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A miracle': Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing

Hassan Ali's journey emphasizes the extreme risks migrants face in pursuit of hope, revealing a harrowing cost often overlooked.

Several dead and many feared missing after boat capsizes off Greek island

The drowning incident off Gavdos underscores the perilous nature of migrant journeys to Europe through the Mediterranean.

EU: 11-year-old is only survivor from capsized migrant boat DW 12/11/2024

An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was the only survivor after a migrant boat sank in the Mediterranean, highlighting the dangers of such crossings.

Nine people die off the coast of Tunisia while trying to reach Europe

Tunisia's coast guard retrieved the bodies of nine people after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis.
Tunisia has become a primary departure point for migrants attempting to cross the sea to reach Europe.

Survivors say at least 60 migrants died in Mediterranean shipwreck on way to Europe

At least 60 people died on a migrant boat trying to reach Europe from Libya, survivors reported.
Ocean Viking rescue ship rescued 224 people, including those from a boat that lost power after setting off from Zawiya, Libya.

A miracle': Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing

Hassan Ali's journey emphasizes the extreme risks migrants face in pursuit of hope, revealing a harrowing cost often overlooked.

Several dead and many feared missing after boat capsizes off Greek island

The drowning incident off Gavdos underscores the perilous nature of migrant journeys to Europe through the Mediterranean.

EU: 11-year-old is only survivor from capsized migrant boat DW 12/11/2024

An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was the only survivor after a migrant boat sank in the Mediterranean, highlighting the dangers of such crossings.

Nine people die off the coast of Tunisia while trying to reach Europe

Tunisia's coast guard retrieved the bodies of nine people after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea, highlighting the ongoing migrant crisis.
Tunisia has become a primary departure point for migrants attempting to cross the sea to reach Europe.

Survivors say at least 60 migrants died in Mediterranean shipwreck on way to Europe

At least 60 people died on a migrant boat trying to reach Europe from Libya, survivors reported.
Ocean Viking rescue ship rescued 224 people, including those from a boat that lost power after setting off from Zawiya, Libya.
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Call for Papers: 4th International Conference on the Military History of the Mediterranean Sea - Medievalists.net

The 4th International Conference on the Military History of the Mediterranean Sea will occur from June 9-11, 2025, in Ioannina, Greece.
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Tunisia under harsh criticism for anti-migrant measures DW 10/21/2024

Tunisian authorities' treatment of migrants is described as 'shocking' and involves dangerous maneuvers, violence, and fatalities during interception at sea.

A rescue ship saved them from the sea. Now these migrants find a tough road in Europe

A wooden boat carrying 162 migrants was spotted in distress at night in international waters north of Libya.
Doctors Without Borders rescuers found 29 children and 22 women among the crowded boat's passengers.

Tunisia under harsh criticism for anti-migrant measures DW 10/21/2024

Tunisian authorities' treatment of migrants is described as 'shocking' and involves dangerous maneuvers, violence, and fatalities during interception at sea.

A rescue ship saved them from the sea. Now these migrants find a tough road in Europe

A wooden boat carrying 162 migrants was spotted in distress at night in international waters north of Libya.
Doctors Without Borders rescuers found 29 children and 22 women among the crowded boat's passengers.
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#marine-biology

Mediterranean marine life nearly disappeared when it became a dead sea

The Mediterranean's biodiversity drastically changed after a six million year isolation caused by a severed connection to the Atlantic Ocean.

I track the movements of the mysterious storm bird

Understanding the movement patterns of European storm petrels is crucial for their conservation due to heavy pollution in the Mediterranean.

Mediterranean marine life nearly disappeared when it became a dead sea

The Mediterranean's biodiversity drastically changed after a six million year isolation caused by a severed connection to the Atlantic Ocean.

I track the movements of the mysterious storm bird

Understanding the movement patterns of European storm petrels is crucial for their conservation due to heavy pollution in the Mediterranean.
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#migration

At least 21 people missing after boat capsizes off Italian island

Seven survivors rescued after Mediterranean boat capsizes; 21 missing, highlighting dangers faced by migrants in the region.

Over 60 People Have Drowned In Capsizing Of Migrant Vessel Off Libya, U.N. Says

A boat carrying over 60 migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, resulting in the death of more than 60 people.
The Mediterranean Sea remains a dangerous route for migrants seeking to reach Europe.

Tunisia: Migration becomes 2024 presidential campaign issue DW 12/15/2023

Despite a decrease in media coverage, thousands of migrants are still attempting to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea.
Italy has seen a 65% increase in arrivals via small boats between January and November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

At least 21 people missing after boat capsizes off Italian island

Seven survivors rescued after Mediterranean boat capsizes; 21 missing, highlighting dangers faced by migrants in the region.

Over 60 People Have Drowned In Capsizing Of Migrant Vessel Off Libya, U.N. Says

A boat carrying over 60 migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, resulting in the death of more than 60 people.
The Mediterranean Sea remains a dangerous route for migrants seeking to reach Europe.

Tunisia: Migration becomes 2024 presidential campaign issue DW 12/15/2023

Despite a decrease in media coverage, thousands of migrants are still attempting to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea.
Italy has seen a 65% increase in arrivals via small boats between January and November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
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#extreme-weather

Climate crisis fuelled storm that sank yacht in Sicily, say experts

Record sea temperatures this summer have intensified storms in the Mediterranean, contributing to extreme weather incidents such as the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht.

The Med's record temperatures increase the intensity of storms

This summer's heat in the Mediterranean is unprecedented, with sea temperatures breaking records, exacerbating climate change-related issues.

Climate crisis fuelled storm that sank yacht in Sicily, say experts

Record sea temperatures this summer have intensified storms in the Mediterranean, contributing to extreme weather incidents such as the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht.

The Med's record temperatures increase the intensity of storms

This summer's heat in the Mediterranean is unprecedented, with sea temperatures breaking records, exacerbating climate change-related issues.
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28.9C: Mediterranean Sea breaks daily temperature record

The Mediterranean Sea has recorded unprecedented sea surface temperatures, raising concerns about climate change and its impact on marine ecosystems and food security.

I am so happy to see them!': fan mussels are back in Europe's waters but can scientists keep them alive?

The noble pen shell population in Greece represents hope for a potentially extinct species, drawing attention from scientists and conservationists.

We are living in the century of fear': Hisham Matar on why we need books

Around the age of five or six, our sense of self becomes more specific and we realize that there is something in us that belongs to us alone.
The author reflects on their childhood in Tripoli and how the constant, changing sea represents the interconnectedness of the world.

More than 60 migrants presumed dead after boat sinks off Libya, says UN

61 migrants are missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya's coast.
Libya and Tunisia are principal departure points for migrants risking dangerous sea voyages in hopes of reaching Europe.
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