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Russian cargo ship sunk off Spain carried nuclear reactors for North Korea, probe reveals

Spanish investigators have discovered that the Russian cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean in 2024 — originally believed to be part of a weapons retrieval mission to Syria — was secretly carrying nuclear reactor components bound for North Korea.

Euronews

Where in Europe do employees work the most on weekends?

Balkan and Mediterranean workers are most likely to be shifted on weekends. Which countries have been trialling the four-day working week?

Euronews

Why are Greek island houses painted blue and white: The surprising history has more to do with survival than beauty

The famous blue and white houses of the Cyclades are a brilliant example of functional design. This aesthetic was born of necessity, rather than artistic choice. Although today's travellers might think these colours honour the Greek flag or echo the Aegean Sea, their true origins lie in survival needs. This…

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Cocktails, sunsets and freshly caught seafood: 27 of the best beach bars and cafes in Europe

From the breezy dunes of Normandy to the dreamy lagoons of the Algarve, our writers choose their favourite places to eat and drink by the sea

The Guardian - UK

Squeak up! I can’t hear you: pilot whales are shouting to hear themselves over ship noise

In the Strait of Gibraltar – a famous marine road connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic – lives a critically endangered sub-population of a few hundred long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas).

The Conversation

Greek coastguard accused of migrant boat pushback in Aegean Sea, NGO says

At least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration.

Euronews

5 Expert-Backed Habits to Reverse Fatty Liver Naturally

Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common across the world, especially due to modern lifestyle habits such as poor diet, lack of exercise, and rising obesity levels. Doctors explain that in many cases, early-stage fatty liver, also known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, can be improved and even reversed…

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The Italian maxi-plant changing the energy balance in Libya

Eni's maxi module starts from Ravenna to Libya: less waste, more gas and an increasingly strategic Italy-Libya axis in the Mediterranean

Euronews

This luxury hotel in Queensland looks out across one of the world’s only everglades

Elysium hotel is a stylish coastal retreat that’s won over locals and tourists alike to become a Noosa establishment, finds Daisy Lester

The Independent UK

B&M is selling huge olive trees at a bargain price – they’ll instantly give your patio a Mediterranean glow up on a budget

The Mediterranean must-have tree is blowing up on TikTok

Ideal Home

Gibraltar dumping all of its raw sewage into Mediterranean

Wastewater from nearly 40,000 people and businesses pumped straight into sea as territory still has no treatment plant

The Guardian - UK

‘In times like this, it pays to be Italian’: Mind Enterprises, the Campari-necking Italo disco revivalists who became a meme

A video of the Italian duo huffing cigarettes and pouring aperitifs on a Mediterranean balcony might have gone viral – but there’s nothing slapdash about their blissful electro evocations of la dolce vita

The Guardian - UK

German minehunter heads to Mediterranean for possible Hormuz mission

Germany’s minehunter Fulda departed from Kiel for the Mediterranean as Berlin considers a possible future deployment in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Lost wonder found underwater? 80-ton stones reveal secrets of the Lighthouse of Alexandria

The finding of giant stone blocks weighing 80 tons under the sea, which are considered part of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the wonders of the ancient world, has sparked interest in the study of ancient engineering, marine archaeology, and the history of the Mediterranean area. Found on the…

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Mediterranean diet may support pregnancy in women undergoing artificial insemination, study finds

A Spanish study finds that the Mediterranean diet favours a more stable and healthy environment in the micro-organisms of women with primary infertility who manage to become pregnant.

Radio France Internationale

Why is Europe heating twice as fast as the rest of the planet?

Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global average since 1980, a new report shows, with 2025 marked by extended heatwaves across the continent, from the Arctic to the Mediterranean. RFI examines the reasons why.

The Times of India

3,000-year-old Egyptian amulet found in Spanish tomb shocks archaeologists

The archaeologists have discovered an interesting artefact belonging to the Egyptians, thus adding more knowledge about the cultural exchange between ancient civilisations across continents. As is evident from the reports, an unusual Egyptian amulet has been unearthed in an ancient Spanish grave. This proves that contacts existed between the ancient…

Radio France Internationale

French high-tech mission reveals secrets of 16th-century shipwreck

A remotely operated submarine has begun uncovering the secrets of a 16th-century shipwreck lying 2.5 kilometres beneath the Mediterranean off southern France, where researchers are delicately recovering brightly coloured ceramic treasures from the deepest wreck ever found in French territorial waters.

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Homes & Gardens

Eva Mendes's Mediterranean-Style Planting Transforms Her Garden Into a Tropical Paradise – Here's How

Vacation is right outside your front door with the actress's inspiring garden idea – it's timelessly stunning, inviting a deeper connection with nature

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5 Outdated Garden Trends Experts Urge You to Avoid in 2026 If You Want Your Outdoor Space to Feel Timeless and Inviting

Don't be caught out with an outdated garden this summer — these are all the trends to avoid, according to the experts, plus what to do instead

The Guardian - UK

I’m welcoming in spring with big Mediterranean flavours

The changing season brings a renewed appetite for bold, sunlit flavours. Plus, my food highlights

The Conversation

Edible orchids are being overharvested in the Mediterranean – how to protect these astonishing blooms

Each spring, the meadows and hillsides of the Mediterranean draw tourists to admire flowering orchids. But in some regions, these astonishing blooms are steadily declining – or at risk of disappearing altogether.

Ideal Home

Aldi has updated its stunning £50 mosaic solar water feature for 2026 – its sunny new design will transform your garden into a Mediterranean oasis

Achieve Mediterranean chic without the holiday cost

The Conversation

What is a lingua franca? A brief history, from the Crusades to today

When the Crusaders descended upon the eastern shores of the Mediterranean at the end of the 11th century, they had to communicate with each other, with traders and with locals.

The Independent UK

The £80,000 Mediterranean cruise on four luxury yachts

The 52-night sailing will begin in Rome in May 2027

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