EU Irregular Migration Falls 38% in 2024; Deaths Remain High.
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024, reaching approximately 239,000, the lowest level since 2021, primarily due to increased cooperation between the EU and transit countries, despite a reported 2300 deaths during Mediterranean crossings.
EU Irregular Migration Falls 38% in 2024; Deaths Remain High.
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024, reaching approximately 239,000, the lowest level since 2021, primarily due to increased cooperation between the EU and transit countries, despite a reported 2300 deaths during Mediterranean crossings.
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44% Bias Score
27 Migrants Dead, 83 Rescued in Tunisia Boat Capsizing
On January 1st, 2024, at least 27 migrants died and 83 were rescued when two boats carrying approximately 110 sub-Saharan migrants capsized off Tunisia's Kerkennah Islands; the incident underscores the ongoing dangers of irregular migration across the Mediterranean.
27 Migrants Dead, 83 Rescued in Tunisia Boat Capsizing
On January 1st, 2024, at least 27 migrants died and 83 were rescued when two boats carrying approximately 110 sub-Saharan migrants capsized off Tunisia's Kerkennah Islands; the incident underscores the ongoing dangers of irregular migration across the Mediterranean.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Nears Record Migrant Arrivals, but Increase Lower Than Predicted
By December 26th, Spain recorded 62,054 irregular migrant entries, nearing the 2018 record; this increase, although substantial, is lower than initially feared, due to improved border controls in transit countries and adverse weather conditions, but highlights the continued dangers of the Canary Isl...
Spain Nears Record Migrant Arrivals, but Increase Lower Than Predicted
By December 26th, Spain recorded 62,054 irregular migrant entries, nearing the 2018 record; this increase, although substantial, is lower than initially feared, due to improved border controls in transit countries and adverse weather conditions, but highlights the continued dangers of the Canary Isl...
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44% Bias Score
Pope Francis Visits Corsica, Promoting Dynamic Secularism and Popular Piety
Pope Francis visited Corsica for the first time, participating in a conference on popular piety and emphasizing a dynamic form of laicism promoting cooperation between civil and religious authorities, highlighting the island's unique devout character in contrast to secular France.
Pope Francis Visits Corsica, Promoting Dynamic Secularism and Popular Piety
Pope Francis visited Corsica for the first time, participating in a conference on popular piety and emphasizing a dynamic form of laicism promoting cooperation between civil and religious authorities, highlighting the island's unique devout character in contrast to secular France.
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36% Bias Score
"Russia Prepares to Withdraw from Syrian Military Bases, Affecting Operations in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean"
"Based on an internal German military analysis, Russia is preparing to fully withdraw its forces from Syrian military bases, impacting its supply lines to Africa and its Eastern Mediterranean presence; the future of Russian operations in the region depends on negotiations with the new Syrian leaders...
"Russia Prepares to Withdraw from Syrian Military Bases, Affecting Operations in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean"
"Based on an internal German military analysis, Russia is preparing to fully withdraw its forces from Syrian military bases, impacting its supply lines to Africa and its Eastern Mediterranean presence; the future of Russian operations in the region depends on negotiations with the new Syrian leaders...
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36% Bias Score
EU Agrees to Reduced Fishing Quotas for 2025, Focusing on Mediterranean Overfishing
EU fisheries ministers agreed to reduced fishing quotas for 2025, particularly in the Mediterranean, aiming to combat overfishing while employing a compensation mechanism for countries adopting conservation measures. Negotiations were intense, with a final agreement settling on reductions of 66% in ...
EU Agrees to Reduced Fishing Quotas for 2025, Focusing on Mediterranean Overfishing
EU fisheries ministers agreed to reduced fishing quotas for 2025, particularly in the Mediterranean, aiming to combat overfishing while employing a compensation mechanism for countries adopting conservation measures. Negotiations were intense, with a final agreement settling on reductions of 66% in ...
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44% Bias Score
Global Temperatures Exceed 1.5°C Limit, Mediterranean a Climate Hotspot
Global average temperatures exceeded the 1.5°C threshold in 2023 and 2024, with 2024 being the warmest year on record since 1850, according to Copernicus, highlighting the Mediterranean as a climate change hotspot experiencing extreme weather events.
Global Temperatures Exceed 1.5°C Limit, Mediterranean a Climate Hotspot
Global average temperatures exceeded the 1.5°C threshold in 2023 and 2024, with 2024 being the warmest year on record since 1850, according to Copernicus, highlighting the Mediterranean as a climate change hotspot experiencing extreme weather events.
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20% Bias Score
Turkey's Riviera: Mediterranean Charm at Affordable Prices
Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coasts offer a budget-friendly alternative to the French and Italian Rivieras, boasting ancient history, stunning landscapes, and luxurious resorts at lower prices, particularly during the shoulder seasons.
Turkey's Riviera: Mediterranean Charm at Affordable Prices
Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coasts offer a budget-friendly alternative to the French and Italian Rivieras, boasting ancient history, stunning landscapes, and luxurious resorts at lower prices, particularly during the shoulder seasons.
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56% Bias Score
Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Mediterranean, Urges Clergy Self-Care
Pope Francis made a 9-hour trip to Corsica on Sunday to participate in a congress on popular religiosity in the Mediterranean, where he delivered a message of peace, specifically mentioning Ukraine, Russia, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and the Middle East, and urged clergy to prioritize self-c...
Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Mediterranean, Urges Clergy Self-Care
Pope Francis made a 9-hour trip to Corsica on Sunday to participate in a congress on popular religiosity in the Mediterranean, where he delivered a message of peace, specifically mentioning Ukraine, Russia, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and the Middle East, and urged clergy to prioritize self-c...
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20% Bias Score
Uncertainty Remains Over Future of Russian Military Bases in Syria
Following Assad's regime fall, the future of Russian military bases in Tartus and Hmeymim is uncertain, though potential agreements suggest their retention due to Russia's strategic interests in the Mediterranean and Africa, bypassing Turkish waters and supporting its growing African influence.
Uncertainty Remains Over Future of Russian Military Bases in Syria
Following Assad's regime fall, the future of Russian military bases in Tartus and Hmeymim is uncertain, though potential agreements suggest their retention due to Russia's strategic interests in the Mediterranean and Africa, bypassing Turkish waters and supporting its growing African influence.
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36% Bias Score
UNESCO Launches Mediterranean Tsunami Preparedness Program
UNESCO unveiled a new Mediterranean tsunami preparedness program in Cannes, France, on Thursday, emphasizing community readiness in light of a predicted increased risk of a major tsunami in the coming decades, following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed over 220,000 people.
UNESCO Launches Mediterranean Tsunami Preparedness Program
UNESCO unveiled a new Mediterranean tsunami preparedness program in Cannes, France, on Thursday, emphasizing community readiness in light of a predicted increased risk of a major tsunami in the coming decades, following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed over 220,000 people.
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32% Bias Score
Olive Oil Prices Set to Plummet
A major olive oil producer predicts a significant price drop in the coming months due to an expected increase in production.
Olive Oil Prices Set to Plummet
A major olive oil producer predicts a significant price drop in the coming months due to an expected increase in production.
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40% Bias Score