
2026 Yeosu World Island Expo Kicks Off for Sixty-One-Day Run
The international exhibition focused on island sustainability and culture officially opened in the southern coastal city of Yeosu, running through early November.
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The international exhibition focused on island sustainability and culture officially opened in the southern coastal city of Yeosu, running through early November.
Finnish authorities are investigating a possible territorial violation after a drone was discovered on the country's southern coast. The incident has raised concerns about security along Finland's borders.

Fishers along the southern coast of Britain are reporting an unusually high catch of common octopuses, a species typically found in warmer Mediterranean waters, signaling significant shifts in marine ecosystems due to rising sea temperatures.

Cyprus’s southern coast will host an interactive educational event focused on shipping and marine life, targeting children and young audiences this October.
Thousands of dead sardines have washed up along South Africa's southern coast, prompting fears that a lethal virus could severely impact the region's vital sardine stocks.
Meteorological authorities have issued alerts for potentially dangerous sea waves reaching up to three meters along Sri Lanka's southern coastline, prompting safety precautions for coastal communities.
China has activated a Level IV emergency response for typhoons and heavy rain, with warnings issued as Typhoon Nara approaches the southern coast, contributing to the simultaneous presence of two typhoons over the South China Sea and Northwest Pacific.

Vlychada beach on Santorini's southern coast is described as a unique geological landscape where white rocks resemble giant natural sculptures, revealing a wilder side of the island.

Kemer, a destination on Turkey's southern coast where the Taurus Mountains meet the Mediterranean Sea, offers a unique holiday experience. The article highlights the Imperial Turkiz Resort Hotel 5★.

A large fire erupted at the Kalo Horio military training ground on Cyprus's southern coast after six deactivated anti-tank rockets were destroyed. The incident occurred during the summer fire season, drawing strong disapproval from officials.
A red alert has been issued for extreme heat in the southern coastal areas of Valencia and Murcia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 44°C. The warning indicates maximum temperatures exceeding 42°C.

The United States has carried out fresh strikes against targets in Iran, prompting Iran to threaten the closure of additional critical maritime trade routes. This escalation raises concerns about the potential impact on international shipping and regional stability.

Russian occupying authorities in Crimea have stated they cannot provide a clear timeline for the full restoration of electricity supply on the southern coast, making it impossible to publish power supply schedules.
The Sant Adrià City Council is demanding that the Metropolitan Plan include provisions for the dismantling of TERSA's incinerator, Ecopark, and combined cycle plant, which have operated on the southern coast for fifty years.
Iran is actively planning to develop its marine tourism sector along its southern coastal corridor. The initiative aims to boost the country's tourism industry by leveraging its extensive coastline and maritime resources.

Xenophobic violence in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay, South Africa, has resulted in the deaths of five Mozambicans, with approximately 800 Mozambicans affected.

Greek authorities have rescued over 200 migrants in multiple operations off the southern coasts of Crete and Gavdos. The rescued individuals are being transported to ports on Crete.
Spain's meteorological agency (Aemet) has activated a red alert for torrential downpours along the southern coast of Girona. The warning is in effect until 17:59, following rainfall that has accumulated over 90 liters per square meter in one hour.

The Dominican Republic announced the seizure of 1.6 tons of cocaine originating from South America in an operation conducted with US support, intercepting the cargo on a vessel off its southern coast.

The Hellenic Coast Guard conducted three separate operations to rescue and transport migrants found on boats in maritime areas south of Kali Limenes, off the southern coast of Crete.
Poles are increasingly investing in the Spanish real estate market, particularly in the Canary Islands and along the eastern and southern coasts, often purchasing new, medium to large apartments with mortgages.

Iran has announced the mobilization of reservists and children as young as 12, while deploying defensive measures along its southern coast, warning of a 'historic hell' for the US if there is a ground invasion.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed that the country declined a US request to host two armed warplanes on its southern coast just before the US-Israeli war with Iran began, a decision that now risks a trade backlash.

Strong winds have pushed sea ice to the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland and piled up pack ice in the Bothnian Bay, making movement on the ice dangerous.

A new incident of migrant arrivals occurred on the southern coast of Crete, Greece, with 33 foreign men disembarking near Arvi and being transported to Heraklion.
Police and a helicopter rescued boaters and a diver off Wellington's southern coast after gale-force winds pushed their boat out to sea, leaving the diver stranded in the water.

The official reaction from Tehran comes a day after a U.S. submarine attacked Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka’s southern coast

A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday at a Pentagon briefing.

A Turkish combat drone, likely a Bayraktar TB2 or a Bayraktar Akinci, was circling in the skies above Cyprus on Saturday afternoon, east of Kyrenia, near the village of Ayios Epiktitos. The drone had earlier been flying off the coast of Dalaman, in the southwest of Turkey, before flying up Turkey’s southern coast and then […]

A deadly shipwreck occurred off the southern coast of Heraklion, near Kaloi Limenes, resulting in at least one confirmed death, a 28-year-old woman, and an ongoing search for other missing persons.

President Lee Jae Myung has officially declared the southern coastal city of Tongyeong a special disaster zone to expedite relief efforts and resource allocation following severe flooding.
Finnish authorities have initiated a formal probe into a potential airspace violation after an unmanned aerial vehicle was discovered on the country's southern coastline, raising security concerns.

Finnish authorities discovered a suspected unmanned aerial vehicle near Porvoo on the Gulf of Finland, prompting a security review amid broader discussions about Ukrainian drone operations targeting Russian airspace. Officials confirmed the device poses no immediate threat to the public while investigations continue.
A tugboat capsized off South Korea's southern coast, resulting in one fatality and six crew members still missing as emergency rescue operations continue.

Researchers report a significant increase in white shark sightings along Maine's southern coast this year, attributing the rise to favorable beach conditions and heightened public interest rather than changes in shark population or migration patterns.

Newly available classified files detail the significant military role of the Soviet Union in Albania, specifically highlighting the construction of key naval installations along the country's southern coast.

The National Guard of Cyprus and the Italian Navy conducted a joint military exercise, designated PASSEX, off the southern coast of Limassol, practicing procedures for the identification of suspicious vessels.

Loutro, a secluded village on the southern coast of Crete, is described as a hidden refuge between the White Mountains and the Libyan Sea, maintaining its authentic charm due to difficult access.
Portuguese authorities have concluded their search for Arran Strong, a British surfer who disappeared off the southern coast of the country.

Moments of terror unfolded in Hong Kong as scaffolding from a multi-story building under construction collapsed due to the strong winds accompanying Typhoon Noul. The incident occurred shortly before the typhoon was expected to hit China's southern coast.
An excavation has begun on the southern coast of Taiwan to search for the remains of Japanese soldiers lost in a World War II ship sinking.

Another incident of migrant arrival occurred on the southern coast of Crete, with 43 individuals from Sudan and Bangladesh safely located and transferred to the port of Kaloi Limenes.

Iran has accused Washington of violating a peace agreement following new American bombardments against facilities on Iran's southern coast.
Jared Kushner's decision to invest in a luxury tourism complex on Albania's southern coast unexpectedly triggered a national uprising, according to an analysis by Politico.

Travelers are repeatedly drawn to Turkey's southern coast, a region between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean, for its diverse experiences. Antalya, in particular, is highlighted not as a single destination but as a series of distinct coastal worlds.

Protests have broken out along Albania's southern coast, near Zvërnec and Narta lagoon, against a large luxury tourist complex planned by Jared Kushner, which critics say threatens pristine nature.

Canada announced an $816 million investment over seven years to enhance the Canadian Coast Guard's capabilities, strengthening maritime security from the Arctic to its southern coastlines.

Two moderate earthquakes, with epicenters near Myanmar's southern coast, caused tremors in Bangkok and at least three other provinces. The Earthquake Observation Division reported the events.

A pilot of a Boeing 757 is under investigation after the aircraft deviated from its flight path, flying just 100 meters above homes on Vestmannaeyjar, a small island off Iceland's southern coast.
A recent survey has revealed the presence of oil in seabed samples collected off Jamaica’s southern coast.
Poles are showing a growing interest in purchasing larger and more expensive apartments in Spain, particularly in the Canary Islands and along the eastern and southern coasts, often utilizing mortgages.

The action leader of the 'Dieselbrølet' (The Diesel Roar) group hopes to organize a three-kilometer-long convoy along the southern coast of Norway as a form of protest.
The Iranian Army announced that it successfully hit an invading F-15 fighter jet over the country's southern coast.

Iran has rejected US President Trump's warnings about the safety of its team at the World Cup, with the team labeling the US as unfit to host the tournament. This follows Iran's shock announcement of its refusal to participate in the 2026 World Cup, escalating the geopolitical dispute into the realm of global athletics.

Fourteen irregular migrants died after a smuggling boat sank off Türkiye’s southern coast. Authorities are continuing efforts to curb dangerous migrant smuggling operations.

Sri Lanka is evacuating 208 crew members from an Iranian naval ship — IRINS Bushehr — stranded near its territorial waters, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on March 5, 2026, a day after a U.S. submarine torpedoed another Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s southern coast, killing at least 84 sailors and widening the war in West Asia into the Indian Ocean region.

A United States submarine sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday. The incident occurred off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, far from the Persian Gulf where much of the current conflict has been concentrated.
A low-pressure system moving along the southern coast of Honshu is expected to bring heavy snow to Japan's Kanto-Koshin region, especially in mountainous areas, from the afternoon of the 3rd to the morning of the 4th. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of potential traffic disruptions, even in some flat areas of Kanto.

British magazine Time Out published a list of the 14 most beautiful beaches in Europe, and it included Zlatni Rat beach, located on the southern coast of Brač island in Croatia.
The city's southern coast has been off limits since the Moa Point treatment plant failed, sending millions of litres of untreated sewage to the sea daily.

Typhoon Saudel has unleashed torrential rainfall and severe flooding across China’s southern coastal regions, prompting emergency responses and disrupting local infrastructure. Authorities have issued warnings as waters continue to rise in affected provinces.

Finnish authorities have launched an investigation after an unidentified drone was discovered on the southern coast near Porvoo. Security officials are assessing whether the device breached national airspace and determining its origin.

An international ranking has placed Portugal's southern coast as the top choice for North Americans seeking overseas retirement, citing favorable climate and lifestyle factors.

Meteorologists predict increasing rainfall and gusty east winds across southern Iceland, with temperatures ranging between 7 and 14°C.
Meteorological authorities have issued warnings for dangerous high waves and potential sea inundation along Sri Lanka’s southern coastline. Residents and coastal communities are advised to exercise caution as rough sea conditions persist.

Military officials halted a planned combat drone demonstration off the southern coast after technical issues prevented a successful launch.

An oil spill is unfolding off the southern coast of Oman as a stranded tanker, part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' and carrying an estimated 800,000 barrels of crude oil, is sinking further underwater.
More than 50 migrants have been successfully rescued off the southern coast of Crete, Greece, in a maritime operation.
Morocco's southern coast is gaining recognition as a prime surfing location, offering charm, affordability, and a relaxed atmosphere comparable to Europe's best spots.

As Athenians leave the city for vacations, the southern coastal suburbs, known as the Athens Riviera, are attracting residents and late-departing travelers with beaches, waterfront dining, and open-air cinemas, offering an island-like experience close to the capital.
Relentless Strikes Until Peace Returns to the Southern Coast Tehran Times

A replica of a Joseon Dynasty diplomatic mission ship will sail along South Korea's southern coast to celebrate the country hosting its first UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan.

Iran said it struck targets linked to US forces on Saturday in response to US air strikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week’s agreement meant to…

Cyprus and Greece have carried out a joint naval cooperation exercise off the southern coast of Cyprus. The drill was part of the larger-scale military exercise Nikitis-Dimitra 2026.
Emmanuel Haddad, France's minister delegate for Europe, announced that France and Britain have agreed to extend their migration deal until October 1, 2026, as over 41,000 migrants landed on England's southern coast last year.

The Hellenic Coast Guard coordinated 13 search-and-rescue operations in 16 hours, bringing 611 migrants from Libya to Crete's southern coast, overwhelming local capacity.

A feature explores Frangokastello, a historic and mysterious castle located on the southern coast of Chania, Crete, where the White Mountains meet the Libyan Sea.
A local guide highlights the stunning beaches south of Puerto Vallarta, accessible by hiking, boat, or a combination of both.

The Swedish Coast Guard announced that it detained a cargo ship sailing from Russia early Sunday morning, suspected of dumping coal waste into the sea off Sweden's southern coast.

B.C. Ferries has issued a warning of potential cancellations for sailings between the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island on Monday, as strong winds are forecast for the southern coast and parts of the Island.

The pre-Hispanic aqueducts of the Nazca culture on Peru's southern coast, designed to manage water during extreme weather, are being studied for their potential lessons in adapting to the current climate crisis. Their enduring legacy provides valuable clues for contemporary challenges.

Search and rescue teams have located the body of a missing 34-year-old diver deep inside the notorious underwater cave system known as the 'Devil's Well' off the southern coast of Athens, concluding a frantic four-day search.
The Iranian military announced it shot down an 'enemy F-15 aircraft' that had intruded into Iran's southern coastline near Hormuz Island, and Iranian media shared a video claiming to show the air defense system successfully locking onto the jet.

Vietnam's port city Hai Phong has approved a VND3.858 trillion (US$147 million) project to construct a six-lane bridge and 4.2-km road, aiming to connect its center to the undeveloped southern coastline and reshape the city's urban geography.
Oil barrels and debris washed ashore on Sri Lanka’s southern coast after IRIS Dena attack Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran's foreign minister has warned of severe repercussions after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters, resulting in 87 sailor deaths. The Indian Navy joined the search and rescue efforts following a distress call. Amidst rising tensions, another Iranian warship is seeking refuge in Sri Lankan waters.

Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
A low-pressure system moving along the southern coast of Honshu is expected to bring rain and snow nationwide from the 3rd to the 4th, with heavy snowfall anticipated in the mountainous areas of Kanto-Koshin and the Tohoku region. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns of potential traffic disruptions and advises checking the latest weather information.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have commenced military exercises along the southern coasts and islands of the Gulf, involving missiles, artillery, drones, special forces, and armored vehicles.

History, pasta, scenic views – this sun-drenched stretch of Italy’s southern coast has it all