Essays on Mediterranean Sea

The Greek islands have many opportunities for travelers, and it has become one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the world. These islands are historic for their beauty, with many worldwide travelers coming here for centuries for what th”ey believe to be healing properties. Recent visitors may or may not believe in healing waters or sun powers, but they are interested in a chance to be spoiled, get away, and enjoy the island’s vast natural offerings, as well as the luxuries of the sister islands and the ocean. Mykonos, part of the Cyclades island chain, is ...

Introduction

Europe is one of the smallest continents, but with a very good record of development in history. This is because of its location on the planet earth and various climates that have favored many sectors such as agriculture, fishing and transport. This paper discusses the role of climate in Europe and how the climate contributes to its growth and development. The three types of climate which will be discussed include the marine west coast, the Mediterranean and the continental. One of these types of climate is a marine west coast climate that mainly influences the life of the northern ...

1. Introduction and statement of the problem Europe and European Union are facing one of the biggest migration and refugee problems after the history. The influxes of the migrants that are fleeing from the Middle Eastern and North African countries are risking their lives to reach the old continent. The deteriorating human rights, civil war, insecurity and abuses are forcing people to risk their lives on boats and long journeys. The majority of them are coming by boat which is increasing the threat of drowning that has reached alarming rates in the recent past. Based on the United Nations ...

Law

Most member states of the European Union ratified various international treaties and conventions that are supposed to protect human rights. However, reports by various human rights groups have posted disturbing figures about the number of asylum seekers and immigrants who cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe but are not given asylum. Through the provisions of the UNCLOS-United Nation Convention on The Law of the sea, EU member states have an obligation to come to the rescue of a person who is distressed at sea, Follis (2015: 41). The action of various nations from the European Union have been criticised ...

There is no specific country today that can be called Palestine. Instead, the area known as Palestine consists of the area between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. The name originates from the Roman province Palaestina. Others have called the region as the Land of Israel, and is the southern area of the regions also known as Syria, Canaan and the Levant. It is acknowledged as the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity. The area has also had a long and colorful history, with a multitude of tribes and peoples populating the same area. Today the area is occupied ...

International crime event

The immigrant crisis in Europe is interconnected with the international smuggling of people. The crisis in the Middle East has resulted in various migrants taking a perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea. The smuggling is facilitating the illegal migration. The European Union has decided to stop the international crime on people-traffickers in the Mediterranean. BBC (2015) has reported of involvement of various member states in the operation. The focus is on the shores of the union, which receive a vast number of immigrants daily. Prior to the event of catching part of the people who were actively smuggling people ...