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Mediterranean

US firm Castlelake seeks MSC partnership for easyJet bid

U.S. investment firm Castlelake is reportedly eyeing Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)—the world’s largest container shipping line—as a powerhouse partner for a potential takeover bid of British budget airline easyJet.

04 Jun 2026-10:44
What is at stake in Cyprus’s crucial parliamentary vote?

Cyprus is holding parliamentary elections on May 24, 2026, in a vote that is attracting attention across Europe and the wider Eastern Mediterranean region.

24 May 2026-07:02
Small island, big stakes: Cyprus votes amid regional uncertainty

On May 24, Cyprus is holding elections to the House of Representatives, the country’s parliament. At first glance, this may appear to be a domestic political event in a relatively small island state. Yet under current geopolitical conditions, the Cypriot vote goes far beyond national politics.

23 May 2026-22:07
Israel intercepts Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla in Mediterranean

Israel has begun intercepting vessels from a humanitarian mission attempting to deliver aid to Gaza, according to organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla. They said military vessels approached the fleet and forces boarded the first boats in international waters.

18 May 2026-15:18
Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters - VIDEO

18 May 2026-12:30
Greece urges EU intervention over 'unlawful' Turkish fishing in Aegean

15 May 2026-14:13
BP weighs sale of Egyptian gas assets amid restructuring plans

Oil giant BP is considering the sale of part of its natural gas assets in Egypt as the company moves forward with restructuring efforts aimed at reducing debt and focusing on more profitable projects under new CEO Meg O’Neill.

15 May 2026-13:48
Explosions sink Russian ship carrying nuclear reactors - VIDEO/PHOTO

A Russian cargo ship believed to be carrying submarine nuclear reactor components possibly destined for North Korea sank under mysterious circumstances off the coast of Spain, according to a CNN investigation that has raised new questions about covert military operations, nuclear technology transfers and Russian secrecy.

12 May 2026-14:54
Could the Eastern Mediterranean be heading toward another major geopolitical crisis?

The Eastern Mediterranean is once again witnessing rising geopolitical tensions as disputes over energy resources, maritime boundaries, military positioning, and regional influence intensify among several countries in the region.

12 May 2026-03:17
The Eastern Mediterranean faces a new escalation of tensions

The Eastern Mediterranean may once again soon become one of the most sensitive flashpoints in global politics as, according to Bloomberg, Türkiye is preparing draft legislation to formalise its claims to disputed maritime zones in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.

11 May 2026-10:29