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Design

Glow up: Southern Italy sparkles with spectacular light displays

The art of luminarie began as far back as the 17th century with decorations erected for village festivals and celebrations.

Green News

Is this newly discovered water reserve the answer to Sicily’s drought?

Local politicians have appealed for the water to be dug up but experts say it’s not so simple.

Europe News

Farmers anxious about impact of high temperatures on agriculture

Sicilian farmers are urging the government to implement long-term solutions as extreme heat and a year-long drought raised concerns about the future of agriculture.

Climate

Citrus groves destroyed and livestock slaughtered amid Sicily drought

Green politicians have slammed the government's response to the drought crisis in Italy.

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Moments

The real cost of a €1 house in Italy according to a Brit who's done it

“People sometimes think you need hundreds of thousands to get on the property ladder, but here that’s not true.”

Europe News

How Italian MEP is shielded from the Mafia in the European Parliament

After preventing the Sicilian Mafia from getting their hands on agricultural funds, Giuseppe Antoci has been under police protection for nearly a decade. Coming to the European Parliament with bodyguards, he now wants to become the EU's main anti-mafia champion.

Travel News

American tourist dies while hiking up Sicily's Mount Etna volcano

Mount Etna is one of Europe's highest and most active volcanoes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Europe News

Spectacular display as Mount Etna erupts in Sicily

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

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?

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?

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.

Climate

Climate crisis or negligence? The inside story of Sicily’s drought

Farmers' losses exceed €1 billion, according to a consortium.

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.

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.

Nature

‘Pretty rings’ rise from Mount Etna in rare phenomenon

Europe's largest volcano began blowing spectacular ‘smoke rings’ into the sky last week.

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.