Large forest fire breaks out in Antalya
The fire occurred near the Mediterranean coast. The fire area is several thousand square meters.
Mediterranean Sea
UAE in talks to develop beach land in Egypt
The United Arab Emirates is in advanced talks to purchase and develop a large piece of land on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast in a deal that could bolster the troubled economy of the North African nation. An …
Earthquake occurs in Mediterranean
An earthquake occurred off the coast of Türkiye. The magnitude was 4.0, the epicenter was 22 km from the Fethiye region of Muğla province. There is no information about casualties or injuries.
Israel discovers new natural gas field off its coast
Israel officially recognized oil and gas producer Energean's new offshore natural gas deposits as a discovery that holds an estimated 68 billion cubic meters of gas. Israel's Energy Ministry said now that the 'Katlan' …
Cargo ship heading to Izmail port sinks off Turkish coast
A Guinea-Bissau flagged cargo ship sank off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast on Wednesday, Turkish officials said. The Joe 2 sank off the coast of Kumluca, in Antalya province, while heading to Ukraine's Izmail port from the …
Budget alternative to Mediterranean
After years of being disregarded as a ‘Plan B’ summer destination, the Black Sea region is set for a historical growth in the post-pandemic scene, with some going as far as calling it the ‘new Mediterranean’ — but what makes it so popular right now?
Türkiye's Abdulhamid Han starts drilling mission in Mediterranean sea
Türkiye's seventh-generation drill ship, the Abdulhamid Han, has begun drilling in the Tasucu-1 well located in the Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) announced on Monday. 'We continue to work …
Türkiye competes with Spain, Greece for Blue Flag beaches
Ranked No. 3 in the world for pristine Blue Flag beaches, Türkiye aims to outdo Spain and Greece
Türkiye starts East Med drilling in hope of Black Sea-like 'good news'
Türkiye’s newest drilling ship has started the search for oil and natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea
Türkiye’s drilling ship sails for mission in Med Sea
Türkiye’s new advanced drilling ship, Abdülhamid Han, will launch drilling activities in Yörükler 1 well, 55 km off Gazipaşa district of Antalya province in the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkish President Recep …
Türkiye's new drill ship to start operating in Mediterranean tomorrow
The countdown to the first mission of Türkiye's Abdulhamid Han drill ship has begun, as it sets sail from the port city of Mersin on Aug. 9 to its destination in the Mediterranean. Operated by the state energy company …
Turkey to begin hydrocarbon exploration in Mediterranean
Türkiye's Abdulhamid Han drillship will set off from the port city of Mersin to begin hydrocarbon exploration in the Mediterranean Sea, the country's energy minister Fatih Donmez said. "We will send this ship off to …
Türkiye's new drill ship to start operating in Mediterranean in August
Türkiye's fourth drill ship will launch operations in Mediterranean in August, the country's Vice President Fuat Oktay announced on Wednesday. 'Abdulhamid Han drill ship is planned to start operations in the …
Israel intercepted "enemy" drones over Mediterranean
The Israeli military intercepted three "enemy drones" over the Mediterranean Sea, such a message was spread by the country's armed forces. "Three enemy unmanned aerial vehicles approaching Israeli airspace in Israeli …
What tourist venues has the cleanest sea
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced on Friday that the number of Turkey’s beaches with Blue Flag status has reached 531
Turkey aims to host 202.8M travelers yearly at 61 airports
Turkey aims to increase the number of airports from the current 57 in the country to 61 by 2053, while the number of passengers traveling by air is expected to reach over 200 million annually. Daily Sabah …
Turkey is winning back the Eastern Mediterranean
Faced with economic and pandemic-related challenges at home, Ankara is, nevertheless, riding high beyond its borders
Stormy weather prompts Egypt to close some classes, ports
Stormy weather has prompted Egyptian authorities to suspend classes Monday in the capital of Cairo and a handful of other provinces as a precautionary measure. Authorities also closed the ports in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria …
British F-35 fighter crashes in Mediterranean
A British F-35 fighter jet has crashed into the sea during a routine operation in the Mediterranean, the British Ministry of Defence has said. The pilot ejected and has safely returned to the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen …
Turkish patrol boat fires warning shots against Cypriot coast guard vessel
A Cypriot coast guard vessel was harassed by a Tukrish patrol boat off the ethnically-split island’s northwestern coast, according to reports Friday. According to the reports, the Turkish boat used dangerous maneuvers to force the …
