Keywords: Mediterranean


Turkey-Egypt Gas and Maritime Proposal Tests Regional Alliances in the Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey has renewed its efforts to reshape the diplomatic balance in the Eastern Mediterranean by proposing a maritime boundary agreement with Egypt, presenting the initiative as an opportunity for Cairo to expand its maritime jurisdiction and potentially strengthen its access to regional energy resources. According......

EU Launches €25 Billion Mediterranean Renewable Energy Investment Plan

The European Union is stepping up efforts to accelerate the energy transition across the Mediterranean, with a new investment platform designed to attract up to €25 billion for renewable energy and clean technology projects by 2035. Launched on October 26, 2026, the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable......

Marcel Khalife to Headline Tétouan’s 27th International Oud Festival in Morocco

The northern Moroccan city of Tétouan will host the 27th edition of the International Oud Festival from October 29 to 31, 2026, bringing together musicians from Morocco and abroad for three days of performances celebrating the region’s shared musical heritage. Lebanese singer, composer......

France Floods: Seven Southern Departments on Orange Alert as Heavy Rain Disrupts Transport

Seven departments in southern France remained under orange weather warnings on Tuesday as an intense Mediterranean weather system brought torrential rain, rising water levels and significant transport disruption. Flooding forced the closure of several roads and motorway sections, while emergency services......

Morocco’s rising influence reshapes North African geopolitics and challenges Spain’s strategic outlook

Morocco’s growing importance in Washington’s strategic calculations is becoming a significant factor in the evolving balance of power across North Africa and the western Mediterranean. As Rabat expands its international partnerships and strengthens its economic and security ties with major......

Morocco and France Strengthen Academic Ties With New Sorbonne Campus in Fez

A new chapter in Moroccan-French academic cooperation began Thursday with the inauguration of a joint international campus by Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fez (UEMF), establishing a shared platform for education, research and cross-border academic......

Mexican newspaper highlights Morocco’s diverse tourism appeal from Tangier to Dakhla

Morocco’s rich cultural heritage, historic cities and varied natural landscapes have attracted attention from Mexican media, with El Heraldo de México showcasing the country’s tourism potential in its weekly travel supplement, Escapada H. Published on October 14 under the title “Morocco:......

European Commission declines to intervene in Morocco-Spain naval dispute near Ceuta

The European Commission has distanced itself from a dispute between Morocco and Spain over the movements of Moroccan naval vessels near Ceuta, describing the matter as a bilateral issue that should be addressed directly by the two countries. The position, reported by Spanish news agency EFE, signals......

West African migrant arrivals in Europe fall 59% in first half of 2026

The number of West African nationals reaching Europe by sea fell by 59% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to figures released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Despite the significant decline, the UN agency warns that dangerous journeys and......