Italy’s President Dissolves Parliament and Officially Opens Election Season - The New York Times

To be closely watched.

Assad Must Go, Says Turkey’s Leader, Seeking Leverage as War Winds Down - The New York Times

Tough neighborhood.

Qwant, le Google français, s'installe à Nice - Nice-Matin

On verra!

Halting Auction, France Designates Marquis de Sade Manuscript a ‘National Treasure’ - The New York Times

Worth some reflection.

In Italian Schools, Reading, Writing and Recognizing Fake News - The New York Times

Sounds good!

Italy harrassment

Work on this!

Who’s a Spaniard These Days? - The New York Times

Applies to lots of countries today!

A platform for Putin, Malta's murder mystery, Korean War love story | Public Radio International

I guess the Malta story will appear here eventually.

Muslim Leaders Declare East Jerusalem the Palestinian Capital - The New York Times

I hope this is a step forward.

Turkey and Greece

Such pettiness. Blustering buffoons should not lead great countries.

She Wants Independence. Is That Dangerous? - Video - NYTimes.com

Helping us understand!

VIDEO. La langue niçoise est-elle en train de disparaître? - Nice-Matin

I sure hope they can retain the language!

Help Assad or Leave Cities in Ruins? The Politics of Rebuilding Syria - The New York Times

So hard to imagine any of this.

Taking Breakfast Matters Into Your Own Hands : NPR

Great.

Taking Breakfast Matters Into Your Own Hands : NPR

Progress, sadly.

Malta, Where the West Was Born - The New York Times

Important place.

She Accused a Moroccan Pop Star of Rape. Online, She Was Vilified. - The New York Times

Really bad.

Du faste à la décadence, on vous raconte l'incroyable histoire des studios de la Victorine - Nice-Matin

What a story!

When hospitals become targets - CBS News

We cannot simply try to move on after this horror.

Italy, Bracing for Electoral Season of Fake News, Demands Facebook’s Help - The New York Times

Hmm.

Anthony Bourdain Dines With Francis Ford Coppola in Southern Italy - Eater

Wonderful.

Morocco Food Stampede Leaves 15 Dead and a Country Shaken - The New York Times

Troubled times ahead?

Lebanese Prime Minister Meets Macron After Mysterious Saudi Stay - The New York Times

Now for the future....

From Sicily, a Voice of Discontent to Scare All Italy - The New York Times

The challenge of governing Italy!

Case of Missing Lebanese Prime Minister Stirs Tensions in the Middle East - The New York Times

Lebanon reflects so much of what challenges the entire Mediterranean. If religions could only be put aside for a moment, I bet we could find solutions to even the most complex multiple culture challenges.

26 Young Women From Nigeria Found Dead in Mediterranean Sea - The New York Times

So much sadness; so little progress toward a solution.

The resignation of Lebanon’s prime minister raises risks in the Middle East - The Washington Post

Lebanon is such a scary challenge.

Is the End of Israeli Democracy Nigh? Israelis Debate Its Future - The New York Times

Why don't we see this kind of focus on other Mediterranean countries. Is a discriminatory Jewish regime all that much more important or even interesting?

Portugal : un tribunal justifie la violence contre une femme qui a commis l'adultère

Bad.

The Failure of Italian Feminism - The New York Times

Hmm.

Catalan Leader Will Let Lawmakers Decide on Independence - The New York Times

What a mess.

Lieux saints partagés | Musée national de l'histoire de l'immigration

Would love to see this.

Place publique : les politiques cherchent leur audience sur les réseaux sociaux - Le Journal du week-end - TF1

Good story.

Hundreds of Italy’s Churches Were Robbed of Artworks. This One Was Recovered. - The New York Times

Hard to forgive people who do this.

Militants Kill Egyptian Security Forces in Devastating Ambush - The New York Times

The search for safety grows more fruitless, it seems.

In Italian Schools, Reading, Writing and Recognizing Fake News - The New York Times

Bravo!

Péninsule ibérique : de violents incendies provoquent la mort d'au moins 39 personnes - Le Parisien

So much pain.

Investigative Journalist in Malta Is Killed in Car Bombing - The New York Times

I think the right response to this is for a team of journalists to descend on the island and comb through every scrap of evidence of corruption and of those responsible for her death. Nothing less seems enough.

Le super-volcan italien donne des signes de réveil - Edition du soir Ouest France - 16/10/2017

Wow.

Turkey

How to get out of this?

Paid Leave When Your Dog Is Sick? Sì, Italian Employer Says - The New York Times

Bravo, Italia!

Unity Deal Offers Hope for Palestinians and a Respite for Gaza - The New York Times

Let's hope this works.

U.S. Will Withdraw From Unesco, Citing Its ‘Anti-Israel Bias’ - The New York Times

A very bad choice.

Mediterranean Diet and Mediterranean Diet Recipes Meal Plan

Not sure I see what all this is....

Mike Isabella, Washington’s Restless Restaurateur - The New York Times

What a story!

Palestinian Factions, Fatah and Hamas, Move Toward Reconciliation in Gaza - The New York Times

Can this ever be resolved well?

Spanish Democracy vs. Catalonia’s Independence Vote - The New York Times

Such important questions.

Catalonia’s Independence Vote Descends Into Chaos and Clashes - The New York Times

There are so many things so very bad about all of this.

«Liberticide» ou «molle», les députés divisés sur le projet de loi antiterroriste

Need to learn more.

How to Win a War on Drugs - The New York Times

Elsewhere in Mediterranean?

New Tragedy Strikes Chapel Hill Shooting Family, Making International Headlines | WFMYNEWS2.com

Tragic.

Jellyfish Seek Italy’s Warming Seas. Can’t Beat ’Em? Eat ’Em. - The New York Times

Yuck.

Facebook Faces a New World as Officials Rein In a Wild Web - The New York Times

Tough.

Rejuvenated Berlusconi lays out vote platform, eyes victory in Italy

Italy is special.

Italy, Going It Alone, Stalls the Flow of Migrants. But at What Cost? - The New York Times

Too many surprises.

Hold the Egg Sandwich: Egyptian TV Is Calling - The New York Times

Amazing!

Le journaliste Loup Bureau, emprisonné en Turquie, a été libéré - Challenges.fr

Excellent!

Lawyer Who Worked for Egypt’s Disappeared Himself Vanishes - The New York Times

Troubling story.

Chimene

Neat!

Egyptian Archaeologists Find Goldsmith’s 3,500-Year-Old Tomb - The New York Times

Appears to be a definite "wow"!

U.S. Students in Florence Accuse Police Officers of Rape - The New York Times

Let's hope we get to the truth of this.

Catalonia Independence Bid Pushes Spain Toward Crisis - The New York Times

Where else in the Mediterranean?

Sara Netanyahu, Wife of Israeli Prime Minister, to Face Fraud Charges - The New York Times

Justice at work I hope.

In Israel, Affordable Desert Adventures - The New York Times

For some, this might be a great experience.

For Italians With Disabilities, a Place in the Sun - The New York Times

Elsewhere in the Mediterranean?

Supreme Court rejects petition to recognize same-sex marriage - Israel News - Jerusalem Post

How awful.

Putting Art on Wheels and Taking It Back to the Streets - The New York Times

Wonderful.

Roma Culture 101: Opening Minds With Song, Talk and Laughter - The New York Times

Excellent!

We have to solve this problem!

Emigration.

As France's Heatwave Melts Away, Another Weather Crisis Brews - Bloomberg

To study.

Morocco’s Stability Is Roiled by Monthslong Protests Over Fishmonger’s Death - The New York Times

Fragile.

Germany Condemns Detention of Turkish-Born Writer in Spain - The New York Times

How does the Mediterranean deal with this?

Fires

Elsewhere?

It’s Jew vs. Jew in France | The Jewish Standard

There is so much benetath the surface.

Ship Monitoring Rescues of Migrants Refuses to Be Rescued - The New York Times

Such a saga.

Le navire anti-migrants refuse l'aide d'une ONG allemande

Need to pay more attention.

Rich and famous flee French Riviera over tax and fuel charges | World news | The Guardian

Bon voyage!

VIDÉO. Mini-tornade à Antibes: quel est ce phénomène météorologique? - L'Express

How often does this happen in the Mediterranean?

Strage del Gargano, Minniti a Foggia: "Risposta dello Stato durissima". E arrivano 192 uomini - Repubblica.it

Sounds like a serious response.

Why France and Italy can’t help clashing

Other neighbors in the Mediterranean?

Croatian Island Wants Tourists Who Don’t Behave Badly - The New York Times

Unfortunate.

« Opérations bikini » en Algérie, un « fantasme » repris par la presse française

Hmmm.

As Netanyahu Investigators Close In, Some Ask: How Long Can He Hold On? - The New York Times

If there is meat these claims, I hope the frying pan follows.

Bientôt un centre pour migrants dans le département? - Nice-Matin

J'espere.

Playing Dead for a Day in Gratitude for Being Spared - The New York Times

How odd.

Côte d'Azur : des élus s'inquiètent de la disparition des yachts

Hmm.

Le journaliste Loup Bureau mis en examen en Turquie pour « terrorisme » : « Une situation alarmante »

I hope this comes out ok.

France to Set up Migrant Centers Outside Calais After Court Ruling | World News | US News

Tough to do the right thing.

Spain’s Long Economic Nightmare Is Finally Over - The New York Times

Good.

TF1 déclare la guerre à SFR

Elsewhere?

Turkey court orders seven Cumhuriyet journalists freed – International Press Institute

A really bad situation for the press.

The Majestic Marble Quarries of Northern Italy - The New York Times

What a story.

Italy Plans Naval Mission Off Libya to Stop Migrant Boats - The New York Times

Same direction as France?

France plans migrant processing centres in Libya

Will this work?

So it goes

Guatemala advances?

Trump erroneously says Lebanon is ‘on the front lines’ fighting Hezbollah, a partner in the Lebanese government - The Washington Post

I wonder if he is alone in getting this wrong.

The Delicious World of Bruno, Chief of Police - The New York Times

Neat.

Greece Looks to Turn a Corner After Years of Economic Pain - The New York Times

The challenge is immense.

En Turquie, le journal « Cumhuriyet » face à la justice

Little hope here.

France to host talks with Libya's premier, military leader

Bon.

Turkey Sees Foes at Work in Gold Mines, Cafes and ‘Smurf Village’ - The New York Times

How can anyone support this?

One by One, Marry-Your-Rapist Laws Are Falling in the Middle East - The New York Times

So repulsive.

“Mafia Capital” trial hands out judgment but rules out mafia style crime - La Stampa

Justice.

Fire, fire, fire.......

Starting here in Nice.

Mafia in Italy Siphons Huge Sums From Migrant Centers - The New York Times

There is nothing beneath them.

L'ouvrage d'un Niçois sur... les animaux citoyens à la Révolution - Nice-Matin

Nice story.

Italy's Poor Almost Triple in a Decade Amid Economic Slumps - Bloomberg

How disappointing this is for all those people.

Tv ailleurs - « Scraps » - France 2 - 13-07-2017

Neat.

La justice n'ordonne pas le retrait de Paris Match après la publication des photos de l'attentat de Nice - Nice-Matin

Good.

Photos de l'attentat: des kiosquiers niçois boycottent Paris Match - Nice-Matin

Bad all around.

Google Wins Tax Case in France, Avoiding $1.3 Billion Bill - The New York Times

Will look forward to learning more about rationale.

Au cœur d'une polémique en Tunisie, Michel Boujenah "ne milite que pour la paix" - Nice-Matin

To review...

Self-Immolation, Catalyst of the Arab Spring, Is Now a Grim Trend - The New York Times

Unimaginable.

Self-Immolation, Catalyst of the Arab Spring, Is Now a Grim Trend - The New York Times

Unimaginable.

Turquie : rassemblement géant à l’arrivée de la « marche pour la justice » du leader de l’opposition

The only surprise is that they have not all been jailed.

Quelle est la différence entre un pied-noir et un Harki ? | Le cercle des liberaux

Complicated story.

Au Soleil des deux rives Harkis et Pieds-Noirs, un même coeur Idées loisirs Nice | Nice-Matin

This seems to be a good initiative.

Rome demande aux Européens d'ouvrir leurs ports aux bateaux de migrants - Nice-Matin

Like throwing red meat to Eric CIOTTI.

Israel Faces Uproar Abroad as Netanyahu Yields to Ultra-Orthodox Jews - The New York Times

There is little hope; Israel deserves stiffer measures to show the world's contempt for so much of what it is and does.

'West of the Jordan River' Cannes Review | Hollywood Reporter

Excellent film - well worth seeing!

Mediterranean Media Center

Important contribution.

On the Road With Protesters Marching Across Turkey to Condemn Erdogan’s Purge - The New York Times

Seems so weak compared to the other"side".

Ils veulent lever des fonds pour empêcher les ONG de secourir les migrants en Méditerranée

Such ill-guided souls, such as they are.

Italy considers closing its ports to boats carrying migrants | World news | The Guardian

We simply must find a solution to this.

Advertising on the French Riviera: The Internet Come to Life - The New York Times

Interesting.

Immigration

Where is it not front and center?

Another death

The ultimate in bad.

Turkey Drops Evolution From Curriculum, Angering Secularists - The New York Times

Young minds.

C.I.A. Set Up Secret Back Channel With Syria to Try to Free U.S. Hostage - The New York Times

Wow.

L'Italie vue du ciel - Emission, news et vidéos - france.tv

Neat.

Le Maroc vu du ciel - Environnement sur Télé 7 Jours

Incredible.

Good for her!

This should never have been forced into litigation.

In Greece, China Finds an Ally Against Human Rights Criticism - The New York Times

Not good.

Portugal Fires Kill More Than 60, Including Drivers Trapped in Cars - The New York Times

Terrifying.

Turkish President Assails U.S. Over Charges Against His Guards - The New York Times

How to make his value system compatible with the world? Such an impossible task.

Efforts to Rescue Migrants Caused Deadly, Unexpected Consequences - The New York Times

What a contribution!

Great story!

Here.

Une épave de 39-45 retrouvée en Méditerranée - Edition du soir Ouest France - 08/06/2017

There is so much history down there.

Tourists Return to Tunisia, but Slowly - The New York Times

I hope this changes more quickly.

The Past 50 Years of Israeli Occupation. And the Next. - The New York Times

The intolerable remaining sustainable.

Critics in Turkey Question Credibility of Judges Who Oversaw Vote - The New York Times

Latest on this?

Luxury Trips for Less in Spain and Portugal - The New York Times

Seems like fun.

An Adriatic Feast on the Italian Coast - The New York Times

Super!

In Turkey, a Hunger Strike Divides a Country in Turmoil - The New York Times

I keep wondering where this will end.

Why Troubles at a Midsize Italian Bank Worry the E.U. - The New York Times

Intertwined.

Anarchists Fill Services Void Left by Faltering Greek Governance - The New York Times

This must be unsettling.

Turkey Acquits 2 Men in Berlin ‘Honor Killing’ of Their Sister - The New York Times

Not surprising any more.

He Tends Venice’s Jewish History. She Filmed Him. - The New York Times

Great story.

Lebanon Bans ‘Wonder Woman’ Because Its Star Is From Israel - The New York Times

Terrible.

Francesco Totti Leaves the Field, and Romans Weep for a Living Monument - The New York Times

Stars sure are notable!

Egypt’s President Enacts Law Placing Severe Restrictions on Aid Groups - The New York Times

Unfortunate to say the least.

A Doctor’s Trial in a Turkish Border Town - The New York Times

So discouraging.

With Italy No Longer in U.S. Focus, Russia Swoops to Fill the Void - The New York Times

What a mistake.

Christian Estrosi annonce sa double mise en examen pour diffamation - Nice-Matin

Stupid.

Young and Unemployed, Tunisians Agitate for a ‘Second Revolution’ - The New York Times

Must be really hard.

Grief, Rage in Egyptian Church After Copts Attacked by Gunmen - The New York Times

So much sadness.

Life Behind Israel’s Checkpoints - The New York Times

Is this destined to last forever?

Finally, From Italy, the Full George Washington - The New York Times

Nice work!

Hundreds of Thousands Strike in Greece as Cuts Near Approval - The New York Times

Remains tough.

It’s Complicated: The Path of an Israeli-Palestinian Love Story - The New York Times

I hope it comes out ok!

Arab TV Series Dramatizes Life Under ISIS - The New York Times

Elsewhere?

On the Water: Ten Favorite Places on European Rivers, Lakes and Coastlines - The New York Times

Wonderful!

I Saw the Decline of a Democracy - The New York Times

Awful.

What a TV Series Tells Us About Erdogan’s Turkey - The New York Times

Another country becomes so much more dangerous to visit.

Greece Agrees to Tighten Belt Again in Return for Further Bailout Funds - The New York Times

One can only hope.

Echoes of Colonial Conflict in Algeria Reverberate in French Politics - The New York Times

Not good.

Google Agrees to Pay Italy $334 Million in Back Taxes - The New York Times

Elsewhere in the region?

Hamas Leader Plays Final Hand: Trying to Lift Group’s Pariah Status - The New York Times

I wish him success.

Législatives en Algérie: des élections pour la galerie - L'Express

Too bad.

Ankara franchit une étape supplémentaire dans la censure et la répression

Sadly, not surprising.

In Southern Spain, a Pilgrimage (and a Party Too) - The New York Times

Great!

How to Save Money on an Italian Vacation - The New York Times

Helpful!

Tunisia’s Truth-Telling Renews a Revolution’s Promise, Painfully - The New York Times

This has to be awful.

Syria Changed the World - The New York Times

So much prolonged anguish.

‘Sherlock Holmes of Armenian Genocide’ Uncovers Lost Evidence - The New York Times

Good.

Battle Over 2 Films Reflects Turkey’s Quest to Control a Bitter History - The New York Times

Both to see!

Remembering the World’s Oldest Person, in the Objects She Left Behind - The New York Times

Very nice story!

After Economic Crisis, Low Birthrates Challenge Southern Europe - The New York Times

Tough to get out of this hole!

Banksy Hotel in the West Bank: Small, but Plenty of Wall Space - The New York Times

Troubling.

After Church Bombings, Egyptian Christians Are Resigned but Resolute - The New York Times

So difficult.

As Atrocities Mount in Syria, Justice Seems Out of Reach - The New York Times

Awful.

Al Golin, PR Man Whose Vision Helped Make McDonald’s a Success, Dies at 87 - The New York Times

Moved lots of burgers!

The Refugee King of Greece - The New York Times

So much to understand here.

Inside Turkey’s Purge - The New York Times

So troubling.

Fewer Children in Greece May Add to Its Financial Crisis - The New York Times

Big challenge.

France 3 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - Qui sommes-nous ?

Interesting programming!

ISIS Claims 2 Deadly Explosions at Egyptian Coptic Churches on Palm Sunday - The New York Times

Such sadness.

MIPTV : et maintenant, la sexy télé réalité !

And so the world turns!

amisdelaliberte - Amis de la Liberté

I want to know more about this group - not sure from the site yet just what it is.

Festival International du Film Policier de Beaune 2017

Sign of the television times!

Cannes Drama Festival Unveils Details of Its Inaugural Edition | Variety

I guess it will be worth doing.

"Riviera", série tournée sur la Côte d'Azur, se dévoile au Miptv - La République du Centre

On verra.

Ségolène Royal annonce une série de mesures pour protéger l'environnement en Méditerranée - France 3 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Let's hoope they are constructive.

Découvrez le nom du futur Festival international des séries sur la Côte d'Azur - Nice-Matin

Glitz pays.

Spain’s Desire for Gibraltar Complicates ‘Brexit’ Talks With E.U. - The New York Times

The Mediterranean remains a complicated place.

Les élèves de ce lycée niçois créent une émission de webradio pour mieux réviser la philo

Super!

Philippe Vardon accusé par une invitée d'une émission de télévision d'avoir fait un salut hitlérien, l'attaque en justice pour diffamation

Bad ideas are bad but the law should never prohibit them.

Présidentielle 2017 : quel est le patrimoine de chacun des onze candidats ?

It's remarkable to see how little analysis of these holdings, or research into them, gets done by reporters and media generally.

La "reconnaissance faciale" pointe à nouveau son nez

A lot of rights are getting trampled.

CNC - Accueil

Interesting.

A Barcelona Restaurant With a Dash of Creativity - The New York Times

Love the multi-Med approach!

5 Bodies Found Off Libya Amid Fears That 200 Migrants May Have Drowned - The New York Times

How can we not, ourselves, be mortified by the death of 200 people?

Syrians in Turkey: The Human Smuggler and the Young Refugee - The New York Times

It is so hard to relate to this.

L’Europe et les médias, amphi 200 | Le blog de Patrick Mottard

Not sure what this event was.

Médias et radicalisations : approche trans-méditerranéenne — Université Nice Sophia Antipolis

Looks like a solid program.

- Actu - Télématin - France 2

Good sharing story.

- Culture - Télématin - France 2

Quite a story.

Erdogan Warns Europeans on Their Safety as Tensions Rise With West - The New York Times

This is a lot more important than it is often seen to be.

"Pouffiasse", "cagole": ce maire d’origine niçoise qui insulte une journaliste de TF1 - Nice-Matin

Stupid all around.

PressReader.com - Journaux du Monde Entier

So unfortunate.

Caricature de Macron par LR: Fillon réclame des sanctions internes - Libération

Don't forget freedom expression, please.

Turkey referendum: Dutch expel Erdogan's minister amid protests - BBC News

Terrible actions on the part of the European governments. Free debate is not easy, but it is essential, and they are interfering big time in the exercise of that right. They should be ashamed of themselves.

Turkey referendum: Dutch expel Erdogan's minister amid protests - BBC News

Terrible actions on the part of the European governments. Free debate is not easy, but it is essential, and they are interfering big time in the exercise of that right. They should be ashamed of themselves.

APRÈS BABEL, TRADUIRE | MuCEM - Musée des civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée

Neat.

Egyptian Court Clears Way for Hosni Mubarak’s Release - The New York Times

Not a confidence builder.

Thousands Left Tunisia to Join ISIS. Now the Worry Is Their Return. - The New York Times

Tunisia deserves much better.

Marine Le Pen refuse de porter le voile à Beyrouth

Quite amazing.

After Eight Years in Guantánamo, He Yearns to Return - The New York Times

What an unneeded tragedy.

Un journal algérien prend au sérieux un canular du Gorafi sur Marine Le Pen et en fait sa Une

Hmm.

Le délit d'entrave à l'IVG sur internet définitivement adopté par le Parlement

I agree with the sentiment and disagree with the law!

Swearing, Italian Style - The New York Times

How disappointing.

Adieu iTélé... La chaîne devient CNews le 27 fevrier et embauche Elkabbach

Curious.

World War II Bomb Removal in Greece Forces 72,000 From Homes - The New York Times

Not out of these woods yet.

NewsImpact Summit

Interesting.

Google Fights Fake News with New Project Called CrossCheck | Digital Trends

May be great!

Malta Declaration by the members of the European Council on the external aspects of migration: addressing the Central Mediterranean route - Consilium

Big issues.

Face à Erdogan à Ankara, Merkel dit son inquiétude pour la liberté d’expression et celle de la presse

Good for her!

Ciao Amore, le nouveau livre d'Helena Noguerra vous emmène dans le Vieux Nice - Nice-Matin

Neat!

Qwant, le moteur de recherche niçois 100% privé, lève 18,5 millions d'euros - Nice-Matin

Wonderful!

West Bank Settlers Clash With Israeli Police Sent to Evict Them - The New York Times

So sad.

On Lebanon’s Once-Sparkling Shores, a Garbage Dump Grows - The New York Times

Such a shame.

Greece’s Top Court Rejects Extradition of Turkish Officers - The New York Times

Bad situation.

Undersea Museum Keeps Fish Feeding and Its Social Commentary Biting - The New York Times

A little beyond the "normal" Mediterranean!

Benjamin Netanyahu Is Questioned a Second Time on Corruption Suspicions - The New York Times

Slimy matter.