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EU ministers reach compromise on fishing quotas for overfished Mediterranean

A delicate compromise has been struck to balance fishing activities and resource conservation in the Mediterranean, following intense negotiations that placed the sector under significant scrutiny.

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Spanish fishermen mobilise against proposed EU fishing day quotas

Fishermen in Spain are protesting proposed EU cuts that would reduce fishing days in the Mediterranean, arguing that the plan could destroy the industry, harm the economy, and cost 17,000 jobs.

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Montenegro's president optimistic on EU accession - interview

Montenegro's President Jakov Milatović spoke to Euronews on how he sees his country's path towards EU accession.

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Are marine heatwaves making natural disasters more severe?

In partnership with the European Commission

The pace of ocean warming has almost doubled since 2005. Marine heatwaves are not only devastating for life under the sea but also on land.

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Italy's coastguard accused of 'manslaughter' over migrant boat deaths

NGO Sea-Watch alleges that the Italian coastguard's failure to respond immediately to a shipwreck off Lampedusa led to the death of 21 migrants.

Ocean

Are jellyfish taking over the ocean?

In partnership with the European Commission

Swarms of jellyfish near Mediterranean beaches were worrying local authorities and tourists during summer 2024. But are these animals increasing in numbers?

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Jordan, Morocco next in line for comprehensive EU deals - Šuica

The next Commission is to include a Mediterranean portfolio, highlighting the geopolitical importance the EU puts on its neighbouring region.

Art

MICAS: Malta opens its first national contemporary arts museum

Euronews Culture sat down with Edith Devaney, artistic director of the newly inaugurated Malta International Contemporary Arts Space (MICAS), to discuss the opening of a new chapter for the Maltese art scene.

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22 turtles released into the Mediterranean

As part of a conservation programme run by Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition, 22 loggerhead turtles were released on the beach of Almassora, Spain.

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Frontex chief: NGO rescue ships don't embolden Mediterranean migration

Irregular crossing of EU borders has decreased by over a third in 2024 so far.

Ocean

Marine heatwaves 'spreading like wildfires,' warn experts

In partnership with the European Commission

The research team from the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute has invited us to witness the devastating impact of these heatwaves on fragile underwater ecosystems.

Ocean

Interview: Why are marine heatwaves on the rise?

In partnership with the European Commission

Dr. Karina von Schuckmann, a renowned oceanographer and IPCC expert, points to Earth’s energy imbalance as the key driver behind our rapidly warming oceans.

Climate

What an ‘underwater wildfire’ means for life in and out of the ocean

Scientists say prolonged high sea surface temperatures are causing problems.

Climate

Did record sea temperatures put the Sicily yacht in a fatal position?

One expert says the storm could be seen hours before and the risk should have been communicated, even in the middle of the night.

Climate

Wildfires near Athens: Why is Greece so badly hit by climate change?

“The Mediterranean is a hot spot of the climate crisis” says Dr Kostas Lagouvardos from the National Observatory of Athens.

Earth News

Marine heatwave: Here’s why the sea has been so hot this summer

Local ocean readings of around 30C provide a worrying glimpse of what is going on in the wider Mediterranean this summer.

Europe News

Why housing, defence and Mediterranean could have EU Commissioners

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said all three issues should be their own portfolio in the next executive that will take shape in September.

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What would a commissioner for the Mediterranean do for the EU?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, re-elected on 18 July, proposed a new portfolio for the Mediterranean.

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Migrants jump into sea as bandits climb onto their boat during rescue

The incident occurred on Libya's western coast, according to pan-European maritime rescue humanitarian organisation SOS Mediterranee.

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This Spanish town would have 21 minutes to evacuate before a tsunami

Only seven tsunamis have hit Spain since 365 AD, but experts warn the big one is on its way in the next 30 years.