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Climate

What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Europe?

As Europe faces a second heatwave, we look at the highest temperatures ever recorded across the continent.

Culture news

Ancient Greek altar discovered in Sicily

Archaeologists believe the altar was used for family worship and dates back over 2,000 years at the height of Sicily's Hellenic period.

Culture news

How an unsolved homophobic murder is sparking interest in Italy

In 1980, two gay young men were found dead in rural Sicily. After four decades, their unsolved murder has been making headlines in Italy.

Ecotech

Why is sun-blessed Sicily turning against solar?

The island's governor threatened to stop approving new solar plants until Sicily receives some special benefits.

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Travel News

How to get paid €5,000 to move to a blissful Sicilian town

Petralia Soprana, perched on a high ridge, is designated one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

Europe Decoded

Is history repeating as Italy resurrects Messina bridge plan?

Italian environmental activists say they will continue to fight against the construction of the bridge.

Destinations

Escape to these small Italian islands this Easter

Venture beyond Sicily and Sardinia to discover volcanic mud baths and pastel ports.

Italy

Why do runaway Sicilian mafia bosses often not flee far?

Staying local is, first and foremost, a matter of social prestige and recognition, something which still matters a lot to the Sicilian mafia. But there are also many logistical advantages.

Moments

How co-working road trips helped us overcome remote work isolation

We created the first co-living on the road to overcome the number one struggle for digital nomads.

Italy

Fine dining and Godfather memorabilia: Inside a Mafia boss's hideouts

Matteo Messina Denaro was living an almost normal life in his native Sicily, despite being on Italy's most wanted list for 30 years.

Italy

Italy's most-wanted 'Mafia superboss' arrested after 30 year manhunt

Matteo Messina Denaro was nabbed at a medical clinic in Palermo where he had apparently gone for treatment.

Residences

Sicily: A local's guide to the most charming small hotels

Book in for personalised service and a taste of real Sicilian life.

Residences

Here's what I wish I'd known before renting a villa with 8 friends

My villa holiday with 8 friends was the ideal mix of sun, food and relaxation. Follow my tips to make sure you take the right people to the right place.

Culture news

BEST OF CULTURE 2022: Day 9 - TV & Streaming

Our Cultural Advent Calendar carries on with today's streaming pick 'The White Lotus', a hilarious hotel-based satire that was back for round two this year, this time in Sicily.

Moments

Italy’s most luxurious train is now open for bookings

Pre-reservations are now open for Italy’s luxurious new Orient Express, launching in 2024.

Italy

Dozens of migrants stopped from disembarking by Italy’s new government

Italian authorities prevented 35 migrants they did not deem as “vulnerable” from getting off a boat in Sicily on Sunday as Italy's new far-right-led government takes a hard line against privately run maritime rescue ships operating in its waters.

Italy

Hundreds of migrants in limbo as Italy closes ports to NGOs

NGOs have condemned Italy's decision to block its ports to humanitarian vessels, as hundreds of migrants remain stranded at sea waiting for safe passage.

Italy

Search on for two pilots after firefighting plane crashes in Sicily

Italian authorities say the aircraft had been tackling a forest fire near Mount Etna on Thursday.

Italy

Migrants die from 'thirst, hunger and burns' trying to reach Europe

The victims included three children, aged one, two, and 12, according to the UN's refugee agency.

Destinations

I explored Sicily in Italy solo by train: Where to stay and what to do

Flight-free travel to Sicily is easy by ferry and the island is full of slow and mindful train routes.