Euromed News
19 November 2019
Olivér Várhelyi, the new Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement
Olivér Várhelyi (Szeged, 1972), the Hungarian candidate designated for the position of Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, received the green light of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament on 18 November after going through his second hearing.
18 November 2019
The US administration declares that Israeli settlements do not contravene international law
The US administration has declared that Israeli settlements do not contravene international law, ending in this way with a 40-year American position of considering those as illegitimate.
16 November 2019
Habib Jemli tasked with forming a new government in Tunisia
Tunisia’s recently elected President Kais Saied has tasked Habib Jemli with forming a new government.
11 November 2019
Iraq protests continue despite a fierce repression by security forces
Protests in Iraq continue unabated despite fierce clashes with security forces.
11 November 2019
In Lebanon, protesters continue demanding the ruling elite to step down
Despite Prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation on 29 October, protests continue in Lebanon.
10 November 2019
Tunisian parties reject a government lead by a primer minister from Ennahda’s ranks
A proposal by Ennahda party to name a prime minister from its ranks was rejected by possible coalition partners on 7 November.
10 November 2019
Israel returns to Jordan two parcels of land
On 10 November, Israel officially returned to Jordan two parcels of land under Jordanian sovereignty that were being used by Israeli farmers since decades.
6 November 2019
Israel deports director of HRW amid growing criticism for violations of human rights
Israel’s Supreme Court upheld the government’s decision to deport the director of Human Rights Watch in Israel for his alleged support to a boycott movement.
6 November 2019
The Head of UNRWA resigns amid investigations of mismanagement
Pierre Krahenbuhl, the Commissioner-General of the UN Work Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has resigned on 6 November due to ongoing investigations on mismanagement matters.