The Latest Breaking News from Mediterranean

Mediterranean garden ideas – 10 ways to get the holiday vibe to your outdoor space

Mediterranean gardens are the trend that is going nowhere in 2023

Ideal Home · Apr 14, 2023

UN rights chief seeks help for surge in central Med migrants

The U.N. human rights chief is calling for an expansion in regular migration channels and search-and-rescue operations after a “steep increase” in the number of migrants and asylum-seekers making risky attempts to cross the central Mediterranean to Europe

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Edinburgh holidaymakers issued Cyprus travel warning by Foreign Office

A new drug law has been introduced on the Mediterranean island that could result in unexpected prison time for holidaymakers who are unaware of the new rules.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 13, 2023

UN: Year is off to a deadly start for migrants crossing Med

The migration agency of the United Nations says the first three months of 2023 were the deadliest first quarter in six years for migrants crossing the central Mediterranean Sea in smugglers’ boats

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Over 400 migrants died crossing Mediterranean early in 2023 - UN agency

More than 400 migrants and refugees drowned in early 2023 while attempting to cross the central Mediterranean from North Africa to Europe, the most fatalities in the past six years over a three-month period, a United Nations agency said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2023

Cyprus travel warning issued by UK Foreign Office after new law

A new law has been imposed on the Mediterranean island

Liverpool Echo · Apr 12, 2023

Egypt, Greece Discuss Boosting Cooperation within East Mediterranean Gas Forum

Egypt and Greece are in talks to boost cooperation within the East Mediterranean Gas Forum framework and the tripartite cooperation mechanism that brings the two countries together with Cyprus. The Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met in Athens with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2023

Italy adopts state of emergency over migrants

Italy's cabinet on Tuesday announced a state of emergency on immigration following a "sharp rise" in flows across the Mediterranean, a statement said, in a move aimed at better management of migrant arrivals and repatriation facilities.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2023

Vori Greek Kitchen review: the start of a Greek cuisine renaissance?

Greek restaurants, much like Italian, have been influential in educating the British palate with the flavours of the Mediterranean. And yet it feels like Greek cuisine has forever been on the fringes of dining out culture here, and is still waiting for its moment to truly announce itself. 

The Week · Apr 11, 2023

Italian coastguard in rescue of two fishing boats carrying 1,200 people

Operation comes as attempted crossings of Mediterranean from north Africa surge over weekend

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023