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Popular Italian airport closed for third straight day amid Mount Etna volcanic activity

Catania airport has suspended its flights once again due to ash coming from Mount Etna amid ongoing volcanic activity. The Sicilian airport also halted all flights on Saturday and Sunday, with flights now suspended for a third straight day. Catania airport is the fifth-busiest in Italy by passenger traffic, but…

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Mount Etna ash forces popular Italian airport to close again

There was also major disruption at Catania airport last month due to Mount Etna’s ongoing activity

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Mount Etna lightning strike kills hiker from the US

The man is believed to have been hiking in the isolated Rocca Capra area of the volcano, in the Valle del Bove, around 1,400 metres above sea level.

Euronews · Aug 17

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.

Euronews · Aug 12

Etna eruption: arrivals halted at Catania airport

Due to the eruption of Mount Etna, Catania airport has announced the suspension of incoming flights until 17:00 on Monday 10 August.

Euronews · Aug 10

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 Economic Times · Aug 8

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 · Jul 31

Volcanic eruption grounds flights to and from the UK

Mount Etna erupted overnight, shutting Catania Airport until 2pm Monday. British Airways and easyJet flights to the UK are cancelled. Check your…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6

Flights cancelled at Italian airport after Mount Etna eruption

Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways and Wizz Air among flights cancelled as Europe’s largest active volcano erupts

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Forget London and Paris: The top 10 European cities for rental yields in 2026

Europe's best buy-to-let opportunities have moved away from its priciest cities. Here are the ten eurozone markets where rental income is highest — ending with a surprising number one.

Euronews · May 28