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The Mediterranean is a sea bordered to the north by Europe, the east by Asia and the south by Africa. It is linked with the Atlantic Ocean by the Strait of Gilbraltar.

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A post on X claiming the USS Theodore Roosevelt is on its way to the coast of Israel

No, this US navy fleet is not yet en route to Israel

False claims on military movements amid Israel-Hezbollah tensions circulate online. DW fact-checks some of them.
ConflictsJune 25, 2024
ResQship's "Nadir" rescue vessel pictured during a rescue in 2023

German rescue group: 10 migrants found dead in Mediterranean

Rescuers from a German rescue group said 10 bodies were found on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean.
MigrationJune 17, 2024
African migrants living under difficult conditions in olive forests in the town of Amra in the Tunisian city of Sfax

Tunisia: Thousands of migrants 'dumped' in the desert

Rights groups say the Tunisian authorities are conducting illegal "collective expulsions" of migrants, with EU funds.
PoliticsMay 25, 2024
Survivors of a shipwreck sit inside a warehouse at the port in Kalamata town, on June 15, 2023.

Greece: Trial on Mediterranean migrant shipwreck dismissed

Nine Egyptian men face trial after the shipwreck of a fishing trawler in June 2023 left hundreds of migrants dead.
CrimeMay 21, 2024
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Two women in brightly colored safety vests, one holding a photo and the other a painting, both depicting migrants in boats at sea

Asylum-seekers: Is EU-Tunisia like UK-Rwanda?

While Tunisia is a trusted ally for curbing migration to Europe, rights observers don't consider it a "safe" place.
PoliticsApril 26, 2024
Migrants sitting on rescue ship

Lost at sea: New constraints hinder Mediterranean rescuers

Last year was the deadliest for migrants crossing the Mediterranean since 2017. A ride on one rescue boat shows why.
MigrationMarch 30, 2024
An aerial photo shows parched land beneath a dock where water has dried up

Mediterranean region gripped by disastrous drought

The drought has Southern Europe and North Africa firmly in its grip. The situation could get even worse in spring.
ClimateFebruary 29, 20249 images
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How can we protect precious aquatic life?

Reviving a river in West Bengal. Sustainable seafood in Tamil Nadu. And collecting data in Spain.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 29, 202426:06 min
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How is Germany handling its migration partnerships?

Migration partnerships can't halt large movements of refugees, but they can help countries to better manage migration.
MigrationFebruary 9, 2024
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Spain: Surveying the sea

Water temperature measurements show the Mediterranean is getting warmer and warmer.
ClimateJanuary 25, 202404:58 min
Fokus Europa Deutschland Migration

Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

The mayor of Hebertshausen in Bavaria welcomes migrants and refugees with open arms.
SocietyJanuary 25, 202426:05 min
Marokko Reise am Mittelmeer

Mediterranean journey - Morocco

At the end of their Mediterranean journey, Sineb El Masrar shows Jaafar Abdul Karim her parents’ country.
TravelDecember 30, 202326:05 min
Doku KW 42 | Andalusia Reise

Mediterranean journey - Andalusia

As he travels the Mediterranean, Jaafar Abdul Karim visits Andalusia in Spain.
TravelDecember 24, 202326:06 min
Italien Eine Reise am Mittelmeer - Sizilien - Italien

Mediterranean Journey - Sicily - Italy

As she travels the Mediterranean, journalist Sineb El Masrar visits Sicily, Italy’s largest island.
SocietyDecember 18, 202326:06 min
Dokumentarfilm | Eine Reise am Mittelmeer - Tunesien

Mediterranean journey - Tunisia

Tunisia is considered a microcosm of the Mediterranean world.
SocietyDecember 17, 202326:06 min
A sub-Saharan migrant sweeps the street in Tunis, Tunisia on August 25, 2023, as a toddler in diapers looks on

Tunisia's 2024 election: What role will migration play?

What impact is the so-called EU migration deal having and how might it affect President Saied's chances of reelection?
PoliticsDecember 15, 2023
Dokumentarfilm | Modernes Mittelmeer - Malta

Mediterranean journey - Malta

Jaafar Abdul Karim travels through one of the smallest countries in Europe: Malta.
LifestyleDecember 8, 202326:06 min
Smoke plumes billow from a fire at a lumber warehouse in southern Khartoum amidst ongoing fighting on June 7, 2023

A humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Sudan

Fighting has driven 6 million people from their homes in Sudan. In Darfur, the violence is reportedly escalating.
Human RightsNovember 29, 202329:59 min
Dokus KW 34

Mediterranean journey - Egypt

Jaafar Abdul Karim travels to the land of the Pharaohs - Egypt.
SocietyNovember 25, 202326:06 min
Doku-Bild Mein Freund der Wal - Einsatz im Mittelmeer

Whales under threat – Mission in the Mediterranean

Collisions with ships are one of the most frequent causes of death for many whale species.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 20, 202328:36 min
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Travel tips for the northern Italian port city of Trieste

Trieste is a coffee connoisseur’s paradise, but what more does the Italian port city have to offer?
TravelNovember 7, 202305:35 min
People sit on the beach in Gaza watching the sunset

Gaza migrants: Embarking on a dangerous journey to Europe

Life in Gaza is hard. DW met several young people who plan to leave and make the dangerous journey to Europe.
PoliticsSeptember 30, 2023
Crew members of the Geo Barents migrant rescue ship, operated by Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), distribute life jackets to a group of 61 migrants on a wooden boat during a rescue operation

EU's Mediterranean leaders meet as migrant numbers rise

The summit comes as Europe struggles to agree on handling asylum seekers and irregular migrants.
MigrationSeptember 29, 2023
Refugees rescued by Aurora rescue vessel of Sea-Watch

Over 2,500 migrants lost to Mediterranean in 2023: UN

Data released by the UNHCR show a worsening migration crisis that is already a source of contention within Europe.
MigrationSeptember 29, 2023
A view of migrants arriving at the harbor of Lampedusa island, Italy.

EU moves towards migration deal

A key topic of the EU interior ministers' meeting in Brussels was migration and managing future crises.
PoliticsSeptember 28, 202302:26 min
A rescue worker helps a child from a group of mainly Syrian migrants during a mission

SOS Mediterranee wins 'Alternative Nobel Prize'

The aid group has won the Right Livelihood Award for its life-saving work with migrants on the Mediterranean Sea.
MigrationSeptember 28, 2023
A coastal city covered in mud and water

Climate change fueled catastrophic Libya flooding

After a deadly storm flooded Libya, a new study shows global heating made the deluge up to 50 times more likely.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 19, 2023
A young Black man looks out to sea in Tunisia

Tunisia: New crossroads for sub-Saharan migration to Europe

Migration across the Mediterranean is rising, and the EU is focusing on Tunisia in its attempt to stem immigration.
MigrationSeptember 16, 202302:04 min
A man passes debris, upturned cars in Derna, Libya

Tens of thousands dead and missing after Libya floods

More than 5,000 have died and 7,000 people are missing in the Libyan port city of Derna. Relief efforts are hindered.
CatastropheSeptember 14, 20237 images
A boat with migrants is crossing the Mediterranean.

Tunisia: New hot spot for sub-Saharan migration to Europe

The Tunisian coastal city of Sfax is fast becoming the new departure hot spot for sub-Saharan migrant flows to Europe.
MigrationSeptember 5, 202303:13 min
deutsche Rettungsschiff Humanity 1 im Mittelmeer

Mediterranean mission - Civil sea rescue of refugees

The German rescue ship 'Humanity 1' saves refugees on the Mediterranean.
SocietyAugust 26, 202312:36 min
Five ceramic pots in the Roman Mosaic Museum, also known as the Roman Edifice, Constanta, Romania June 2015

5 facts about amphorae — antiquity's packaging

The remains of amphorae, used to hold oil, wine and olives, have provided information about food preferences and trade.
CultureAugust 16, 2023
Migrants rescued by members of the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms

Mediterranean migrant deaths at highest in years

Nearly 2,000 people have died or gone missing trying to reach Europe this year. It's the highest number since 2017.
MigrationAugust 14, 202301:46 min
Rescue workers bring migrants ashore at Dover, UK, after a boat carrying migrants from France sunk in the English Channel on August 12, 2023,

Migrant boats sink in Mediterranean, English Channel

A baby was one of two victims off the coast of Tunisia. Six Afghan nationals died when their boat sank off France.
MigrationAugust 12, 2023
Sun setting on the sea. A silhouette of a boat in the background

Extreme heat: What does it mean for the Mediterranean Sea?

How can Mediterranean Sea ecosystems and marine creatures be protected from skyrocketing temperatures?
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 11, 2023
A ship with migrants near the southern island of Crete, Greece

The main routes migrants take to reach Europe

Migrants and refugees from Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia use these four main routes to reach the EU by sea.
MigrationAugust 8, 202301:43 min
A young elephant seal is seen swimming underwater.

Global ocean surface temperatures reach record highs

Average surface water temperatures in July have been the hottest on record, hitting 20.96 degrees Celsius.
ClimateAugust 5, 202302:08 min
Sea surface temperatures are rising

Land and sea surface temperature hotter than ever before

July was a recording breaking month for both land and sea temperatures, according to EU climate observers Copernicus.
ClimateAugust 4, 2023
Tourists are evacuated from hotels during a wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes on July 22, 2023.

Wildfires: How will the tourism industry cope?

The devastating fires in southern Europe are putting a huge economic strain on the local tourism industry.
BusinessAugust 2, 2023
Wildfire in Rhodes

Wildfires tear through Mediterranean tourist hot spots

Wildfires continue to rage throughout the Mediterranean from the Canary Islands to North Africa and Turkey.
CatastropheJuly 26, 2023
Packages containing cocaine seized during a police operation

Italy: Police seize record 5 tons of cocaine near Sicily

The seizure, discovered on a ship from South America, is the largest-ever on Italian territory.
CrimeJuly 21, 2023
A woman and man at a bus stop, where a board displaying the temperature shows 41 degrees Celsius

Southern Europe swelters under Cerberus heat wave

Italy and Spain are grappling with especially hot temperatures, with most of Italy under a "red" alert warning for heat.
ClimateJuly 13, 2023
Photo showing migrants onboard a trawler

Greece migrant boat disaster: Was the coast guard to blame?

Hundreds died when an overcrowded trawler capsized in June. Did the actions of the Greek coast guard cause the tragedy?
MigrationJuly 12, 2023
Europa | Seenotrettung im Mittelmeer

Who is responsible for saving shipwrecked migrants at sea?

There are laws that regulate the responsibilities for international sea rescue. What are they and what are the limits?
MigrationJuly 12, 202302:09 min
Tunesien Flüchtlingsboot auf dem Meer

Sub-Saharan Africans no longer welcome in Tunisia

The Tunisian coastal city Sfax is a gateway to Europe for many African migrants looking to cross the Mediterranean.
GlobalizationJuly 3, 202306:13 min
Men huddled on beds in a warehouse

Greece boat tragedy exposes Pakistan's migration problem

DW spoke with victims' families about why so many Pakistanis are risking their lives for an uncertain future in Europe.
SocietyJune 26, 2023
Overcrowded boat on the Mediterranean Sea

Pakistan mourns victims of capsized boat on Greek coast

Hundreds of Pakistanis are believed to have been on the vessel that sank off the coast of the coast of Greece.
CatastropheJune 18, 2023
Two men wearing masks transfer a corpse in a body bag from a ship to a truck

Greece: Not an unexpected tragedy

Hundreds of refugees drowned off the coast of Greece this week. Some say the authorities are to blame.
MigrationJune 16, 2023
Refugees in a boat are rescued near the Italian coast

EU-Tunisia migration proposal ignores human rights concerns

The migration deal could help the North African nation avert economic collapse but worsen conditions for migrants.
PoliticsJune 14, 2023