Mediterranean Sea

Israel readying for possibility it could face tsunami amid earthquakes in Greece

On Wednesday, the deputy head of the National Security Council convened an urgent discussion on the matter.

06/02/2025

68 billion liters per second: A megaflood refilled the Mediterranean 5 million years ago

"The Zanclean megaflood was an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon, with discharge rates and flow velocities that eclipse all other known floods in Earth's history," said Dr. Aaron Micallef.

Over half of Mediterranean shark species are threatened with extinction due to overfishing

Researchers are calling for increased monitoring to protect threatened species, alongside more public education and incentives for fishers to use equipment that is less threatening to shark species.

24 hours in Jaffa

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 98.

Your Taxes: Pirates of the Mediterranean

An operation by the Israeli Police and Israeli Tax Authority lasted over years and exposed tax evasion and money laundering running into nearly one hundred million Shekels.

By LEON HARRIS
06/01/2025

Phoenician shipwreck 'Mazarrón II' rescued after 2,600 years underwater

The ship, measuring 8.10 meters in length, is exceptional as one of the few complete Phoenician ships found to date.

Russian cargo ship sank in Mediterranean Sea with two crew missing, Russian Foreign Ministry says

Russian military cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after engine room explosion, with two crew members missing as rescue operations continue off Spanish coast.

24/12/2024

Greece and Turkey to explore maritime zone talks amid easing tensions

Greece and Turkey will explore talks on demarcating maritime zones to address long-standing disputes over territorial rights and resources.

By REUTERS
25/09/2024

Sunken village emerges in Greece as drought dries up lake

The shrinking Lake Mornos in Greece reveals remnants of the village Kallio submerged since 1980 due to severe drought and heatwaves.

By REUTERS
03/09/2024

MSC Cruise Review: Journeys in the Mediterranean

The real highlight is onboard the ship: an unparalleled level of grandeur and an opportunity to live a most luxurious lifestyle.

13/08/2024
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