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The €15 million Sicily villa that never existed: How a fake scandal targeted Édouard Philippe

It's not the first time that the leader of the Horizons party or other French presidential candidates have been targeted in this run-up to the 2027 election.

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Malta off the beaten track: Discover the quieter and more authentic side of this busy island nation

If you want to beat the crowds in Malta, then skip the capital Valletta and head to Gozo, Mdina or one of the charming fishing villages.

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You can buy a €1 home in an historic Italian village – but there’s a catch

Three- to six-bedroom detached homes are currently for sale in Naro

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Dua Lipa reveals advice she received before ‘magical’ wedding to Callum Turner

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner tied the knot in London in May before having a three-day second event in Sicily

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Dua Lipa shares secret advice that made wedding to Callum Turner ‘magical’

The singer tied the knot to the English actor at a small ceremony in central London in May before having a second wedding in Sicily.

Evening Standard

Naro in Sicily becomes the latest Italian destination to offer homes for just €1

For those with €1 burning a hole in their pockets, Sicily’s medieval town of Naro is offering homes for next to nothing. But, before you pack your bags, there are a few things to consider…

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Renaissance art theft shocks Italy as four Antonello da Messina works stolen from Sicily museum

Four significant artworks by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily. The thieves bypassed security measures during a busy holiday period on August 15. Two panels were later found abandoned outside the museum building. Investigators are examining how the security systems were compromised during the theft.…

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Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning

Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, sending smoke and ash into the sky, a day after a US tourist died from a lightning strike while hiking on the volcano.

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US tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking on Italy’s Mount Etna

A 29-year-old man from Kansas was killed by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily, after being struck in an exposed area above the tree line, Italian firefighters said.

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US hiker dies after he’s hit by lightning scaling Sicily’s Mount Etna

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American tourist dies after being struck by lightning hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna

Authorities have closed large sections of the volcano's slope to hikers due to prolonged volcanic activity

The Independent UK

Thieves bypass security to steal four Renaissance artworks from Sicily museum

The thieves stole three of the five surviving panels of the San Gregorio Polyptych, dated to 1473, as well as the double-sided panel depicting the Virgin Mary and the dead Christ in Pietà.

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Ash from Mount Etna volcano forces closure of Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week

Italy's federation of travel agencies and tour operators has called for a task force to coordinate responses to disruptions caused by Mount Etna and a review of how airlines handled cancellations.

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Tourists flock to Mount Etna to witness eruption despite safety warnings

Mount Etna is erupting in Sicily, drawing tourists eager to see the active volcano despite concerns from local guides. The eruption has sent plumes into the sky and forced authorities to close Catania Airport. Mount Etna is Europe's tallest active volcano.

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Mount Etna ash keeps Sicily’s largest airport closed for fifth straight day in peak holiday week

Persistent ash spewing from Mount Etna is continuing to disrupt travel plans for holidaymakers looking to fly from Sicily’s largest airport

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Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes and ash cloud reaches as far as Libya

The eruption of Mount Etna continues to bring air traffic in Sicily to a standstill, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to close temporarily as ash reached Malta and as far away as Libya.

The Independent UK

Sicily and Malta flights still disrupted due to Mount Etna eruption

Mount Etna is continental Europe’s largest active volcano

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Norway’s World Cup star Erling Haaland’s yacht becomes a viral tourist attraction

Soccer star took a much-deserved summer break on a yacht in Sicily

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Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily

Discovery of 2,100-year-old vessel hailed as ‘one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years’

The Independent UK

Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off coast of Sicily

An ancient Roman shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Sicily, near Italy.

The Independent UK

Ancient booze cruise? 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found packed with hundreds of wine jars

The ship was found still full of well-preserved vessels used to transport ancient wine

Euronews

Ancient Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily

A Roman-era shipwreck has been found off Mazara del Vallo, along with hundreds of antique amphorae on the seabed. Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has hailed the discovery as "extraordinary".

The Economic Times

Mount Etna erupts, forcing Catania airport on Sicily to suspend arrivals due to volcanic ash

Mount Etna erupted on Saturday, releasing smoke and ashes into the atmosphere. This volcanic activity forced the closure of airspace over the affected region. Consequently, all arriving flights at Catania Airport were suspended until noon local time. Departures of aircraft currently at the airport continued to operate normally. The National…

The Times of India

In 1831, an underwater volcano created a new Mediterranean island. Britain, France and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies claimed it before it vanished

In 1831, fishermen spotted a temporary volcanic island off the coast of Sicily, prompting European powers to hastily claim the new territory, leading to several international disputes. Unfortunately, the island, primarily composed of lightweight rocks, eroded rapidly, disappearing into the Mediterranean within months. Today, its remnants lie submerged, creating a…

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Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips Europe

Italy's health ministry placed 27 cities, from Trieste in the country's northeast to Palermo in Sicily, on red alert ahead of the weekend as a blistering heatwave across much of Europe toppled temperature records and disrupted energy and transportation systems in several countries.

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