The Latest Breaking News from Mediterranean

Corsica braces for more extreme weather after storm kills five

The French Mediterranean island of Corsica faced more heavy rain on Friday after a violent storm ripped across the region the previous day, resulting in the deaths of at least five people.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 19, 2022

British tourist killed as freak storms rip through Mediterranean with 140mph gusts

The woman was kayaking off west coast of Corsica when bad weather ripped through France, Spain and Italy, while more deaths were reported in Austria

Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022

Amanda Holden flaunts toned physique as she cruises Mediterranean

The TV and radio star, 51, looks incredible

Liverpool Echo · Aug 19, 2022

Fast-warming, ailing Med Sea may be a sign of things to come

Climate scientists are warning of dire consequences for the Mediterranean Sea's marine life as it burns up in a series of severe heat waves

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022

Irish holidaymakers heading to Spain warned of 'rare' Mediterranean hurricanes in 'next few weeks'

“Higher Mediterranean temperatures provide a greater source of energy for medicanes and amplify their destructivity.

Irish Mirror · Aug 16, 2022

Minister: Syria Ready to Repatriate Refugees from Lebanon

A Syrian Cabinet minister said Monday that Syrian refugees in neighboring Lebanon can start returning home, where he said they will get all the help they need from authorities. Tiny Lebanon is home to 1 million Syrian refugees who fled war in their country after the conflict began in March…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 15, 2022

After months of wildfires, France told to brace for floods

After after almost three months of intense heat and unprecedented wildfires which have destroyed tens of thousands of hectares of forest and land, France's firefighters have warned of impending floods as the autumn rains are due to arrive.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 15, 2022

A local’s guide to Narbonne, France: late-night dancing, seafood and seaside cycle rides

Winemaker and rugby player Gérard Bertrand on the best 6am steaks, nightlife and coastal action in this relaxed Mediterranean town

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022

Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian Targets Near Russia’s Mediterranean Bases

Israel hit Iranian targets in a series of strikes on Sunday near the ancestral home region of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and close to Russia's main Syrian bases on the Mediterranean coast, regional intelligence and Syrian military sources said. The Syrian army earlier said three servicemen were killed and three…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 15, 2022

2022 Sees Record Europe Wildfire Destruction, Says EU

Europe's blistering summer may not be over yet but 2022 is already breaking records, with nearly 660,000 hectares ravaged since January, according to the EU's satellite monitoring service. And while countries on the Mediterranean have normally been the main seats of fires in Europe, this year, other countries are also…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 14, 2022