• As much as 80% of the water resources in the Mediterranean region is shared between two or more countries, and in North Africa and the Middle East shared aquifers are the most important source of fresh water. (iemed.org)
  • The use of the TB2 Bayraktar drone has rapidly altered the military balance of the Middle East and North Africa region. (turkishpress.com)
  • Frontloading orders placed by 26 central banks and banks located outside the euro area, mainly in central and eastern Europe, the Mediterranean region and Africa, amounted to some EUR 4 billion. (europa.eu)
  • However, production has also been reported from some southern Mediterranean countries, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and South Africa. (thefishsite.com)
  • Located at a strategic intersection of Asia, Europe and Africa, Mediterranean Region Mediterranean Basin is marked by the region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. (holidify.com)
  • Mediterranean region comprises of country members belonging to three continents including Asia, Africa and Europe. (holidify.com)
  • The cuisines of Mediterranean region are extremely diverse including the staple dishes of Europe (Greece, Italy, and Spain etc), Middle East (Lebanon, Syria, Turkey etc) and North Africa (Algeria, Libya, Morocco etc). (holidify.com)
  • Mediterranean region, which typically people might refer to as the Middle East, most of those kids came from Afghanistan and Iraq, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas, as well as a few children from the Western Pacific region and very few from Europe. (cdc.gov)
  • To better guide the regional response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), we report the burden of AMR over time in countries in the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Region. (cdc.gov)
  • The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) of the World Health Organization (WHO) consists of 21 countries and the occupied Palestinian territory (731 million persons in 2021) ( 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • European, Pan-American and Eastern Mediterranean regions have done. (who.int)
  • The 2021 defense strategy makes clear the importance of having Turkey as a major NATO ally, highlighting its importance in acting as a defense against terrorist threats in the Middle East as well as Russian intrusion in the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean regions. (turkishpress.com)
  • Russia's activities in Syria are less about saving Assad and more about restoring Moscow's place in the key crossroads of the eastern Mediterranean. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • Rather, it's the latest expression of a geopolitical longing that's embedded deep in Russia's DNA: to establish a political and military foothold in the eastern Mediterranean. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • But the Black Sea is a stoppered bottle unless it comes with control over the Turkish straits and the eastern Mediterranean. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • More and more, there is a focus on the eastern Mediterranean, where Russia has strategic opportunities," said Jeff Mankoff, acting director of the Russia and Eurasia program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • ABSTRACT Investment in research on the prevention and treatment of mental health disorders is disproportionately low in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) relative to the disease burden. (who.int)
  • Vasco Alves Cordeiro was elected President of the European Committee of the Regions in June 2022. (europa.eu)
  • In December 2022, Indian and Chinese troops clashed in the Yangtse region of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. (hull.ac.uk)
  • Renewable water resources in the Mediterranean Basin are unevenly distributed between the northern shores (Europe and Turkey, 93%), and the southern shores (7%) depending on the climate. (iemed.org)
  • In addition, it would seem that the effects of climate change will probably make themselves felt earlier than believed, and with greater intensity in certain regions of the planet. (iemed.org)
  • In the Mediterranean Basin, climate constraints, water stress and land tenure limitations have always been present. (iemed.org)
  • Today, this capacity for relative resilience is being put to the test as never before because, due to its geographical location, the Mediterranean region is one of the world's most vulnerable to climate change. (iemed.org)
  • (CNN) - The deadly rainfall which caused catastrophic flooding and destruction in Libya, as well as other parts of the Mediterranean, this month was made much more likely and worse by the human-caused climate crisis, in addition to other human factors, according to a new scientific analysis. (krdo.com)
  • Unlike the conditions of the Mediterranean and other classic grape-growing regions, however, the climate of Western North Carolina is notoriously unpredictable, averaging 47 inches of rain per year-more than twice the average amount that falls in Napa Valley . (biltmore.com)
  • In European regions of cold climate, S. uvarum can replace S. cerevisiae in wine fermentations performed at low temperatures. (frontiersin.org)
  • Based on new climate models from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes, the researchers found that droughts will become longer and more frequent in some regions, and more intense in all regions. (earth.com)
  • Central Chile has a mild, temperate Mediterranean climate. (windows2universe.org)
  • This leads to a climate with more extreme precipitation with a tendency for increased precipitation at high latitudes and in the equatorial region and reduced rainfall in many parts of the areas just outside the tropics. (notrickszone.com)
  • Grown in Mediterranean-like climate needed for nutrient-rich olives while avoiding the long transit time involved in importing Mediterranean derived oil. (lifeextension.com)
  • More than a quarter of the approximately 600 billion m 3 of water received annually in the Mediterranean Basin takes subterranean routes in parts of its path. (iemed.org)
  • A panoramic overview, focussing on the Mediterranean Basin, highlights both the general importance of groundwater as a vital resource for the Mediterranean people and for the natural environment, and also the diversity of the groundwater available and its utilisation. (iemed.org)
  • The complex and very compartmentalised geological structure of the Mediterranean Basin has not allowed the formation of very extensive aquifer systems, with the exception of the South-East African Platform. (iemed.org)
  • Aquifers of sedimentary, often detritic formations are either located in coastal plains where they are in contact with the sea, or in large broad basins in the south-east (Libya, Egypt), and especially outside the Mediterranean Basin in the Saharan region. (iemed.org)
  • their slight underground drainage converges towards enclosed depressions near the Mediterranean which are below sea level (down to 90 m at Al Qattara in Egypt), and their waters are mostly saline in the Mediterranean Basin. (iemed.org)
  • During the night of 14 to 15 October 2018, the Aude river basin, located in south-western France between the Mediterranean Sea and the Massif Central highland region, experienced sustained, heavy rainfall which led to calamitous flash floods in the region. (confex.com)
  • Extreme rainfall has swept across large parts of the Mediterranean region since the start of the month. (krdo.com)
  • Gaining energy from the unusually warm waters of the Mediterranean, Storm Daniel dumped record amounts of rainfall in parts of the country's northeast, leading to the collapse of two dams and resulting in a 7-meter (23-foot) wave of water slamming into the city of Derna, sweeping people and buildings into the sea. (krdo.com)
  • The kind of extreme rainfall this region experienced is likely to happen around once every 10 years, according to the report. (krdo.com)
  • The researchers found that the duration of a drought is strongly tied to changes in the average amount of rainfall, while the intensity of a drought is more closely linked to rainfall variability. (earth.com)
  • The experts determined that regions with declining average rainfall like the Mediterranean, Central America, and the Amazon will experience longer and more frequent droughts. (earth.com)
  • Meanwhile, regions such as boreal forests are expected to experience higher average rainfall and shorter droughts. (earth.com)
  • The benefits, especially relating to heart health, were recognized as part of the "Seven Countries Study" by researcher Ancel Keys (who coined the term "Mediterranean diet"), which was first published in 1978. (lifeextension.com)
  • The diet of people in this region was first studied post World War II by an American scientist named Ancel Keys. (ifanca.org)
  • its soils contain the least amount of organic carbon per hectare, followed by northern and western jurisdictions and regions exposed to Mediterranean, subtropical and tropical climates. (spatialsource.com.au)
  • This project involves 16 partners and 6 associated partners from Croatia, France, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya and Spain and has been co-financed by the Erasmus+ programme for the amount of 1 million euros. (edu.lb)
  • Fifteen persons died, 75 persons were injured, and the damage amounted to 220 million euros (approximately 245 million USD). (confex.com)
  • On 9 October 2023, the Committee of the Regions will publish its EU Annual Report on the State of Regions and Cities, as a snapshot of the most pressing challenges faced by regions and cities across Europe, as well as solutions from the ground to inform EU policy decisions. (europa.eu)
  • As far as where they came from, we had identified each country of origin that the children came from and then we grouped them by the World Health Organization region of origin. (cdc.gov)
  • These changes can cause droughts or extremes amounts of precipitation and flooding. (windows2universe.org)
  • The average amount of precipitation for the year in Deer Point is 19.6" (497.8 mm). (weatherbase.com)
  • We found the new models produced the most robust results for future droughts to date and that the degree of the increase in drought duration and intensity was directly linked to the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere," said lead author Dr Anna Ukkola. (earth.com)
  • This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Mediterranean mussel (mytilidae). (thefishsite.com)
  • On September 3, Spain saw huge amounts of rain over the course of just a few hours, leading to floods which killed at least six people. (krdo.com)
  • Santorini hail from Lebanon and they have melded their own experiences with the ethnic diversity of the region, taking cues from both Arabic and Greek heritages. (lascruces.com)
  • All these twenty-one countries forming this region contribute to the diversity of the region in terms of flora, fauna, culture and nature in its raw form. (holidify.com)
  • Art lovers will find a bounty of treasures to admire during their cruise around the Western Mediterranean. (celebritycruises.com)
  • Therefore, these countries need a combined policy of getting the public to use less salt at home and getting the food industry to reduce the amount of salt added to foods and to adopt a clear labelling system such as the signpost labelling system (9). (who.int)
  • Plenary sessions give the opportunity for CoR Members (or Alternates) to voice their opinions on EU law that may have an impact on regions and cities in the 27 EU countries. (europa.eu)
  • However, more than seventy delegates from thirty-five countries attended the seminar and robust participation by NGOs from both sides of the Mediterranean yielded spirited discussion and specific recommendations for future OSCE efforts to combat discrimination. (csce.gov)
  • More than 4.7 million Iraqis have been displaced since 2003, including 2 million who have fled to Syria, Jordan and other countries in the region. (csce.gov)
  • Co-Chairman Hastings has introduced legislation to address this growing humanitarian crisis which provides aid for Jordan and other countries in the region that are hosting Iraqi refugees. (csce.gov)
  • The term "Mediterranean diet" is used today to describe a healthy dietary pattern that mimics the traditional dietary habits of countries neighboring the Mediterranean Sea such as Greece and southern Italy. (lifeextension.com)
  • People in the countries all around the Mediterranean Sea use olive oil instead of butter to dip their bread. (ifanca.org)
  • On the contrary, Mediterranean Region (EMR) is a di- evidence that research output tracks health research is needed more when verse group of countries, with vastly GDP, but economic resources have resources are scarce. (who.int)
  • Mediterranean region is packed with some of the leading economies of the world along with countries known for their tourism. (holidify.com)
  • Beware of petty crimes in public places in some countries of the region. (holidify.com)
  • A number of countries in the Region are now adopting comprehensive tobacco control policies and legislation that cover all tobacco products, including SLT products. (who.int)
  • In other countries of the region SLT products have a negligible market share. (who.int)
  • Good news for vino lovers - low to moderate amounts of red wine are also permitted on the plan. (lifeextension.com)
  • The Mediterranean Diet (MD) is recognized as heart-healthy, but the economic cost associated with this type of diet has scarcely been studied. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Given that the estimated monthly cost is similar to that of other Spanish regions with a higher income level, the economic effort required to be able to afford the Mediterranean diet is higher. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Mediterranean Diet (MD) is widely recognised as being cardiovascular-healthy [ 3 , 4 , 5 ] although few studies have been carried out on the associated cost of this type of food and is rarely used as an argument in the debate on public monitoring by health policy makers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • How Do I Start the Mediterranean Diet? (lifeextension.com)
  • For years, the Mediterranean diet has impressed clinicians including dietitians and nutritionists like myself, as well as cardiologists, neurologists and other medical experts who've sung the praises of a meal plan that's been validated in multiple bodies of research for its positive influence on heart health, cognitive function, bone strength and overall longevity. (lifeextension.com)
  • And in recent years, the Mediterranean diet has started to make its way into everyday kitchen table conversations about healthy eating, with the U.S. News & World Report naming it the "best diet" five years in a row. (lifeextension.com)
  • While the word "diet" might make you think of weight loss, the Mediterranean diet's focus is on eating nutritious foods, not necessarily losing weight. (lifeextension.com)
  • That being said, if maintaining a healthy weight is top of mind, the good news is that studies show that the Mediterranean diet can help. (lifeextension.com)
  • So what is the Mediterranean diet, and is it hard to follow? (lifeextension.com)
  • What is the Mediterranean diet? (lifeextension.com)
  • Although controversy is tied to this study, largely due to its influence on carbohydrate guidelines in the food pyramid introduced in 1980, it remains an important part of nutrition science history and many studies have since validated the benefits of the Mediterranean diet meal plan. (lifeextension.com)
  • If you are wondering how to start the Mediterranean diet, the first step is to familiarize yourself with which foods are included on the meal plan. (lifeextension.com)
  • What foods are on the Mediterranean diet meal plan? (lifeextension.com)
  • The following guidelines are adapted from a combination of recommendations by the Mediterranean Diet Foundation and Greek Dietary Guidelines. (lifeextension.com)
  • Southern Italy, Greece and Spain stand out along the northern Mediterranean coast as having what we know today as the "Mediterranean Diet. (ifanca.org)
  • However, the Mediterranean Diet we hear talked about today, and on which many studies have been done, only became popular in the 1990s. (ifanca.org)
  • Today the Mediterranean Diet is synonymous with a healthy lifestyle. (ifanca.org)
  • There is no single Mediterranean Diet. (ifanca.org)
  • Instead, each region across Europe and Asia from Spain to the Middle East customizes the basic diet to take advantage of food availability and cultural preferences. (ifanca.org)
  • Muslims today should consider the Mediterranean region diet which includes more eating fresh produce. (ifanca.org)
  • Bulk up on vegetables and more importantly reduce the amount of saturated fat in your diet by using olive or canola oil instead of butter. (ifanca.org)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), a major component of the Mediterranean diet, exerts numerous health-promoting properties, many of which are attributed to oleuropein aglycone (OleA), the deglycosylated form of oleuropein, which is the main polyphenolic component of EVOO. (bvsalud.org)
  • The earliest evidence of mussel consumption in the Galician Region has been dated in the fourth century B.C., when the natives left large deposits of bivalve mollusc shells including mussels. (thefishsite.com)
  • In 1946, raft culture of mussels was introduced in the Galician region and within a few years production increased sharply. (thefishsite.com)
  • For only the second time in eleven years, Israel was chosen by the OSCE participating States to host the annual Mediterranean Seminar -- a meeting designed to encourage dialogue about, and strategies for, improved cooperation between the OSCE participating States and their Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation -- Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia. (csce.gov)
  • In his opening remarks to the session on Countering Discrimination in the OSCE Participating States and the Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation, Co-Chairman Hastings pointed out that combating discrimination against individuals because of their race, religion, national origin or gender is a core principle of the Helsinki Process and is essential to stable, productive, democratic societies. (csce.gov)
  • Widely recommended by health professionals, the Mediterranean way of eating emphasizes the consumption of plant foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes) and healthy fats such as olive oil . (lifeextension.com)
  • Olive oil is the key ingredient in Mediterranean cooking. (ifanca.org)
  • However, some ingredients are common to the region including olive oil, food grains such as wheat, and grape yielding breads, olive oil, pasta and wine. (holidify.com)
  • A study by Conservation International published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences forecasts that the amount of land suitable for high-quality wine production in California may drop by 70% and in regions along the Mediterranean by as much as 85 percent over the next 50 years. (kjrh.com)
  • The lemon took the scenic route from the Mediterranean region to China before landing in Florida and California. (bellaonline.com)
  • Mediterranean agricultural systems have often had to demonstrate ingenuity to overcome these numerous difficulties. (iemed.org)
  • The total stock in agricultural regions of Australia is 12.7 Gt with 95 per cent confidence of being within the range of 9.9 to 15.9 Gt. (spatialsource.com.au)
  • Using the success of Turkish drones in the battlefields of Libya, Syria, and Nagorno-Karabakh, the UK aims to invest a significant amount of resources in developing and expanding its fleet of UAVs. (turkishpress.com)
  • Or savoring a dessert of Turkish coffee and baklava while overlooking the Mediterranean ? (lascruces.com)
  • SMany of the regions with Mediterranean climates have relatively mild winters and very warm summers. (weatherbase.com)
  • The good news is that studies have shown that it's never too late to adopt the Mediterranean lifestyle to increase longevity and reduce the risk of chronic disease. (ifanca.org)
  • What is the potential for low-cost large-scale green hydrogen production in Europe and the Mediterranean region in 2030 & 2040? (tudelft.nl)
  • The CoR also works closely with national, regional and local authorities, making their voices heard and fostering political debate, not only in Brussels, but also in EU regions and cities, outside Europe and online. (europa.eu)
  • Bringing Europe closer to people through its villages, cities and regions will therefore be the primary mission of our Committee achieved through three main priorities. (europa.eu)
  • According to a study by IDDRI-CIRED (2009), the average temperature rise in the region is likely to reach between 2° and 6.5°C by the end of the century, with major infra-regional differences. (iemed.org)
  • An increase in temperature leads to an increase of the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere. (notrickszone.com)
  • When it was revealed that lemon juice contained high amounts of Vitamin C the demand increased and lemon trees were planted en masse. (bellaonline.com)
  • The great thing about almond oil is that it has plentiful amounts of vitamin E from its completely natural and abundant source. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
  • There is a perception that the United States is pulling out, and given the preexisting position that Russia has in Syria, it can do more to project power in the region. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • Co-Chairman Hastings also met with Jordanian Ambassador to Israel, Ali Al-Ayed, to discuss his country's views on the security situation in the region as well as the impact of the massive displacement of Iraqi citizens, including more than a half million who have sought refuge in Jordan. (csce.gov)
  • As the EU's assembly of local and regional representatives, the European Committee of the Regions is a political institution whose work involves maintaining close relations with senior representatives at European, national, regional and local levels. (europa.eu)
  • This cool-weather riff from the book "Tuesday Nights Mediterranean," which features weeknight-friendly meals from the region, mixes bulgur with Brussels sprouts and fennel. (columbian.com)
  • They want to secure their interests, and they want to keep access to the Mediterranean for sure," said Sijbren de Jong, an analyst at the Hague Center for Strategic Studies. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • We remain ready to increase our support for and partnership with governments and WHO country offices across the region to tackle alcohol harm as key response to the current public health crisis. (who.int)
  • High prevalence amongst school- and university-going youth and in specific regions of the country, · There is need for increased taxes to reduce affordability of waterpipe, · There is need for an information campaign to educate youth on the harms of waterpipe use. (who.int)
  • Kyoto Prefecture has established friendly ties with regions abroad for the promotion of international exchange in order to foster mutual understanding and contribute to peace in the world through interaction with people who have their own unique language, customs, and culture. (kyoto.jp)
  • Ironically, it was an American scientist who was the first to notice the positive impact of the dietary habits among people who lived in this region. (lifeextension.com)
  • We then applied the algorithm to 18 years of MODIS data (2000-2017) to generate a time series of surface water fraction maps at an 8 d interval for the Mediterranean. (copernicus.org)
  • From the flaky French croissant (try an apricot or chocolate variation for an extra special treat) to macaroons and lemon tarts, it isn't uncommon to catch customers lingering in front of the glass display case for an inordinate amount of time deciding which concoction to try. (lascruces.com)
  • The region between Portugal and Lebanon in west to east direction whereas from Italy to Morocco and Libya from north to south. (holidify.com)
  • Fruits are also used profusely in the entire region. (holidify.com)
  • This continued even as China decided to illegally build a highway connecting Xinjiang province in western China and Tibet through territory claimed by India as part of the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir state. (hull.ac.uk)
  • Eat your way around the Western Mediterranean coast, savoring all of the delicacies this fabulous culinary destination is known for. (celebritycruises.com)
  • the mussels were sold along the Mediterranean coast. (thefishsite.com)
  • The lamb gyro, on the student menu, is served with a generous amount of meat with a side of salad or chips and a drink. (lascruces.com)
  • Roast lamb or mutton, meat stews served with vegetables and tomato, the salted cured fish roe, bottarga are some of the main dishes found across the region. (holidify.com)
  • Leningrad Region, whose capital is St. Petersburg, has much in common with Kyoto Prefecture as a center of art and culture. (kyoto.jp)
  • St. Petersburg, the capital of Leningrad Region, is the capital of the former Empire of Russia, and flourished as the center of politics, economics, and culture. (kyoto.jp)
  • The culture of Mediterranean region is as varied as the topography of the region. (holidify.com)
  • Apart from giving the world some of the most ancient artistic and scientific works, the region is also known for the culture of its monuments, music, dance, colours and food. (holidify.com)
  • Aquifers also contain the major part of the Mediterranean Basin's water reserves, and these reserves account for the largest part, perhaps even the whole, of the summer flow of the Basin's rivers and other streams. (iemed.org)
  • Christianity (Catholics and orthodox), Islam and Judaism are three major religions that co-exist in the region. (holidify.com)
  • While a vast majority of Africans abstains from alcohol, those who consume alcohol often do so in high-risk patterns and amounts. (who.int)
  • CAUTION: Do not use this product in the eyes, and avoid contact with genital regions. (vitanetonline.com)
  • This is due to Western eating habits and globalization having influenced the Mediterranean region , coupled with changes in lifestyle and the environment specific to modern civilization. (lifeextension.com)
  • Alarmingly, the researchers were unable to locate any region that showed a reduction in future drought intensity. (earth.com)
  • This oil is very popular in Southeast Asia and in specific regions of the Mediterranean, where the almond tree is found in plentiful amounts. (trustedhealthproducts.com)
  • I love carp roe, which can be found in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern stores, where it is usually labeled tarama. (motherlindas.com)
  • Interestingly, there is no exact translation of terroir from its French language origins-it loosely means "a sense of place," and can be as broad as an entire region or as narrow as a few rows in a specific vineyard. (biltmore.com)
  • There are several differing economic levels and health been shown to not be the only factor reasons that Region-specific research systems ( 3 ). (who.int)
  • Tobacco excise taxes are levied as specific taxes (a fixed tax amount per pack/weight of product). (who.int)
  • The main activities of UNESCO in 2007 are summarised against this background, paying special attention to the application of the UNESCO-ISARM (Internationally Shared Aquifer Resources Management) project in the Mediterranean. (iemed.org)
  • EuNIT is a European project that aims, over 3 years (2016-2019), to increase international activity in Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in the Southern Mediterranean region. (edu.lb)
  • Our many exciting itineraries throughout the region give you the opportunity to travel to some of the most stunning destinations in Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. (celebritycruises.com)
  • Large-scale means a minimum production amount of 1 million tons per year. (tudelft.nl)