I’m adding B&M to my little black book for tableware– their new Mediterranean-inspired home collection is serving up serious holiday charm Living La Dolce Vita! Ideal Home · Feb 10
Mediterranean diet is linked to a lower risk of stroke for women, a new study finds Women who regularly follow a Mediterranean diet show a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study. Euronews · Feb 5
Mediterranean diet could reduce risk of stroke by 25%, study finds Stroke occurs more than 100,000 times per year in the UK and is one of the leading causes of death The Independent UK · Feb 5
Mediterranean diet can reduce risk of stroke by up to 25%, long-term study suggests Two-decade study indicates a diet rich in olive oil, nuts, seafood and vegetables can cut risk of every type of stroke The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
Migrant rescue vessel Ocean Viking back at sea after Libyan coast guard attacks After months out of service following an armed attack in international waters, SOS Méditerranée’s migrant rescue vessel, the Ocean Viking, has resumed operations in the central Mediterranean. In an interview with RFI, Claire Juchat, the NGO’s operations manager, described returning to sea as a relief but said that tensions with… Radio France Internationale · Feb 4
A forgotten explorer, the first Greek who reached Britain 1,500 years before modern travel History tends to cluster its explorers in the same few centuries, frequently ignoring older figures whose expeditions left fewer evidence. Long before Marco Polo travelled east or Columbus crossed the Atlantic, a Greek adventurer from the Mediterranean is believed to have sailed into portions of Europe that were well outside… The Times of India · Feb 4
Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years – far longer than we thought How far back does the rich history of Italian olives and oil stretch? My new research, synthesising and reevaluating existing archaeological evidence, suggests olive trees have been exploited for more than 6,000 years. The first Italian olive oil was produced perhaps 4,000 years ago. The Conversation · Feb 3
Why the Nordic diet is being called the new Mediterranean – and how to eat it Move over olive oil and tomatoes: smoked fish, rye and berries are quietly reshaping what healthy eating looks like in 2026. Here’s why the Nordic diet is gaining Mediterranean-level hype – and how to bring it to your own table The Independent UK · Feb 2
Why the World’s Super Rich Rent Yachts in Ibiza The Ultimate Luxury Lifestyle Guide to the Mediterranean’s Elite Playground inkl · Feb 2
Moroccan pirate queen Sayyida al-Hurra was largely omitted from history books, but now she's in Civilization 7 thanks to a professor's curiosity and years of research How one of the Mediterranean's least-known pirates became a strategy-game star. PC Gamer · Jan 31
Hundreds of migrants feared dead in Mediterranean shipwrecks since start of 2026, UN says The IOM highlighted that the Central Mediterranean remains the deadliest migration corridor in the world, with at least 1,340 people losing their lives there last year alone. Euronews · Jan 26
Hundreds feared dead in attempt to cross Mediterranean during cyclone Fifty killed in one incident as Italian authorities estimate 380 people may have drowned last week The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Eight of the most beautiful places on the French Riviera to enjoy the backdrop to White Lotus season 4 From golden beaches to storybook villages and handsome harbors, we’ve pinpointed some of the French Riviera’s standout destinations The Independent UK · Jan 25
Kuwait Airways unveils summer 2026 plan with 11 new destinations Kuwait Airways is expanding its international network with 11 new summer 2026 destinations, including European and Mediterranean cities. This strategic move aims to diversify offerings and cater to rising travel demand. Additionally, a limited-time 15% discount on economy class flights is available for bookings made between January 22 and February… The Times of India · Jan 24
Euronews · Jan 23 Which European countries will heatwaves hit hardest by 2100? As heatwave records are broken each year in Europe, countries across the continent are being hit particularly hard by climate change. However, Mediterranean countries aren't topping the list as expected.
Evening Standard · Jan 22 Royal Navy boat helps French seize Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in the Mediterranean Defence Secretary John Healey vowed to ‘choke off funds’ that fuel Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jan 22 This stylish Mallorcan hotel is the perfect low-key luxury escape HOTELS : Just minutes from one of Mallorca’s most beautiful beaches, Will Kirby checks into Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel Es Tren for a laidback stay that captures the Mediterranean spirit
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 French navy intercepts suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in Mediterranean Emmanuel Macron says the oil tanker was boarded and searched ‘subject to international sanctions’
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Bulletin world briefing: Greenland warns of ‘red line’ and New Zealand landslide kills two Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Greenland issues statement over Trump deal and warns of ‘red line’ Desperate search for missing people after deadly New Zealand landslide The countries joining Trump’s Board of Peace – and those who declined Man ‘crying for help for…
Radio France Internationale · Jan 22 French navy intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Mediterranean France intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday in a joint operation with allies targeting Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet, which enables Russia to export oil despite sanctions imposed following its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 France's Navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia Officials say that France’s Navy, working with intelligence provided by the United Kingdom, intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, in a mission targeting the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet
The Independent UK · Jan 22 French navy intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in the Mediterranean Macron says the operation has been carried out with the help of British forces
Euronews · Jan 22 France's Navy intercepts sanctioned oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia French maritime authorities for the Mediterranean said the ship, the Grinch, is suspected of operating with a false flag.
Ideal Home · Jan 22 Mediterranean bathrooms are a big trend for 2026 – these new holiday-inspired picks from H&M Home nail the trend This is how I'm bringing a holiday to my home this January
Euronews · Jan 21 Storm Harry hits Malta, Corsica and Catalonia with floods Storm Harry caused significant flooding and damage across the Mediterranean, with Malta, Lipari, Corsica, and Catalonia experiencing severe weather conditions.