
Guerra Silenciosa: China e Panamá em Conflito por Portos do Canal
China retém navios panamenhos em retaliação à perda de concessão de portos no Canal do Panamá pela CK Hutchison. Conflito envolve EUA e China por influência na América Latina.

China retém navios panamenhos em retaliação à perda de concessão de portos no Canal do Panamá pela CK Hutchison. Conflito envolve EUA e China por influência na América Latina.

A personal account of moving to Marseille and exploring the vibrant art scenes of southern France, highlighting cultural institutions, local artists, and unique experiences in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Arles.

Pope Leo XIV visited Arguineguin port in Gran Canaria, a migration crisis hotspot, to address migrants and criticize European leaders for their treatment of refugees and the Mediterranean becoming "unmarked graves."
TRNC President Erhürman stated that President Erdoğan's strong stance on the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus is appropriate. He emphasized that any attempt to exclude the Turkish Cypriot people and Turkey from security, energy, and maritime jurisdiction issues will fail, and that they are in constant consultation with Turkey on the Cyprus issue.
Tufan Erhürman, President of the TRNC, stated that President Erdoğan's strong stance on the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus is appropriate. He emphasized that any attempt to exclude the Turkish Cypriot people and Turkey from security, energy, and maritime jurisdiction issues will fail.

A year-long study found that elderly individuals adhering to a Mediterranean diet showed significant changes in their gut microbiota, leading to reduced frailty risk, lower inflammation, and improved cognitive function.

Thousands protest in Albania against a $1.6 billion luxury resort project linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, citing lack of transparency and potential harm to sensitive wetlands and endangered wildlife near the Adriatic Sea.
The Mediterranean fruit fly, a pest that attacks over 350 types of fruit and vegetables, could become a significant problem in Germany due to climate change. While currently only seasonal, warmer temperatures are allowing its habitat to expand northward, potentially leading to larger, overwintering populations.

Chevron applies to join Greece's offshore Block 10 with HelleniQ Energy, aiming for a 70% stake and operator role, highlighting the Eastern Mediterranean's growing importance in Europe's energy landscape.

Yair Lapid, Israel's opposition leader, has called for an investigation into alleged abuse of activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla intercepted by the IDF. The incident, amplified by a video from National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has drawn international condemnation and led some countries to summon Israeli ambassadors.

Yair Lapid, Israel's opposition leader, has called for an investigation into alleged abuse of Global Sumud Flotilla activists by Israeli authorities, citing beatings and sexual assault claims. He also criticized National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's video of the incident, which sparked global condemnation and led some countries to summon Israeli ambassadors.

Yair Lapid, Israel's opposition leader, has called for an investigation into alleged abuse of Global Sumud Flotilla activists by Israeli authorities. The incident, which included a video posted by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has drawn international criticism and led some countries to summon Israeli ambassadors.

Video shows damage to the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, attacked by drones and unmanned boats near Malta on March 3. The investigation revealed fire damage, destroyed control systems, and two gas tanks ruptured, indicating external impact. Drones were launched from Libya.

Cannes Film Festival saw AI dominate discussions, with figures like Darren Aronofsky and Steven Soderbergh debating its role as a creative tool or existential threat. While some filmmakers embrace AI for production and visual effects, others like Guillermo del Toro reject it, highlighting industry divisions.

Makri Island, a 100-hectare uninhabited Greek island, is up for auction with a starting price of €247,000. Despite its beauty, the island faces significant legal, environmental, and bureaucratic hurdles for any development, making it a challenging market for buyers.

Makri Island, a 100-hectare uninhabited Greek island, is up for auction with a starting bid of €247,000. Despite its beauty, the island faces significant legal, environmental, and bureaucratic hurdles, making development extremely challenging.

QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil, and Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum have signed an MOU to explore developing and exporting gas discovered off Cyprus via Egypt's infrastructure to European markets.
Saudi Arabia has launched a new direct shipping line connecting the Jeddah Islamic Port, King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu, Egypt's Ain Sokhna Port, and Aqaba Port in Jordan. This initiative aims to enhance logistics, boost non-oil exports, and position the Kingdom as a global logistics hub.
India and Italy are establishing an Indo-Mediterranean partnership focusing on trade, AI, defense, clean energy, and connectivity. Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni aim to boost bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2029 and foster collaboration in technology and infrastructure.

Isak Andic died after a fall from a cliff near Barcelona. Initially treated as an accident, police are now investigating it as a possible homicide. His son, Jonathan Andic, is in custody and being questioned by investigators.

Barcelona has appointed its first commissioner for sustainable tourism, José Antonio Donaire, to combat overtourism. The city aims to ban takeaway snacks at La Boquería market, revoke tourist apartment licenses, and shift visitor profiles to reduce the negative impact on residents and local identity.

A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean in December 2024, carrying components for two submarine nuclear reactors likely destined for North Korea. Spanish investigators suggest it may have been deliberately sunk by a Western military to prevent the technology transfer.

Vietnam's state oil company urges the US to let a supertanker pass through an American naval blockade outside the Persian Gulf, saying the shipment is critical to the Asian country's economy.

Greece fears war is spilling into Mediterranean as Ukraine hunts shadow fleet tankers helping Russia export its oil.