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Ukraine war: crisis between the west and Russia gives Turkey a chance to strengthen its hand at home and abroad

The longstanding neutrality of Sweden and Finland was abandoned when both states submitted formal applications to Nato. But they are facing an unexpected obstacle on the way to membership: Turkey. While Turkey supports the alliance’s “open door” policy, Ankara’s veto reflects its aims to change the status quo and make…

The Conversation

Europe silent on plight of detainees in Libya, says migration chief

Federico Soda said there needed to be ‘more condemnation’ of the conditions in state-run detention centres in Libya

The Guardian - UK

At least 75 missing, one dead, in migrant boat sinking off Tunisia

Dozens of people are feared dead after a boat carrying more than 100 people sank on Wednesday off the coast of Tunisia. The International Organisation for Migration (OIM) says there is an increase in the number of people crossing the Mediterranean to get to Europe.

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Dozens of Europe-bound migrants missing off Tunisia's coast

Rescue teams searched for dozens of people reported missing after a boat carrying migrants from Libya to Europe capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off Tunisia’s coast

The Independent UK

Princess Charlene of Monaco opens up about ‘long, difficult’ health battle

The 44-year-old spent almost a year away from the Mediterranean principality in her native South Africa

Evening Standard

As Ukraine war rages, NATO in show of force in the Med

ON BOARD THE USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (AFP) - A deafening stream of fighter jets land and take off from a US aircraft carrier, part of a long-planned NATO exercise in the Mediterranean to show military might while Russia wages war in Ukraine.

AFP

Nine Lebanese Banks to Withdraw from Cyprus, Official Says

Nine Lebanese banks are shutting down their operations on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, a representative of the Cyprus Central Bank said on Tuesday. The banks will close their branches on the island within a period of time that will allow them to wind down operations in an orderly fashion,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Conflict in Ukraine has more Russians staycationing, going to Crimea

Like many Russians, Andrei had planned to spend his summer holiday on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. But this July, he, his wife and their two children will be in Russia's Black Sea resort of Anapa, hoping to avoid the fallout from the conflict in Ukraine.

Reuters

Best Italian cookbooks to try for delicious classic recipes

When in Italy, do as the Italians do and whip up gorgeous Mediterranean meals

Evening Standard

Jonathan Ross' body positive daughter shares topless snaps from Ibiza holiday

Honey Ross and a friend whipped off their bikini tops and soaked up some sunshine on the beach on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza – winning praise from a string of social media followers

Daily Mirror

Classy urban scooter

Versilia is a cultural and attractive city. It is the largest beach town in Tuscany and is located in the southernmost portion of Italy on the Mediterranean coast.

Bangkok Post

Small French Town Hosts Mini Cannes Film Festival

As the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on the Mediterranean, the French town of Castelmaurou celebrated the 9th edition of its own film festival, a smaller version of the original Cannes. The event was held at a small cinema theater, whose owners seek to bring people some happiness by making…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Four migrants die, 10 others missing after a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast

At least 4 migrants died and another 10 were missing after a boat sank off Tunisia on Thursday, as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, a security official said.

Reuters

Bashagha to Set Up Govt in Sirte after Tripoli Clashes

Libyan Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha said Wednesday he would seat his government in the central city of Sirte, after clashes forced him to abort his attempt the previous day to bring his Cabinet to the Libyan capital of Tripoli. He announced that he has chosen the city of Sirte, along…

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Spain, Morocco Reopen Land Borders after Two-year Closure

Morocco and Spain have reopened the land borders between the north African country and the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, two years after they were shut due to Covid restrictions and a major diplomatic row. The enclaves on the Mediterranean coast in northern Morocco have the European Union's only…

Daily Mirror

Bizarre giant statues 'could have been guardians over ancient graveyard'

Mysterious giant statues thought to be over 3,000 years old have been discovered at a necropolis in Sardinia and are 'capable of attracting the attention of the whole world'

Inverse

Best diet to boost mood? A study on men and depression reveals the answer

A new study on young men found the Mediterranean diet can help improve symptoms of depression — the researchers suspect the same may be true in women.

Edinburgh Live

Michael Mosley urges slimmers to 'ban' these fruits from diet to lose weight

The presenter and creator of the 5:2 diet is a fan of Mediterranean diets and intermittent fasting - one key part of his philosophy is following a low-calorie, high-protein, low-sugar diet

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VIDEO: Sweet Spot: Seaweeds Sweet Tooth Saves Carbon Emissions Of 300,000 Cars

Worldwide seaweeds are saving the equivalent of carbon dioxide emitted by more than 300,000 cars each year, according to new research – which also shows that the amount of sugar released by seagrasses would be enough to produce dozens of billions of sugary fizzy drinks.

Daily Record

Michael Mosley's weight loss tips recommend 'banning' these fruits to lose a stone

The 5:2 diet creator recommends his version of a Mediterranean way of eating to shed weight quickly.

The Guardian - UK

From secret sunset spots to Aphrodite’s Rock: a romantic trip to Cyprus

With tales of legendary lovers, intimate dinners and a spellbinding sunset around every corner, the Mediterranean island positively oozes romance. Here’s where to go to feel your heart sing

AFP

Lebanon: small, multi-religious Mideast country

Beirut (AFP) - Lebanon, a small Mediterranean country wracked by political and economic turmoil and the fallout of the decade-old Syrian conflict next door, holds parliamentary elections on May 15.

Daily Record

One specific diet helps 'beats depression' in young men as study says food affects mood

Nearly all the participants stayed with the diet and many were keen to continue once the study ended.

Leeds Live

Jet2 launches direct flights from Leeds to breathtaking island with Europe's most active volcano

Mediterranean island is known for its breathtaking scenery and incredible food and history

AFP

Syrian mothers mourn two brides-to-be lost off Lebanon

Qamishli (Syria) (AFP) - With tears pouring down her cheeks, Syrian mother Shawafa Khodr mourns her daughter, missing since the crowded migrant boat she boarded hoping to join her fiance in Germany sank in the Mediterranean.

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