Below, you will find an overview of the articles that have been posted by the communications team
Bluepsol (Blue Power Solutions), a Tunisian startup founded in 2023, is rapidly emerging as one of the Mediterranean’s most promising innovators in sustainable fisheries. The company develops clean, smart, and affordable technologies that directly address the environmental, economic, and safety challenges faced by artisanal and industrial fishermen across Tunisia. At the heart of Bluepsol’s mission […]
The 2026 edition of the WestMED Initiative has been released. It highlights the major results of the WestMED Initiative since its launch in 2017 with a focus on the achievements since the previous 2024 edition of the brochure. Read about the projects supported by the WestMED Assistance Mechanism, the 38 countries that benefited, the media […]
On 28 January 2026, Tunis hosted a high-level event celebrating this 20-year milestone and marking the launch of new Interreg projects. The gathering brought together more than 350 participants, including officials from Tunisian and EU institutions, ambassadors and project leaders, underlining the importance of the cooperation for both sides A Longstanding Mediterranean Alliance For twenty […]
MED-HUBS is an EU funded project designed to strengthen maritime innovation and smart specialisation across the Western Mediterranean. Funded by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), the project responds directly to WestMED priorities by reinforcing cooperation between innovation ecosystems The core objectives of MED-HUBS are to reduce fragmentation in maritime innovation systems, accelerate the […]
Marseille, 5 February 2026 – The French National Hub for the WestMED and Atlantic Sea Basin Strategies, hosted a workshop during Euromaritime 2026, highlighting new cooperation opportunities and digital services supporting the blue economy. The workshop formed part of a wider National Hub presence at this exhibition that has grown into France’s flagship event for […]
The YEP MED project (Youth Employment in Ports of the Mediterranean) is a transformative initiative designed to bridge the widening gap between the rapidly evolving needs of the port‑logistics sector and the skills available in the regional labor market. Launched in 2020 and co‑financed by the European Union under the ENI CBC Med Programme, the […]
Click here for the webinar recording (YouTube) On 27 January 2026, Forum Oceano (also Portugal’s National Hub for the WestMED and Atlantic) organised a high level webinar titled: ‘Portugal–Italy: Opportunities for Blue Strategic Partnerships.’ This webinar was co-organised with the institutional partnership of the Embassy of Italy in Portugal (Ambasciata d’Italia a Lisbona), and marked a […]
Opening welcome message from the new WestMED Co-Presidency Dear WestMED community, From January 2026 until the end of 2027, Spain will hold the co-presidency of the WestMED Initiative for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Mediterranean, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. This co-presidency will be shared with Tunisia in […]
The Libyan International Maritime Economy Forum, held on 10–11 January 2026 in the Misurata Free Zone, brought together high-level national, regional, and international stakeholders to discuss critical issues in the maritime economy, transport logistics, and trade; reflecting Libya’s strategic position linking Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean. The Forum was hosted under the auspices of the […]
Be part of European Maritime Day In My Country 2026 – a Europe‑wide initiative celebrating our oceans and seas and promoting sustainable blue economy practices. From 1 April to 31 October 2026, communities across Europe and beyond will host events that raise awareness about the importance of maritime activities – from coastal tourism and fishing to offshore renewable […]