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Turkey Battles Wildfires As Heatwave Grips Med

Firefighters battled blazes across Turkey on Monday as the country sweltered in a summer heatwave across much of the Mediterranean, with wildfires leading to at least 14 deaths in the country in the past week.

International Business Times

Locals battle raging wildfires in popular Turkey holiday destination

Wildfires have been engulfing Turkey for weeks and early on Sunday (July 27) the country’s fourth-largest city came under threat causing hundreds of people to flee their homes.

The Independent UK

Fires engulf Turkey’s coast as government declares disaster zones

Turkey has faced widespread outbreaks of forest fires since late June

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Two more killed amid raging wildfires in Cyprus and Turkey

Deaths in Cyprus bring overall toll on the eastern Mediterranean island and neighbouring Turkey to 12

The Guardian - UK

Italy’s detention of rescue vessels in Mediterranean will lead to more deaths, say campaigners

Organisations working on route used by people trying to reach Europe say they are punished for saving lives

The Guardian - UK

Nestled in the southern Mediterranean, off the south-east coast of Tunisia, lies the island of Djerba. With a rich cultural and religious history, it has been a crossroad of many civilisations, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs, and is home to many unique architectural sites. These include the Sedouikech…

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Hundreds of migrants reach Greek island of Crete amid rising smuggling

Greek Coast Guard rescued 74 migrants on Crete, part of hundreds of arrivals over the weekend, as traffickers shift to longer Mediterranean routes from North Africa.

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Weather tracker: Mediterranean heatwave sparks concern for marine life

Sea surface temperatures soar near Spain and Portugal, while torrential rain and landslides kill four in South Korea

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Unique Ways to Fully Immerse Yourself in Gozo's Culture

Gozo, Malta's enchanting sister island, offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience authentic Mediterranean culture away from the bustling crowds of mainstream tourist destinations.

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Planning a ‘Euro summer’ or cruise? Why another flu shot might save your holiday

Are you escaping a southern hemisphere winter by heading off for a “Euro summer”? Maybe you’re planning a cruise through the Mediterranean. Or you’re dreaming of a white Christmas overseas later in the year.

The Conversation

Mediterranean Sea experienced marine heatwaves of 'record intensity'

The Mediterranean Sea has just experienced its hottest June on record, with marine heatwaves of "record intensity" affecting 62 percent of its surface, Mercator Ocean International announced Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

French warned of high-risk summer for wildfires as Marseille blaze contained

Mayor urges people to exercise utmost caution as weather service says situation around Mediterranean is critical

The Guardian - UK

Birdwatch: a newish arrival to England’s southern shore means gulls galore

They once mainly bred near the Black Sea, but the Mediterranean gull is now commonly seen in Kent

The Guardian - UK

Climate breakdown tripled death toll in Europe’s June heatwave, study finds

Heat caused 2,300 deaths across 12 cities, of which 1,500 were down to climate crisis, scientists say

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ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy find new natural gas deposit off Cyprus

Cyprus says a consortium made up of ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Energy International have made a second natural gas discovery beneath the seabed south of the east Mediterranean island nation where it’s licensed to explore for hydrocarbons

Euronews

Alerts and insurance: How to prepare for a summer holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations

Summer blazes are common in Europe, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation.

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Wildfires erupt across Mediterranean as heatwave worsens

Blazes break out in France, Greece, Turkiye and Syria, with several other nations on high alert over scorching weather.

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Euronews

Spain, Morocco and Türkiye: Mediterranean countries ‘canaries in coal mine’ for drought impacts

Drought is not just a weather event - it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.

The Conversation

The ‘Mind’ diet is good for cognitive health – here’s what foods you should put on your plate

There’s long been evidence that what we eat can affect our risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline as we age. But can any one diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called “Mind diet” might.

Evening Standard

Holidaymakers are opting for cooler destinations to avoid extreme heat and wildfire threats, experts say

While the Mediterranean remains a firm favourite, some Brits are choosing milder climates for their holidays

The Guardian - UK

Larry: A New Biography of Lawrence Durrell by Michael Haag review – a Mediterranean life

This unfinished biography evokes Corfu and Alexandria – but leaves disturbing questions unanswered

The Independent UK

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

Euronews

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.

The Independent UK

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

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