Keywords: Mediterranean Sea


Search operations expand into Spain after two French sailors disappear off the Moroccan coast

The two sailors were traveling aboard a catamaran named Stella, which was being transferred from Martinique in the French Caribbean to a European port, reportedly either Barcelona or Marseille. Moroccan rescue services received an emergency alert early Sunday morning after the vessel encountered difficulties......

Deep-sea shipwreck discovery sheds new light on 16th-century Mediterranean trade

A remarkable underwater discovery in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea is offering historians a rare glimpse into maritime trade during the 16th century. Located approximately 2,500 meters below the surface, an exceptionally well-preserved shipwreck has been identified off the southern coast of France. Known......

Dozens rescued near Italy as dozens more reported missing in Mediterranean migrant tragedy

At least 32 migrants have been rescued in the central Mediterranean near Italy, while dozens more are feared dead after a boat attempting to reach Europe encountered distress at sea, according to humanitarian organizations. The incident occurred over the Easter weekend, when two commercial vessels responded......

Migrants found dead off Lampedusa highlight ongoing Mediterranean crisis

At least 19 migrants have been found dead on a boat off the coast of Lampedusa, underscoring the persistent dangers of crossing the central Mediterranean. The discovery was made during a rescue operation carried out by Italian coast guards in waters between Italy and Libya. Several survivors, including......

France releases captain of Russian-linked oil tanker

French authorities have released the captain of an oil tanker suspected of being linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” while investigations into the vessel continue, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The captain, a 58-year-old Indian national, had been taken into custody over the......

Wastewater discharge scandal near Nice leads to major upgrades at treatment plant

Major renovation works have recently been carried out at a wastewater treatment plant near Nice following serious concerns over repeated pollution incidents along the Mediterranean coast. The facility, located in the town of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, has been at the center of controversy after years of unexplained......

Shipwreck off Libya: 42 people presumed dead

Tripoli, Libya – Forty-two people are presumed dead after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Libya earlier this month, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday. According to the UN agency, the tragedy occurred on November......

Migrant tragedy off Lampedusa: Search continues as dozens remain missing

The search for survivors continued on Thursday following a deadly shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa that has claimed at least 27 lives, with many still unaccounted for. Authorities have so far identified 23 of the victims: 13 men, 7 women, and 3 minors, including a newborn. Coast guard teams......

Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in the Mediterranean Amid Controversy

A Russian cargo ship, suspected of being on a mission linked to Syria, has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea following an engine room explosion, according to officials in Moscow. The incident has left two crew members missing, while 14 others were rescued and taken to Spain. The vessel, identified as Ursa......