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Poison fish with human-like teeth cause havoc for Greek islands as tourist season begins

The fish are believed to have travelled up the Suez Canal and into the Mediterranean

The Independent UK

Greece is paying fishermen to catch toxic toadfish invading the warming Mediterranean

Greece has launched a cash incentive for fishermen to catch toxic silver-cheeked toadfish as the invasive species spreads through the Mediterranean due to warming seas linked to climate change

The Independent UK

Latest 'flesh-eating bacteria' outbreaks around the world

In recent years, deaths linked to the flesh‑eating bacterium Vibrio vulnificus and group A streptococcus have risen in the US, Europe and Asia. Warming seas have allowed Vibrio to spread from the Baltic to parts of the North Sea and the Mediterranean.

Euronews

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Tracing one delicious snack around the Mediterranean showed me that modern borders are absurd

Migration and cultural exchange have always been the norm between coastal European and African nations. We should celebrate this shared history, says Federico De Blasi, an Italian food writer based in Barcelona

The Guardian - UK

Morocco’s hidden history: archaeology, DNA and carbon dating rewrite the story of the ancient world

For decades, stories about the ancient Mediterranean have centred on the grand cultures of Greece, Rome, Phoenicia and Egypt. North-west Africa seldom enters the picture before the arrival of Phoenician traders on the Moroccan coast about 3,000 years ago.

The Conversation

Mediterranean travel trends: How ‘blue mind experiences’ and local culture keep people coming back

As fly-and-flop holidays fall out of fashion, travellers are looking for more meaningful travel experiences even while prioritising sun and sea.

Euronews

Heatwave rules: Eight ways we need to become more European (and five ways we hope we never do)

COMMENT: As 40C days look set to become a ‘normal’ part of UK summers, Helen Coffey looks at the lifestyle changes we should be nicking from our Mediterranean neighbours – and the ones to steer clear of

The Independent UK

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'Weirdos of the sperm whale world' appear to be evolving 2 different dialects, audio recordings suggest

Thousands of recordings of sperm whale communications in the Mediterranean Sea reveal that the population might be splitting into two groups with their own dialects.

LiveScience

‘Mediterranean-style fire weather’ threatens England’s forests amid extreme heat warning

Mr Gazzard said ‘the big resource draw’ on the Forestry Commission was around making sure ‘small fires did not become big fires’

The Independent UK

'Flesh-rotting' bacteria could spread on Europe's beaches as seas warm

Warmer seas are bringing a little-known but potentially dangerous bacterium closer to European beaches, and authorities are paying attention.

Euronews

Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean

Matriarchal groups in east and west exhibit distinct click patterns, used to form social structures

The Guardian - UK

Carnival says cruise vacation bookings hit by Iran war’s ‘extreme geopolitical volatility’

Company executives across all three of America’s biggest cruise lines have said the Iran war impacted bookings

The Independent UK

A legendary river that shaped ancient empires and civilizations may have just revealed its past

Euphrates River origin: Contrary to popular belief, the mighty Euphrates River wasn't always a single entity. New research reveals it began as two colossal ancient waterways, Paleo-Karasu and Paleo-Murat, flowing separately into the Mediterranean Sea around 5.5 million years ago.

The Economic Times

Poisonous Pufferfish Threaten Mediterranean Beaches: 'They'll Cut Off Your Finger,' Warns Fisherman

The invasion of toxic pufferfish in the Mediterranean is causing injuries, damaging fishing gear, and threatening ecosystems, prompting calls for action from fishermen and marine experts.

International Business Times UK

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Euronews

Holiday islands under pressure: The snake invasion threatening Ibiza and Mallorca

Up to four invasive snake species, harmless to humans, are threatening the biodiversity of Mediterranean islands. One has learned to swim to nearby islets to feed on local fauna, pushing one species to the brink of extinction.

The Independent UK

Inside Sazan: The idyllic Adriatic island eyed up by Ivanka Trump that sparked the ‘flamingo revolution’

IN FOCUS: After Ivanka Trump revealed plans for a real estate project on Sazan Island, Albanians took to the streets to object to the luxury tourism development in protests that have since swelled into mass anti-government demonstrations. Annabel Grossman travels to the rocky outcrop in the Mediterranean to see the…

Woman & Home

Combining notes like fresh fig and citrus, these 8 Mediterranean perfumes will transport you oceans away

Inspired by lush olive groves and sparkling ocean views, these sunny scents shine with sophistication

The Independent UK

Dolce & Gabbana imagines a Mediterranean escape in menswear built for the heat

Dolce & Gabbana has unveiled a menswear collection designed for both Milan's heatwave and a Sicilian beach escape

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Homes & Gardens

Forget Blue and White – Shop the 'Refined Mediterranean' Decor Trend Designers Are Embracing Instead

Think warm woods, earthy linens, sculptural ceramics, and woven textures

Livingetc

The 'Mediterranean Modern' Aesthetic — Why Designers Say the Potted Citrus Is the Ultimate Status Symbol

The architectural form and delicate fragrance of potted citrus trees enhance any outdoor space, and bring to mind sun-drenched lemon-planted terraces in the Mediterranean

Barchart

Carnival Stock Pops on Mediterranean Expansion Plans

Carnival stock rallies as the company reveals Mediterranean expansion plans. Here’s why the announcement is significant for CCL shares.

Woman & Home

Make your home smell like holidays with these summer candles - 9 favourites from our Master Perfumer

These are the best summer candles for making your home smell just like the season, including outdoor candles from Jo Malone, Diptyque, and Molton Brown

The Times of India

A beloved spaghetti topping is helping empty Italy’s seabeds near Naples, where poachers can remove 1,500 sea urchins in just two hours

A beloved Italian pasta dish is causing a crisis. High demand for sea urchins is driving illegal harvesting. Poachers use special equipment to strip the seafloor bare. This disrupts the marine food chain and threatens local fishermen. Conservation efforts are underway, but the future of the Mediterranean depends on mindful…

Homes & Gardens

What To Do With An Olive Tree In June – 7 Steps For A Healthy Tree And Your Best Ever Harvest

June is the month to coax your olive tree from stoic evergreen into fruitful Mediterranean glory

Euronews

Spain, Italy and France from the sea: inside one of the world's most popular cruises

The western Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise routes, drawing thousands who visit three top European destinations in a single trip without ever packing or unpacking.

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