The Latest Breaking News from Mediterranean

Scientists studied DNA from the Shroud of Turin and found signs of centuries of human contact, but not proof of where it came from

Nearly 50 years after samples were officially collected from the Shroud of Turin, scientists have used advanced genetic sequencing to reveal just how much biological material the linen cloth has accumulated over the centuries. Researchers applied a technique known as PCR-free next-generation metagenomic sequencing, a method that reads genetic material…

The Times of India · Aug 3

Welcome to the mega-war: Mideast and European conflicts merge, sucking in more countries along the way—even ones claiming neutrality

"The Iran and Ukraine wars may be connecting."

Fortune · Aug 1

Top-Secret US Documents Rated 'Secret/NOFORN' Detail Metallic Triangular UFO Encounter at 25,000ft

Newly declassified US military files reveal that an American aircraft reported a metallic triangular UFO at nearly 25,000ft over the eastern Mediterranean, in airspace familiar to British holidaymakers.

International Business Times UK · Aug 1

Drone hits US LNG vessel at Damietta in first attack on Egyptian soil

Preliminary investigations showed a drone strike caused a fire to break out on two ships at Damietta port on the Mediterranean on Wednesday, authorities in Cairo said. No side has taken responsibility at this time.

Euronews · Jul 30

‘Lost forever’: What does the future look like for a Mediterranean flooded with invasive species?

Scientists have designated the Mediterranean as a climate change “hot spot” – and warming waters are bringing aggressive new alien species.

Euronews · Jul 30

Will the ‘coolcation’ travel trend change the geography of international tourism?

Cooler summer holidays are proving popular as peak heat sways travellers’ choices beyond the Mediterranean. Experts weigh in on whether this seasonal trend might last.

Euronews · Jul 30

New fish are causing chaos in the Mediterranean – and they are heading north

1,000 invasive species have been identified in the Mediterranean

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Three firefighters killed as deadly wildfires rage across southern Europe

Greece's fire department said the firefighters lost their lives while tackling separate fires on the island of Crete and in the country's southern mainland. The deaths came as soaring temperatures and strong winds made firefighting operations increasingly difficult. The wildfires now stretch across a vast area from the Atlantic coast…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Czechia, Iceland and Spain among Europe’s top trending destinations for 2026, new data reveals

A new survey by Amadeus Travel Intelligence and UN Tourism reveals the European destinations that travellers are keen to explore, the markets fuelling demand and the regions expanding air connectivity.

Euronews · Jul 29

For years, Mediterranean farmers defended prickly pear against removal; a study suggests the cactus can help native plants recover on degraded drylands

Prickly pear cactus aids native plant regeneration in Sicily's degraded lands. Abandoned cactus orchards create sheltered conditions for new plant growth. These areas showed significantly higher plant abundance and diversity. The cactus protects soil and retains moisture, improving seedling survival rates. Site-specific management is crucial for effective land restoration strategies.

The Times of India · Jul 28