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Greek Coast Guard and Frontex rescued around <strong>400 migrants</strong> in operations conducted over the past 48 hours off the coast of Crete. This reflects the ongoing migration crisis in the Mediterranean Sea.
Today, the Prime Minister visited the drillship 'Cairo-2' in the Mediterranean following the significant 'Denis' discovery that has garnered widespread attention. This visit aims to bolster Egypt's efforts in exploring marine resources.
Spanish authorities have repatriated five Algerian minors who were part of a group of seven teenagers attempting illegal migration to Europe. This incident highlights the dangers faced by youth in their quest for a better life.
The Arab World Institute in Paris is hosting a documentary art exhibition titled 'Slaves in the Mediterranean,' focusing on the history of slavery and the exchange of captives between the Mediterranean shores from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The exhibition showcases historical documents and artworks that highlight this dark period in history, whose effects are still felt today.
Libyan Red Crescent teams successfully rescued <strong>404 migrants</strong> stranded on <strong>10 boats</strong> in the Mediterranean Sea off the northeastern coast of Libya. This operation comes amid a surge in illegal migration attempts across the sea.
An earthquake with a magnitude of <strong>4.8</strong> on the Richter scale struck the Eastern Mediterranean today, causing no casualties or property damage. The National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research in Egypt confirmed that citizens did not feel the tremor.
The United Nations reports that over <strong>80 migrants</strong> are missing after their boat sank off the coast of <strong>Libya</strong>. The incident occurred late last night, highlighting the increasing dangers faced by migrants on their journeys across the Mediterranean Sea.
The International Organization for Migration reports that over 180 individuals are feared dead or missing due to drowning incidents in the Mediterranean since March 28. The organization has recorded approximately 990 deaths since the beginning of 2026.
Italian coastguards discovered the bodies of 19 migrants in a rubber boat off the coast of Lampedusa, while 58 others were rescued. This incident highlights the increasing attempts at illegal migration across the Mediterranean Sea.
Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to the Russian president, warned that any ignition of gas emissions from the gas tanker 'Arctic Methane' could lead to an environmental disaster in the Mediterranean Sea. This warning comes amid growing concerns about the incident's impact on the marine environment.