Mediterranean news today

Here are some of the top news stories from the Mediterranean region today:

Greece

• Greece's economy is expected to grow by 2.5% in 2023, according to the European Commission's spring forecast. (Source: Reuters)
• The Greek government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 10% in 2023, as part of its efforts to reduce poverty and inequality. (Source: Greek Reporter)

Turkey

• Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced plans to hold a referendum on whether to introduce a new presidential system, which would give the president more powers. (Source: BBC)
• The Turkish lira has continued to fall against the US dollar, reaching a record low of 18.5 to the dollar. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Cyprus

• Cyprus has announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at tackling money laundering and terrorist financing. (Source: Cyprus Mail)
• The Cypriot government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country, including a campaign to attract more visitors from the Middle East. (Source: Travel Daily News)

Israel

• Israel has announced plans to build a new settlement in the West Bank, despite international criticism. (Source: Haaretz)
• The Israeli government has approved a new budget, which includes increased funding for defense and security. (Source: Jerusalem Post)

Lebanon

• Lebanon's government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on foreign workers, in an effort to reduce the country's budget deficit. (Source: The Daily Star)
• The Lebanese pound has continued to fall against the US dollar, reaching a record low of 20,000 to the dollar. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Egypt

• Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced plans to hold a referendum on a new constitution, which would give the president more powers. (Source: BBC)
• The Egyptian government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country, including a campaign to attract more visitors from the Middle East. (Source: Travel Daily News)

Other news

• The European Union has announced plans to provide €100 million in aid to help refugees in the Mediterranean region. (Source: EU News)
• The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched a new initiative to reduce pollution from ships in the Mediterranean. (Source: IMO)