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Cyprus on frontline against lionfish invasion of Med By AFP Equipped with harpoons and waterproof notebooks, Louis, Carlos and Antonis dive deep into the crystal clear waters of Konnos Bay in Cyprus on a mission to capture predatory lionfish.

Chatting with Alex Moschos: Owner of Neraki Greek Mediterranean Special By Markos Papadatos Huntington - Alex Moschos, the owner of Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill in Huntington, sat down and chatted with me about his restaurant's latest "Best of Long Island" recognition, the menu items available, and the digital transformation of the restaurant business.

3,000 migrants died in Mediterranean this year: IOM By AFP Geneva - More than 3,000 migrants and refugees have died crossing the Mediterranean in a desperate bid to reach Europe's shores since the start of the year, the International Organization for Migration said Tuesday.

Neraki Greek Mediterranean up for 2018 'Best Greek Restaurant' By Markos Papadatos Huntington - Neraki Greek Mediterranean in Huntington has been nominated for "Best Greek Restaurant" in the 2018 "Best of Long Island" contest.

One in five Arab Mediterranean youths hopes to emigrate: study By AFP Madrid - One in five youths in several North African countries and Lebanon would like to emigrate in search of better prospects, including those with university degrees, according to a survey conducted for the European Commission.

U.S., Mediterranean face extreme warming: study By AFP Paris - Once the world as a whole has warmed by two degrees Celsius, top temperatures in the United States and Mediterranean basin will have climbed by even more, according to a study released Wednesday.A global 2C (3.

Italy's Renzi says bombs will not eliminate homemade terror threat By AFP Rome - Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi warned Thursday that bombing the Islamic State group in Syria would not, on its own, eliminate a terror threat with its roots in Europe's own backyard.

Neraki up for 2016 'Best of Long Island' nomination By Markos Papadatos Huntington - Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill in Huntington on Long Island is in the running for the 2016 "Best of Long Island" honor in the Greek restaurant category.

Over 700,000 migrants reached Europe's shores in 2015: UN By AFP Ginebra - More than 700,000 refugees and migrants have reached Europe's Mediterranean shores so far this year, amid the continent's worst migration crisis since World War II, the UN refugee agency said Tuesday.

Mediterranean diet at risk as globalisation bites By AFP Rome - Eating a Mediterranean diet has long been a byword for healthy living, but the very people who coined it are straying from sun-kissed fruits and legumes and their waistlines are paying the price.

The Mediterranean: Key route for EU-bound migrants By AFP Paris - Out of the 283,000 migrants caught illegally entering the European Union in 2014, more than 220,000 arrived via the Mediterranean Sea, according to EU officials.

Charred hull of Norman Atlantic reaches port for full search By AFP Brindisi - The burned-out Norman Atlantic ferry was towed into the southern Italian port of Brindisi Friday, six days after a mid-sea fire led to 13 deaths and forced the rescue of 477 passengers.

Tropical fish invasion destroying world's kelp forests By Karen Graham A recently published study shows the migration of tropical fish as a result of warming ocean waters is creating a threat in the temperate waters they are invading. This migration has created a serious threat to kelp forests in these regions.

Review: Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill is a gem in Huntington, New York Special By Markos Papadatos Huntington - To taste the best Greek food in New York, a flight to Greece is not necessary. All one needs to do is to take a drive towards Huntington's 273 Main Street, where they will find Neraki Greek Mediterranean Grill.

Op-Ed: The newfound benefits of the Mediterranean Diet By Alyssa Sellors The typical Western style of eating is full of processed foods, bad fats, and sugar. It is no surprise we are a country suffering from chronic illness and obesity, all directly tied to our eating habits.

Jellyfish in high numbers around the beaches of the Mediterranean By Anne Sewell An Italian biologist reckons it could be the result of climate change or overfishing. Whatever the reason, there are many more jellyfish than normal hanging around the beaches of the Med this year.

Russia dispatches permanent naval unit to Mediterranean By Saunon Malek In what has been the first major naval deployment since the time of the Soviet Union, Russia has sent a permanent naval unit to the Mediterranean Sea, aimed at defending the country's interests, as well as ensuring stability and peace in the region.

Mediterranean-style diet may preserve memory, study says By Kent Mao Following a Mediterranean-style diet may help to preserve memory and overall cognition, according to a new study from the U.S.

Review: Old City delivers new charm for New Jersey foodies By Michael Krebs Cranford - Nestled on a corner in the heart of Cranford, New Jersey, Old City Cafe and Grill delivers fresh charm and succulence just three weeks after its initial debut.

Israel beaches face invasion of jellyfish Special By Darren Weir Every summer millions of Israelis and tourists head to the beaches along the Mediterranean coast looking for relief from the blazing Middle Eastern heat but a growing menace is keeping them out of the water.

New plan aims to protect Mediterranean biodiversity hotspots By Subir Ghosh An alliance of conservationists and international donors have unveiled a map of six priority areas on the Mediterranean rim aimed at guiding policy for preserving precious habitats and threatened species.

Italy goes for offshore drilling, will the Mediterranean survive? By R. C. Camphausen L'aquila - The oil spill disaster unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico does not seem to alarm politicians in Italy, where the government is going ahead to permit offshore drilling a mere five kilometres off the coastline, close to where a 2009 earthquake hit L'Aquila.

Mediterranean countries hit with last blast of winter By Stephanie Dearing A freak snowstorm has hit the Mediterranean, dumping up to 50 cm of snow on parts of Spain and stranding thousands of travellers in Spain and Southern France.

Tests Underway on Pill to Prevent Heart Disease By Chris Dade European heart specialists attending a five-day congress in Barcelona have been hearing about tests that are under way on a compound known as Ateronon, which has the potential to mimic the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

Sahara Desert is crossing the Mediterranean - Europe at risk By Michael Krebs An Italian environmental protection organization warns that the Sahara Desert is crossing the Mediterranean and risking the habitats of 6.5 million people that live along the shores.

US sends ships to the eastern mediterranean sea By Owen Weldon Tensions are high in Syria and there is political uncertainty in Lebanon and because of this the United States Navy is sending three ships to the Eastern mediterranean sea.

Pasta, Not Fries: Why Mediterranean Cuisine Is So Healthy By Digital Journal Staff Hamburg, dpa - Mediterranean cuisine is not just delicious, it is also healthy - especially classic vegetarian dishes from southern Italy, Malta, Greece and Spain. In Greece and Cyprus, for example, a traditional meze - a bright and varied mixtur...

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