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Europe’s stone age hunters made sea voyages to Malta – thousands of years before evidence of sails

The ability to cross oceans has long been a marker of human endeavour, but when did the seas change from being barriers to movement into the maritime highways we know today?

The Conversation

In 2009, scientists suggested ancient Greeks chose temple sites based on the ground beneath them

A groundbreaking study has found that numerous ancient Greek temples in Sicily are primarily aligned with the sun's rise, setting them apart from local inhabitants. Some of these sacred sites were intentionally constructed over seismic fault lines for geothermal advantages. Furthermore, the type of soil at each location influenced the…

The Economic Times

Italian Navy boards tanker from Russian shadow fleet

The Italian navy has boarded a Russian tanker in international waters off Pantelleria, an island located between Sicily and Tunisia. The operation was carried out as part of an arms and oil trafficking monitoring mission with the support of a Greek vessel and a Polish maritime patrol aircraft.

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Quote of the day by Archimedes: 'Give me a place to stand, a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the World', and how to find your own fulcrum

Archimedes was an ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer, and inventor. He was born around 287 BC in Syracuse, a powerful Greek city-state located on the island of Sicily. He is regarded as one of the greatest minds of the ancient world, right alongside figures like Isaac Newton and Albert…

The Times of India

Adani Airports advances in race to buy Italy's Catania airport stake: Report

Adani Airport Holdings has reached the second bidding round for Italy's Catania airport. Ten global operators and investors are competing for a majority stake in the airport. Catania airport is Sicily's largest and Italy's fifth busiest by passenger traffic. The privatization process began in 2022 with Mediobanca as advisor. The…

The Economic Times

Why catarratto is the Quincy Jones of white wine grapes

Once consigned to anonymous table wine, the unsung hero of Sicily’s vineyards is taking its place in the sun

The Guardian - UK

Beginning Middle End by Valeria Luiselli review – a mother and daughter’s odyssey

This journey of discovery from the US to Sicily tackles urgent themes, but is increasingly inward-looking

The Guardian - UK

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Gina Rinehart paid for Pauline Hanson's Europe flights

Pauline Hanson's flights from London to Sicily during a recent European trip, and tickets to a luxury fashion show, were paid for by mining boss Gina Rinehart.

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For years, Mediterranean farmers defended prickly pear against removal; a study suggests the cactus can help native plants recover on degraded drylands

Prickly pear cactus aids native plant regeneration in Sicily's degraded lands. Abandoned cactus orchards create sheltered conditions for new plant growth. These areas showed significantly higher plant abundance and diversity. The cactus protects soil and retains moisture, improving seedling survival rates. Site-specific management is crucial for effective land restoration strategies.

The Times of India

Valentina and the MUOSters review – US military surveillance in Sicily triggers family discord on the ground

A young woman strives for self-reliance as local people protest the US military communications system that has landed in their rural town

The Guardian - UK

Southern Europe still battling wildfires as Spain declares national emergency in Madrid region

Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten the Madrid region, while France seeks EU help and Italy battles blazes across Sicily.

Euronews

More than 20,000 evacuated as southern Europe ravaged by huge wildfires amid scorching 44C heatwave

As the continent experiences yet another heatwave exceeding 40C, wildfires are also raging across Sicily

The Independent UK

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean

Spain's firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which is one of the country's largest blazes. This extreme heat wave is exacerbating wildfires across Europe, impacting multiple nations. Sicily has seen over a thousand firefighting operations and Sicily is at the highest risk. Greece and Cyprus are also experiencing…

The Economic Times

How making pasta helped Isabella Barbato survive cancer and grief

After surviving cancer and losing both her parents to the disease, Isabella Barbato found comfort in the kitchen. Siobhan McNally meets the Sicilian cook turning family recipes, grief and memory into ‘Pasta Therapy’

The Independent UK

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Wildfires ravage Spain, France and Italy, killing three firefighters

Wildfires swept across southern Europe on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands of people to evacuate as extreme heat and dry conditions fuelled blazes in Sicily, southwestern France and central Spain. Rescue teams battled dozens of fires amid warnings over increasingly severe weather events.

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Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain

ROME - Wildfires raged on Wednesday in Sicily, southwestern France and central Spain, sparking thousands of evacuations and claiming the life of an Italian firefighter.

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Chicago college student breaks down in tears over alleged $100K in debt, wishes her parents had never left Sicily. Then her reality gets criticized

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Wildfires sweep Sicily as Europe battles extreme heat and soaring fire risk

Several wildfires burned across the Italian island of Sicily on Wednesday, prompting the evacuation of residents as firefighters worked to contain the spread. Other European countries are also battling wildfires fuelled by hot, dry weather, with scientists warning that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme heat…

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The Independent UK

The best small ship cruises to explore the settings and story of The Odyssey

Cruise Editor Marc Shoffman reveals the best small ship cruises to follow the tale of The Odyssey

The Independent UK

This Week in History: Gunfire in US Congress, massacre in Srebrenica, and a Mafia murder in Sicily

Explore how major events between 20 and 26 May were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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Welcome to ‘The Odyssey summer’: Visit these locations for a blockbuster set-jetting trip

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer's epic poem is one of the year’s most anticipated new movies. Here we look at The Odyssey’s film locations and the destinations inspiring a blockbuster set-jetting holiday.

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Dua Lipa and Husband Callum Turner Turn Up the Romance in Italy

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are showing true love stories like in movies. The couple got married earlier this year and now they are enjoying their honeymoon in Italy. The images that were shared shows how the couple is welcoming their new and exciting phase of life. Their Wedding was…

International Business Times UK

Sicily Security Guard Turns Predator As Aussie Tourist Narrowly Escapes Second Kidnapping Bid In One Day

A Melbourne executive narrowly escaped two alleged kidnapping attempts in Sicily, highlighting the risks faced by solo female travellers. The incidents have led her to postpone property renovation plans.

The Independent UK

Mount Etna erupts as lava pours from Europe’s most active volcano

Orange lava lit up Sicily’s sky with red flashes as authorities issued an alert for flights

Euronews

Drone captures rivers of lava flowing down Mount Etna

Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, sending bright orange lava down the volcano's slopes as drone footage and ground images capture the spectacular flow.

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