Skies over Athens turn 'apocalyptic' orange from Sahara dust storm - while Libya has red haze

Miniature therapy horses bring joy to Athens’ vulnerable communities

A team of miniature therapy horses in Greece spreads happiness and offers support to children, the elderly, and those in care homes, despite ongoing financial challenges.

Looking for an epic adventure? Try this 222 km running trail through the heart of the Sahara

Love running? Challenge yourself to try Algeria’s 222 km race through the Sahara Desert.

Clashes in Libyan city of Zawiya cause 'severe damage' at oil refinery

The clashes trapped residents in their homes and caused fires at the country’s second largest oil refinery, city officials said.

Gilbert Achcar: How to rebuild and unify Syria when state apparatus 'is much like the one in Libya?

Russian Ship Ursa Major Explodes and Sinks in Mediterranean; 14 Crew Members Rescued, Two Missing

A Russian cargo vessel, the Ursa Major, exploded and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain on December 23, after a catastrophic explosion in its engine room. The explosion caused the ship to list severely before it capsized. The ship, traveling between St. Petersburg and Vladivostok, was carrying cargo, initially believed to be port cranes and hatch covers for icebreakers, intended for Russia's Far East. The Spanish coast guard successfully rescued 14 of the 16 crew members onboard, while two crew members remain missing. Fishing vessels and rescue teams quickly responded to the distress call, aiding in the efforts to save the survivors. Video footage from the scene shows the Ursa Major listing heavily to the left before sinking completely. The ship, which was built in 2009, had undergone scheduled maintenance earlier in 2024. The operator, SK-Yug, has not yet commented publicly on the incident. #UrsaMajorSinking #RussianCargoShip #MediterraneanExplosion #ShipAccident #RussianShipExplosion #RescueOperations #SpanishCoastGuard #MissingCrew #ShipExplosion #CargoShipDisaster #MediterraneanSea #UrsaMajorExplosion #RussianShipping #CrewRescue #ShipAccidentResponse

Spanish fishermen mobilise against proposed EU fishing day quotas

Fishermen in Spain are protesting proposed EU cuts that would reduce fishing days in the Mediterranean, arguing that the plan could destroy the industry, harm the economy, and cost 17,000 jobs.

Storms, droughts, Mediterranean hurricanes: Are marine heatwaves making natural disasters worse?

The pace of ocean warming has almost doubled since 2005. Marine heatwaves are not only devastating for life under the sea but also on land.