Now playing Next Travel News Don’t look down: Slackliner crosses from Italian mainland to Sicily Jaan Roose, 32, has previously made sporting history as the only athlete ever to complete a double backflip on a slackline. 11/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Flights resumed at Catania Airport after closure due to ashfall On the nearby island of Stromboli the Civil Protection agency issued its top, red alert warning the situation there could deteriorate. The volcano there also started erupting earlier this week, sending ash clouds two kilometres into the sky and spilling lava into the sea. 06/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Mount Stromboli erupts in Italy, spewing ash and lava into sky Volcanic activity has intensified in Italy as Mount Stromboli belched ash and lava off the coast of Sicily. 05/07/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Sicily on red alert as Mount Etna and Stromboli volcanoes erupt Warnings are in place as both Etna and Stromboli volcanoes have become dangerously active. 05/07/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Spectacular display as Mount Etna erupts in Sicily Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano. 04/07/2024
Now playing Next Radio Schuman What does the future hold for the liberals in the European Parliament? The liberal family at the European Parliament lost a significant number of seats after the European elections in early June, how is the group taking shape now? 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Travel News This sunny southern Italian town is selling off houses for €3 Italy is famous for its €1 houses so why the price increase? 18/06/2024
Now playing Next Climate 'Disaster': Sicily's farmers sound alarm as water dries up Italy declared a drought emergency in Sicily a couple of months ago, hitting farmers and breeders the hardest. 10/06/2024
Now playing Next Climate Climate crisis or negligence? The inside story of Sicily’s drought Farmers' losses exceed €1 billion, according to a consortium. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News €440k frozen in Italy over suspect scam by fake farmers Italian authorities issued a freezing order against group of farmers alleging EU farming subsidies were claimed for gardeners. 22/05/2024
Now playing Next Destinations Eat your way around Italy on these culinary adventures Whether you delight in savoury treats like arancini or fresh pasta or if sweets are more your thing, Italy’s less-explored destinations have plenty to offer every visitor. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Nature ‘Pretty rings’ rise from Mount Etna in rare phenomenon Europe's largest volcano began blowing spectacular ‘smoke rings’ into the sky last week. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Destinations Italy’s Aeolian islands are truly off the beaten track The archipelago off the coast of Sicily is relatively undiscovered thanks to its lack of transport links - now is the time to visit before it gets too popular. 01/04/2024
Now playing Next Green News Sicily declares state of emergency due to drought Severe lack of rain and poor maintenance of irrigation facilities have led to water rationing affecting more than 800,000 citizens. 01/03/2024
Now playing Next Destinations 5 underrated churches in Europe that deserve a visit this Easter With enthralling histories and artistic splendours, churches have become temples of culture as well as being sacred sites. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Experiences What’s it really like to start a new life in rural Italy? Rural Italy is full of abandoned properties in need of renovation. 01/12/2023
Now playing Next Experiences Volcano tourism: Can you visit Sicily’s Mount Etna during an eruption? Here’s what you need to know about Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, and how it affects travel and tourism. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Italy Italy's number one fugitive: Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro dies "I could fill a cemetery with the people I've killed myself," the gun enthusiast once said. He committed his first homicide at the age of 18. 25/09/2023
Now playing Next Green News Climate change is helping fire ants to invade Europe Red fire ants are one of the world's worst and costliest invasive alien species - and they're making Italy their home. 12/09/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Catania airport has reopened after Mount Etna volcanic eruption Ahead of Italy's biggest bank holiday, an ash cloud from the eruption caused flight cancellations, delays and diversions. 15/08/2023