Greek NGO leads ‘crazy’ bid to rid Mediterranean of plastic waste A fifth-generation fisherman finds an innovative way to remove and recycle plastic waste from the Mediterranean Sea. Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2023
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Ran into Some Trouble on Their Honeymoon They spent 10 days in the Mediterranean after their 2018 royal wedding. Marie Claire · Jun 3, 2023
A villa for an art collector blends geometry and rich materials into a spectacular beachside site WORKac’s Papillon is a villa for an art collector on the shores of the Mediterranean, providing privacy, planting and hanging space for a Lebanese family Wallpaper · Jun 3, 2023
Brits baffled to discover foreign washing machines have chocolate and wine buttons Social media users are gobsmacked after a man shared an image of a 'Mediterranean washing machine', which included handy and additional settings to the usual appliance Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2023
Mediterranean crossings: Tunisia and France 'share lots of views' The Mediterranean migrants crisis was one of the main topics discussed by Tunisa's foreign minister Nabil Ammar and his French counterpart Catherine Colonna during their first meeting in Paris. In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nabil Ammar said that the two nations "share lots of views". He told Marc Perelman… France 24 · May 31, 2023
Mystery pathogen is stripping sea urchins of their flesh and turning them to skeletons — and it's spreading fast A mysterious epidemic that began in the Mediterranean at the start of the year looks set to wipe out all of the Mediterranean and Red Sea’s urchins, and possibly their coral reefs too. LiveScience · May 30, 2023
Trip of the week: on the trail of gods and heroes in Crete With its glorious mountain landscapes and distinctive archaeological heritage, Crete is a jewel among Mediterranean islands – but it gets crowded in summer. If you go in early spring, however, says Alec Russell in the FT, you’ll find something approaching solitude in these wondrous places; the wildflowers will be out,… The Week · May 30, 2023
‘Lost at sea’ asylum seekers found and towed back to Libya Nearly 500 migrants who tried to cross the central Mediterranean have been brought back to Libya, according to a UN spokesman The New Daily · May 27, 2023
Boat carrying 500 migrants disappears off Libya A boat carrying about 500 migrants, including a newborn baby and pregnant women, has disappeared in the central Mediterranean. The New Daily · May 26, 2023
Heavy rains turn streets into rivers on Spain's Mediterranean coast Torrential rains on Thursday that followed a prolonged drought turned streets into rivers that swept away cars and nearly some pedestrians in towns along Spain's Mediterranean coast. Reuters · May 26, 2023
Migrants who tried to cross Mediterranean brought back to Libya, U.N. says Nearly 500 migrants who tried to cross the central Mediterranean have been brought back to Libya, a spokesman for the U.N. migration agency said on Friday, two days after charity groups lost contact with the boat carrying them. Reuters · May 26, 2023
8 stylish island villas to rent this summer, from Panarea to Paxos Looking for a breathtaking backdrop this summer? Chic interiors? Ultimate tranquility? Rosalyn Wikeley highlights the best island villas to bookmark for your next great escape Evening Standard · May 26, 2023
About 500 onboard boat in distress in Mediterranean, NGO says NGO Emergency says Maltese authorities so far failed to heed calls for a rescue as boat takes on water in bad weather. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023
Killer whales 'teaching each other to sink boats' after Brit couple attacked on holiday There are growing concerns that aggressive orcas are seemingly teaching one another how to sink boats in the Mediterranean as a British couple were attacked earlier this month Daily Mirror · May 20, 2023
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 Dalaman: gateway to adventure My first-ever touchdown on Turkish territory was at Dalaman: located in the southwest of the country, giving access to some of the most captivating stretches of the Mediterranean shore.
The Hindu · May 19, 2023 This or that: Vegetarian or pescatarian diet? Last month, the American Heart Association released a scientific statement listing the four best diets, which include the Dash (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), the pescatarian, the Mediterranean, and vegetarian. We look at the two most applicable to Indians — the pescatarian and vegetarian.
Reuters · May 18, 2023 Putin's energy blackmail of Europe has failed, commissioner says Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempt to blackmail Europe using energy resources has failed, but next year will still be challenging, the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, said on Thursday.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 US Navy commander: No real change in Russian military's conduct toward Western warships in east Med A U.S. Navy commander says there is “no significant change” in the conduct of Russian aircraft and warships toward Western naval and air assets in the eastern Mediterranean as Moscow’s war in Ukraine grinds on
Reuters · May 15, 2023 Holy cow! Endangered seal draws dozens to Jaffa shore An endangered Mediterranean monk seal swam onto a beach in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv, to rest on the beach and shed her skin, drawing an excited crowd to watch.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2023 Cyprus, Israel working on deal for natural gas pipeline, processing plant in Cyprus The Cypriot energy minister says Cyprus and Israel are working on a deal to build a pipeline that will take natural gas from both countries to the eastern Mediterranean island nation, where it will be liquefied for export by ship to Europe and potentially elsewhere
France 24 · May 12, 2023 Deadly synagogue attack in Tunisia was premeditated, interior minister says A Tunisian national guardsman behind an attack that killed five people intentionally targeted the ancient synagogue on the Mediterranean island of Djerba in a premeditated act, Tunisia's interior minister said Thursday.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Toll rises to 5 killed in Tunisia synagogue attack Tunisia’s TAP news agency says the death toll rose to five people killed, including two Jewish pilgrims and three Tunisian police guards, after an attack near a synagogue on the Mediterranean island of Djerba during an annual Jewish pilgrimage
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Off-season Croatia: why you should head to the holiday hotspot before summer hits As one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful spots and also one of its most prestigious filming locations, Dubrovnik, with its surrounding bays and islands, is no secret. Get there before or after peak summer to find it at its most serene, says Lucy Thackray
Wallpaper · May 8, 2023 SMR Days and Prism’s sunglasses collaboration recalls sun-soaked days in the Med Resortwear brand SMR Days and sunglasses label Prism create three classic styles made from sustainable bio-acetate and named after Mediterranean holiday spots
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 Climate crisis made April heatwave in Spain and Portugal ‘100 times more likely’ Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Algeria experienced temperatures around 40C