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Europe's warmer seas are appealing to swimmers – but what lies beneath is ‘alarming’, study warns

Europe’s rapidly warming oceans have ‘severe ecological impacts’ and a clear cause, study finds.

Euronews

I’ve scrolled through hundreds of summer holiday deals – these are the 5-star hotels to book

From brand-new Balearic hotels to luxury Mediterranean resorts, book last-minute escapes thanks to Loveholidays

Evening Standard

EU-backed electricity link to Cyprus stalls amid regional tensions

The nearly €2 billion Great Sea Interconnector subsea cable would connect Cyprus to the EU's electricity system and end Nicosia's energy isolation. However, Turkey's maritime ambitions and financing issues have been stalling the project, which was meant to become operational in 2024.

Euronews

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Europe’s seas reach record heat as climate change threatens marine life

Human-caused climate change was the main driver of record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe this summer, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe risks to marine ecosystems and coastal communities. The Mediterranean averaged a record 27 degrees Celsius in July, while waters near Mallorca reached 33 C in early August.

France 24

Italy demands compensation from Germany over migrant arrivals

Since Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took office in October 2022, German aid organisations have, according to Rome's figures, brought around 22,500 migrants to Italian ports.

Euronews

A 3,700-year-old olive tree in Portugal keeps producing olives as old trunk sections sprout again, revealing how one of nature’s longest-lived trees can repeatedly rejuvenate itself across thousands of years

Portugal is home to olive trees that may be more than 3,700 years old. These ancient trees have survived droughts, wars, changing landscapes and countless generations. One olive tree in Alentejo, Oliveira do Peso, was estimated at about 3,713 years old. But how can scientists know the age of a…

The Economic Times

A grape variety from Cyprus is helping Australian vineyards survive extreme heat; growers using Xynisteri have cut water consumption by 75%, while the vines have survived temperatures above 45°C

When temperatures climb above 45 degrees Celsius and water is one of the most expensive inputs on a farm, survival may depend on looking backward. According to ABC News Information and Services, in South Australia's Riverland, growers are looking to a grape with thousands of years of history in the…

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This Mediterranean Garden Color Trend Makes So Much Sense for Future Hot Summers — It Looks Good, and Is Easier to Look After, too

If your goal is a much cooler garden, the color of the plants you choose, as well as how you integrate them into the design, is just as important as the variety

Livingetc

2,000 years ago, a Tamil trader left his name across 5 ancient tombs in Egypt’s Valley of Kings; Here’s what inscriptions reveal

Tamil Brahmi inscriptions were recently identified in ancient Egyptian tombs. These inscriptions reveal Tamil merchants travelled deep into Egypt, not just its ports. The name Cikai Korran appears on several rock-cut tombs, indicating longer stays. This discovery provides fresh evidence of two-way trade between ancient India and the West. The…

The Economic Times

Diu Is the Portuguese-Era Island Off Gujarat Where Colonial History Never Quite Left

The churches are still standingThe first thing that stops you in Diu is a church. Not a temple, not a mosque, a church built in 1601 by the Jesuits, its limestone facade holding the particular grey of old Portuguese stonework, its nave cool and echoey in a way that feels…

Times Life

In 1901, workers discovered the ‘Ivory Bangle Lady’ in England. Modern science later revealed her true origins

The excavation of a Roman-era grave in York unveils insights into a woman's wealth and societal standing, illustrated by the luxury artifacts buried with her. Scientific studies of her dental structure suggest she hails from a warmer Mediterranean locale, while genetic analysis points to possible North African roots for the…

The Economic Times

Which plants will survive and can I use grey water? Gardening as UK summers get drier

As parts of Beth Chatto’s visionary drought-tolerant gardens in Essex turn brown, the head gardener offers advice

The Guardian - UK

Fake accounts and false rumours drive new Ceuta crossing campaign

Calls for a new mass crossing into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on Morocco's Mediterranean coast, have flooded Moroccan social media, with posts urging migrants to rush the border on Saturday. An RFI investigation found the campaign was fuelled by false rumours, suspicious accounts and signs of artificial amplification.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi Arabia Scrambles to Avoid Red Sea Attacks. Oil Flows Through Egypt Soar.

Oil exports from Egypt's Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir have more than doubled in August, reaching about 2.3 million barrels per day compared with roughly 1 million bpd in July.

International Business Times

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Euronews

Europe readies for total solar eclipse- So, what will happen in the once-in-a-generation stellar spectacle?

Maximum totality will occur off Iceland’s west coast. By the time it reaches a small patch of Portugal and then Spain with its massive crowds, totality will have dwindled to a minute or so. The spectacle will end in the Mediterranean.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin is preparing to use this winter to ‘break’ Kyiv, think-tank warns

Putin will not enter serious negotiations if he believes he has a ‘viable military path’, says ISW

Euronews

Coral trafficking ring exposed on Aegean island: What is red coral used for and how big is the threat?

The 'red gold' of the Mediterranean is being wiped out by smugglers: Arrest on Skopelos sounds alarm over high prices and poor protections.

The Conversation

Today’s Mediterranean diet leans on olive oil, vegies and fish. But the ancients mainly ate bread

The Roman emperor Julian (332–363 CE) called bread the food that “among us is thought to be the most nourishing”.

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Italy-Spain fallout: United by geography, divided by politics

Italy and Spain's Schengen border spat over Ceuta has exposed a deeper migration rift, as domestic politics and rising far-right rivals harden both sides' positions.

The Independent UK

Russia to hand over control of two key Mediterranean bases to Syria

Hmeimem air base and Tartus naval base will serve as joint Syrian-Russian training centres under new bilateral deal

France 24

Syria, Russia agree to end military use of key Mediterranean bases

Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow’s use of two strategic Mediterranean bases as military outposts, Syria's foreign ministry said Sunday. Under the deal, Damascus will take control of the Hmeimem air base and part of Tartous port, while the remaining military facilities will be converted into joint training…

Homes & Gardens

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey’s 'Picture-Perfect' Pool Looks Like a Mediterranean Resort Thanks to These Stunning Landscaping Details

Robert Downey Jr.'s pool area shows how to make a swimming pool blend seamlessly into the landscape

Euronews

Spanish police dismantle major Mediterranean migrant and drugs smuggling network

Investigators believe the group was responsible for at least 64 migrant smuggling operations in which more than 2,000 people were brought to Spain, generating profits of more than €24 million.

The Times of India

In 1831, an underwater volcano created a new Mediterranean island. Britain, France and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies claimed it before it vanished

In 1831, fishermen spotted a temporary volcanic island off the coast of Sicily, prompting European powers to hastily claim the new territory, leading to several international disputes. Unfortunately, the island, primarily composed of lightweight rocks, eroded rapidly, disappearing into the Mediterranean within months. Today, its remnants lie submerged, creating a…

The Independent UK

Is this the end of the Mediterranean summer holiday? Why Brits are turning to ‘cool’ destinations

TRAVEL INSIDER: As extreme heat grips the Mediterranean, more holidaymakers than ever are turning to cooler destinations like Scotland, Norway and Canada – but with half the Travel Desk still booked into Crete, Croatia and Naxos, the 'coolcation' trend isn't the full picture, as Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman reveals…

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