and become fully archaeological. So, you might as well make use of them and you might as well make use of them in a way that makes the best of the natural environment and the archaeological remains that surround them.\u201d \n\nDetails matter \n\nOne of the key considerations of this development is choosing the right materials for the reconstruction. Materials were chosen carefully to match and blend with the surrounding land \n\n\u201cOne of the key considerations of this development is choosing the right materials for the reconstruction,\u201d explains Merhebi. \u201cThe natural surroundings of the village have been a huge source of inspiration for the designers.\u201d \n\nChallenged by the elements \n\nAs Qatar is a low-lying country, rising sea levels are a huge concern for the country\u2019s landscape. \n\nDr Essam Heggy a chief scientist at QEERI, at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University showed Euronews the impact of global warming on Qatar\u2019s shores. \n\n\u201cWe see this communication tower that was built not on the sea. It was deep inland [...] Now, we see the water has reached the base of the communication tower and pushing it to fall, little by little into the water.\u201d \n\nStartingly, Dr Heggy explains that the water could move inland by 2 metres \u2013 to as much as 7 metres each year. \n\nQatar is thus racing against time to protect itself, and projects like the Al Mafyar in the future. Through science and technology, it hopes to mitigate any damages along the Qatar Peninsula\/ \n\nPreserving Qatar\u2019s National Treasures \n\nA big part of Qatar\u2019s preservation and conservation efforts is also restoring ancient artefacts, found by archaeological teams at dig sites across the country and beyond. And that takes us here, to the Museum of Islamic Art in the heart of the capital, Doha. \n\nThese are just some of the thousands of historical objects housed at the Museum of Islamic Art. It\u2019s a miracle that these artefacts have lasted through centuries. And the museum takes great care in making sure they\u2019ll last for generations to come. \n\nWhether it\u2019s glass, wood, textiles, metals or paper, there\u2019s a conservator who specialises in taking care of each artefact. These experts help ensure the safe preservation of these historical objects, whether they\u2019re on display or in storage. \n\nWood conservator Stefan Masarovic is scrutinising a piece he just received. \n\n\u201cWood as an organic material can decay much faster than inorganic materials. And it's very sensitive to humidity. It can be attacked by moulds or insects, wood-eating insects. And that's why it can get damage that is irreversible,\u201d says Masarovic. \n\nAbove all, behind the spotlight of the galleries is where history comes alive. As well as protecting its history, Qatar is going up and beyond to preserve its key heritage sites and natural landscapes. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>At the very northern tip of Qatar, a plan is underway to turn an old, abandoned settlement into a modern tourist attraction. Once a thriving settlement, Al Mafyar was abandoned around 50 years ago. Since then, the former buildings have been left to the elements.<\/p>\n<p>Using the bones of what\u2019s already available, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////qm.org.qa//en///">Qatar Museums<\/strong><\/a> has grand plans to rejuvenate this village and turn it once again into a centre of cultural importance.<\/p>\n<p>The vision is to turn Al Mafyar into a tourist attraction with cultural and heritage eco-friendly activities. The design team behind bringing this vision into existence say they\u2019re drawing on the village's history for inspiration.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//62//73//82//808x454_cmsv2_14bc60fe-c75f-5511-a793-5682638878ab-7627382.jpg/" alt=\"G Interiors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/384x216_cmsv2_14bc60fe-c75f-5511-a793-5682638878ab-7627382.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/640x360_cmsv2_14bc60fe-c75f-5511-a793-5682638878ab-7627382.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/750x422_cmsv2_14bc60fe-c75f-5511-a793-5682638878ab-7627382.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/828x466_cmsv2_14bc60fe-c75f-5511-a793-5682638878ab-7627382.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1080x608_cmsv2_14bc60fe-c75f-5511-a793-5682638878ab-7627382.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1200x675_cmsv2_14bc60fe-c75f-5511-a793-5682638878ab-7627382.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1920x1080_cmsv2_14bc60fe-c75f-5511-a793-5682638878ab-7627382.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Al Mafyar, Qatar<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">G Interiors<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat we want to achieve is to bring back the community life to this deserted village,\u201d says Omar Merhebi of G Interiors, who is working on the interior design of the project. \u201cEach house has its unique form, its unique character, so we wanted them to have a sense of that belonging to that place and take that journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Respecting the past space<\/h2><p>The decision to redevelop the site wasn\u2019t made lightly. Archaeologists working close to the project needed to make sure that older ruins below the ground were protected and unscathed in the process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are some sites where they would not be appropriate. There are some buildings where it would not be appropriate,\u201d says Dr Rob Carter, a Senior Archeology specialist at Qatar Museums.<\/p>\n<p>Carter continues: \u201cIn other cases, if it was not done, then these things would just collapse anyway and disappear and become fully archaeological. So, you might as well make use of them and you might as well make use of them in a way that makes the best of the natural environment and the archaeological remains that surround them.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Details matter<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//62//73//82//808x454_cmsv2_da14338b-377b-5578-88b4-d6766dc8dd59-7627382.jpg/" alt=\"G Interiors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/384x216_cmsv2_da14338b-377b-5578-88b4-d6766dc8dd59-7627382.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/640x360_cmsv2_da14338b-377b-5578-88b4-d6766dc8dd59-7627382.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/750x422_cmsv2_da14338b-377b-5578-88b4-d6766dc8dd59-7627382.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/828x466_cmsv2_da14338b-377b-5578-88b4-d6766dc8dd59-7627382.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1080x608_cmsv2_da14338b-377b-5578-88b4-d6766dc8dd59-7627382.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1200x675_cmsv2_da14338b-377b-5578-88b4-d6766dc8dd59-7627382.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1920x1080_cmsv2_da14338b-377b-5578-88b4-d6766dc8dd59-7627382.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A railed gate inside an abandoned home in Al Mafyar, Qatar, next to a photo of a projection by G Interiors<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">G Interiors<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the key considerations of this development is choosing the right materials for the reconstruction. Materials were chosen carefully to match and blend with the surrounding land<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the key considerations of this development is choosing the right materials for the reconstruction,\u201d explains Merhebi. \u201cThe natural surroundings of the village have been a huge source of inspiration for the designers.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Challenged by the elements<\/h2><p>As Qatar is a low-lying country, rising sea levels are a huge concern for the country\u2019s landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Essam Heggy a chief scientist at QEERI, at the Hamad Bin Khalifa University showed Euronews the impact of global warming on Qatar\u2019s shores.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe see this communication tower that was built not on the sea. It was deep inland [...] Now, we see the water has reached the base of the communication tower and pushing it to fall, little by little into the water.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//62//73//82//808x454_cmsv2_0ad063f0-99a8-5ed5-b3b4-79af1f8fd7e4-7627382.jpg/" alt=\"Euronews\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/384x216_cmsv2_0ad063f0-99a8-5ed5-b3b4-79af1f8fd7e4-7627382.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/640x360_cmsv2_0ad063f0-99a8-5ed5-b3b4-79af1f8fd7e4-7627382.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/750x422_cmsv2_0ad063f0-99a8-5ed5-b3b4-79af1f8fd7e4-7627382.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/828x466_cmsv2_0ad063f0-99a8-5ed5-b3b4-79af1f8fd7e4-7627382.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1080x608_cmsv2_0ad063f0-99a8-5ed5-b3b4-79af1f8fd7e4-7627382.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1200x675_cmsv2_0ad063f0-99a8-5ed5-b3b4-79af1f8fd7e4-7627382.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1920x1080_cmsv2_0ad063f0-99a8-5ed5-b3b4-79af1f8fd7e4-7627382.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Dr Essam Heggy pointing at a communication tower by Qatar's growing coastline<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Startingly, Dr Heggy explains that the water could move inland by 2 metres \u2013 to as much as 7 metres each year.<\/p>\n<p>Qatar is thus racing against time to protect itself, and projects like the Al Mafyar in the future. Through science and technology, it hopes to mitigate any damages along the Qatar Peninsula\/<\/p>\n<h2>Preserving Qatar\u2019s National Treasures<\/h2><p>A big part of Qatar\u2019s preservation and conservation efforts is also restoring ancient artefacts, found by archaeological teams at dig sites across the country and beyond. And that takes us here, to the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////mia.org.qa//en///">Museum of Islamic Art<\/strong><\/a> in the heart of the capital, Doha.<\/p>\n<p>These are just some of the thousands of historical objects housed at the Museum of Islamic Art. It\u2019s a miracle that these artefacts have lasted through centuries. And the museum takes great care in making sure they\u2019ll last for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s glass, wood, textiles, metals or paper, there\u2019s a conservator who specialises in taking care of each artefact. These experts help ensure the safe preservation of these historical objects, whether they\u2019re on display or in storage.<\/p>\n<p>Wood conservator Stefan Masarovic is scrutinising a piece he just received.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//62//73//82//808x454_cmsv2_0bf84d10-5146-5bfa-a955-37832761252b-7627382.jpg/" alt=\"Euronews\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/384x216_cmsv2_0bf84d10-5146-5bfa-a955-37832761252b-7627382.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/640x360_cmsv2_0bf84d10-5146-5bfa-a955-37832761252b-7627382.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/750x422_cmsv2_0bf84d10-5146-5bfa-a955-37832761252b-7627382.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/828x466_cmsv2_0bf84d10-5146-5bfa-a955-37832761252b-7627382.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1080x608_cmsv2_0bf84d10-5146-5bfa-a955-37832761252b-7627382.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1200x675_cmsv2_0bf84d10-5146-5bfa-a955-37832761252b-7627382.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/1920x1080_cmsv2_0bf84d10-5146-5bfa-a955-37832761252b-7627382.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Wooden bowl being treated at the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWood as an organic material can decay much faster than inorganic materials. And it's very sensitive to humidity. It can be attacked by moulds or insects, wood-eating insects. And that's why it can get damage that is irreversible,\u201d says Masarovic.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, behind the spotlight of the galleries is where history comes alive. As well as protecting its history, Qatar is going up and beyond to preserve its key heritage sites and natural landscapes.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1684935169,"publishedAt":1686754803,"updatedAt":1686842301,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/06\/14\/discover-how-qatar-is-rejuvenating-its-cultural-heritage-sites","images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/84\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_80cce110-45c8-56d9-81ae-3868eba4ed35-7627384.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionCredit":"euronews","captionUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1920,"height":1080},{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_da14338b-377b-5578-88b4-d6766dc8dd59-7627382.jpg","altText":"A railed gate inside an abandoned home in Al Mafyar, Qatar, next to a photo of a projection by G Interiors","caption":"A railed gate inside an abandoned home in Al Mafyar, Qatar, next to a photo of a projection by G Interiors","captionCredit":"Euronews","captionUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1920,"height":1080},{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_14bc60fe-c75f-5511-a793-5682638878ab-7627382.jpg","altText":"Al Mafyar, Qatar","caption":"Al Mafyar, Qatar","captionCredit":"Euronews","captionUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1920,"height":1080},{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_0ad063f0-99a8-5ed5-b3b4-79af1f8fd7e4-7627382.jpg","altText":"Dr Essam Heggy pointing at a communication tower by Qatar's growing coastline","caption":"Dr Essam Heggy pointing at a communication tower by Qatar's growing coastline","captionCredit":"Euronews","captionUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1920,"height":1080},{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/73\/82\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_0bf84d10-5146-5bfa-a955-37832761252b-7627382.jpg","altText":"Wooden bowl being treated at the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar","caption":"Wooden bowl being treated at the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar","captionCredit":"Euronews","captionUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1920,"height":1080}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":4162,"slug":"archaeology","urlSafeValue":"archaeology","title":"Archaeology","titleRaw":"Archaeology"},{"id":8735,"slug":"tradition","urlSafeValue":"tradition","title":"Tradition","titleRaw":"Tradition"},{"id":574,"slug":"culture","urlSafeValue":"culture","title":"Culture","titleRaw":"Culture"},{"id":234,"slug":"qatar","urlSafeValue":"qatar","title":"Qatar","titleRaw":"Qatar"}],"widgets":[{"slug":"image","count":4}],"related":[],"technicalTags":[{"path":"editorial.media-city"},{"path":"editorial"},{"path":"sponsor.qatar-foundation"},{"path":"sponsor"}],"video":1,"videos":[{"duration":720000,"editor":null,"filesizeBytes":92760934,"format":"mp4","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/QU\/SU\/23\/06\/14\/en\/230614_QUSU_51776036_51776038_720000_165928_en.mp4","expiresAt":0,"quality":"md"},{"duration":720000,"editor":null,"filesizeBytes":140929894,"format":"mp4","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/EN\/QU\/SU\/23\/06\/14\/en\/230614_QUSU_51776036_51776038_720000_165928_en.mp4","expiresAt":0,"quality":"hd"}],"externalPartners":{"dailymotionId":"x8lrjhp","youtubeId":"9GYYQZRehhU"},"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"isLiveCoverage":0,"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":"","additionalSources":"","additionalReporting":"Euronews","freeField1":"","freeField2":null,"type":"","program":{"id":"qatar-365","urlSafeValue":"qatar-365","title":"Qatar 365","online":1,"url":"\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/qatar-365"},"vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/\/www.euronews.com\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"advertising":1,"advertisingData":{"startDate":1630511520,"endDate":2114355123,"type":"sponsored","isDfp":null,"slug":"Scenes","title":"Media City - 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","summary":"The Turkish president re-iterated his support for northern Cyprus in his first visit to the island after re-election. ","url":"erdogan-demands-international-recognition-of-northern-cyprus","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan defended a two-state solution in Cyprus during a visit to the northern part of the Mediterranean island on Monday. \n\n\"If there is a return to the negotiation table, the way to do this is through recognition of the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus,\" Erdo\u011fan said in his first foreign visit since his re-election in late May. \n\nCyprus, which joined the European Union in 2004, has been divided since Turkey's 1974 invasion of the northern part, in response to a coup by Greek Cypriot nationalists who wished to link the country to Greece. \n\nThe northern part with a majority of Turkish Cypriots and Turkish settlers, was self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (RTCN) in 1983. \n\n\"The just demands of the Turkish Cypriots are clear and unequivocal. Turkish Cypriots have never been and never will be a minority,\" Erdo\u011fan insisted. \n\nThe Turkish president was was welcomed by his close ally Ersin Tatar, the president of the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (RTCN). \n\nTatar said that northern Cyprus continues to \"live in harmony with the Turkish mother country.\" \n\nNorthern Cyprus' existence is only recognized by Ankara, whereas the European Union considers the whole of the island as part of the EU.\u00a0 \n\nTurkey maintains a large military contingent in northern Cyprus, and is a major contributor to the region's economy.\u00a0 \n\nThe Mediterranean island currently has a buffer zone patrolled by the UN's peacekeeping force to divide the internationally recognised southern half and the northern region.\u00a0 \n\nErdo\u011fan, however, is not unanimous in northern Cyprus as he collected only 42.2% votes of nearly 85,000 Turks and Turkish Cypriots with Turkish citizenship who went to the polls for the second round of the Turkish presidential election.\u00a0 \n\nNegotiations on a settlement of the two-state solution have stalled since 2017.\u00a0 \n\nA UN plan to reunite the island was put to a referendum in 2004, which was approved by 65% of Turkish Cypriots in the north.\u00a0 \n\nMore than 75% of the Greek Cypriots in the South were against Turkey's proposed division of the Mediterranean island. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan defended a two-state solution in Cyprus during a visit to the northern part of the Mediterranean island on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>\"If there is a return to the negotiation table, the way to do this is through recognition of the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus,\" Erdo\u011fan said in his first foreign visit since his re-election in late May.<\/p>\n<p>Cyprus, which joined the European Union in 2004, has been divided since Turkey's 1974 invasion of the northern part, in response to a coup by Greek Cypriot nationalists who wished to link the country to Greece.<\/p>\n<p>The northern part with a majority of Turkish Cypriots and Turkish settlers, was self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (RTCN) in 1983.<\/p>\n<p>\"The just demands of the Turkish Cypriots are clear and unequivocal. Turkish Cypriots have never been and never will be a minority,\" Erdo\u011fan insisted.<\/p>\n<p>The Turkish president was was welcomed by his close ally Ersin Tatar, the president of the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (RTCN).<\/p>\n<p>Tatar said that northern Cyprus continues to \"live in harmony with the Turkish mother country.\"<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1638463283794411521\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Northern Cyprus' existence is only recognized by Ankara, whereas the European Union considers the whole of the island as part of the EU.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Turkey maintains a large military contingent in northern Cyprus, and is a major contributor to the region's economy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Mediterranean island currently has a buffer zone patrolled by the UN's peacekeeping force to divide the internationally recognised southern half and the northern region.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Erdo\u011fan, however, is not unanimous in northern Cyprus as he collected only 42.2% votes of nearly 85,000 Turks and Turkish Cypriots with Turkish citizenship who went to the polls for the second round of the Turkish presidential election.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Negotiations on a settlement of the two-state solution have stalled since 2017.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A UN plan to reunite the island was put to a referendum in 2004, which was approved by 65% of Turkish Cypriots in the north.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More than 75% of the Greek Cypriots in the South were against Turkey's proposed division of the Mediterranean 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the Qatari sportsman reviving the ancient tradition of horse archery","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":"Meet the Qatari sportsman reviving the ancient tradition of horse archery","leadin":"In partnership with Media City, Qatar","summary":"In partnership with Media City, Qatar","url":"meet-the-qatari-sportsman-reviving-the-ancient-tradition-of-horse-archery","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world who are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories. \n\nHorseback archery stands out among the many equestrian disciplines that combine modern riding techniques and ancient tradition. The sport combines the skill of riding with the precision of archery, and it holds a special place in Arabian heritage. \n\nArchery is difficult enough when stationary, but try doing it while riding a horse travelling more than 30 miles per hour. Qatari horseback archery gold medalist, Bader Mubarak Al Marri, is well accustomed to this. \n\nA life-altering call \n\nBader took six lessons of horseback riding before giving it up. \"What kept me from horseback riding in 2018 was a lack of time, an unfavourable atmosphere and the scarcity of people in the field,\" Bader explains. \n\nBader's surprising journey to becoming a champion began when he received a surprise call from Fuad Almudahka , the founder of the\u00a0 Equestrian Sport Centre in Qatar. \n\nThe life-changing phone call happened in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bader found himself at home with a lot of spare time on his hands at this time, so he decided to take up Fuad's offer. \n\n\"Coach Fuad contacted me saying, 'Bader, I have workshops in horseback archery. If you'd like to take part, we welcome you at the Horseback Archery Equestrian Centre,'\" Bader recalls. \n\nNot good enough \n\nAfter completing Fuad's workshop, Bader wanted to enter Qatar's 'Al Nashab' crossbow event. Coach Fuad was against it and advised him to develop his riding skills first. \n\nUndeterred, Bader converted Fuad's feedback into inspiration and vowed to do his best to improve his skills. \"Let me train these two months,\" he said to Fuad. \"I'll enter the contest if I improve my horseback riding skills. If I can't, I won't,\" Bader promised Fuad. \n\nMan on a mission \n\nBader was a man on a mission. He spent the next two months at AlSamriya Riding School , training in archery once a week and horseback riding for the rest of the week. \n\nWith so much training Bader found he had the speed, and precision needed for target archery, also known as Qabak archery. According to the World Horseback Archery Federation , Qabak is a category where the competitor rides the horse at speed and fires an arrow at a circular target at the top of a poll. \n\nDespite being prepared for the tournament, Bader was surprised to have won first place after three rounds. \"No way, that's impossible,\" Bader said to himself. \"There are more experienced and skilled players in the sport than myself,\" he said. \n\nLocal to international gold \n\nBader travelled to Turkey for his first international competition. He didn't win that time around, but his confidence grew. He aimed to get acquainted with other international archers and gain skills. \n\n\"Bader returned to Qatar motivated, and he worked hard for the World Cup qualifiers in South Africa,\" recalls Azeez Al Qahtani, a fellow rider and mentor. \n\nUndeterred, Bader used that experience in Turkey to his advantage at the horse archery World Championship qualifiers. \"On January 20, 2023, I got first place in the Qabak track held in South Africa,\" Bader tells SCENES about his most significant accomplishment to date. \n\n\"The gold medal he got was well deserved,\" AbdelAzeez says. \"Bader winning that medal really makes people wonder, 'What is this sport?' Practice makes everything perfect, and Bader is a demonstration of that,\" he adds. \n\n'Arabs were particularly skilled at it' \n\nVarious cultures around the world have practised horseback archery for centuries. In Arab history, its roots run deep, and many wish to preserve a connection to an exciting bygone era. \n\n\"Previously, it wasn't a sport. It was for hunting and battle. Arabs were particularly skilled at it,\" explains Abdel Aziz. \"Today, all the international players who made the sport alive again go back to a specific old Arabic book called 'Arab Archery',\" he adds. \n\nEven though it has a long history, horseback archery is now considered a modern sport. And Bader hopes his recent success will lead to more riders emerging from Qatar. \n\n","htmlText":"<p><strong>SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world who are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Horseback archery stands out among the many equestrian disciplines that combine modern riding techniques and ancient tradition. The sport combines the skill of riding with the precision of archery, and it holds a special place in Arabian heritage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//54//58//808x454_cmsv2_99430f6e-a000-56d2-9c44-caa6403cef97-7655458.jpg/" alt=\"Anthony Geagea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/384x216_cmsv2_99430f6e-a000-56d2-9c44-caa6403cef97-7655458.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/640x360_cmsv2_99430f6e-a000-56d2-9c44-caa6403cef97-7655458.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/750x422_cmsv2_99430f6e-a000-56d2-9c44-caa6403cef97-7655458.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/828x466_cmsv2_99430f6e-a000-56d2-9c44-caa6403cef97-7655458.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1080x608_cmsv2_99430f6e-a000-56d2-9c44-caa6403cef97-7655458.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1200x675_cmsv2_99430f6e-a000-56d2-9c44-caa6403cef97-7655458.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1920x1080_cmsv2_99430f6e-a000-56d2-9c44-caa6403cef97-7655458.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Bader can ride a horse at over 30 mph doing archery<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Anthony Geagea<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Archery is difficult enough when stationary, but try doing it while riding a horse travelling more than 30 miles per hour. Qatari horseback archery gold medalist, Bader Mubarak Al Marri, is well accustomed to this.<\/p>\n<h2>A life-altering call<\/h2><p>Bader took six lessons of horseback riding before giving it up. \"What kept me from horseback riding in 2018 was a lack of time, an unfavourable atmosphere and the scarcity of people in the field,\" Bader explains.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6055045871559633\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//54//58//808x490_cmsv2_bf033ad4-780b-5dc8-9fa9-71e478c566a6-7655458.jpg/" alt=\"Anthony Geagea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/384x233_cmsv2_bf033ad4-780b-5dc8-9fa9-71e478c566a6-7655458.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/640x388_cmsv2_bf033ad4-780b-5dc8-9fa9-71e478c566a6-7655458.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/750x454_cmsv2_bf033ad4-780b-5dc8-9fa9-71e478c566a6-7655458.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/828x501_cmsv2_bf033ad4-780b-5dc8-9fa9-71e478c566a6-7655458.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1080x654_cmsv2_bf033ad4-780b-5dc8-9fa9-71e478c566a6-7655458.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1200x727_cmsv2_bf033ad4-780b-5dc8-9fa9-71e478c566a6-7655458.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1920x1163_cmsv2_bf033ad4-780b-5dc8-9fa9-71e478c566a6-7655458.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">In 2018, Bader quit equestrian riding owing to a lack of time, a bad atmosphere, and a shortage of riders<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Anthony Geagea<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bader's surprising journey to becoming a champion began when he received a surprise call from <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////wfea.world//fuad-almudahka///">Fuad Almudahka<\/a>, the founder of the\u00a0<a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//horseback.archery///">Equestrian Sport Centre<\/a> in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>The life-changing phone call happened in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bader found himself at home with a lot of spare time on his hands at this time, so he decided to take up Fuad's offer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//54//58//808x454_cmsv2_123e1104-505b-5518-bc75-6b587792421f-7655458.jpg/" alt=\"Anthony Geagea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/384x216_cmsv2_123e1104-505b-5518-bc75-6b587792421f-7655458.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/640x360_cmsv2_123e1104-505b-5518-bc75-6b587792421f-7655458.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/750x422_cmsv2_123e1104-505b-5518-bc75-6b587792421f-7655458.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/828x466_cmsv2_123e1104-505b-5518-bc75-6b587792421f-7655458.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1080x608_cmsv2_123e1104-505b-5518-bc75-6b587792421f-7655458.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1200x675_cmsv2_123e1104-505b-5518-bc75-6b587792421f-7655458.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1920x1080_cmsv2_123e1104-505b-5518-bc75-6b587792421f-7655458.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Fuad advised Bader to improve before his debut event<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Anthony Geagea<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Coach Fuad contacted me saying, 'Bader, I have workshops in horseback archery. If you'd like to take part, we welcome you at the Horseback Archery Equestrian Centre,'\" Bader recalls.<\/p>\n<h2>Not good enough<\/h2><p>After completing Fuad's workshop, Bader wanted to enter Qatar's 'Al Nashab' crossbow event. Coach Fuad was against it and advised him to develop his riding skills first.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7506420,7260216,7374512\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2023//02//06//meet-the-turkish-garbage-collector-fighting-against-discrimination-one-mma-fight-at-a-time/">Meet the Turkish garbage collector fighting against discrimination, one MMA fight at a time<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2023//01//02//meet-the-kitesurfing-instructor-teaching-people-to-glide-on-water-in-qatar/">Meet the kitesurfing instructor harnessing the wind and waves in Qatar<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2023//04//04//meet-the-veterinary-interns-treating-sick-and-injured-horses-in-qatar/">Meet the veterinary interns treating sick and injured horses in Qatar<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Undeterred, Bader converted Fuad's feedback into inspiration and vowed to do his best to improve his skills. \"Let me train these two months,\" he said to Fuad. \"I'll enter the contest if I improve my horseback riding skills. If I can't, I won't,\" Bader promised Fuad.<\/p>\n<h2>Man on a mission<\/h2><p>Bader was a man on a mission. He spent the next two months at <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.alsamriyaestate.com//riding/">AlSamriya Riding School<\/a>, training in archery once a week and horseback riding for the rest of the week.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//54//58//808x454_cmsv2_d6f38a30-2ef8-5337-8e9d-4cff275df436-7655458.jpg/" alt=\"Anthony Geagea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/384x216_cmsv2_d6f38a30-2ef8-5337-8e9d-4cff275df436-7655458.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/640x360_cmsv2_d6f38a30-2ef8-5337-8e9d-4cff275df436-7655458.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/750x422_cmsv2_d6f38a30-2ef8-5337-8e9d-4cff275df436-7655458.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/828x466_cmsv2_d6f38a30-2ef8-5337-8e9d-4cff275df436-7655458.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1080x608_cmsv2_d6f38a30-2ef8-5337-8e9d-4cff275df436-7655458.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1200x675_cmsv2_d6f38a30-2ef8-5337-8e9d-4cff275df436-7655458.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1920x1080_cmsv2_d6f38a30-2ef8-5337-8e9d-4cff275df436-7655458.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Bader trained for two months at AlSamriya Riding School for the 'Al Nashab' crossbow event<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Anthony Geagea<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With so much training Bader found he had the speed, and precision needed for target archery, also known as Qabak archery. According to <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////whaf.webnode.kr/">the World Horseback Archery Federation<\/a>, Qabak is a category where the competitor rides the horse at speed and fires an arrow at a circular target at the top of a poll.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being prepared for the tournament, Bader was surprised to have won first place after three rounds. \"No way, that's impossible,\" Bader said to himself. \"There are more experienced and skilled players in the sport than myself,\" he said.<\/p>\n<h2>Local to international gold<\/h2><p>Bader travelled to Turkey for his first international competition. He didn't win that time around, but his confidence grew. He aimed to get acquainted with other international archers and gain skills.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.562273276904474\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//54//58//808x454_cmsv2_863eb83a-c7cf-5e79-af87-52266559f9a4-7655458.jpg/" alt=\"Anthony Geagea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/384x216_cmsv2_863eb83a-c7cf-5e79-af87-52266559f9a4-7655458.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/640x360_cmsv2_863eb83a-c7cf-5e79-af87-52266559f9a4-7655458.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/750x422_cmsv2_863eb83a-c7cf-5e79-af87-52266559f9a4-7655458.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/828x466_cmsv2_863eb83a-c7cf-5e79-af87-52266559f9a4-7655458.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1080x607_cmsv2_863eb83a-c7cf-5e79-af87-52266559f9a4-7655458.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1200x675_cmsv2_863eb83a-c7cf-5e79-af87-52266559f9a4-7655458.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1920x1080_cmsv2_863eb83a-c7cf-5e79-af87-52266559f9a4-7655458.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Bader returned to Qatar motivated after failing to medal in Turkey<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Anthony Geagea<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Bader returned to Qatar motivated, and he worked hard for the World Cup qualifiers in South Africa,\" recalls Azeez Al Qahtani, a fellow rider and mentor.<\/p>\n<p>Undeterred, Bader used that experience in Turkey to his advantage at the horse archery World Championship qualifiers. \"On January 20, 2023, I got first place in the Qabak track held in South Africa,\" Bader tells SCENES about his most significant accomplishment to date.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//54//58//808x454_cmsv2_431c2e96-75b9-5a66-99f9-c4331314a329-7655458.jpg/" alt=\"Anthony Geagea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/384x216_cmsv2_431c2e96-75b9-5a66-99f9-c4331314a329-7655458.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/640x360_cmsv2_431c2e96-75b9-5a66-99f9-c4331314a329-7655458.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/750x422_cmsv2_431c2e96-75b9-5a66-99f9-c4331314a329-7655458.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/828x466_cmsv2_431c2e96-75b9-5a66-99f9-c4331314a329-7655458.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1080x608_cmsv2_431c2e96-75b9-5a66-99f9-c4331314a329-7655458.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1200x675_cmsv2_431c2e96-75b9-5a66-99f9-c4331314a329-7655458.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1920x1080_cmsv2_431c2e96-75b9-5a66-99f9-c4331314a329-7655458.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Bader's gold medal win has piqued interest in the sport<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Anthony Geagea<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"The gold medal he got was well deserved,\" AbdelAzeez says. \"Bader winning that medal really makes people wonder, 'What is this sport?' Practice makes everything perfect, and Bader is a demonstration of that,\" he adds.<\/p>\n<h2>'Arabs were particularly skilled at it'<\/h2><p>Various cultures around the world have practised horseback archery for centuries. In Arab history, its roots run deep, and many wish to preserve a connection to an exciting bygone era.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//54//58//808x454_cmsv2_79e2b556-cf6f-547d-bf3b-47a669b4ace5-7655458.jpg/" alt=\"Anthony Geagea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/384x216_cmsv2_79e2b556-cf6f-547d-bf3b-47a669b4ace5-7655458.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/640x360_cmsv2_79e2b556-cf6f-547d-bf3b-47a669b4ace5-7655458.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/750x422_cmsv2_79e2b556-cf6f-547d-bf3b-47a669b4ace5-7655458.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/828x466_cmsv2_79e2b556-cf6f-547d-bf3b-47a669b4ace5-7655458.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1080x608_cmsv2_79e2b556-cf6f-547d-bf3b-47a669b4ace5-7655458.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1200x675_cmsv2_79e2b556-cf6f-547d-bf3b-47a669b4ace5-7655458.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/54\/58\/1920x1080_cmsv2_79e2b556-cf6f-547d-bf3b-47a669b4ace5-7655458.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Horseback archery is a cultural tradition in Arab history<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Anthony Geagea<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Previously, it wasn't a sport. It was for hunting and battle. Arabs were particularly skilled at it,\" explains Abdel Aziz. \"Today, all the international players who made the sport alive again go back to a specific old Arabic book called 'Arab Archery',\" he adds.<\/p>\n<p>Even though it has a long history, horseback archery is now considered a modern sport. 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Second, this cellulose polymer acts as a chemical camouflage,\" Dr. Jonathan Bohbot, the lead researcher from Hebrew University's Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, explained.<\/p>\n<p>\"It prevents your smell that attracts mosquitoes and brings more mosquitoes in, and then, it also releases our repellent very slowly. So, it extends its duration of protection,\" he added. <\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7132358\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2022//10//20//why-are-mosquitoes-attracted-to-you-it-could-be-your-smell-scientists-say/">Why are mosquitoes attracted to you? 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Guy Shone explores what drives these extraordinary individuals. \n\nSitting in an empty theatre is probably an unusual experience for Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi. Normally, the seats would be packed with fans waiting to hear his voice, described as a 'tender baritone.' But it's a closed set at Katara cultural village in Doha, as Fahad's chatting to The Dialogue about his life and career. \n\n\"My ambition is to deliver a Gulf song\u2026 to the world in a way that doesn't lose its spirit,\" he says. When asked if the Khaliji music genre he's most famous for can break through, he's positive it will. \"Without a doubt,\" he affirms. \n\nKhaliji music has roots believed to go back more than 1,000 years. Characterised by the heavy use of stringed instruments such as the rebab and oud, it's hugely popular across the Arab world. Fahad says it has close links to other musical genres which have become more popular. \n\n\"I think the Gulf song is very close to Indian music and very close to African culture,\" he says. Rhythms link them, explains Fahad. \n\n\"We have rhythms that are related to women. We have rhythms for men. We have rhythms that are played only on certain occasions,\" he explains. This type of format, Fahad adds, can make it complex to work with. \n\n\"Therefore, for songs from the Gulf, it's very difficult to create\u2026a different format while linking it to music,\" he says. \"So, we take a long time to make a song that is close to the original song or link it to\u2026Western music.\" \n\nFahad performed the official FIFA World Cup 2022 song 'Dreamers' alongside BTS member Jung Kook. \"For me, this was the most beautiful moment in my life, to attend and sing at the opening of the World Cup,\" he enthuses. \"This dream was a big dream\u2026singing in front of more than three billion viewers.\" \n\nWhile he described the experience of singing in both Arabic and English as challenging, he was able to perform the record-breaking song effortlessly. \"It requires mental presence. It needs focus,\" he outlines. \"But it often has a very beautiful impact\u2026because you win the audience from all communities, whether they listen to Arabic [music] or if they are non-Arabic speakers.\" \n\nThe experience for Fahad was life-changing, as it opened up new possibilities. \"It really motivated me\u2026[that] I must perform music in two languages,\" he says, beaming. \n\nFahad has already achieved a great deal in his career, including winning a prestigious Hollywood Music in Media Award in the Best in World Music category in 2020. In addition to singing, he has a variety of ambitions inside and outside the music industry he is eager to tackle. \n\n\"I needed to be a complete media system through which I could influence\u2026the modern generation,\" he explains. \"I'm very interested in production. I'm interested in having the studio and radio, and I am interested even in the future to have more than one different media outlet.\" \n\nThose outlets allow Fahad to mentor younger singers trying to navigate an industry often seen as 'hard to crack.' As someone who discovered his own talent at a young age, Fahad has the experience to guide them. \n\nDuring his career, Fahad has worked with some of the biggest names across the musical spectrum, including Titanic and Avatar composer James Horner. And he's keen to continue collaborating in a bid to reach the broadest possible audience. \n\n\"I would like to\u2026work together with a group of international artists on a collection of songs,\" he says. \"So, we can reach the whole world with music.\" \n\nFahad's goal is clear, \"Music is my passion. I hope people can always see that and my voice continues reaching people,\" he declares. Given that FIFA's 'Dreamers' has taken the internet by storm, with over 130 million views on YouTube alone, he's already turned several dreams into a reality. \n\n","htmlText":"<h2>The Dialogue sits down with inspirational people from across the globe with links to the Middle East and North Africa. Guy Shone explores what drives these extraordinary individuals.<\/h2><p>Sitting in an empty theatre is probably an unusual experience for Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi. Normally, the seats would be packed with fans waiting to hear his voice, described as a 'tender baritone.' But it's a closed set at Katara cultural village in Doha, as Fahad's chatting to The Dialogue about his life and career.<\/p>\n<p>\"My ambition is to deliver a Gulf song\u2026 to the world in a way that doesn't lose its spirit,\" he says. When asked if the Khaliji music genre he's most famous for can break through, he's positive it will. \"Without a doubt,\" he affirms.<\/p>\n<p>Khaliji music has roots believed to go back more than 1,000 years. Characterised by the heavy use of stringed instruments such as the rebab and oud, it's hugely popular across the Arab world. Fahad says it has close links to other musical genres which have become more popular.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//62//74//06//808x454_cmsv2_6917d643-8e85-5a9b-b25a-29a1e41cfecf-7627406.jpg/" alt=\"Euronews\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/384x216_cmsv2_6917d643-8e85-5a9b-b25a-29a1e41cfecf-7627406.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/640x360_cmsv2_6917d643-8e85-5a9b-b25a-29a1e41cfecf-7627406.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/750x422_cmsv2_6917d643-8e85-5a9b-b25a-29a1e41cfecf-7627406.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/828x466_cmsv2_6917d643-8e85-5a9b-b25a-29a1e41cfecf-7627406.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/1080x608_cmsv2_6917d643-8e85-5a9b-b25a-29a1e41cfecf-7627406.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/1200x675_cmsv2_6917d643-8e85-5a9b-b25a-29a1e41cfecf-7627406.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/1920x1080_cmsv2_6917d643-8e85-5a9b-b25a-29a1e41cfecf-7627406.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Fahad says music from the Gulf is based on rhythms that makes it complex to work with<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"I think the Gulf song is very close to Indian music and very close to African culture,\" he says. Rhythms link them, explains Fahad.<\/p>\n<p>\"We have rhythms that are related to women. We have rhythms for men. We have rhythms that are played only on certain occasions,\" he explains. This type of format, Fahad adds, can make it complex to work with.<\/p>\n<p>\"Therefore, for songs from the Gulf, it's very difficult to create\u2026a different format while linking it to music,\" he says. \"So, we take a long time to make a song that is close to the original song or link it to\u2026Western music.\"<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">\"For me, this was the most beautiful moment in my life, to attend and sing at the opening of the World Cup\"<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <div class=\"widget__authorText\">\n Fahad Al Kubaisi\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"widget__author_descriptionText\">\n Singer and Producer\n <\/div>\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fahad performed the official FIFA World Cup 2022 song 'Dreamers' alongside BTS member Jung Kook. \"For me, this was the most beautiful moment in my life, to attend and sing at the opening of the World Cup,\" he enthuses. \"This dream was a big dream\u2026singing in front of more than three billion viewers.\"<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.8815060908084164\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//62//74//06//808x715_cmsv2_35d797c7-7d61-5012-8381-a5053e06c571-7627406.jpg/" alt=\"Euronews\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/384x338_cmsv2_35d797c7-7d61-5012-8381-a5053e06c571-7627406.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/640x564_cmsv2_35d797c7-7d61-5012-8381-a5053e06c571-7627406.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/750x661_cmsv2_35d797c7-7d61-5012-8381-a5053e06c571-7627406.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/828x730_cmsv2_35d797c7-7d61-5012-8381-a5053e06c571-7627406.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/1080x952_cmsv2_35d797c7-7d61-5012-8381-a5053e06c571-7627406.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/1200x1058_cmsv2_35d797c7-7d61-5012-8381-a5053e06c571-7627406.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/1920x1692_cmsv2_35d797c7-7d61-5012-8381-a5053e06c571-7627406.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Fahad describes performing at the FIFA World Cup as the 'most beautiful moment' in his life<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While he described the experience of singing in both Arabic and English as challenging, he was able to perform the record-breaking song effortlessly. \"It requires mental presence. It needs focus,\" he outlines. \"But it often has a very beautiful impact\u2026because you win the audience from all communities, whether they listen to Arabic [music] or if they are non-Arabic speakers.\"<\/p>\n<p>The experience for Fahad was life-changing, as it opened up new possibilities. \"It really motivated me\u2026[that] I must perform music in two languages,\" he says, beaming.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">\"I needed to be a complete media system through which I could influence\u2026the modern generation\"<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <div class=\"widget__authorText\">\n Fahad Al Kubaisi\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"widget__author_descriptionText\">\n Singer and Producer\n <\/div>\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fahad has already achieved a great deal in his career, including winning a prestigious Hollywood Music in Media Award in the Best in World Music category in 2020. In addition to singing, he has a variety of ambitions inside and outside the music industry he is eager to tackle.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7587604,7476704,7379456,7203232,7033910,7314110\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2023//04//15//radical-inclusion-the-social-impact-entrepreneur-creating-an-inclusive-society/">Radical Inclusion: The social impact entrepreneur creating an inclusive society<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2023//05//13//generation-hope-children-charity-and-knowing-your-limits/">Generation Hope: Children, charity and knowing your limits<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2022//09//25//no-summit-too-high-the-former-child-refugee-now-managing-global-markets/">No summit too high: The former child refugee now managing global markets<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2023//02//09//second-chances-a-journey-from-rock-and-roll-to-food-and-war/">Second chances: A journey from rock and roll to food and war<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2023//01//28//the-olympic-legend-steering-a-new-generation-of-sailors-to-success/">The Olympic legend steering a new generation of sailors to success<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//next//2022//11//27//footballs-world-cup-of-hope/">Football/u2019s World Cup of Hope<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"I needed to be a complete media system through which I could influence\u2026the modern generation,\" he explains. \"I'm very interested in production. I'm interested in having the studio and radio, and I am interested even in the future to have more than one different media outlet.\"<\/p>\n<p>Those outlets allow Fahad to mentor younger singers trying to navigate an industry often seen as 'hard to crack.' As someone who discovered his own talent at a young age, Fahad has the experience to guide them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//62//74//06//808x454_cmsv2_191f67ed-64dc-5e59-9074-faf1c83a5874-7627406.jpg/" alt=\"Euronews\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/384x216_cmsv2_191f67ed-64dc-5e59-9074-faf1c83a5874-7627406.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/640x360_cmsv2_191f67ed-64dc-5e59-9074-faf1c83a5874-7627406.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/750x422_cmsv2_191f67ed-64dc-5e59-9074-faf1c83a5874-7627406.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/828x466_cmsv2_191f67ed-64dc-5e59-9074-faf1c83a5874-7627406.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/1080x608_cmsv2_191f67ed-64dc-5e59-9074-faf1c83a5874-7627406.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/1200x675_cmsv2_191f67ed-64dc-5e59-9074-faf1c83a5874-7627406.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/1920x1080_cmsv2_191f67ed-64dc-5e59-9074-faf1c83a5874-7627406.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Fahad is hoping to use his successes to mentor the next generation of singers from the Gulf<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Euronews<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>During his career, Fahad has worked with some of the biggest names across the musical spectrum, including Titanic and Avatar composer James Horner. And he's keen to continue collaborating in a bid to reach the broadest possible audience.<\/p>\n<p>\"I would like to\u2026work together with a group of international artists on a collection of songs,\" he says. \"So, we can reach the whole world with music.\"<\/p>\n<p>Fahad's goal is clear, \"Music is my passion. I hope people can always see that and my voice continues reaching people,\" he declares. Given that FIFA's 'Dreamers' has taken the internet by storm, with over 130 million views on YouTube alone, he's already turned several dreams into a reality.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1684935229,"publishedAt":1686380579,"updatedAt":1686491472,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/next\/2023\/06\/10\/rhythms-of-the-gulf-the-singing-star-bringing-khaliji-music-to-the-world","images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/62\/74\/06\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_90179a00-4fb7-529b-9079-f13ab3906a7c-7627406.jpg","altText":"Fahad Al Kubaisi tells The Dialogue he wants to bring Khaliji music to the masses","caption":"Fahad Al Kubaisi tells The Dialogue he wants to bring Khaliji music to the masses","captionCredit":"Euronews 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shark attack: How rare are fatal maulings at Red Sea resorts?","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Russian man killed in shark attack at Egyptian Red Sea resort","titleListing2":"Egypt shark attack: How rare are fatal maulings at Red Sea resorts?","leadin":"A 74-kilometre stretch of the coastline will remain closed off until Sunday.","summary":"A 74-kilometre stretch of the coastline will remain closed off until Sunday.","url":"egypt-shark-attack-how-rare-are-fatal-maulings-at-red-sea-resorts","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"A Russian man died after being mauled by a shark on Thursday off one of Egypt's Red Sea resorts, Egyptian and Russian authorities said. \n\nEgypt's Environment Ministry said the man was killed after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada. Authorities closed off a 74-kilometre\u00a0 stretch of the coastline, announcing it will remain off-limits until Sunday. \n\nThe ministry later said it had caught the shark and was examining it in a laboratory to try and determine the reasons for the rare attack. \n\nThe Russian Consulate in Hurghada identified the man as a Russian citizen but did not give his name. \n\nAre shark attacks in Egypt common? \n\nA video circulating online, purportedly of the attack, shows a man thrashing about in the water before being repeatedly attacked by a shark circling around him, and then being dragged under. \n\nShark attacks are rare in the Red Sea coastal regions . However, in 2022, two fatal attacks in Hurghada within days, killing an Austrian and a Romanian tourist. \n\nEgypt's Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, boast some of the country's most renowned beach destinations and are popular with European tourists.\u00a0 \n\nDivers are attracted by the steep drop-offs of coral reefs just offshore, which offer rich and colourful sea life. \n\nEgypt has in recent years sought to revive the vital tourism sector, hurt by years of political instability, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine. \n\nWhat can you do to reduce your risk of an attack? \n\nTiger sharks are large species that reside in tropical and temperate waters and are among the sharks most cited by the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks on humans. \n\nThe international database of shark attacks says, however, that the relative risk of being attacked is very small. There is around a 1 in 4 million chance of dying in a shark-related incident and you could be swimming with these marine creatures more often than you think. \n\nBut there are things you can do to minimise the risk even further. Advice on avoiding an attack includes keeping out of the water at night, if sharks have been spotted in the area or if you are bleeding from an open wound.\u00a0 \n\nSwimmers are also urged to stay in groups as sharks are more likely to go after individuals, refrain from excess splashing and stay close to shore.\u00a0 \n\nIf a shark does attack, the International Shark Attack File says the best strategy is to hit it on the tip of its nose or aim for vulnerable spots like its gills and eyes. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>A Russian man died after being mauled by a shark on Thursday off one of Egypt's Red Sea resorts, Egyptian and Russian authorities said.<\/p>\n<p>Egypt's Environment Ministry said the man was killed after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada. Authorities closed off a 74-kilometre\u00a0 stretch of the coastline, announcing it will remain off-limits until Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry later said it had caught the shark and was examining it in a laboratory to try and determine the reasons for the rare attack.<\/p>\n<p>The Russian Consulate in Hurghada identified the man as a Russian citizen but did not give his name.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"6887966,7658684\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//07//28//woman-attacked-on-holiday-has-an-important-travel-insurance-message-for-others/">American woman attacked on holiday warns others to take out full travel insurance<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//06//07//were-going-to-need-a-bigger-boat-you-could-be-swimming-much-closer-to-sharks-that-you-real/">We're going to need a bigger boat: You could be swimming much closer to sharks than you realise<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Are shark attacks in Egypt common?<\/h2><p>A video circulating online, purportedly of the attack, shows a man thrashing about in the water before being repeatedly attacked by a shark circling around him, and then being dragged under.<\/p>\n<p>Shark attacks are rare in the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//10//25//from-diving-to-kitesurfing-a-guide-for-discovering-the-red-sea/">Red Sea coastal regions<\/strong><\/a>. However, in 2022, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2022//07//04//two-european-tourists-killed-in-red-sea-shark-attacks-off-egyptian-coast/">two fatal attacks<\/strong><\/a> in Hurghada within days, killing an Austrian and a Romanian tourist.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6787109375\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//66//44//24//808x550_cmsv2_7386b157-9449-56a7-bf45-1c4bba7ddc88-7664424.jpg/" alt=\"AP Photo/Thomas Hartwell, File\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/66\/44\/24\/384x261_cmsv2_7386b157-9449-56a7-bf45-1c4bba7ddc88-7664424.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/66\/44\/24\/640x434_cmsv2_7386b157-9449-56a7-bf45-1c4bba7ddc88-7664424.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/66\/44\/24\/750x509_cmsv2_7386b157-9449-56a7-bf45-1c4bba7ddc88-7664424.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/66\/44\/24\/828x562_cmsv2_7386b157-9449-56a7-bf45-1c4bba7ddc88-7664424.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/66\/44\/24\/1080x733_cmsv2_7386b157-9449-56a7-bf45-1c4bba7ddc88-7664424.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/66\/44\/24\/1200x814_cmsv2_7386b157-9449-56a7-bf45-1c4bba7ddc88-7664424.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/66\/44\/24\/1920x1303_cmsv2_7386b157-9449-56a7-bf45-1c4bba7ddc88-7664424.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A tourist swims in the Red Sea, at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP Photo/Thomas Hartwell, File<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Egypt's Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, boast some of the country's most <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//10//28//a-guide-to-el-gouna-egypts-newest-town/">renowned beach destinations<\/strong><\/a> and are popular with European tourists.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Divers are attracted by the steep drop-offs of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//12//31//what-is-nature-positive-travel-and-should-it-be-on-your-radar-in-2023/">coral reefs<\/strong><\/a> just offshore, which offer rich and colourful sea life.<\/p>\n<p>Egypt has in recent years sought to revive the vital tourism sector, hurt by years of political instability, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"6163318,7655814\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//10//28//a-guide-to-el-gouna-egypts-newest-town/">Coral reefs and golden beaches: A guide to the town of El Gouna, Egypt<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//06//06//the-saharas-ancient-fortresses-are-a-cultural-gem-waiting-to-be-discovered/">The Sahara\u2019s ancient fortresses are a cultural gem waiting to be discovered<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>What can you do to reduce your risk of an attack?<\/h2><p>Tiger sharks are large species that reside in tropical and temperate waters and are among the sharks most cited by the International Shark Attack File for unprovoked attacks on humans.<\/p>\n<p>The international database of shark attacks says, however, that the relative risk of being attacked is very small. There is around a 1 in 4 million chance of dying in a shark-related incident and you could be swimming with these marine creatures <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2023//06//07//were-going-to-need-a-bigger-boat-you-could-be-swimming-much-closer-to-sharks-that-you-real/">more often than you think.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But there are things you can do to minimise the risk even further. 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Here are some tips on how to pick a spot to lay your towel.","leadin":"There\u2019s something for every beach lover on T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s coastline. From chic to rustic, these are some of the country\u2019s best beaches.","summary":"There\u2019s something for every beach lover on T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s coastline. From chic to rustic, these are some of the country\u2019s best beaches.","url":"turkiyes-best-beaches-and-how-to-pick-one-in-a-country-of-endless-coastlines","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"With 5,000 miles of coastline, T\u00fcrkiye is not short on beaches \u2013 and 519 of them have been awarded Blue Flags, the third highest in the world. \n\nThe country is lapped by the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean to the south, the Aegean to the west and boasts its own sea contained entirely within Turkish territory, the Sea of Marmara. \n\nSo with this wealth of azure riches, how do you choose where to lay your towel? \n\nSomething for everyone on the Turkish Riviera \n\nThe country's Mediterranean coast, also known as the Turkish Riviera \u2013 all 1,600 kilometres of it \u2013 is a safe bet for most of the year, given that its summer lasts nine months. Sunshine is guaranteed 300 days a year and you can swim in the sea even in November. \n\nAttracting millions of visitors, here you will find a mix of all-inclusive resorts and five-star hotels, as well as smaller resorts that have retained their authentic charm such as Ka\u015f. \n\nThe Riviera is also home to the Eastern Mediterranean's biggest beach, stretching 20 kilometres at Patara. It's more than just a blockbuster beach though, it's also a protected site thanks to being a nesting ground for Caretta sea turtles, and its historical significance as part of the Lycian Way. \n\nChic sunbathing spots for those craving glamour \n\nThe Aegean Coast is the chic choice. Its beaches are the place to see and be seen \u2013 or to charter a boat to whisk you off to a hidden cove to ensure no one can see you. It has a milder climate than the Mediterranean Coast and boasts pine woods and olive groves alongside its shimmering seas. \n\nBodrum is for the jet set, while \u00c7e\u015fme is famed for its proliferation of Blue Flag beaches as well as its nightlife and fashionable beach clubs, and Ala\u00e7at\u0131 is a good choice for those looking for a picturesque town within walking distance of their sun lounger. \n\nTurgutreis and G\u00f6lt\u00fcrkb\u00fck\u00fc are the sophisticate's choice, with their bars and boutiques, while glamorous Bitez attracts sailing aficionados. \n\nUncovering T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s secret beaches \n\nHidden gems include Butterfly Valley, where the beach is sheltered in a narrow canyon with 400m walls through which visitors can trek to find waterfalls, and remote Dat\u00e7a, so beautiful are its beaches, with Ovab\u00fck\u00fc generally agreed to be the jewel in its crown. \n\nThose looking to go even farther off the beaten track should head to the Black Sea. Its summer season is shorter and temperatures lower, notably so in the water, so it's not the most popular choice for beach holidays \u2013 leaving it less developed and more tranquil, and perfect for those keen to combine sun, sea and sand with some culture. \n\nKilyos, which is popular with visitors from \u0130stanbul, plays host to concerts. The port town of Samsun is known for its lively bar and restaurant scene, as well as the Black Sea's longest beach at Atakum. Gideros Cove in Cide, Kastamonu is surrounded by forests of pine, oak and beech and is perfect for a swim in the Black Sea's deep blue waters before refuelling with fresh seafood. \n\nBeachy escapes for city lovers \n\nIn a similar vein, the Marmara Sea is ideal for those who want to combine a beach holiday with a trip to \u0130stanbul. Its resorts have long been popular with residents looking to escape the city for the weekend. \n\nThe Princes' Islands are an archipelago just a short ferry ride off the coast from \u0130stanbul \u2013 the four larger islands of B\u00fcy\u00fckada (Big Island), Heybeliada (Saddlebag Island), Burgazada (Fortress Island) and K\u0131nal\u0131ada (Henna Island), plus five smaller ones. \n\nWith the only modes of transport allowed on the islands a horse and cart or a bike, they are tranquil places to spend time, but still offer plenty to do. Ye\u015filk\u00f6y \u00c7iroz Beach, just along the coast from the capital, is a good option for daytripping families as it has a children's playground and a picnic area, while at Tarabya Beach you can swim in the heart of the city. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>With 5,000 miles of coastline, T\u00fcrkiye is not short on beaches \u2013 and 519 of them have been awarded Blue Flags, the third highest in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The country is lapped by the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean to the south, the Aegean to the west and boasts its own sea contained entirely within Turkish territory, the Sea of Marmara.<\/p>\n<p>So with this wealth of azure riches, how do you choose where to lay your towel?<\/p>\n<h2>Something for everyone on the Turkish Riviera<\/h2><p>The country's Mediterranean coast, also known as the Turkish Riviera \u2013 all 1,600 kilometres of it \u2013 is a safe bet for most of the year, given that its summer lasts nine months. Sunshine is guaranteed 300 days a year and you can swim in the sea even in November.<\/p>\n<p>Attracting millions of visitors, here you will find a mix of all-inclusive resorts and five-star hotels, as well as smaller resorts that have retained their authentic charm such as Ka\u015f.<\/p>\n<p>The Riviera is also home to the Eastern Mediterranean's biggest beach, stretching 20 kilometres at Patara. It's more than just a blockbuster beach though, it's also a protected site thanks to being a nesting ground for Caretta sea turtles, and its historical significance as part of the Lycian Way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//42//51//16//808x454_cmsv2_2bf96fae-1d0e-5bd9-bf6e-9fb6076b23b8-7425116.jpg/" alt=\"GoT\u00fcrkiye\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/384x216_cmsv2_2bf96fae-1d0e-5bd9-bf6e-9fb6076b23b8-7425116.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/640x360_cmsv2_2bf96fae-1d0e-5bd9-bf6e-9fb6076b23b8-7425116.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/750x422_cmsv2_2bf96fae-1d0e-5bd9-bf6e-9fb6076b23b8-7425116.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/828x466_cmsv2_2bf96fae-1d0e-5bd9-bf6e-9fb6076b23b8-7425116.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/1080x608_cmsv2_2bf96fae-1d0e-5bd9-bf6e-9fb6076b23b8-7425116.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/1200x675_cmsv2_2bf96fae-1d0e-5bd9-bf6e-9fb6076b23b8-7425116.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/1920x1080_cmsv2_2bf96fae-1d0e-5bd9-bf6e-9fb6076b23b8-7425116.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s \u00c7e\u015fme is famed for its proliferation of Blue Flag beaches as well as its nightlife and fashionable beach clubs.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">GoT\u00fcrkiye<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Chic sunbathing spots for those craving glamour<\/h2><p>The Aegean Coast is the chic choice. Its beaches are the place to see and be seen \u2013 or to charter a boat to whisk you off to a hidden cove to ensure no one can see you. It has a milder climate than the Mediterranean Coast and boasts pine woods and olive groves alongside its shimmering seas.<\/p>\n<p>Bodrum is for the jet set, while \u00c7e\u015fme is famed for its proliferation of Blue Flag beaches as well as its nightlife and fashionable beach clubs, and Ala\u00e7at\u0131 is a good choice for those looking for a picturesque town within walking distance of their sun lounger.<\/p>\n<p>Turgutreis and G\u00f6lt\u00fcrkb\u00fck\u00fc are the sophisticate's choice, with their bars and boutiques, while glamorous Bitez attracts sailing aficionados.<\/p>\n<h2>Uncovering T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s secret beaches<\/h2><p>Hidden gems include Butterfly Valley, where the beach is sheltered in a narrow canyon with 400m walls through which visitors can trek to find waterfalls, and remote Dat\u00e7a, so beautiful are its beaches, with Ovab\u00fck\u00fc generally agreed to be the jewel in its crown.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//42//51//16//808x454_cmsv2_da70de40-379b-501a-b366-5c2c4a7d5466-7425116.jpg/" alt=\"Canva\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/384x216_cmsv2_da70de40-379b-501a-b366-5c2c4a7d5466-7425116.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/640x360_cmsv2_da70de40-379b-501a-b366-5c2c4a7d5466-7425116.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/750x422_cmsv2_da70de40-379b-501a-b366-5c2c4a7d5466-7425116.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/828x466_cmsv2_da70de40-379b-501a-b366-5c2c4a7d5466-7425116.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/1080x608_cmsv2_da70de40-379b-501a-b366-5c2c4a7d5466-7425116.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/1200x675_cmsv2_da70de40-379b-501a-b366-5c2c4a7d5466-7425116.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/1920x1080_cmsv2_da70de40-379b-501a-b366-5c2c4a7d5466-7425116.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Butterfly Valley is one of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s hidden gems, a pristine beach tucked between two 400m cliffs.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Those looking to go even farther off the beaten track should head to the Black Sea. Its summer season is shorter and temperatures lower, notably so in the water, so it's not the most popular choice for beach holidays \u2013 leaving it less developed and more tranquil, and perfect for those keen to combine sun, sea and sand with some culture.<\/p>\n<p>Kilyos, which is popular with visitors from \u0130stanbul, plays host to concerts. The port town of Samsun is known for its lively bar and restaurant scene, as well as the Black Sea's longest beach at Atakum. Gideros Cove in Cide, Kastamonu is surrounded by forests of pine, oak and beech and is perfect for a swim in the Black Sea's deep blue waters before refuelling with fresh seafood.<\/p>\n<h2>Beachy escapes for city lovers<\/h2><p>In a similar vein, the Marmara Sea is ideal for those who want to combine a beach holiday with a trip to \u0130stanbul. Its resorts have long been popular with residents looking to escape the city for the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>The Princes' Islands are an archipelago just a short ferry ride off the coast from \u0130stanbul \u2013 the four larger islands of B\u00fcy\u00fckada (Big Island), Heybeliada (Saddlebag Island), Burgazada (Fortress Island) and K\u0131nal\u0131ada (Henna Island), plus five smaller ones.<\/p>\n<p>With the only modes of transport allowed on the islands a horse and cart or a bike, they are tranquil places to spend time, but still offer plenty to do. Ye\u015filk\u00f6y \u00c7iroz Beach, just along the coast from the capital, is a good option for daytripping families as it has a children's playground and a picnic area, while at Tarabya Beach you can swim in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1677237409,"publishedAt":1686301224,"updatedAt":1686301279,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2023\/06\/09\/turkiyes-best-beaches-and-how-to-pick-one-in-a-country-of-endless-coastlines","images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/42\/51\/16\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_2e6a8fe3-3343-54f0-ad44-282c5517b897-7425116.jpg","altText":"T\u00fcrkiye is blessed with 5,000 miles of coastline, across the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara.","caption":"T\u00fcrkiye is blessed with 5,000 miles of coastline, across the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, the Aegean and the Sea of 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Week: Which clubs are doing their bit for the climate?","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Which football clubs are doing their bit for the climate?","titleListing2":"Which football clubs are doing their bit for the climate?","leadin":"As the world's most popular sport, is football doing enough to address the climate crisis? In partnership with Media City Qatar.\n","summary":"As the world's most popular sport, is football doing enough to address the climate crisis? In partnership with Media City Qatar.\n","url":"green-week-which-clubs-are-doing-their-bit-for-the-climate","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Football, as a global phenomenon, holds immense potential to contribute to the preservation of our planet. As the world's most popular sport, it begs the question: Is enough being done to address the climate crisis? \n\nThere are various initiatives being undertaken by football clubs across Europe to combat climate change, so let's shed some light on the steps that are being taken to promote sustainability in the game. \n\nOne club leading the charge in environmental responsibility is Forest Green Rovers, the world's first carbon-neutral football outfit. Rovers set a precedent for other clubs by showcasing their commitment to carbon neutrality. They are known for being the only vegan football club in the world, but they are continually looking for new ways to push the boundaries of environmental consciousness in sport. In 2017, they were described by FIFA as the greenest club in world football. As well as serving exclusively vegan food at their games and for their players, they have an organic pitch that captures rainwater and recycles it back for irrigation, which saves tap water. They have been measuring their carbon footprint for over a decade and the whole operation is certified to international environmental standards. \n\nJoining them in this endeavor were Real Betis, a club in LaLiga, who pledged their carbon neutrality in 2019. They launched their \u2018Forever Green\u2019 platform in 2020, which helps companies and institutions use the sport to save the planet. Their 22\/23 kits, manufactured by Hummel, were made of 100% recycled polyester and the club fund a wind farm\/emission reduction project in Costa Rica. Their stadium, the Benito Villamarin, is also one of the most sustainable football grounds on Earth. Very recently, they installed brand new seats in their stadium that are made from fishing nets, recovered from Spanish seas and ports. \n\n\u201cTaking care of our seas and oceans was an issue that we had pending since the start of our environmental programme,\u201d stated Rafael Muela, the director of the Real Betis Foundation. He pointed out that around 12 million tonnes of plastic are dumped into the seas and oceans every year, with most of this waste being fishing nets and fishing gear. \n\nGermany, known for its passionate football culture, embraced sustainable change at the beginning of 2023. The Packaging Act was introduced, mandating clubs in the top four divisions to serve beverages in reusable cups. This legislation aimed to eliminate the excessive use of plastic pre-match beer steins, which had become synonymous with German football. By adopting this eco-friendly approach, clubs in Germany are actively contributing to the reduction of plastic waste. \n\nOn top of this, soaring energy prices in Germany have also been a concern over the last 18 months. As a result, teams are taking significant steps to try and cut down on energy usage. Freiburg\u2019s new stadium, the Europa Park-Stadion, opened before the 2022\/23 season and has an impressive 6,200 on its roof. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich have found more efficient ways to power their under-soil heating on the pitch, including the installation of a weather meter to accurately detect when the heating is actually needed. \n\nBayern, the league champions, have also cut in half the amount of time their home stadium, the Allianz Arena, uses the iconic LED lights on the outside to illuminate the ground after dark. \n\nWhile sustainability efforts within the stadiums are commendable, it is crucial to address the carbon emissions associated with matchday travel. With over 3 billion football fans worldwide, many of whom attend matches in person, minimizing the environmental impact is essential. It is clear that football clubs, fans, and governing bodies must continue to collaborate and innovate to make the sport more sustainable going forward. \n\nFrom carbon-neutral clubs like Forest Green Rovers and Real Betis to Germany's transition to reusable cups, the sport is embracing sustainability. However, the journey toward a greener future is far from over. Football, with its massive following, can inspire positive change on a global scale, urging fans and clubs alike to take an active role in protecting our environment. By working together, we can ensure that football continues to bring joy to billions while championing the cause of sustainability. \n\n","htmlText":"<h3>Football, as a global phenomenon, holds immense potential to contribute to the preservation of our planet. As the world's most popular sport, it begs the question: Is enough being done to address the climate crisis?<\/h3><p>There are various initiatives being undertaken by football clubs across Europe to combat climate change, so let's shed some light on the steps that are being taken to promote sustainability in the game.<\/p>\n<p>One club leading the charge in environmental responsibility is Forest Green Rovers, the world's first carbon-neutral football outfit. Rovers set a precedent for other clubs by showcasing their commitment to carbon neutrality. They are known for being the only vegan football club in the world, but they are continually looking for new ways to push the boundaries of environmental consciousness in sport. In 2017, they were described by FIFA as the greenest club in world football. As well as serving exclusively vegan food at their games and for their players, they have an organic pitch that captures rainwater and recycles it back for irrigation, which saves tap water. They have been measuring their carbon footprint for over a decade and the whole operation is certified to international environmental standards.<\/p>\n<p>Joining them in this endeavor were Real Betis, a club in LaLiga, who pledged their carbon neutrality in 2019. They launched their \u2018Forever Green\u2019 platform in 2020, which helps companies and institutions use the sport to save the planet. Their 22\/23 kits, manufactured by Hummel, were made of 100% recycled polyester and the club fund a wind farm\/emission reduction project in Costa Rica. Their stadium, the Benito Villamarin, is also one of the most sustainable football grounds on Earth. Very recently, they installed brand new seats in their stadium that are made from fishing nets, recovered from Spanish seas and ports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTaking care of our seas and oceans was an issue that we had pending since the start of our environmental programme,\u201d stated Rafael Muela, the director of the Real Betis Foundation. He pointed out that around 12 million tonnes of plastic are dumped into the seas and oceans every year, with most of this waste being fishing nets and fishing gear.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6169014084507042\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//24//42//808x499_cmsv2_e6012659-95b9-587f-98b5-67d1085744f0-7652442.jpg/" alt=\"Miguel Morenatti/AP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/24\/42\/384x237_cmsv2_e6012659-95b9-587f-98b5-67d1085744f0-7652442.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/24\/42\/640x395_cmsv2_e6012659-95b9-587f-98b5-67d1085744f0-7652442.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/24\/42\/750x463_cmsv2_e6012659-95b9-587f-98b5-67d1085744f0-7652442.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/24\/42\/828x511_cmsv2_e6012659-95b9-587f-98b5-67d1085744f0-7652442.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/24\/42\/1080x666_cmsv2_e6012659-95b9-587f-98b5-67d1085744f0-7652442.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/24\/42\/1200x740_cmsv2_e6012659-95b9-587f-98b5-67d1085744f0-7652442.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/24\/42\/1920x1184_cmsv2_e6012659-95b9-587f-98b5-67d1085744f0-7652442.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Real Betis are one of the most environmentally friendly club in Europe<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Miguel Morenatti/AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Germany, known for its passionate football culture, embraced sustainable change at the beginning of 2023. The Packaging Act was introduced, mandating clubs in the top four divisions to serve beverages in reusable cups. This legislation aimed to eliminate the excessive use of plastic pre-match beer steins, which had become synonymous with German football. By adopting this eco-friendly approach, clubs in Germany are actively contributing to the reduction of plastic waste.<\/p>\n<p>On top of this, soaring energy prices in Germany have also been a concern over the last 18 months. As a result, teams are taking significant steps to try and cut down on energy usage. Freiburg\u2019s new stadium, the Europa Park-Stadion, opened before the 2022\/23 season and has an impressive 6,200 on its roof. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich have found more efficient ways to power their under-soil heating on the pitch, including the installation of a weather meter to accurately detect when the heating is actually needed.<\/p>\n<p>Bayern, the league champions, have also cut in half the amount of time their home stadium, the Allianz Arena, uses the iconic LED lights on the outside to illuminate the ground after dark.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//24//42//808x539_cmsv2_8bceed7c-5e0c-5f44-84e7-41bc74bc0e7a-7652442.jpg/" alt=\"Steve Luciano/Copyright 2022 The AP. 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They want to use football as a means through which to engage in diplomacy with countries around the world. But I also think there's something sociocultural about this, too. 70% of the Saudi Arabian population is aged under the 35. They want to spend their time doing interesting, exciting things. And so this is the Saudi Arabian government attempting to meet the needs of this millennial and Generation Z community,'' said Chadwick. \n\nThis endeavour is just one among a series of high-profile sports-related developments in the region.\u00a0 \n\nSaudi Arabia hosted the world heavyweight boxing championship bout between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua in 2019, launched the prestigious LIV Golf championship, and made headlines with the acquisition of English Premier League club Newcastle United in 2021, orchestrated by a three-party consortium. \n\nHowever, these projects have been met with criticism from human rights organizations, who draw attention to the country's harsh treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers.\u00a0 \n\nSportswashing \n\nWhile critics have accused the kingdom of \"sportswashing,\" visiting associate professor Danyel Reiche advises caution in using this term. \n\n''Of course, Saudi invests into sports to have a better image and to distract from human rights violations. But I think we can not just explain Saudis' sports investments with this term (sportswashing). It gives the impression that for complex processes, there's a simple explanation. And I think there's more than that. And it also reflects social changes in Saudi Arabia,'' said Reiche. \n\nSaudi Arabia is reportedly considering a joint bid with Egypt and Greece to host the 2030 World Cup. \n\nThis proposal is viewed as an opportunity for Saudi Arabia to establish its supremacy in the wake of neighbouring Qatar's hosting of the tournament last year. \n\nThe decision on who hosts the 2030 tournament comes down to a public vote of the entire FIFA Congress and is set to take place in September next year. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>In a quest to establish itself as the leading entertainment and sporting destination in the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia has been engaging in fierce competition with its neighbouring nations.<\/p>\n<p>Following Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian club, six months ago, reports now suggest that the kingdom is actively attempting to entice other football heavyweights like Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema.<\/p>\n<p>According to Simon Chadwick, a renowned professor specializing in sport and geopolitical economy, this strategic move is aimed at diversifying Saudi Arabia's revenue sources.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7651156,7590754\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//05//09//lionel-messis-move-to-saudi-arabia-not-done-yet/">Lionel Messi's father denies Saudi Arabia move <\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//06//04//french-striker-karim-benzema-leaves-real-madrid-amid-reports-of-move-to-saudi-arabia/">French striker Karim Benzema leaves Real Madrid amid reports of move to Saudi Arabia<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, he highlights the political and socio-cultural motives behind this pursuit.<\/p>\n<p>''They want to project soft power. 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While airlines in North America, Europe and the Middle East should be well into the black, airlines in the Asia-Pacific region (-$6.9 billion), Latin America (-$1.4 billion) and Africa (-$500 million) will remain in deficit. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>In what's billed as a spectacular recovery, air travel passenger numbers have almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).<\/p>\n<p>In a report issued on Monday at the start of its 2023 annual general meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, it said that airlines expect to carry 4.35 billion passengers worldwide this year, not far from the record of 4.54 billion in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Airlines and tourism were particularly hard hit by Covid-19 restrictions on international travel put in place across the world from early 2020 onwards.<\/p>\n<p>The representative body for the world\u2019s airlines also announced a major upgrade in its forecast for profitability for this year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1665629663782215680\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It said it now believes that the industry\u2019s net profits for 2023 will hit $9.8 billion, representing a profit margin of 1.2 per cent. Its previous forecast, issued in December, had been for a net profit of $4.7 billion.<\/p>\n<p>The global turnover of airlines should reach $803 billion, within reach of the $838 billion in 2019, according to IATA.<\/p>\n<p>Although the industry's operating margins will remain very low this year, at 1.2 per cent, these profits, the first since the start of the pandemic, will mark a spectacular improvement on the 42 billion dollars lost in 2021 and the abyss of 2020 (137.7 billion).<\/p>\n<p>However, it warned that not all geographical regions will return to profit this year. While airlines in North America, Europe and the Middle East should be well into the black, airlines in the Asia-Pacific region (-$6.9 billion), Latin America (-$1.4 billion) and Africa (-$500 million) will remain in deficit.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1685957940,"publishedAt":1685962752,"updatedAt":1685966588,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/06\/05\/iata-says-air-passenger-numbers-have-almost-recovered-to-pre-covid-19-levels","images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/29\/78\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_bae0891c-b5ff-5dfc-83f9-828513152081-7652978.jpg","altText":"IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac","caption":"IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac","captionCredit":"Cyril 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names new cabinet after he is sworn in as Turkey's president for an historic third term ","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":"Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan names his new cabinet ","titleListing2":"Erdogan names new cabinet after he is sworn in for an historic third term as Turkey's president","leadin":"Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan names his new cabinet after being sworn in for an historic third term in office.","summary":"Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan names his new cabinet after being sworn in for an historic third term in office.","url":"erdogan-names-new-cabinet-after-he-is-sworn-in-as-turkeys-president-for-an-historic-third-","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was sworn into his third presidential term on Saturday, reappointed an internationally respected former banker as finance minister in a sign that his new government might pursue more conventional economic policies. \n\nErdogan, 69, took the oath of office a week after he won a new five-year term in a runoff presidential race that could stretch his 20-year rule in the key NATO country that straddles Europe and Asia into a quarter-century. \n\nMehmet Simsek named as Finance Minister \n\nUnveiling the lineup of his new Cabinet, Erdogan announced the reappointment of Mehmet Simsek - a former finance minister and deputy prime minister - to the helm of the economy. Simsek, a former London-based Merrill Lynch banker, returns to the Cabinet as treasury and finance minister after a five-year break from politics. \n\nThe appointment comes as Turkey is grappling with a cost-of-living crisis fueled by inflation that peaked at a staggering 85% in October before easing to 44% last month. The Turkish currency has lost more than 10% of its value against the dollar since the start of the year. \n\nCritics blame the turmoil on Erdogan's policy of lowering interest rates to promote growth, which runs contrary to conventional economic thinking that rates should rise to combat inflation. Simsek's appointment is seen as an indication that Erdogan may abandon policies that many economists have branded as \"unorthodox.\" \n\nHakan Fidan named as foreign minister \n\nIn other appointments, Erdogan chose as his foreign minister Hakan Fidan, who has headed Turkey's National Intelligence Agency, MIT, since 2010. A former soldier who holds a doctorate in international relations, Fidan replaces Mevlut Cavusoglu, who had held the post since 2014. \n\nGeneral Yasar Guler named as defence minister \n\nThe chief of military staff, Gen. Yasar Guler, meanwhile, will take up the post of defence minister, Erdogan announced. \n\nEarlier, dozens of foreign dignitaries attended Erdogan's inauguration ceremony at his vast presidential complex in Ankara. They included NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Carl Bildt, a high-profile former Swedish prime minister. Stockholm hopes to press Erdogan to lift his country's objections to Sweden's membership in the military alliance - which requires unanimous approval by all allies. \n\nTurkey accuses Sweden of being too soft on Kurdish militants and other groups that Turkey considers to be terrorists. NATO wants to bring Sweden into the alliance by the time allied leaders meet in Lithuania on July 11-12, but Turkey and Hungary have yet to endorse the bid. \n\nOther leaders in attendance included Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, Armenia's Nikol Pashinyan, Pakistan's Shahbaz Sharif and Libya's Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. \n\nThe republic will be celebrating its centennial in October, and so presiding over a new \"Turkish century\" became an important campaign slogan for Erdogan. During his inauguration ceremony, Erdogan hailed \"the start of the Turkish century, a new period of glory for our country.\" \n\n\"I invite all 81 provinces to come together in fraternity. Let us leave behind the resentments of the campaign. Let us find a way to make up for hurt feelings. Let's all work together to build the Turkish century,\" he said. \n\nHe also expressed his intention to introduce a new constitution, saying: \"We will liberate our democracy from the present constitution produced by (the 1980) military coup, and strengthen it with a freedom-promoting, civilian and inclusive constitution.\" \n\nThe inauguration ceremony was preceded by a swearing-in ceremony in parliament. Supporters waited outside despite the heavy rain, covering Erdogan's car with red carnations as he arrived. From there, a procession of cavalry in blue uniforms escorted the president's convoy to the inauguration ceremony. \n\nErdogan was sworn in amid a host of other domestic challenges, including pressure for the repatriation of millions of Syrian refugees and the need to rebuild after a devastating earthquake in February that killed 50,000 and levelled entire cities in the south of the country. \n\nIn power as prime minister and then as president since 2003, Erdogan is already Turkey's longest-serving leader. He has solidified his rule through constitutional changes that transformed Turkey's presidency from a largely ceremonial role to a powerful office. \n\nCritics say his second decade in office was marred by sharp democratic backsliding, including the erosion of institutions such as the media and the judiciary, and the jailing of opponents and critics. \n\nErdogan defeated opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu in a runoff vote held on May 28, after he narrowly failed to secure an outright victory in a first round of voting on May 14. Kilicdaroglu had promised to put Turkey on a more democratic path and improve relations with the West. International observers deemed the elections to be free but not fair. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was sworn into his third presidential term on Saturday, reappointed an internationally respected former banker as finance minister in a sign that his new government might pursue more conventional economic policies.<\/p>\n<p>Erdogan, 69, took the oath of office a week after he won a new five-year term in a runoff presidential race that could stretch his 20-year rule in the key NATO country that straddles Europe and Asia into a quarter-century.<\/p>\n<h2>Mehmet Simsek named as Finance Minister<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.535453216374269\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//06//90//808x1243_cmsv2_ead705b2-35c1-59e5-80c6-e5ca5e02f327-7650690.jpg/" alt=\"Yavuz Ozden/dia images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/384x590_cmsv2_ead705b2-35c1-59e5-80c6-e5ca5e02f327-7650690.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/640x983_cmsv2_ead705b2-35c1-59e5-80c6-e5ca5e02f327-7650690.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/750x1152_cmsv2_ead705b2-35c1-59e5-80c6-e5ca5e02f327-7650690.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/828x1271_cmsv2_ead705b2-35c1-59e5-80c6-e5ca5e02f327-7650690.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/1080x1658_cmsv2_ead705b2-35c1-59e5-80c6-e5ca5e02f327-7650690.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/1200x1843_cmsv2_ead705b2-35c1-59e5-80c6-e5ca5e02f327-7650690.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/1920x2948_cmsv2_ead705b2-35c1-59e5-80c6-e5ca5e02f327-7650690.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Turkey's new treasury and finance minister Mehmet Simsek, stands during the inauguration ceremony at the presidential complex in Ankara, Turkey, Saturday, June 3, 2023.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Yavuz Ozden/dia images<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Unveiling the lineup of his new Cabinet, Erdogan announced the reappointment of Mehmet Simsek - a former finance minister and deputy prime minister - to the helm of the economy. Simsek, a former London-based Merrill Lynch banker, returns to the Cabinet as treasury and finance minister after a five-year break from politics.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment comes as Turkey is grappling with a cost-of-living crisis fueled by inflation that peaked at a staggering 85% in October before easing to 44% last month. The Turkish currency has lost more than 10% of its value against the dollar since the start of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Critics blame the turmoil on Erdogan's policy of lowering interest rates to promote growth, which runs contrary to conventional economic thinking that rates should rise to combat inflation. Simsek's appointment is seen as an indication that Erdogan may abandon policies that many economists have branded as \"unorthodox.\"<\/p>\n<h2>Hakan Fidan named as foreign minister<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.68359375\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//06//90//808x553_cmsv2_a8a96875-113f-59d4-806e-3fbb01dec4f7-7650690.jpg/" alt=\"Burhan Ozbilici/AP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/384x263_cmsv2_a8a96875-113f-59d4-806e-3fbb01dec4f7-7650690.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/640x438_cmsv2_a8a96875-113f-59d4-806e-3fbb01dec4f7-7650690.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/750x513_cmsv2_a8a96875-113f-59d4-806e-3fbb01dec4f7-7650690.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/828x566_cmsv2_a8a96875-113f-59d4-806e-3fbb01dec4f7-7650690.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/1080x738_cmsv2_a8a96875-113f-59d4-806e-3fbb01dec4f7-7650690.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/1200x820_cmsv2_a8a96875-113f-59d4-806e-3fbb01dec4f7-7650690.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/1920x1313_cmsv2_a8a96875-113f-59d4-806e-3fbb01dec4f7-7650690.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">FILE - Hakan Fidan attends a funeral in Ankara, Turkey, July 19, 2019. He was named as Turkey's foreign minister on June 3, 2023<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Burhan Ozbilici/AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In other appointments, Erdogan chose as his foreign minister Hakan Fidan, who has headed Turkey's National Intelligence Agency, MIT, since 2010. A former soldier who holds a doctorate in international relations, Fidan replaces Mevlut Cavusoglu, who had held the post since 2014.<\/p>\n<h2>General Yasar Guler named as defence minister<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//65//06//90//808x539_cmsv2_b9ca468c-a2fe-5243-8165-c3f47a573e42-7650690.jpg/" alt=\"AP/Turkish Defense Ministry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/384x256_cmsv2_b9ca468c-a2fe-5243-8165-c3f47a573e42-7650690.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/640x427_cmsv2_b9ca468c-a2fe-5243-8165-c3f47a573e42-7650690.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/750x500_cmsv2_b9ca468c-a2fe-5243-8165-c3f47a573e42-7650690.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/828x552_cmsv2_b9ca468c-a2fe-5243-8165-c3f47a573e42-7650690.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/1080x720_cmsv2_b9ca468c-a2fe-5243-8165-c3f47a573e42-7650690.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/1200x800_cmsv2_b9ca468c-a2fe-5243-8165-c3f47a573e42-7650690.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/1920x1281_cmsv2_b9ca468c-a2fe-5243-8165-c3f47a573e42-7650690.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">File- Turkey\u2019s news defence minister General Yasar Gular (left) seen with former defence minister Hulusi Akar, pictured on October, 2019.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP/Turkish Defense Ministry<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The chief of military staff, Gen. Yasar Guler, meanwhile, will take up the post of defence minister, Erdogan announced.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, dozens of foreign dignitaries attended Erdogan's inauguration ceremony at his vast presidential complex in Ankara. They included NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Carl Bildt, a high-profile former Swedish prime minister. Stockholm hopes to press Erdogan to lift his country's objections to Sweden's membership in the military alliance - which requires unanimous approval by all allies.<\/p>\n<p>Turkey accuses Sweden of being too soft on Kurdish militants and other groups that Turkey considers to be terrorists. NATO wants to bring Sweden into the alliance by the time allied leaders meet in Lithuania on July 11-12, but Turkey and Hungary have yet to endorse the bid.<\/p>\n<p>Other leaders in attendance included Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, Armenia's Nikol Pashinyan, Pakistan's Shahbaz Sharif and Libya's Abdul Hamid Dbeibah.<\/p>\n<p>The republic will be celebrating its centennial in October, and so presiding over a new \"Turkish century\" became an important campaign slogan for Erdogan. During his inauguration ceremony, Erdogan hailed \"the start of the Turkish century, a new period of glory for our country.\"<\/p>\n<p>\"I invite all 81 provinces to come together in fraternity. Let us leave behind the resentments of the campaign. Let us find a way to make up for hurt feelings. Let's all work together to build the Turkish century,\" he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also expressed his intention to introduce a new constitution, saying: \"We will liberate our democracy from the present constitution produced by (the 1980) military coup, and strengthen it with a freedom-promoting, civilian and inclusive constitution.\"<\/p>\n<p>The inauguration ceremony was preceded by a swearing-in ceremony in parliament. Supporters waited outside despite the heavy rain, covering Erdogan's car with red carnations as he arrived. From there, a procession of cavalry in blue uniforms escorted the president's convoy to the inauguration ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Erdogan was sworn in amid a host of other domestic challenges, including pressure for the repatriation of millions of Syrian refugees and the need to rebuild after a devastating earthquake in February that killed 50,000 and levelled entire cities in the south of the country.<\/p>\n<p>In power as prime minister and then as president since 2003, Erdogan is already Turkey's longest-serving leader. He has solidified his rule through constitutional changes that transformed Turkey's presidency from a largely ceremonial role to a powerful office.<\/p>\n<p>Critics say his second decade in office was marred by sharp democratic backsliding, including the erosion of institutions such as the media and the judiciary, and the jailing of opponents and critics.<\/p>\n<p>Erdogan defeated opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu in a runoff vote held on May 28, after he narrowly failed to secure an outright victory in a first round of voting on May 14. Kilicdaroglu had promised to put Turkey on a more democratic path and improve relations with the West. International observers deemed the elections to be free but not fair.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1685830587,"publishedAt":1685857290,"updatedAt":1685874783,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/06\/04\/erdogan-names-new-cabinet-after-he-is-sworn-in-as-turkeys-president-for-an-historic-third-","images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/65\/06\/90\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_791ba2c6-7d98-516f-bbe2-0e68e9f499be-7650690.jpg","altText":"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the Grand National Assembly to take the oath of office, in Ankara, Turkey, Friday, June 2, 2023","caption":"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the Grand National Assembly to take the oath of office, in Ankara, Turkey, Friday, June 2, 2023","captionCredit":"Ali Unal\/Copyright 2023 The AP. 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Supporters waited outside parliament despite the heavy rain, covering his car with red carnations as he arrived. \n\nErdogan defeated opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu in a runoff vote held on May 28, after he narrowly failed to secure an outright victory in a first round of voting on May 14. Kilicdaroglu had promised to put Turkey on a more democratic path and improve relations with the West. International observers deemed the elections to be free but not fair. \n\nAll eyes are now on the announcement of his new cabinet later on Saturday. Its lineup should indicate whether Turkey will continue with Erdogan's unorthodox economic policies or return to more conventional ones. \n\nDozens of foreign dignitaries are travelling to attend the ceremony, among them NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and high-profile former Swedish prime minister Carl Bildt. 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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, meanwhile, will also be attending the ceremony. \n\nTurkey's uncertain economic future \n\nErdogan was sworn in amid a host of domestic challenges ahead, including a battered economy, pressure for the repatriation of millions of Syrian refugees and the need to rebuild after a devastating earthquake in February that killed 50,000 and levelled entire cities in the south of the country. \n\nTurkey is also grappling with a cost-of-living crisis fuelled by inflation that peaked at a staggering 85% in October before easing to 44% last month. The Turkish currency has lost more than 10% of its value against the dollar since the start of the year. \n\nCritics blame the turmoil on Erdogan\u2019s policy of lowering interest rates to promote growth, which runs contrary to conventional economic thinking that calls for raising rates to combat inflation. \n\nUnconfirmed media reports say Erdogan plans to reappoint Mehmet Simsek, a respected former finance minister and deputy prime minister, to the helm of the economy. The move would signify a return by the country \u2013 which is the world\u2019s 19th largest economy according to the World Bank \u2013 to more orthodox economic policies. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>President Erdogan was sworn in during a session in parliament before an inauguration ceremony at his sprawling palace complex. Supporters waited outside parliament despite the heavy rain, covering his car with red carnations as he arrived.<\/p>\n<p>Erdogan defeated opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu in a runoff vote held on May 28, after he narrowly failed to secure an outright victory in a first round of voting on May 14. Kilicdaroglu had promised to put Turkey on a more democratic path and improve relations with the West. International observers deemed the elections to be free but not fair.<\/p>\n<p>All eyes are now on the announcement of his new cabinet later on Saturday. Its lineup should indicate whether Turkey will continue with Erdogan's unorthodox economic policies or return to more conventional ones.<\/p>\n<p>Dozens of foreign dignitaries are travelling to attend the ceremony, among them NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and high-profile former Swedish prime minister Carl Bildt. They are expected to press Erdogan to lift his country\u2019s block on Sweden\u2019s NATO accession, which requires unanimous approval by all the organisation's members.<\/p>\n<p>NATO wants to bring Sweden into the alliance by the time allied leaders meet in Lithuania on July 11-12, but Turkey and Hungary have yet to endorse the bid.\u00a0Turkey accuses Sweden of being too soft on Kurdish militants and other groups that the Turkish government considers terrorists. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, meanwhile, will also be attending the ceremony.<\/p>\n<h2>Turkey's uncertain economic future<\/h2><p>Erdogan was sworn in amid a host of domestic challenges ahead, including a battered economy, pressure for the repatriation of millions of Syrian refugees and the need to rebuild after a devastating earthquake in February that killed 50,000 and levelled entire cities in the south of the country.<\/p>\n<p>Turkey is also grappling with a cost-of-living crisis fuelled by inflation that peaked at a staggering 85% in October before easing to 44% last month. The Turkish currency has lost more than 10% of its value against the dollar since the start of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Critics blame the turmoil on Erdogan\u2019s policy of lowering interest rates to promote growth, which runs contrary to conventional economic thinking that calls for raising rates to combat inflation.<\/p>\n<p>Unconfirmed media reports say Erdogan plans to reappoint Mehmet Simsek, a respected former finance minister and deputy prime minister, to the helm of the economy. 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Their bodies were found after the shooting, when they did not respond to radio communications. \n\nHecht said the killings appeared to be connected to the thwarted drug smuggling attempt. The army said the Egyptian border guard was killed in a second exchange of fire in which a third Israeli soldier was killed. \n\nThe Egyptian military said an Egyptian border guard crossed the border security barrier and exchanged fire with Israeli forces while he was chasing drug traffickers. It said in a statement that the Egyptian border guard was killed along with three Israeli troops. \n\nHecht said an investigation was being conducted in full cooperation with the Egyptian army. 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His government includes multiple cabinet members who have expressed homophobic views in the past. \n\nParticipants painted their faces, waved rainbow flags and carried balloons. \n\n\nThe march in the conservative city is always tense and tightly secured by police, and has been wracked by violence in the past. \n\nRight-wing demonstrators also gathered for a counter-march in the city, holding banners which read \"Jerusalem is not Sodom.\"\u00a0 \n\n","htmlText":"<p>Thousands of Israelis joined Jerusalem's Pride parade on Thursday, a high-security event in the conservative city where critics of LGBTQ rights held a counter-demonstration nearby.<\/p>\n<p>It's the first time that the annual event is being held under the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His government includes multiple cabinet members who have expressed homophobic views in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Participants painted their faces, waved rainbow flags and carried balloons. <\/p>\n<p>The march in the conservative city is always tense and tightly secured by police, and has been wracked by violence in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Right-wing demonstrators also gathered for a counter-march in the city, holding banners which read \"Jerusalem is not Sodom.\"<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1685705973,"publishedAt":1685732452,"updatedAt":1685782447,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/06\/02\/watch-thousands-of-israelis-celebrate-pride-in-jerusalem-despite-counter-march","images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/84\/76\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_ae1cfc23-1a52-51ba-b118-bd4fc9c9d792-7648476.jpg","altText":"Thousands of participants march in the annual Pride parade in Jerusalem, Thursday, June 1, 2023","caption":"Thousands of participants march in the annual Pride parade in Jerusalem, Thursday, June 1, 2023","captionCredit":"Mahmoud Illean\/Copyright 2023 The AP. 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In the modern world, growing a club's brand has become paramount.","summary":"In partnership with Media City Qatar - Football, once solely a sport, has now transformed into a multi-billion euro industry. In the modern world, growing a club's brand has become paramount.","url":"meet-the-football-clubs-growing-their-brand-through-the-media","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Football, once solely a sport, has now transformed into a multi-billion euro industry. While trophies were once the sole measure of success, clubs today recognize the importance of the business side of the game. In the modern world, growing a club's brand has become paramount. \n\nThe business aspect of football now wields a significant influence, and enhancing a club's profile has become more crucial than ever before. There are multiple ways that clubs do this, as having their image in front of as big of an audience as possible is now crucial for them. To foster a deep connection with supporters, nearly all top-level football clubs now boast a recognizable slogan that encapsulates their brand. These slogans, such as Barcelona's \"More than a club\" (Mes Que Un Club) and Liverpool's \"This Means More,\" aim to cultivate a sense of community and differentiate their clubs as something special to be a part of.] \n\n\u201cThe adoption of slogans you see in Premier League grounds; it's very much taken a leaf out of the playbook of maybe the NFL or the NBA when it comes to engage in those audiences,\u201d explained Dave Powell, Business of Football writer for The Liverpool Echo. \n\n\u201cIt creates that brand awareness and that association. So you can run marketing campaigns and with this is kind of the driving force, I suppose you can see it most clubs now, most prominent clubs certainly on net and social media post, some have some kind of hashtag attached to it, which kind of relates to the slogan or the message of the football club. \n\nCollaborations with high-end fashion brands have become a popular avenue for clubs to amplify their image. A notable example is Paris Saint-Germain's partnership with Air Jordan, resulting in highly sought-after kits. Moreover, many clubs have adopted a more human approach to their social media presence, engaging in conversations with fans on platforms like Twitter and embracing trends on TikTok to expand their reach. \n\nSome clubs keep things a lot more simple than all of this, and elevate their profiles by the players they acquire. Real Madrid's \"Galacticos\" signings in the early 2000s and Manchester City's recruitment strategy in the following decade demonstrated the allure of marquee players beyond their on-field performances. Most recently, Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian side, gained millions of Instagram followers overnight with the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting the impact signings can have on a club's brand. \n\nFormer Ado Den Haag CEO Mohammed Hamdi told us, \u201cI think the signing of Ronaldo is a good combination being made. He signed for Al-Nassr Saudi Arabia, but actually he's also a tourist ambassador for the country. They have a strong \u2018Vision 2030\u2019 initiative where they want also to bring big, big sporting events over there.\u201d \n\n\u201cIt is a win-win situation because then you can go visit the match to see Cristiano Ronaldo playing live. But you can also visit the country and see what the country is offering next.\u201d \n\nFly-on-the-wall documentaries that provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into football clubs have gained popularity among dedicated supporters. These documentaries not only appeal to existing fans but also attract casual viewers. Teams like Manchester City, Sunderland, Barcelona, and Juventus have opened their doors to cameras, allowing viewers to witness the inner workings of the club. Welsh non-league side AFC Wrexham, under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, garnered global attention through their documentary series, 'Welcome to Wrexham,' which aired on Disney+ and achieved great success. \n\nAccording to streaming aggregator Reelgood, it was the 7th most watched programme upon all streaming platforms on the week it launched, and it lead to the actual team\u2019s television debut in America being watched by a bigger audience than the average MLS match. Wrexham will travel to California this summer for friendly games against Manchester United and Chelsea, two of the Premier League\u2019s biggest clubs. \n\nSo, the business side of football has become an essential aspect of the sport, with clubs investing significant efforts in growing their brands. From slogans that foster a sense of community to collaborations with fashion brands and engaging social media strategies, clubs are exploring diverse avenues to enhance their profiles. The influence of high-profile signings and the popularity of football club documentaries further contribute to the evolving landscape of football branding. As the industry continues to evolve, clubs will undoubtedly seek innovative methods to captivate their audiences and solidify their positions as global brands. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>Football, once solely a sport, has now transformed into a multi-billion euro industry. While trophies were once the sole measure of success, clubs today recognize the importance of the business side of the game. In the modern world, growing a club's brand has become paramount.<\/p>\n<p>The business aspect of football now wields a significant influence, and enhancing a club's profile has become more crucial than ever before. There are multiple ways that clubs do this, as having their image in front of as big of an audience as possible is now crucial for them. To foster a deep connection with supporters, nearly all top-level football clubs now boast a recognizable slogan that encapsulates their brand. These slogans, such as Barcelona's \"More than a club\" (Mes Que Un Club) and Liverpool's \"This Means More,\" aim to cultivate a sense of community and differentiate their clubs as something special to be a part of.]<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5952119883040936\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//64//29//08//808x481_cmsv2_1ee6a1e1-2158-58d9-930f-a56e8b530915-7642908.jpg/" alt=\"Manu Fernandez/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/384x229_cmsv2_1ee6a1e1-2158-58d9-930f-a56e8b530915-7642908.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/640x381_cmsv2_1ee6a1e1-2158-58d9-930f-a56e8b530915-7642908.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/750x446_cmsv2_1ee6a1e1-2158-58d9-930f-a56e8b530915-7642908.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/828x493_cmsv2_1ee6a1e1-2158-58d9-930f-a56e8b530915-7642908.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/1080x643_cmsv2_1ee6a1e1-2158-58d9-930f-a56e8b530915-7642908.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/1200x714_cmsv2_1ee6a1e1-2158-58d9-930f-a56e8b530915-7642908.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/1920x1143_cmsv2_1ee6a1e1-2158-58d9-930f-a56e8b530915-7642908.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Nou Camp in Barcelona<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Manu Fernandez/Copyright 2018 The AP. All rights reserved.<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe adoption of slogans you see in Premier League grounds; it's very much taken a leaf out of the playbook of maybe the NFL or the NBA when it comes to engage in those audiences,\u201d explained Dave Powell, Business of Football writer for The Liverpool Echo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt creates that brand awareness and that association. So you can run marketing campaigns and with this is kind of the driving force, I suppose you can see it most clubs now, most prominent clubs certainly on net and social media post, some have some kind of hashtag attached to it, which kind of relates to the slogan or the message of the football club.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborations with high-end fashion brands have become a popular avenue for clubs to amplify their image. A notable example is Paris Saint-Germain's partnership with Air Jordan, resulting in highly sought-after kits. Moreover, many clubs have adopted a more human approach to their social media presence, engaging in conversations with fans on platforms like Twitter and embracing trends on TikTok to expand their reach.<\/p>\n<p>Some clubs keep things a lot more simple than all of this, and elevate their profiles by the players they acquire. Real Madrid's \"Galacticos\" signings in the early 2000s and Manchester City's recruitment strategy in the following decade demonstrated the allure of marquee players beyond their on-field performances. Most recently, Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian side, gained millions of Instagram followers overnight with the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting the impact signings can have on a club's brand.<\/p>\n<p>Former Ado Den Haag CEO Mohammed Hamdi told us, \u201cI think the signing of Ronaldo is a good combination being made. He signed for Al-Nassr Saudi Arabia, but actually he's also a tourist ambassador for the country. They have a strong \u2018Vision 2030\u2019 initiative where they want also to bring big, big sporting events over there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a win-win situation because then you can go visit the match to see Cristiano Ronaldo playing live. But you can also visit the country and see what the country is offering next.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6666666666666666\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//64//29//08//808x539_cmsv2_dc900f5d-9bad-53cd-9dbf-d64091791f13-7642908.jpg/" alt=\"Amr Nabil/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/384x256_cmsv2_dc900f5d-9bad-53cd-9dbf-d64091791f13-7642908.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/640x427_cmsv2_dc900f5d-9bad-53cd-9dbf-d64091791f13-7642908.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/750x500_cmsv2_dc900f5d-9bad-53cd-9dbf-d64091791f13-7642908.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/828x552_cmsv2_dc900f5d-9bad-53cd-9dbf-d64091791f13-7642908.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/1080x720_cmsv2_dc900f5d-9bad-53cd-9dbf-d64091791f13-7642908.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/1200x800_cmsv2_dc900f5d-9bad-53cd-9dbf-d64091791f13-7642908.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/1920x1280_cmsv2_dc900f5d-9bad-53cd-9dbf-d64091791f13-7642908.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Ronaldo has been welcomed like a hero in Riyadh<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Amr Nabil/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved.<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fly-on-the-wall documentaries that provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into football clubs have gained popularity among dedicated supporters. These documentaries not only appeal to existing fans but also attract casual viewers. Teams like Manchester City, Sunderland, Barcelona, and Juventus have opened their doors to cameras, allowing viewers to witness the inner workings of the club. Welsh non-league side AFC Wrexham, under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, garnered global attention through their documentary series, 'Welcome to Wrexham,' which aired on Disney+ and achieved great success.<\/p>\n<p>According to streaming aggregator Reelgood, it was the 7th most watched programme upon all streaming platforms on the week it launched, and it lead to the actual team\u2019s television debut in America being watched by a bigger audience than the average MLS match. Wrexham will travel to California this summer for friendly games against Manchester United and Chelsea, two of the Premier League\u2019s biggest clubs.<\/p>\n<p>So, the business side of football has become an essential aspect of the sport, with clubs investing significant efforts in growing their brands. From slogans that foster a sense of community to collaborations with fashion brands and engaging social media strategies, clubs are exploring diverse avenues to enhance their profiles. The influence of high-profile signings and the popularity of football club documentaries further contribute to the evolving landscape of football branding. As the industry continues to evolve, clubs will undoubtedly seek innovative methods to captivate their audiences and solidify their positions as global brands.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1685523699,"publishedAt":1685640638,"updatedAt":1685861295,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/06\/01\/meet-the-football-clubs-growing-their-brand-through-the-media","images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_d11b40d5-8686-57d8-a60c-dcb777d8cbf5-7642908.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionCredit":"AP Photo","captionUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1280,"height":720},{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/29\/08\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_dc900f5d-9bad-53cd-9dbf-d64091791f13-7642908.jpg","altText":"Ronaldo has been welcomed like a hero in Riyadh","caption":"Ronaldo has been welcomed like a hero in Riyadh","captionCredit":"Amr Nabil\/Copyright 2023 The AP. 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","leadin":"At an informal meeting in Oslo, the NATO Secretary General also touched on how to iron out Sweden's accession process to joining the bloc. ","summary":"At an informal meeting in Oslo, the NATO Secretary General also touched on how to iron out Sweden's accession process to joining the bloc. ","url":"stoltenberg-door-open-for-ukraine-to-join-nato","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday in Oslo that \"NATO's door is open\" for Ukraine to join the alliance, and Russia does not have \"a veto against NATO enlargement.\" \n\nStoltenberg made the comments at an informal NATO meeting held in the Norwegian capital.\u00a0 \n\nWhen asked about missile attacks in Kyiv, Stoltenberg called attacks on Ukrainian civilians \"a war crime\" and compared it to the 22 July 2011 Norway terrorist attacks. \n\nThe NATO Secretary General also recalled the commitments and actions already undertaken by Kyiv's allies, particularly in military terms, stressing that it is necessary to create a framework of security guarantees to prevent history from repeating itself. \n\n\u201cWe don\u2019t know when the war ends but we must ensure that when it does we have credible arrangements in place to guarantee Ukraine\u2019s security in the future and to break Russia\u2019s cycle of aggression,\" Stoltenberg said. \n\n\"If President Putin wins in Ukraine it will make the world more dangerous, it would send a message that when authoritarian leaders use military force they get what they want. And that will also make us more vulnerable.\u201d \n\n\"Those responsible for war crimes in Ukraine must be held accountable,\" he said. \n\nSeparately, he reiterated that Turkey and all other NATO members invited Sweden to become a full NATO member and that NATO is working to make it happen \"as early as as possible.\" \n\nCommenting on the situation in Kosovo, he said violence against NATO peacekeepers is unprovoked and unacceptable. \n\n\"To ensure that we have the forces we need at any time, we have decided to deploy our operational reserve,\" he added.\u00a0 \n\nNATO members will formally convene at a summit in Lithuania in July, where they hope to overcome Sweden's accession to the bloc. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday in Oslo that \"NATO's door is open\" for Ukraine to join the alliance, and Russia does not have \"a veto against NATO enlargement.\"<\/p>\n<p>Stoltenberg made the comments at an informal NATO meeting held in the Norwegian capital.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When asked about missile attacks in Kyiv, Stoltenberg called attacks on Ukrainian civilians \"a war crime\" and compared it to the 22 July 2011 Norway terrorist attacks.<\/p>\n<p>The NATO Secretary General also recalled the commitments and actions already undertaken by Kyiv's allies, particularly in military terms, stressing that it is necessary to create a framework of security guarantees to prevent history from repeating itself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-tweet widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio\u2014auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <div class=\"widget__tweet\" data-tweet-id=\"1664280206130159618\"><\/div>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t know when the war ends but we must ensure that when it does we have credible arrangements in place to guarantee Ukraine\u2019s security in the future and to break Russia\u2019s cycle of aggression,\" Stoltenberg said.<\/p>\n<p>\"If President Putin wins in Ukraine it will make the world more dangerous, it would send a message that when authoritarian leaders use military force they get what they want. And that will also make us more vulnerable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\"Those responsible for war crimes in Ukraine must be held accountable,\" he said.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, he reiterated that Turkey and all other NATO members invited Sweden to become a full NATO member and that NATO is working to make it happen \"as early as as possible.\"<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"7629252\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//2023//06//01//what-is-stalling-swedens-accession-to-nato/">What is stalling Sweden\u2019s accession to NATO?<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Commenting on the situation in Kosovo, he said violence against NATO peacekeepers is unprovoked and unacceptable.<\/p>\n<p>\"To ensure that we have the forces we need at any time, we have decided to deploy our operational reserve,\" he added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>NATO members will formally convene at a summit in Lithuania in July, where they hope to overcome Sweden's accession to the bloc.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1685623333,"publishedAt":1685635127,"updatedAt":1685639165,"expiresAt":0,"canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2023\/06\/01\/stoltenberg-door-open-for-ukraine-to-join-nato","images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/61\/06\/{{w}}x{{h}}_cmsv2_6a88b180-8bf8-5c90-9c2c-dc755c543811-7646106.jpg","altText":"FILE - 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","summary":"European royalty is in Jordan to celebrate the marriage of the country's Crown Prince. ","url":"european-royals-head-to-jordan-as-royal-wedding-excitement-spreads","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Celebrations are in full swing in Jordan as the nation celebrates the wedding of the heir to the country\u2019s throne. International royalty flew in for the event, including senior members of European dynasties, who watched Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah marry Saudi-born Miss Rajwa Khalid Alseif at Zahran Palace. \n\nOnly 140 invited guests were present during the couple\u2019s official ceremony, including the UK\u2019s Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, whose surprise arrival added to the excitement of the day. King\u00a0Willem-Alexander and Queen M\u00e1xima of the Netherlands, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, the Crown Princes and Princesses of Denmark, Norway and Sweden took their place amongst the guest list. While Sheikha Moza bint Nasser represented the Qatari royal family.\u00a0 \n\nA royal who's who \n\nA larger wedding banquet at Al-Husseiniya Palace is being held throughout Thursday evening for over 1,700 people. Guests will enter on a path that evokes the Jordanian desert, featuring a 20-metre long handwoven traditional Bedouin rug. Inside the reception space they will be surrounded by native olive trees and a dune-like supply of dates, which represent hospitality. The evening will end with the couple cutting their wedding cake amidst a display of fireworks. \n\nA national holiday has been declared for Jordanian citizens to allow them to participate in the joyous occasion. And they have. Across the country\u2019s 12 governorates, festivals and concerts have been taking place, while in Amman convoys of cars paraded through the\u00a0streets bearing images of the happy couple and flags, while enthusiastically beeping their horns. \n\nCongratulatory banners with pictures of Prince Al Hussein and his bride also adorn buses, buildings and are visible along every major stretch of road. This is a feel-good moment for the country. \n\nThe royal red motorcade \u2013 reserved for special occasions \u2013 crossed the capital taking the Crown Prince and his new bride to their evening reception. It\u2019s a nod to tradition. The country\u2019s founder King Abdullagh I would mark his entrance riding a white horse, accompanied by other riders clad in red blazers. \n\nThe newlyweds were conveyed in a 1984 Range Rover especially customised for a state visit of Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth to Jordan. Since then, \u2018Sheer Rover\u2019 as it is known, has been elongated and a cut off roof added. \n\nWell-wishers lined the streets of Amman hoping to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds as the motorcade passed. Others watched events unfold on big screens set up for the day as wedding fever truly kicked in. \n\nThe couple waved as they passed-by. The crowds able to see in person, albeit briefly, the gown worn by the bride. A white gown designed by Elie Saab, which featured a lengthy train embroidered with flowers. On top of her head Rajwa was crowned with a sparkling diamond tiara.\u00a0\u00a0 \n\nHusan Tellawi from Amman told Euronews, \u201cThis happens, really, only every 40 years. It\u2019s a very special day for every Jordanian.\u201d Another well-wisher simply said she \u201cloved the royal family\u201d. \n\nBest wishes have been pouring in on a site set up for the couple. \u2018A thousand, thousand congratulations,\u2019 read one post. Others wishing the newlyweds a \u2018blessed marriage,\u2019 and a \u2018happy life\u2019. One comment summed up the general mirth of the day saying, \u2018Our joy is your joy\u2019. \n\nHis Majesty King Abdullah II, who has been on the throne since 1999, has long groomed his eldest son to succeed him. Many in the capital see the public celebrations of the Crown Prince\u2019s wedding as a way of bringing him closer to the people and consolidating his future as leader of the country. \n\nThe King not only has wide-ranging political powers but also acts as supreme leader of the armed forces. Jordan is a key western ally. \n\nWatch our report from Amman in the video player above \n\n","htmlText":"<p>Celebrations are in full swing in Jordan as the nation celebrates the wedding of the heir to the country\u2019s throne. International royalty flew in for the event, including senior members of European dynasties, who watched Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah marry Saudi-born Miss Rajwa Khalid Alseif at Zahran Palace.<\/p>\n<p>Only 140 invited guests were present during the couple\u2019s official ceremony, including the UK\u2019s Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, whose surprise arrival added to the excitement of the day. King\u00a0Willem-Alexander and Queen M\u00e1xima of the Netherlands, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, the Crown Princes and Princesses of Denmark, Norway and Sweden took their place amongst the guest list. While Sheikha Moza bint Nasser represented the Qatari royal family.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>A royal who's who<\/h2><div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6024\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//64//26//22//808x487_cmsv2_348c4f20-ec4f-599c-ba65-39b461ceae06-7642622.jpg/" alt=\"ROYAL HASHEMITE COURT\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/384x231_cmsv2_348c4f20-ec4f-599c-ba65-39b461ceae06-7642622.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/640x386_cmsv2_348c4f20-ec4f-599c-ba65-39b461ceae06-7642622.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/750x452_cmsv2_348c4f20-ec4f-599c-ba65-39b461ceae06-7642622.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/828x499_cmsv2_348c4f20-ec4f-599c-ba65-39b461ceae06-7642622.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1080x651_cmsv2_348c4f20-ec4f-599c-ba65-39b461ceae06-7642622.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1200x723_cmsv2_348c4f20-ec4f-599c-ba65-39b461ceae06-7642622.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1920x1157_cmsv2_348c4f20-ec4f-599c-ba65-39b461ceae06-7642622.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Prince and Princess of Wales were greeted by the Jordanian royals as they arrived<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">ROYAL HASHEMITE COURT<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.25\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//64//26//22//808x1010_cmsv2_d82a23f0-f1d6-5923-984b-e723d415e01a-7642622.jpg/" alt=\"ROYAL HASHEMITE COURT\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/384x480_cmsv2_d82a23f0-f1d6-5923-984b-e723d415e01a-7642622.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/640x800_cmsv2_d82a23f0-f1d6-5923-984b-e723d415e01a-7642622.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/750x938_cmsv2_d82a23f0-f1d6-5923-984b-e723d415e01a-7642622.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/828x1035_cmsv2_d82a23f0-f1d6-5923-984b-e723d415e01a-7642622.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1080x1350_cmsv2_d82a23f0-f1d6-5923-984b-e723d415e01a-7642622.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1200x1500_cmsv2_d82a23f0-f1d6-5923-984b-e723d415e01a-7642622.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1920x2400_cmsv2_d82a23f0-f1d6-5923-984b-e723d415e01a-7642622.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel were amongst those invited<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">ROYAL HASHEMITE COURT<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A larger wedding banquet at Al-Husseiniya Palace is being held throughout Thursday evening for over 1,700 people. Guests will enter on a path that evokes the Jordanian desert, featuring a 20-metre long handwoven traditional Bedouin rug. Inside the reception space they will be surrounded by native olive trees and a dune-like supply of dates, which represent hospitality. The evening will end with the couple cutting their wedding cake amidst a display of fireworks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6667300380228137\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//64//26//22//808x539_cmsv2_55f99c1c-1228-5eec-892d-d5330b14dc33-7642622.jpg/" alt=\"ROYAL HASHEMITE COURT\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/384x256_cmsv2_55f99c1c-1228-5eec-892d-d5330b14dc33-7642622.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/640x427_cmsv2_55f99c1c-1228-5eec-892d-d5330b14dc33-7642622.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/750x500_cmsv2_55f99c1c-1228-5eec-892d-d5330b14dc33-7642622.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/828x552_cmsv2_55f99c1c-1228-5eec-892d-d5330b14dc33-7642622.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1080x720_cmsv2_55f99c1c-1228-5eec-892d-d5330b14dc33-7642622.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1200x800_cmsv2_55f99c1c-1228-5eec-892d-d5330b14dc33-7642622.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1920x1280_cmsv2_55f99c1c-1228-5eec-892d-d5330b14dc33-7642622.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark arriving at Zahran palace<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">ROYAL HASHEMITE COURT<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A national holiday has been declared for Jordanian citizens to allow them to participate in the joyous occasion. And they have. Across the country\u2019s 12 governorates, festivals and concerts have been taking place, while in Amman convoys of cars paraded through the\u00a0streets bearing images of the happy couple and flags, while enthusiastically beeping their horns.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulatory banners with pictures of Prince Al Hussein and his bride also adorn buses, buildings and are visible along every major stretch of road. This is a feel-good moment for the country.<\/p>\n<p>The royal red motorcade \u2013 reserved for special occasions \u2013 crossed the capital taking the Crown Prince and his new bride to their evening reception. It\u2019s a nod to tradition. The country\u2019s founder King Abdullagh I would mark his entrance riding a white horse, accompanied by other riders clad in red blazers.<\/p>\n<p>The newlyweds were conveyed in a 1984 Range Rover especially customised for a state visit of Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth to Jordan. Since then, \u2018Sheer Rover\u2019 as it is known, has been elongated and a cut off roof added.<\/p>\n<p>Well-wishers lined the streets of Amman hoping to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds as the motorcade passed. Others watched events unfold on big screens set up for the day as wedding fever truly kicked in.<\/p>\n<p>The couple waved as they passed-by. The crowds able to see in person, albeit briefly, the gown worn by the bride. A white gown designed by Elie Saab, which featured a lengthy train embroidered with flowers. On top of her head Rajwa was crowned with a sparkling diamond tiara.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.3333333333333333\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//64//26//22//808x1077_cmsv2_f36a6ef3-e44a-5ba7-8b97-57e1c9fd99cc-7642622.jpg/" alt=\"Charlotte Dubenskij\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/384x512_cmsv2_f36a6ef3-e44a-5ba7-8b97-57e1c9fd99cc-7642622.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/640x853_cmsv2_f36a6ef3-e44a-5ba7-8b97-57e1c9fd99cc-7642622.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/750x1000_cmsv2_f36a6ef3-e44a-5ba7-8b97-57e1c9fd99cc-7642622.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/828x1104_cmsv2_f36a6ef3-e44a-5ba7-8b97-57e1c9fd99cc-7642622.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1080x1440_cmsv2_f36a6ef3-e44a-5ba7-8b97-57e1c9fd99cc-7642622.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1200x1600_cmsv2_f36a6ef3-e44a-5ba7-8b97-57e1c9fd99cc-7642622.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/64\/26\/22\/1920x2560_cmsv2_f36a6ef3-e44a-5ba7-8b97-57e1c9fd99cc-7642622.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Banners depicting the Crown Prince and his bride adorn buildings across Amman<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Charlotte Dubenskij<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Husan Tellawi from Amman told Euronews, \u201cThis happens, really, only every 40 years. It\u2019s a very special day for every Jordanian.\u201d Another well-wisher simply said she \u201cloved the royal family\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Best wishes have been pouring in on a site set up for the couple. \u2018A thousand, thousand congratulations,\u2019 read one post. Others wishing the newlyweds a \u2018blessed marriage,\u2019 and a \u2018happy life\u2019. One comment summed up the general mirth of the day saying, \u2018Our joy is your joy\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>His Majesty King Abdullah II, who has been on the throne since 1999, has long groomed his eldest son to succeed him. Many in the capital see the public celebrations of the Crown Prince\u2019s wedding as a way of bringing him closer to the people and consolidating his future as leader of the country.<\/p>\n<p>The King not only has wide-ranging political powers but also acts as supreme leader of the armed forces. 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