Skier Descends Mount Etna Amid Eruption
Skier descends Mount Etna in Sicily as the volcano erupts explosively, spewing ash and lava, despite increased volcanic activity in recent days.
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Charli XCX and George Daniel Celebrate Second Wedding in Italy
Charli XCX and George Daniel celebrated their love with a second wedding in Sicily, Italy, on September 14, after an initial private ceremony in London in July. The event was attended by bandmate Matty Healy and others, with Charli wearing a Vivienne Westwood gown. The couple, engaged in November 2023, first connected in 2021 and confirmed their relationship in 2022, with plans for a larger celebration in Italy.
Charli XCX and George Daniel Celebrate Second Wedding in Italy
Charli XCX, after her initial wedding in London, is reportedly planning a second, large Italian wedding in Sicily with her husband George Daniel, with friends and celebrities expected to attend, making it a star-studded celebration.
Mafia: The Old Country to Add Free Roam Mode in Upcoming Update
Mafia: The Old Country will receive a free update introducing a new Free Ride mode, allowing players more open-world activities and exploration in its recreation of 1900s Sicily, enhancing gameplay variety despite some criticisms of its dated mechanics.
Italy approves world's longest suspension bridge from Sicily to mainland
Thousands in Sicily protested against Italy's plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland, citing concerns over environmental impact, earthquake risks, mafia interference, and expropriation of families, despite government claims of economic and strategic benefits. The project, scheduled to start full construction between 2026 and 2032, aims to significantly reduce crossing times and boost regional growth, but faces opposition from residents and environmental groups.
Italy Approves Longest Suspension Bridge to Connect Sicily and Mainland
Italy has approved plans to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland over the Strait of Messina, with construction expected to start in 2026 and finish by 2032. The project, costing around 13.5 billion euros, aims to boost regional prosperity but faces challenges such as seismic activity, environmental concerns, and local opposition. If successful, it could significantly improve transportation and economic development in southern Italy.
Mafia: The Old Country - A Harrowing Crime Drama Experience
Mafia: The Old Country is a traditional, restrained single-player game set in early-20th-century Sicily, focusing on Enzo's rise within a mafia family. It emphasizes atmospheric exploration, slow pacing, and storytelling over extensive content, depicting a believable world of family loyalty, tradition, and exploitation, with moments of romance and action. The game offers a nostalgic, deliberate experience that contrasts with more expansive open-world titles.
Italy Approves $15.5 Billion Sicily-Mainland Suspension Bridge
Italy has approved a €13.5 billion project to build the world's longest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to Calabria, aiming to boost economic growth and create jobs, despite environmental, safety, and political challenges. The bridge, spanning 3.3 km with high towers and railway lines, faces potential delays due to legal, environmental, and local opposition concerns, but is considered a significant investment for Italy's future.
Italy Approves €13.5B Sicily-Mainland Bridge Project
Italy has approved a $15.6 billion project to build a suspension bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy, aiming to boost the economy and create jobs, despite concerns over environmental impact, social displacement, organized crime, and earthquake risks.
Sicilian Port Receives Recovered Bayesian Superyacht After Seabed Salvage
A British-flagged luxury superyacht, Bayesian, sank off Sicily during a storm, resulting in seven deaths including UK tech magnate Mike Lynch. The yacht was recently raised from the seabed, transferred to a Sicilian port for further investigation into its sinking, which was caused by extreme wind conditions.
Luxury Superyacht Sunk Off Sicily Recovered by Salvage Teams
A luxury superyacht named Bayesian, which sank off Sicily last year resulting in the death of tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others, has been successfully lifted from the sea for investigation, following a complex salvage operation.
Mount Etna's Rare and Spectacular Eruption Shocks Sicily
Mount Etna erupted on June 2, 2025, spewing ash, smoke, and lava, with the eruption captured by ESA's Sentinel-5P satellite, highlighting its ongoing volcanic activity and potential hazards.
Mount Etna's Rare Eruption Sparks Tourist Escape and Hiker Chaos
Mount Etna erupted dramatically on June 2, 2025, sending ash, gas, and rocks into the air, causing tourists to flee; this was the largest eruption since 2014, with significant lava flow and sulfur dioxide emissions captured by satellite images.
Spectacular and Rare Eruption of Mount Etna Sparks Tourist Escape
Mount Etna in Sicily erupted spectacularly, sending ash and gas high into the sky, but officials assured there was no danger to residents, and the eruption was confined to the summit area, with no disruptions to flights or safety.
Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Triggering Evacuations and Ash Clouds
Mount Etna in Sicily erupted, causing tourists to evacuate as ash and gas clouds billowed into the sky, though no injuries were reported and activity has since ceased. The eruption led to flight delays and highlighted ongoing risks for visitors to the active volcano.