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Mediterranean shipwreck: Stories of tragedy emerge after 62 drown

A baby and twin toddlers were among the 12 children who died, with survivors struggling to speak after the disaster.

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2023

Italian opposition seeks more EU intervention after tragic migrant shipwreck

Sunday’s shipwreck off Italy’s southern coast – which claimed the lives of at least 60 people including many children – has prompted calls for the EU to show responsibility and humanity in taking concrete measures to deal with migrants crossing the Mediterranean.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27, 2023

Italy shipwreck death toll rises to 62 as more bodies pulled from sea

Remains of wooden boat strewn along Calabrian coast alongside passengers’ belongings

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2023

Italy detains migrant rescue ship, fines charity

Italy’s far-right government is taking legal action against a vessel operated by MSF in the Mediterranean Sea.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2023

Fairmont Tazi Palace, Tangier: a design-led stay in Morocco’s bohemian region

For a resplendent blend of Mediterranean glamour and Moroccan opulence, this palatial hotel caters to every whim

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023

Mediterranean diet ‘linked to improved cancer treatment response’

Experts believe research findings indicate that cancer patients could potentially be given lifesaving dietary advice.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Thunderstorms Ravage Iskenderun Locals

Waters that submerged parts of the city of Iskenderun on the Mediterranean coast have receded nine days after the devastating earthquake that struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria. The quake’s aftermath had left families in fear and most infrastructure out of service. Although the earthquake did not destroy Iskenderun, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2023

Turkey quake revives debate over nuclear plant being built

A devastating earthquake that toppled buildings across parts of Turkey and neighboring Syria has revived a longstanding debate locally and in neighboring Cyprus about a large nuclear power station being built on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coastline

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Ancient bronze archer figurine installed for Mediterranean islands exhibition

Islanders: The Making Of The Mediterranean opens from February 24 at Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Report: 8,468 perished trying to reach Europe since 2019

A global charity says more than 8,400 Europe-bound migrants perished at sea while attempting to cross the Mediterranean over the past four years

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023