Mediterranean

New Maserati Grecale SUV Officially Teased

Edited By Charanpreet Singh | Saturday September 12, 2020

The Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati has officially teased a new compact SUV, which is expected to make its debut next year. To be called Grecale, the SUV's name was announced during the 'MMXX' event where the brand showcased the MC20 mild-hybrid supercar. The 2021 Maserati Grecale SUV will be built at Cassino plant in Italy, which is the s...

Banksy Funds Mediterranean Refugee Rescue Boat: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 28, 2020

British street artist Banksy is funding a ship covered with his own artwork to rescue migrants in the Mediterranean and has so far picked up at least 89 people, a newspaper reported.

Mediterranean War Games Must Stop To Allow Talks Between Greece, Turkey: Germany

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 27, 2020

Germany on Thursday called for an end to naval exercises in the eastern Mediterranean Sea to allow space for talks between Greece and Turkey, at odds over gas resources and maritime borders.

Pandemic Pace Slows Worldwide Except For Southeast Asia, Eastern Mediterranean: WHO

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is still expanding, but the rise in cases and deaths has slowed globally, except for southeast Asia and the eastern Mediterranean regions, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

Watch: Macron, Merkel Switch To Namaste In The Time Of Covid

World News | Edited by Arun Nair | Friday August 21, 2020

French president Emmanuel Macron leaned forward and welcomed German Chancellor Angela Merkelin the traditional Indian way of ''namaste'' at his Mediterranean holiday retreat, the Fort of Bregancon, located in southern France.

Pizza Restaurant Launches Spain's First Virtual Waiter App

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 4, 2020

A restaurant on Spain's northeastern Mediterranean coast is pioneering a dining experience that allows customers to avoid most face-to-face contact with staff and minimise the risk of coronavirus contagion.

Reasons Why Carbs Are Important For You, As Explained By A Fitness Expert

Health | Friday July 31, 2020

Carbs benefits: The idea is to practice portion control and reduce the frequency of how often you eat refined or starchy carbs. Read here to know some important reasons why carbs are necessary for you.

Nearly 100 Migrants "Still Floating In Mediterranean, Risk Drowning": UN

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 27, 2020

Libya Migrants: Around 100 migrants fleeing war-ravaged Libya have run into difficulty in the Mediterranean and could drown, the UN said Monday, urging a rapid rescue.

Indo-Mediterranean Diet May Be Good For Heart, Study Evaluates Effect On Pre-Heart-Failure

Sushmita Sengupta | Tuesday May 12, 2020

A study published in The Open Inflammation Journal, shed light on the impact of Indo-Mediterranean diet on pre-heart failure.

Coronavirus: Tour De France Postponed To August 29-September 20

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 15, 2020

The new dates follow French President Emmanuel Macron's extension of a ban on large public gatherings until mid-July.

One Hundred Doctors Die In Italy Due To Coronavirus

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 9, 2020

One hundred Italian doctors have died of the novel coronavirus since the pandemic reached the Mediterranean country in February, Italy's FNOMCeO health association.

Mediterranean Diet For Weight Loss Also Good For Heart Health; Says Study

Neha Grover | Friday April 3, 2020

After 12 months of the research, all dieters gained back a major chunk of weight that was shed earlier, and most of the cardiovascular risk factors came back at their original levels. It was only the Mediterranean diet that kept the LDL level to its low point.

Minute Of Silence, Flags At Half Mast: Italy Mourns COVID-19 Deaths

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 31, 2020

Italy marked a minute of silence and flew flags at half mast Tuesday to mourn the 11,591 people who have died from the coronavirus pandemic that has drastically altered life in the Mediterranean country.

651 New Deaths In Italy, Total Coronavirus Cases Cross 5,000 Mark

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 22, 2020

Italy's world-topping death count from the coronavirus pandemic approached 5,500 on Sunday after the Mediterranean country reported another 651 deaths.

Olive Oil In Mediterranean Diet Is Linked To Longer Lifespan: Study

Somdatta Saha | Monday February 24, 2020

A recent study has found that olive oil in this diet may help in improving lifespan and mitigating aging-related diseases. It suggested that the fat content in the oil activate a certain pathway in cells, which help in improving the same.