Vast stretches of Russian coast have been tarred by heavy fuel oil from two freighters that foundered in a storm.

For over a quarter century, the Balkans were at odds over the name of the Macedonia region, which contains large parts of Southeast Europe. Macedonia "has long existed as a northern region in Greece," said the BBC, and a quarrel began in 1991 when a "new nation, born out of the collapse of Yugoslavia," began calling itself Macedonia.

From medieval castles to eerie prison cells, Sinop offers a unique blend of history and beauty. Explore this fascinating Turkish town and join us on our vanlife adventure along the Black Sea coast.

Russian regional authorities are arranging summer vacations for disabled children at Black Sea resort destinations heavily impacted by last month’s oil spill, despite warnings from federal officials that the affected areas will not fully recover and be safe for tourists until 2026.

Russian officials say rescue workers have successfully removed almost 1,500 tons of oil stranded onboard a tanker that ran aground in December, sparking a devastating oil spill that has damaged miles

A Russian official said a recent oil spill in the Black Sea was unprecedented and could have been avoided, highlighting the age of the vessels involved.

A group of former American military officers and diplomats who served in Kyiv are teaming up with a Ukrainian winery owner to bring a taste of the Black Sea coast to a U.S. audience.

Research finds sea level rising almost 40% faster than global average, water is saltier, and invasive species comprise more than half the prey caught in sampling nets

The agreement signed at COP29 is the important first step in linking Central Asian renewables with European markets – enabling the transfer of surplus green electricity from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Azerbaijan, creating a direct pathway for exports to Europe.

A pioneering genetic study by Dr Hans Eiberg and his colleagues at the University of Copenhagen has traced the lineage of all blue-eyed individuals to one ancestor from around 10,000 years ago near the Black Sea. This research illuminates the genetic mutation behind blue eyes, providing significant insights into human evolution.

A fire that broke out on a bulk carrier ship at the Port of Samsun in northern Türkiye on Tuesday was brought under control by firefighting teams.

Ukrainian local officials on Tuesday said overnight Russian air attacks injured no fewer than eight people, set a private business on fire, and damaged