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Latest 19 August 2026

Climate change is driving record heat in Europe’s seas

Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal ​communities. Europe's seas…

Libya · 23 Apr 2026 Mass rescue operation by Libyan authorities: over 400 migrants saved from 10 boats Libya's eastern-based coast guard of the Libyan National Army rescued at ​least 404 migrants on board 10 ‌boats after they had "faced… Italy · 13 Mar 2026 Italy weighs options as damaged Russian LNG tanker drifts in the Mediterranean Italian authorities are weighing ​how to deal with a Russian liquefied natural gas tanker left adrift in the Mediterranean ‌after what Moscow… Libya · 27 Feb 2026 Deaths surge on Mediterranean migration corridor to historic high — UN The start of this year has been the deadliest on record for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea, according to a report from… Comuniq.EU · 26 Aug 2025 EU countries push to abolish trade barriers with Mediterranean partners EU plans to enhance Mediterranean trade by reducing barriers and aligning regulations. Europe - Mediterranean · 22 Aug 2025 DNA Traces Reveal Shark Activity in the Mediterranean Researchers are utilizing eDNA and citizen scientists to study critically endangered Mediterranean white sharks' conservation status. Europe - Mediterranean · 2 Aug 2025 Offshore wind in the Mediterranean: renewables can, and must, protect biodiversity – here’s how Collaboration and dialogue between governments, industry, fisheries, scientists and conservationists is vital. Italy · 28 Jul 2025 Wildfires Rage Across Mediterranean as Heatwave Fuels Widespread Evacuations From Italy’s Sardinia to Turkey, Greece, Albania, Kosovo, and Bulgaria, emergency services battled hundreds of blazes as the region endured record-breaking temperatures… Spain · 22 Jul 2025 Mediterranean heatwave sparks concern for marine life A severe Mediterranean heatwave raises concerns for marine life, with temperatures significantly above normal, threatening ecosystems. Italy · 25 Feb 2025 Limpet mines likely caused blasts on two tankers in Mediterranean Sea Mines attached to the hulls of ships and set off with timers likely caused blasts that have damaged two crude oil tankers…