Euromed News
4 February 2019
Iraqi PM answers to Trump’s announcement about the activity of US base in Iraq
On 3 February the President of United States Donald Trump announced that a number of solders moving out from Syria would move to US base in Iraq in order “to be able to watch Iran”.
4 February 2019
The 5th EU League of Arab States ministerial meeting takes places in Brussels
On 4 February the meeting between Foreign Ministers of EU and League of Arab States (LAS) countries took place in Brussels.
4 February 2019
After Government’s resignation Palestinian political parties try to find a new agreement
On 29 January, Palestinian PM Hamdallah announced his government’s resignations caused by continuous disputes within the Palestinian organisations.
3 February 2019
Israel starts to build a new barrier around Gaza
On 3 February the Israeli Defence Ministry announced the construction of a new over ground fence around the blockaded Gaza Strip.
3 February 2019
Egyptian lawmakers propose a presidential mandate’s extension
On 3 February, Egyptian lawmakers proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow President Al-Sisi to stay in power until 2034.
2 February 2019
Algerian president Bouteflika runs for his fifth mandate
On 2 February, the ruling coalition parties had a meeting and announced the candidature of President Bouteflika for the elections scheduled in April.
31 January 2019
The NGO Sea Watch disembarks 47 people in Sicily
On 31 January, the Italian government allowed a NGO Sea Watch’s vessel to disembark 47 people in Catania after 10 days at sea.
31 January 2019
Three EU leaders announce a system to avoid US sanctions in EU-Iran trades
On 31 January, the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, and UK (the 3 European signatories of the 2015 agreement) presented the details of a trade channel for European companies to bypass US sanctions in the trade with Iran.
31 January 2019
Lebanese political leaders agree a new government
On 31 January, the Lebanese PM Saad Hariri announced that after 8 months of negotiations, Lebanese political parties found the keys to form a new government.