Black Sea

Crew of Russian tanker being rescued in Kerch Strait

Crew of Russian tanker being rescued in Kerch Strait

The Russian tanker "Volgoneft", carrying more than 4 tons of fuel oil, was caught in a storm in the Kerch Strait. While the vessel is still afloat, its bow has been torn off, and a fuel leak is possible.

New cruise liners to start sailing in Russia

New cruise liners to start sailing in Russia

The Russian Ministry of Transport has announced the launch of operations of new cruise liners in several seas bordering Russia. For the first time, it will start operating in the Caspian Sea.

Georgia launches construction of Anaklia deep sea port

Georgia launches construction of Anaklia deep sea port

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the commencement of construction of the Anaklia deep sea port in the country’s Black Sea town to ensure increased logistical capability between Asia and Europe. According to …

Georgia and Bulgaria to restore ferry traffic

Georgia and Bulgaria to restore ferry traffic

The Georgian Railway, the Bulgarian State Railways and the Bulgarian maritime company signed an agreement to restore the Black Sea ferry traffic. Preparatory work to restore the traffic, which was discontinued two years ago, has been …

Black Sea water quality monitored in Georgia

Black Sea water quality monitored in Georgia

The Georgian National Environmental Agency said the Black Sea water quality was “within the norm” along the coastline, in its latest update of the data. According to the agency, the most recent studies had looked at total …

Recreation area worth millions of dollars opened in Batumi

Recreation area worth millions of dollars opened in Batumi

The recreational space of Alley of Heroes in Georgia’s Black Sea city of Batumi will welcome visitors on Saturday following the completion of its renovation and addition of new pedestrian bridge crossings and other infrastructure in the …

Türkiye intends to liquefy Russian gas and sale to West

Türkiye intends to liquefy Russian gas and sale to West

Türkiye plans to start supplying Russian gas to Europe, sources in the Turkish Ministry of Energy confirmed. One of the ministry's officials recalled that Turkey has gas reserves in the Black Sea, it also has gas coming …

Russian and Turkish FMs discuss Black Sea shipping

Russian and Turkish FMs discuss Black Sea shipping

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan have discussed ways of ensuring the safety of shipping in the Black Sea, a diplomatic source in Turkey reported. "In a telephone …

Lavrov and Fidan discuss situation in Black Sea region

Lavrov and Fidan discuss situation in Black Sea region

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan discussed the developments in the Middle East, North Africa and the Black Sea region on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the Russian Foreign Ministry …