Latest in Tag: Mediterranean Sea Highlight
Latest in Tag: Mediterranean Sea

Egypt, France carry out joint naval drills in Mediterranean Sea
It’s second naval exercise between Egyptian, French forces within a month, says Egypt’s army spokesperson

Egypt, Spain carry out joint naval exercises in Mediterranean Sea
In a statement, Al-Refae said that Egypt’s frigate Toshka and the Spanish frigate Reina Sofia took part in the exercise, which included transportation drills, in the Egyptian Northern Fleet’s zone.

3 more defendants arrested in Rashid migrant boat case
Awareness sessions against illegal immigration organised by Expatriate Affairs Minister in Gharbeya governorate

Whale sighting in North Coast could point to larger environmental problems Â
Many whales are leaving their natural habitats due to a myriad of factors

Wreckage of missing EgyptAir plane found
Egyptian officials said they have identified pieces of the cabin of missing flight MS804. The plane’s crashed last month in the Mediterranean Sea, and investigators feared signals from its black boxes would expire soon.

New wells tested by Eni in the Noras field: chief exploration officer
Data from west of Abo Madi revealed that there may be a presence of gas in the area

Migrant tragedy occurs in Mediterranean Sea: Italian foreign minister
Those on board were believed to have disembarked from Egypt’s northern coast, fleeing from economic and political conditions in East Africa, tentatively reported as Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea

14 Egyptians arrested while attempting to cross Mediterranean
The 14 tried to illegally migrate to Italy after paying two individuals EGP 30,000

At least 9 bodies found, search continues in Mediterranean after boat capsizes
Egyptian authorities identified one Ethiopian among the dead following migrants attempt to cross the Mediterranean Sea

More than 1,000 migrants rescued off coast of Libya: Italian coast guard
Ships from several different EU countries have particpated in a rescue mission in the Mediterranean Sea. Some of the vessels were part of the bloc’s new anti-smuggling operation. The Italian coast guard said around 1,042 migrants were rescued from overcrowded boats on Wednesday while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea into Europe. Vessels from Ireland, …

8 areas offered in new bid to search for gas in Mediterranean Sea
The decrease in Brent’ prices negatively affected offers by foreign companies to explore in deep waters, says official

Ministry of International Cooperation, AfDB sign $650,000 grant agreement
Finance is for first phase of initial feasibility studies needed to establish shipping line connecting Mediterranean Sea and Lake Victoria

Eni’s share value inches up after announcement of Egypt’s natural gas discovery
The value per share reached €15.2 after company’s CEO announced that he expected investments worth 6bn to $10bn for development of field

Eni finds ‘supergiant’ gas field off Egypt’s coast
Italian energy giant Eni SpA says it has discovered the “largest ever” natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea off Egypt. According to the company, the find could meet Egypt’s natural gas needs for decades to come
67 arrested in attempt to illegally migrate to Italy
By  Kenneth Changpertitum Sixty seven migrants were arrested Tuesday when trying to set sail off the coastal of city of Metoubes in the governorate of Kafr Al-Sheikh while attempting to emigrate to Italy, said state-owned MENA. In the early morning hours, border guards along with state security forces detained 62 Egyptians, 4 Somalis and 1 …

Suez Canal toll fees rise
Chairman of Suez Canal Authority attends COMESA meeting

Israelis kill Palestinian fisherman in Gaza: medics
Navy kills a Palestinian fisherman, wounds another in Gaza