Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean Matriarchal groups in east and west exhibit distinct click patterns, used to form social structures The Guardian - UK · Jun 24
Carnival says cruise vacation bookings hit by Iran war’s ‘extreme geopolitical volatility’ Company executives across all three of America’s biggest cruise lines have said the Iran war impacted bookings The Independent UK · Jun 23
A legendary river that shaped ancient empires and civilizations may have just revealed its past Euphrates River origin: Contrary to popular belief, the mighty Euphrates River wasn't always a single entity. New research reveals it began as two colossal ancient waterways, Paleo-Karasu and Paleo-Murat, flowing separately into the Mediterranean Sea around 5.5 million years ago. The Economic Times · Jun 23
Poisonous Pufferfish Threaten Mediterranean Beaches: 'They'll Cut Off Your Finger,' Warns Fisherman The invasion of toxic pufferfish in the Mediterranean is causing injuries, damaging fishing gear, and threatening ecosystems, prompting calls for action from fishermen and marine experts. International Business Times UK · Jun 23
Holiday islands under pressure: The snake invasion threatening Ibiza and Mallorca Up to four invasive snake species, harmless to humans, are threatening the biodiversity of Mediterranean islands. One has learned to swim to nearby islets to feed on local fauna, pushing one species to the brink of extinction. Euronews · Jun 22
Inside Sazan: The idyllic Adriatic island eyed up by Ivanka Trump that sparked the ‘flamingo revolution’ IN FOCUS: After Ivanka Trump revealed plans for a real estate project on Sazan Island, Albanians took to the streets to object to the luxury tourism development in protests that have since swelled into mass anti-government demonstrations. Annabel Grossman travels to the rocky outcrop in the Mediterranean to see the… The Independent UK · Jun 21
Combining notes like fresh fig and citrus, these 8 Mediterranean perfumes will transport you oceans away Inspired by lush olive groves and sparkling ocean views, these sunny scents shine with sophistication Woman & Home · Jun 21
Dolce & Gabbana imagines a Mediterranean escape in menswear built for the heat Dolce & Gabbana has unveiled a menswear collection designed for both Milan's heatwave and a Sicilian beach escape The Independent UK · Jun 20
Forget Blue and White – Shop the 'Refined Mediterranean' Decor Trend Designers Are Embracing Instead Think warm woods, earthy linens, sculptural ceramics, and woven textures Homes & Gardens · Jun 20
The 'Mediterranean Modern' Aesthetic — Why Designers Say the Potted Citrus Is the Ultimate Status Symbol The architectural form and delicate fragrance of potted citrus trees enhance any outdoor space, and bring to mind sun-drenched lemon-planted terraces in the Mediterranean Livingetc · Jun 19
Carnival Stock Pops on Mediterranean Expansion Plans Carnival stock rallies as the company reveals Mediterranean expansion plans. Here’s why the announcement is significant for CCL shares. Barchart · Jun 18
Make your home smell like holidays with these summer candles - 9 favourites from our Master Perfumer These are the best summer candles for making your home smell just like the season, including outdoor candles from Jo Malone, Diptyque, and Molton Brown Woman & Home · Jun 17
A beloved spaghetti topping is helping empty Italy’s seabeds near Naples, where poachers can remove 1,500 sea urchins in just two hours A beloved Italian pasta dish is causing a crisis. High demand for sea urchins is driving illegal harvesting. Poachers use special equipment to strip the seafloor bare. This disrupts the marine food chain and threatens local fishermen. Conservation efforts are underway, but the future of the Mediterranean depends on mindful… The Times of India · Jun 17
What To Do With An Olive Tree In June – 7 Steps For A Healthy Tree And Your Best Ever Harvest June is the month to coax your olive tree from stoic evergreen into fruitful Mediterranean glory Homes & Gardens · Jun 17
Euronews · Jun 16 Spain, Italy and France from the sea: inside one of the world's most popular cruises The western Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise routes, drawing thousands who visit three top European destinations in a single trip without ever packing or unpacking.
Ideal Home · Jun 15 5 Mediterranean plants that thrive in pots, and will make you feel like you're on holiday in your own garden Our favourite flowers, fruits and evergreens
The Independent UK · Jun 12 First look at Four Seasons’ second luxury yacht with suites starting at £17,000 The hotel group’s second vessel will sail around the Mediterranean and the Adriatic from April 2028
The Times of India · Jun 12 The Bronze Age ended with a network failure: The hidden story behind the 1177 BC collapse The ancient Mediterranean is often imagined as a collection of separate kingdoms, each rising and falling largely on its own terms. Archaeology has been steadily dismantling that picture. What has emerged instead is a far more connected world, one tied together by trade routes, diplomatic agreements, royal marriages and the…
Digital Camera World · Jun 12 Divers capture first-ever video images of a great white shark in the Mediterranean as Jaws takes a trip to European waters! Divers were lucky to cross paths with the adult shark in the Strait of Sicily as illegal fishing in the Mediterranean has endangered these sharks
Livingetc · Jun 12 This Lemon-Colored Outdoor Coffee Table Is So Holiday-Coded (and Excels in Smaller Gardens) Its nesting design makes it as smart as booking a trip to the Mediterranean
AAP · Jun 11 Pope warns migrant traffickers to repent or face hell People smugglers will face God's wrath for exploiting the desperation of migrants, Pope Leo XIV has declared while visiting a key migration gateway to Europe.
The Times of India · Jun 11 Egypt's lost underwater city reveals gold jewellery, silver treasures, and a forgotten temple after 2,000 years Roughly 7 kilometres off the coast of modern Egypt, beneath the shallow waters of the Bay of Aboukir, lies a city that most of the world has forgotten existed. Known in antiquity as Thonis-Heracleion, it was for centuries the largest port on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, the gateway through which merchants,…
Cycling Weekly · Jun 10 Chris Froome to cycle across Mediterranean for charity, with Jakob Fuglsang and Filippo Pozzato Eight teams will use water bikes to cross from Viareggio in Italy to Monaco
The Economic Times · Jun 10 Turkey vows 'harsh response' if Northern Cyprus harmed by France-Cyprus troops deal Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a stern warning regarding developments that could harm Northern Cyprus. This comes after France and Cyprus signed a defense cooperation agreement. Erdogan stated that any threat to the rights of Turkey and Turkish Cypriots in the Eastern Mediterranean would be met with a…
Euronews · Jun 10 This new private island retreat in France is taking wellness to the next level This sea-facing escape harmonises holistic wellbeing with Mediterranean dining, which includes personalised consultations, tailored treatments across five wellness programmes and three choices of residence – all in one retreat.