Our View: It’s time for MEPs to show some support for constituents
The public is by now familiar with what has become known as the ‘Qatargate’ corruption scandal involving members and staff of the European Parliament, including...
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Our View: Qatar hosting the World Cup has been a mixed bag
The 22nd World Cup, the first played in an Arab country, comes to a close on Sunday evening in a box-office final between holders France...
European prosecutor requests immunity lifted from two Greek MEPs
The European chief prosecutor requested on Thursday that the European Parliament lift the immunity from prosecution of two Greek members over suspicions of fraud. The...
Morocco airline cancels World Cup fans flights, citing Qatar restrictions
Morocco’s national airline said it was cancelling all flights it had scheduled for Wednesday to carry fans to Doha for the World Cup semi-final, citing...
European Parliament lawmaker denies taking bribes from Qatar
European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili, a suspect in an investigation into money laundering and corruption at the parliament, has denied receiving money from Qatar,...
Qatar probing death of a worker at World Cup training site
Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the death of a Filipino, officials said on Thursday, following reports that the man died while working at a training site during...
Netherlands beat Qatar to top Group A, Senegal also through
Cody Gakpo netted his third goal in three games as the Netherlands comfortably beat World Cup hosts Qatar 2-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium on...
Qatar seals 27-year LNG deal with China as competition heats up
QatarEnergy has signed a 27-year deal to supply China’s Sinopec with liquefied natural gas in the longest such LNG agreement to date as volatility drives...
Cyprus airline completes first direct flight between Israel and Qatar
Cyprus-based airline TUS Airways on Monday said that it completed the first direct flight between Israel and Qatar, a historic milestone in the relationship between...
UEFA welcomes FIFA pledge to tackle Qatar labour issues
A group of 11 European football associations said it welcomed promises from FIFA of support for migrant labourers in Qatar and the creation of a...
