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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".

Euronews · Aug 9

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

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…

The Times of India · Aug 7

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 · Jul 31

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

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 · Jul 30

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 · Jul 29

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.

AAP · Jul 28

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 · Jul 28

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 · Jul 27