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Mediterranean Sea hits record 30C as marine heatwave puts species at risk

Sea surface more than 5C above average, endangering marine life as Europe swelters under record early summer temperatures

The Independent UK

EU and Greece to press Libya on migrant crossings via Mediterranean as numbers surge

The UN refugee agency said that in 2021, 32,400 refugees and migrants had made the crossing from Libya to Europe, more than twice as many as in 2020.

Euronews

Greece, EU to press Libya on migrant crossings as Mediterranean numbers surge

The European Union’s commissioner for migration says Europe will take a firmer stance with Libyan authorities following a rise in migrant crossings across the Mediterranean

The Independent UK

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Record-breaking sea temperatures in the Mediterranean spark fresh warnings from scientists

Intense marine heat can have devastating consequences for ecosystems with its ripple effects also extending onto land.

Euronews

Offshore wind in the Mediterranean: renewables can, and must, protect biodiversity – here’s how

The oceans – engines of life on Earth and our single greatest climate regulator – are caught in a catch 22. We urgently need to decarbonise our economy, which means rolling out renewable energy on a massive scale, including offshore sources such as fixed and floating wind farms. However, we…

The Conversation

EU Commission working on Mediterranean states' concerns about Anglo-French migration pact

The “Med 5” countries have notified the European Commission on their concerns with the deal, asking if it flouts EU law.

Euronews

Package holiday firms slash prices to Greece and Turkey

Exclusive: £260 trip from Gatwick to Turkey buys 3,700 miles of travel

The Independent UK

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More Mediterranean and drought planting features in garden show as heatwave hits

Designers have chosen planting to suit hotter drier English summers for the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.

Evening Standard

Pro-LGBTQ+ yet anti-abortion: What's behind Malta's differing stances?

The tiny Mediterranean island is one of Europe's most progressive on LGBTQ+ rights, but at the same time, it has a near-total ban on abortion. What is the reason for this dissonance?

Euronews

Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet when it comes to jump-starting weight loss, scientists find

Alkalising effect of a vegan diet could promote weight loss, researchers say

The Independent UK

OPINION - Goodbye Sicily, hello Skegness! Why rising temperatures spell the end of the hot foreign holiday

So, Londoners have at last abandoned the notion that “hot” is one of the prerequisites for a nice holiday, as in “nice and hot”. A report from a travel insurance company, Insure and Go, found that 84 per cent of people thought that their favourite holiday destinations might be unbearable…

Evening Standard

Turning plastic into fuel: Photos of Gaza's youth surviving with makeshift burners

South of Gaza City, along the Sea Road that runs beside the Mediterranean, Palestinian youth are producing fuel by melting plastic in makeshift burners. With limited access to commercial fuel, they collect plastic waste, process it in metal drums to extract crude fuel, and then bottle and sell it to…

The Independent UK

Marseille museum showcases rich history of Mediterranean tattooing

The exhibition "Tattoo. Histories of the Mediterranean", held at the Vieille Charité museum in Marseille’s historic Panier district, invites visitors on a journey through the art and tradition of tattooing – from antiquity to the present day. Highlighting Marseille’s deep-rooted connection to tattoo culture, the exhibition also shows the rich…

Radio France Internationale

Cyprus' lyrical duelists spit fierce rhymes as they battle it out to the licks of a fiddle

On the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, rap battles are performed to the accompaniment of lute and fiddle

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Humble fish stew showcases the underappreciated cuisine of Spain’s Balearic islands

Spain’s Mediterranean islands are best known for pristine beaches and sun-drenched cliffs

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At least 60 people ‘feared dead’ after shipwrecks off the coast of Libya

UN agency IOM says 743 people have died so far this year attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

Euronews

Intense military aircraft movement signals rapid build-up of US striking capabilities in Middle East

US military movements in the Mediterranean suggest Washington may join Israel in strikes on Iran. Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling a shift from negotiation to potential military action.

The Independent UK

How holidays to the Mediterranean and beyond are affected by Israel-Iran airspace restrictions

Exclusive: Airlines are rescheduling connections because closed airspace means extended journey times

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The Owners of This Mediterranean-Style Home in Byron Bay Asked Their Designer for a 'Breathing Room' and Feel-Good Vibes Throughout

On Australia’s east coast, this 1960s-meets-Med-inspired villa is filled with positive energy, vintage pieces and colorful custom-designed furniture

Marie Claire

The Italian Summer Nail Trend Is a One-Way Ticket to Capri

Where coastal meets Carmela Soprano.

Euronews

Italy not liable for Libyan coastguard's actions in 2017 boat sinking, ECHR says

Since 2017, Italy has supplied Libya with funding, vessels and training as part of an agreement to slow the numbers of migrants crossing the Mediterranean.

The Independent UK

EU rights court says Italy not responsible for Libyan coast guard actions over migrant boat sinking

Judges at the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Italy could not be held liable for the actions of the Libyan Coast Guard, rejecting a case brought by a group of migrants rescued from the Mediterranean Sea in a fatal boat sinking in 2017

The Conversation

How I uncovered a potential ancient Rome wine scam

Before artificial sweeteners, people satisfied their cravings for sweetness with natural products, including honey or dried fruit. Raisin wines, made by drying grapes before fermentation, were particularly popular. Historical records show these wines, some known as passum, were enjoyed in the Roman Empire and throughout medieval Europe. The most famous…

Euronews

Two men sentenced to life in prison for complicity in murder of Maltese journalist

In her career, Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta, and her murder shocked Europe and triggered angry protests in the Mediterranean island country.

Homes & Gardens

Salvador Dalí's '60s terrace embodies the Spanish landscapes that inspired a generation of modern artists – now, Mediterranean gardens are trending again

Archival images of the surrealist painter's terrace show the cypress trees, olives, and limestone that exemplify the Costa Brava – it will never go out of style

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