The Latest Breaking News from Mediterranean

This Mediterranean-style diet could keep your brain sharp as you age – new study

The Mediterranean diet – rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and legumes – has long been linked to better heart health. Growing evidence suggests it may also help support brain health as we age, with a brain-focused variation of the diet drawing increasing scientific attention.

The Conversation · Mar 24

Inside the Four Seasons’ first luxury yacht

The inaugural vessel began its maiden voyage last week in the Mediterranean

The Independent UK · Mar 24

British destroyer HMS Dragon arrives in eastern Mediterranean

Ship arrives three weeks after Iranian-made drone hit British base of RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23

Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits: Why Doctors Recommend It for Heart Health

Mediterranean diet health benefits support heart health, lower cholesterol, and reduce disease risk with proven research-backed nutrition strategies.

Medical Daily · Mar 21

Russian tanker drifts into Libyan waters amid environmental warnings

The Russian sanctioned tanker was damaged by explosions and has been drifting unmanned in the Mediterranean for several weeks. Several EU leaders warned the vessel, carrying hazardous cargo, could pose a serious environmental risk.

Euronews · Mar 21

French navy boards tanker in Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet

The interception took place in the Western Mediterranean and was carried out in cooperation with allies, including the United Kingdom, which monitored the ship.

Euronews · Mar 20

UK supported French operation to board ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

Defence Secretary John Healey said he was proud of the UK armed forces for their role in the French operation in the Mediterranean.

Evening Standard · Mar 20

France takes 'appropriate measures' after sailor's jogging app exposes aircraft carrier's location

France says it’s taking “appropriate measures” after a naval officer’s use of the Strava sports app inadvertently enabled journalists to geolocate the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean

The Independent UK · Mar 20

French navy boards a tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet

Authorities say the French navy has intercepted a tanker suspected of helping Russia dodge oil sanctions over its war on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Officer’s Strava activity reveals location of French aircraft carrier in eastern Mediterranean

A French officer inadvertently revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by publicly recording a run on the Strava app. The vessel, deployed to the eastern Mediterranean, was reportedly northwest of Cyprus. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns with fitness app data, following similar past exposures.

The Times of India · Mar 20