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I Wasn’t a Fan of Canvas Garden Chairs, Until I Saw This Cretan Villa We Featured Last Summer — Now I Think They’re Prime Mediterranean Chic

Even if your backyard isn't a sun-soaked beachside terrace, these chairs bring the taste of the Mediterranean to your outdoor space

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Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits: Why Doctors Recommend It for Heart Health

Mediterranean diet health benefits support heart health, lower cholesterol, and reduce disease risk with proven research-backed nutrition strategies.

Medical Daily

Russian tanker drifts into Libyan waters amid environmental warnings

The Russian sanctioned tanker was damaged by explosions and has been drifting unmanned in the Mediterranean for several weeks. Several EU leaders warned the vessel, carrying hazardous cargo, could pose a serious environmental risk.

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French navy boards tanker in Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet

The interception took place in the Western Mediterranean and was carried out in cooperation with allies, including the United Kingdom, which monitored the ship.

Euronews

UK supported French operation to board ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

Defence Secretary John Healey said he was proud of the UK armed forces for their role in the French operation in the Mediterranean.

Evening Standard

France takes 'appropriate measures' after sailor's jogging app exposes aircraft carrier's location

France says it’s taking “appropriate measures” after a naval officer’s use of the Strava sports app inadvertently enabled journalists to geolocate the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean

The Independent UK

French navy boards a tanker in the Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet

Authorities say the French navy has intercepted a tanker suspected of helping Russia dodge oil sanctions over its war on Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Officer’s Strava activity reveals location of French aircraft carrier in eastern Mediterranean

A French officer inadvertently revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by publicly recording a run on the Strava app. The vessel, deployed to the eastern Mediterranean, was reportedly northwest of Cyprus. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns with fitness app data, following similar past exposures.

The Times of India

Royal Navy reports Russian warship and sanctioned oil tanker in English Channel

A Royal Navy warship, HMS Mersey, and a Wildcat helicopter spent 48 hours monitoring the Russian frigate RFN Soobrazitelny and sanctioned tanker MV Anatoly Kolodkin in the English Channel. The operation, coordinated with Nato, involved using powerful radars and sensors to gather intelligence as the Russian vessels sailed westward. After…

The Independent UK

Surge in migrant deaths highlights rising dangers of Mediterranean route

The first two months of 2026 have brought a sharp rise in the number of people dying while attempting to reach Europe by sea, despite a drop in overall crossings. Experts say a combination of weather patterns, evolving smuggling tactics and increasingly restrictive border policies is making the already hazardous…

Radio France Internationale

Archaeologists discover 5,000‑year‑old hidden ‘fairy houses’ in Italy, which are now a UNESCO site

In the rugged heart of Sardinia, Italian archaeologists have excavated three ornately decorated underground tombs, known as the Domus de Janas, or “houses of the fairies.” These 5,000-year-old subterranean tombs, buried beneath centuries of earth and hidden near the famous Sant’Andrea Priu tombs, were once home to the Neolithic population,…

The Times of India

Russian gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean may explode, threatening environmental disaster

A Russian ship damaged by explosions has been drifting uncontrollably in the Mediterranean Sea for a fortnight, remaining a potential source of a major environmental accident. Rescuers and environmentalists warn: the situation off the coast of Malta is rapidly becoming more complicated.

Euronews

Five EU leaders seek urgent solution for drifting Russian tanker to avoid environmental catastrophe

Five European nations have banded together on Wednesday, seeking an urgent solution for an unmanned Russian tanker currently drifting in the Mediterranean they say poses risk of an environmental catastrophe, the office of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says

The Independent UK

Why a Russian ship in the Mediterranean is an ‘environmental bomb’ waiting to go off

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Abandoned Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time and cause ‘ecological disaster’, says EU

The tanker carrying 700 metric tonnes of fuel and natural gas could ‘explode at any moment’

The Independent UK

The positive impact a Mediterranean diet could have on brain health

A long-term study discovered how a Mediterranean diet may be able to slow down brain ageing

The Independent UK

Pope set to make virtual appearance for America’s 250th birthday celebrations

Leo will instead spend July 4 on Lampedusa, a key Mediterranean migrant entry point, following Pope Francis’s 2013 visit

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How I'm planning to transform my garden into a Mediterranean oasis this summer with fragrant flowers, terracotta tones and simple, budget-friendly outdoor decor swaps

These easy planting and outdoor decor ideas will transform my space in time for summer

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Euronews

Newsletter: Europe resists US pressure to force re-opening of Strait of Hormuz

Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Finnish Foreign Minister Elena Valtonen speak to Europe Today.

Euronews

Europe Today: EU Commissioner for Mediterranean, Finnish FM speak exclusively to Euronews

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

The Independent UK

Migrants trying to reach Europe are vanishing in droves on ‘invisible shipwrecks’

The beginning of 2026 was the deadliest start to any year for people trying to cross the Mediterranean

The Conversation

Whales leave DNA ‘footprints’ across the ocean. Here’s how we track them

The Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the ocean’s largest animals. Among the nine species of cetaceans commonly found along its western shores are the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus, the world’s second-largest marine animal), and the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). These species can reach lengths of up to 23…

Radio France Internationale

'War is not a video game': France gauges response to the Middle East conflict

With French warships deployed from the Mediterranean to the Strait of Hormuz, former French general Dominique Trinquand speaks to RFI about what's at stake for France, Europe and the risk of conflict escalation in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Malta’s coastline is one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular — here’s why

Where to find breathtaking dive sites, epic clifftop views, secret coves and vast military forts

Kiplinger

Can You Afford Retirement in Greece? 3 Tax Benefits Make It Possible

Affordable luxury in the Mediterranean may be closer than you think. Here's how.

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