superyacht sinks - rescue mission underway. Image: Reuters

Superyacht sinks off Sicily – one dead, six missing

One person is dead and six are missing after a superyacht sinks off the coast of Sicily, according to reports. The boat was carrying mostly British passengers when a tornado hit. A one-year-old English girl was among 15 people rescued after the 56-meter sailboat sank, according to the Italian daily newspaper Corriere Della Sera. The […]

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Gondolier at work. Venice needs more gondoliers.

Venice advertising for gondoliers

Venice’s city hall has recently announced a search for new gondoliers, a profession that has been integral to the city’s culture since 1094. Aspiring gondoliers must meet several requirements: they must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school-level education, know how to swim, and possess a medical certificate confirming “a healthy and […]

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