Malta has emerged as a leading European hub for international film and TV productions, hosting over 30 projects a year fueled by a generous 40% cash rebate, though critics warn of local neglect and infrastructure strains.
Brutal heat and a marine heatwave in southern Europe have triggered intense wildfires in France and Spain, forcing approximately 30,000 people, including thousands of tourists, to evacuate. Authorities in both countries are deploying resources as record-breaking temperatures and land burned exacerbate the crisis.
Scientists revealed how Posidonia oceanica, a Mediterranean seagrass, efficiently photosynthesizes in dim seabed light. It adapted by enlarging its light-harvesting system and losing low-energy chlorophyll forms, speeding up energy transfer. This discovery offers insights for crop development.
AI analysis reveals sperm whales use a complex system of clicks, akin to a phonetic alphabet with "rubato" and "ornamentation." Separately, Mediterranean sperm whales exhibit a distinct regional dialect, differing from western populations, highlighting cultural evolution in non-human communication.
Scientists have identified a complex communication system in sperm whales, akin to a phonetic alphabet, using AI to analyze clicks. They also found distinct regional dialects, particularly in the Mediterranean, suggesting sophisticated non-human communication and cultural history.
The transfer of American F-35 fighter jets to Turkey will transform the republic into a significant NATO foothold in the Black and Mediterranean seas, according to Russian expert Alexander Stepanov. This move follows US President Trump's statement that Turkey's S-400 purchase is not an obstacle to F-35 delivery, despite previous exclusion from the program.
The UN's International Organization for Migration reported nearly 8,000 deaths or disappearances on global illegal migration routes in 2025, down from nearly 9,200 in 2024. The Mediterranean route from Libya and Tunisia to Italy was the deadliest with 2,100 deaths, followed by the Atlantic route to the Canary Islands (about 1,000) and the Horn of Africa to Yemen/Saudi Arabia route (992).
