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The European Union just backed a massive new platform to transform the Mediterranean into a clean energy powerhouse. With $4.9 billion in guarantees, T-MED is already funding solar mega-projects across Egypt and Tunisia.
Brook Sabin took his 60-year-old mum on her first-ever European adventure, and she accidentally crashed the Pope's birthday party on day two. Their 10-night Mediterranean cruise proved it's never too late for dream vacations.
Archaeologists have discovered what could be the world's oldest shipwreck, resting on the Mediterranean seabed with its cargo perfectly preserved after nearly 5,000 years. The Bronze Age vessel offers an unprecedented window into ancient maritime trade and human ingenuity.
Scientists are launching whale-detection systems and speed zones to protect endangered Mediterranean whales from deadly ship collisions. Three innovative solutions are already being tested in the world's busiest shipping lanes.
The Mediterranean region is building 552 gigawatts of solar and wind projects worth €683 billion, exceeding all planned US energy capacity. Spain leads Europe's renewable revolution, already saving households €10 monthly on electricity bills.
The Mediterranean region is building a clean energy empire that outpaces America's entire energy development plans, with Spain leading the charge and already saving households €10 monthly on electricity bills. Almost two-thirds of the 552 gigawatts in solar and wind projects aim to be operational by 2030.
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Scientists analyzing a Roman shipwreck discovered how ancient sailors kept their vessels watertight using tree pitch, beeswax, and ingenuity. Trapped pollen grains revealed the ship traveled between coasts for repairs, proving seafarers 2,200 years ago maintained their vessels just like modern sailors do.
Scientists analyzing a 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered that pollen trapped in waterproofing tar reveals exactly where sailors made repairs across the Mediterranean. This tiny time capsule is rewriting what we know about ancient maritime technology.
A diver exploring the Mediterranean seafloor discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck filled with hundreds of perfectly preserved amphorae that have rested untouched for over 2,000 years. Italy's culture minister is calling it one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years.
Divers have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck loaded with hundreds of ancient amphorae three miles off Sicily's coast. The find gives scientists a remarkable window into Mediterranean trade routes that connected civilizations over two millennia ago.
Divers have discovered a 2,400-year-old merchant ship carrying hundreds of clay vessels off the coast of Andros, Greece. The wreck offers a stunning window into how ancient traders moved goods across the Mediterranean.
The European Union just launched a groundbreaking matchmaking platform to connect $27 billion in funding with renewable energy projects across the Mediterranean. By 2035, T-MED aims to power up 15 gigawatts of new clean energy while training 100,000 workers in green jobs.