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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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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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.

Al Jazeera

This is how often you should be watering drought-tolerant plants in the garden, according to experts

Here's how to get it right

Ideal Home

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.

Euronews

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.

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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

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - 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

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

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…

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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.

The Independent UK

Package holiday firms slash prices to Greece and Turkey

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

Evening Standard

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.

Euronews

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?

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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…

The Independent UK

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…

Radio France Internationale

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…

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

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