DARK SECRETS: 16 | Vintage Vibes

The big picture: sun worship in Sicily with Pia Riverola

The Spanish photographer’s new book captures the transformative power of sunshine on a beach beloved by Hemingway, Wilde and Goethe

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2024

In Drought-hit Sicily, Rainwater Is Dumped In The Sea

Sicilian lemon producer Rosario Cognata is furious: his fruit is withering due to the drought, while just a few kilometres away rainwater is being dumped into the sea.

International Business Times · Aug 10, 2024

Harvest Starts Very Early In Sicily's Drought-hit Vineyards

On the hills of the Contessa Entellina vineyard in western Sicily, the harvest is already well underway, the grapes ripening earlier than usual because of drought and high temperatures.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024

I went on a matriarchy tour of Sicily and came back inspired

A new matriarchy experience at Rocco Forte’s luxury Sicilian properties aims to explore the forgotten history of women-led traditions on the island. Emma Loffhagen checks in

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2024

Bearded Fireworm Stalks Shallows As Mediterranean Warms

The fish in Alfonso Barone's net are hauled aboard off Sicily half- eaten, ravaged by bearded fireworms, a voracious predator flourishing in the increasingly warm Mediterranean sea.

International Business Times · Jul 28, 2024

Where to visit in Sicily: 10 best places for beaches, architecture and Italian charm

The southern Italian region is a year-round holiday destination

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

Discovery Of Orichalcum Ingots Fuels Speculation About Lost Atlantis

Explore the fascinating history of orichalcum, a legendary metal associated with Atlantis, and its recent discovery off the coast of Sicily.

Top News · Jul 19, 2024

Tourist dies during excursion on Italy’s Mount Etna

The death came as heat warnings were issued across Europe

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Sicily’s summer drought is so acute this year that it’s drying up lakes and forcing cities to turn away tourists because they don’t have enough water

Climate change is hurting the Italian island of Sicily in various ways—from record-high heat and shrinking water reserves.

Fortune · Jul 10, 2024

‘We can’t let the animals die’: drought leaves Sicilian farmers facing uncertain future

Rainfall is down 40% since 2003 and experts predict a third of Sicily will be desert by 2030

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024