Nordic Diet vs. Mediterranean Diet: Health benefits of eating like a Viking, explained Studies have found that Nordic eating patterns were associated with a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes Inverse · Aug 7, 2022
The euro edit: 5 incredible cruises for sun, sea and culture seekers From the white sand beaches of Madeira to the volcanic landscapes of Fuerteventura, Norwegian Cruise Line offers a variety of once-in-a-lifetime cruises that highlight the very best of some of Europe’s more underrated destinations. Here are six of the best, from an eight-day trip sailing around Spain, Morocco and the… The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022
Heatwaves threaten marine life as Mediterranean reaches record temperature France has seen searing temperatures in successive heatwaves over the past few weeks, but it’s not only on land that temperatures are insufferably high. The Mediterranean Sea’s surface temperature reached a record high 30.7°C in late July, and marine heatwaves are becoming increasingly common because of climate change – with… France 24 · Aug 4, 2022
New research reveals that wildfires can influence El Niño Wildfire is a phenomenon that has affected pretty much every vegetated environment on Earth for millions of years. However, during the past few decades, the planet has been experiencing extraordinary wildfire activity, with widespread devastation in diverse places such as the Mediterranean, North and South America, Southeast Asia, Australia and… The Conversation · Aug 1, 2022
The Mediterranean as We Know It Is Vanishing From Saint-Tropez to Amalfi, the region’s most attractive tourist destinations are also its most vulnerable. Foreign Policy · Aug 1, 2022
Unpacking the power plays over Western Sahara The western Mediterranean region has recently witnessed an intensifying set of diplomatic and economic stand-offs between neighbours Morocco, Algeria, and Spain. The Conversation · Aug 1, 2022
Syria's Last Traditional Boat-makers Keep Ancient Craft Afloat Khaled Bahlawan hammers nails into a traditional wooden boat he built by hand, toiling under the scorching sun on Syria's Mediterranean coast to preserve a disappearing ancient skill. "We are the last family that makes wooden ships and boats in Syria," said the 39-year-old on the shores of Arwad island,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 1, 2022
US Envoy Pushes Lebanon-Israel Talks over Maritime Dispute US envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut Sunday to push talks to resolve a bitter maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel over Mediterranean waters with offshore gas fields. "Reaching a resolution is both necessary and possible, but can only be done through negotiations and diplomacy," the US State Department… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 31, 2022
Cyprus Tourism Rebounds despite Sanctions-hit Russia Plunge Beside sparkling Mediterranean waters at the Cypriot resort town of Ayia Napa, the bars are bouncing with foam dance parties as tourist numbers rebound following two tough years of pandemic. But one key nationality is effectively missing: Russian visitors, as the once lucrative market has been hit by European Union… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 31, 2022
McDonald's new Summer Menu rated out of five Fast-food fan ranks Mediterranean-themed offerings and gives one full marks but is less impressed by cheesy side dish Wales Online · Jul 30, 2022
Weather tracker: Mediterranean Sea hit by major marine heatwave No respite from record-breaking temperatures as the ocean warms and wildfires rage on land The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2022
High Temperatures Unleash Marine Heatwave in Mediterranean High temperatures across Europe this month have unleashed a prolonged marine heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea that could ravage ecosystems and kill off several species in the coming weeks, scientists have warned. The extreme heat in recent weeks has already sparked wildfires and led to thousands of heat-related deaths in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 29, 2022
The best hotels in Cyprus, from luxury beach resorts to spa stays Whether you’re headed for the bustling coast of Limassol, or want to soak in the vibrant nightlife of Paphos, our expert has your guide to the best places to stay in 2026 The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022
Spike in surface temperature in Mediterranean threatens marine wildlife An "exceptional" marine heatwave is gripping the western Mediterranean with surface temperatures up to five degrees Celsius hotter than the seasonal average. Radio France Internationale · Jul 29, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022 Mediterranean ecosystem suffering ‘marine wildfire’ as temperatures peak Parts of Mediterranean are 6C warmer than usual for time of year due to global heating, say scientists
Zenger · Jul 29, 2022 Experts Count 166 Massive Fin Whales Swimming And Feeding Off Spanish Coast Experts have counted an amazing 166 fin whales off the Spanish coast as they migrate in the Mediterranean, with these incredible images showing them swimming and feeding.
The Conversation · Jul 28, 2022 The Nordic diet: fans claim it rivals its Mediterranean counterpart for health benefits – here's what we know Every month there seems to be a new diet doing the rounds online. One of the latest is the Nordic diet, which some claim could be better for your health than the Mediterranean diet. And research is starting to suggest it could at least have some similar benefits.
Daily Mirror · Jul 28, 2022 Inside bizarre Airbnb with snakeskin roof where guests can stay for £3k per week The magnificent roof in a Spanish Airbnb has a mesmerising snakeskin effect which glistens in the sunshine and appears to mirror the waves of the Mediterranean Sea
Reuters · Jul 28, 2022 Turkey stoking tensions in eastern Med, say Greece, Cyprus Greece and Cyprus accused rival Turkey on Thursday of stoking tensions as Ankara prepared to dispatch a drill ship to the Mediterranean next month in a search for natural gas.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 27, 2022 Israeli Army Confronts Hezbollah Threats with Extensive Exercises In the wake of statements by Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah about bombing all Israeli gas fields in the Mediterranean, the Israeli army revealed that it has been conducting extensive exercises to deter such attacks. Defense Minister Benny Gantz said his army would respond painfully to any offensive, stressing that the…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022 Seals and shipwrecks: lapping up the beauty of the northern Aegean Sunbathe with endangered wildlife and dive for ancient treasure off the island of Alonissos, one of the world’s ‘most sustainable’ destinations
Reuters · Jul 25, 2022 Clear and present danger: Jellyfish swarm Israel's coast Ghostly swarms of jellyfish along Israel's coast have banished summer bathers from the Mediterranean waters and raised warnings about the dangers of ecological imbalance due to climate change.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022 The 20 best easy Mediterranean recipes From Meedu Saad’s fried courgettes in garlic vinegar to Giorgio Locatelli’s pasta with sardines and Claudia Roden’s rice pudding with apricots, here are our favourite recipes from the north and south of the Mediterranean
Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2022 Mediterranean ships recover 5 bodies, rescue over 1,100 refugees There has been a series of rescues in recent days in the central Mediterranean, Italian coast guard says.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 24, 2022 Mediterranean Ships Find 5 Dead, Rescue over 1,100 Migrants Italian vessels have recovered five bodies and rescued 674 people packed on a fishing boat adrift in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast, the Italian Coast Guard said Sunday, while European charities reported saving more than 500 more. Some of the survivors had to be plucked from the sea in…