Eastern Mediterranean
Countries that are geographically located to the east of the Mediterranean Sea
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Lebanon
Storm Adam brought severe polar weather to Lebanon, with snow expected to fall at elevations as low as 300 meters above sea level.
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| March 29 2025 |
Syria
The second Syrian transitional government is announced by President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a ceremony at the People's Palace in Damascus, with new ministers sworn in.
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| March 13 2025 |
Syria
Ahmed al-Sharaa signed an interim constitution covering a five-year transitional period.
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| 2025 |
Egypt
Government plans to establish local electric vehicle manufacturing and integrate EVs into public transportation.
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| 2025 |
Egypt
Horus-1, another high-resolution spy satellite, was launched by Egypt, further strengthening its reconnaissance capabilities.
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| March 8 2025 |
Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported a massacre of over 700 Alawite civilians by Syrian security forces and pro-government fighters during clashes in western Syria.
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| 2025 |
Turkey
PKK declared a ceasefire.
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| 2025 |
Egypt
Egypt introduced a new Baccalaureate Certificate System, set to replace the Thanaweya Amma in 2026.
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| March 1 2025 |
Syria
Planned end of the initial transitional government period led by Mohammed al-Bashir.
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| February 26 2025 |
Lebanon
Nawaf Salam's government won a confidence vote in parliament.
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| February 23 2025 |
Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demands complete demilitarization of southern Syrian provinces and withdrawal of Syrian forces from territory south of Damascus. Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa condemns Israel's occupation.
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| February 2025 |
Lebanon
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, former ICJ president, formed a new government of 24 ministers after two-year caretaker cabinet.
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| February 12 2025 |
Syria
Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani announces a new government will be formed by March 1.
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| February 2025 |
Syria
The SDF, Autonomous Administration, and Syrian Democratic Council decided in a meeting that SDF would merge with the Syrian Armed Forces.
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| January 29 2025 |
Syria
Syrian General Command appoints Ahmed al-Sharaa as president during the Syrian Revolution Victory Conference at the Presidential Palace.
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| January 2025 |
Lebanon
Joseph Aoun elected as Lebanon's 14th president after a two-year vacancy.
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| January 2025 |
Syria
American sanctions remain in place, and the Syrian economy is in a poor state following the regime change.
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| January 2025 |
Syria
Syria's economy remains in a poor state, with many American sanctions still in place following the regime change.
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| 2024 |
Turkey
The electron accelerator TARLA became operational as part of a planned particle accelerator center.
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| 2024 |
Egypt
Private investment exceeds public investment for the second consecutive quarter, rising by 35.4% year-on-year, while public investment declines by 25.7%.
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| 2024 |
Palestine
Mohammad Mustafa is appointed as the new prime minister of Palestine following Shtayyeh's resignation.
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| 2024 |
Palestine
Mohammad Shtayyeh resigns as prime minister of Palestine.
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| 2024 |
Libya
Libya's Global Hunger Index score was 19.2, ranking 83rd out of 127 countries, indicating a moderate level of hunger.
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| 2024 |
Libya
Ministry of Education launched the Full-Day School Project, introducing longer school days in 12 schools across the country, aiming to provide 800 hours of instruction to 3,300 elementary school students.
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| 2024 |
Cyprus
Cyprus confirmed its intention to officially join NATO.
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| 2024 |
Cyprus
Cyprus was ranked 27th in the Global Innovation Index, highlighting its educational development and innovation capabilities.
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| 2024 |
Cyprus
Cyprus was ranked as the 88th most peaceful country in the world according to the Global Peace Index for the year 2024.
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| 2024 |
Israel
The International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion stating that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories violated international law, recommending Israel end its occupation quickly and pay reparations. The court also found Israel in breach of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
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| 2024 |
Turkey
Turkey's first communication satellite, Türksat 6A, is planned to be launched.
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| 2024 |
Turkey
Turkey, Iraq, UAE, and Qatar signed an agreement to link Iraqi port facilities to Turkey via road and rail connections.
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| 2024 |
Turkey
Turkey stopped trading with Israel following the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.
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| 2024 |
Turkey
An electron accelerator called TARLA became operational as part of a planned particle accelerator center.
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| 2024 |
Egypt
Infant mortality rate further reduced to 16-18 per 1,000 live births, demonstrating continued healthcare improvements.
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| 2024 |
Egypt
Remittances reach $23.7 billion in the first 10 months, a 45.3% increase from the previous year.
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| 2024 |
Syria
Syria's GDP was reported at $6.2 billion. New government vowed to stop captagon production and rebuild oil industry.
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| 2024 |
Egypt
Egypt and the European Union elevated their relationship to a 'strategic and comprehensive partnership', focusing on political cooperation, economic collaboration, and counterterrorism efforts.
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| 2024 |
Egypt
Egypt completed major road infrastructure expansion, increasing main road length from 23,500 km to 30,500 km and improving its Road Quality Index from 118th to 18th place globally.
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| 2024 |
Egypt
Tourism revenues reached $14.1 billion, showing steady improvement from previous years.
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| 2024 |
Egypt
Currency flotation leads to a 38% depreciation of the Egyptian pound after securing over $50 billion in international financing, improving Egypt's credit outlook.
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| 2024 |
Egypt
Gold exports reach $2.17 billion, nearly double the previous year, with Egypt aiming to rank among the world's top 10 gold exporters by 2027.
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| 2024 |
Egypt
Egypt ranked 86th in the Global Innovation Index.
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| 2024 |
Egypt
Egypt sets a new tourism record, welcoming 15.7 million tourists and generating $14.1 billion in tourism revenues.
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| December 2024 |
Lebanon
Fall of Assad's Baathist regime in Syria, considered a significant blow to Hezbollah.
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| December 2024 |
Syria
During its invasion of Syria, Israel takes control of the U.N.-patrolled buffer zone on Syrian territory, violating the 1974 disengagement agreement.
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| December 22 2024 |
Syria
Aisha al-Dibs is appointed as the Minister of Women's Affairs in the transitional government.
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| December 12 2024 |
Syria
Transitional government spokesman announces suspension of constitution and parliament for a three-month term, with plans to establish a judicial and human rights committee to review and amend the constitution.
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| December 12 2024 |
Syria
Syrian constitution and parliament suspended during the transitional period.
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| December 11 2024 |
Syria
A ceasefire was reached between Turkish-backed Syrian National Army fighters and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria.
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| December 8 2024 |
Syria
Fall of the Assad regime, with Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali remaining as caretaker prime minister and calls for fresh elections.
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| December 8 2024 |
Syria
Opposition forces capture Damascus, toppling Bashar al-Assad's government and ending the Assad family's 53-year rule. Assad flees to Moscow.
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