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Cyclone Harry storms damage tops €1bn in Sicily

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mediterranean cyclone Harry storms caused extensive damage across southern Italy, with Sicily alone suffering more than €1 billion in economic losses, ANSA and regional sources report.

Site of this morning-s Calabria earthquake. Image credit> INGV

5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Calabria coast

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Calabria early this morning, affecting parts of southern Italy and Malta.

Conservators restore frescoes at Villa di Poppea in Italy. Image courtesy Archaeological Park of Pompeii.

New frescoes emerge at Villa di Poppea, Oplontis

December 28, 2025December 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Archaeologists working at the Villa di Poppea in Oplontis, near Pompeii, have uncovered vivid new frescoes and extended parts of the ancient villa believed to date to the mid-1st century BCE. The discoveries form part of ongoing excavation and conservation work in the western sector of the site, and are beginning to reveal previously hidden […]

Red sail building in Scampia demolition. Foto IPP/Felice De Martino Napoli 17/12/2025 Inizio demolzione della Vela Rossa a Scampia Italy Photo Press World Copyright

Naples begins demolition of last Scampia ‘Sail’ building

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Demolition of the last remaining ‘sail’ (Vele) apartment block in Naples’ troubled Scampia district began on Wednesday. It marks a major step in a long-planned urban renewal project.

Security van hesit in southern Italy. Burning cars used to isolate van. Image credit: x.com

Two million Euros stolen in security van heist in Calabria

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Scilla / Bagnara Calabra — A gang of armed bandits stole an estimated two million euros after attacking a security van early Monday morning in southern Italy, according to police sources.

artist impression of messina Strait bridge project. Image credit: Webuild

Audit Court blocks third clause of Messina bridge plan

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Audit Court ruled illegitimate a third clause regarding the Messina Strait bridge on Monday, extending a pause on the long-discussed project. The decision followed last month’s rejection of the first two clauses governing the agreement between the transport ministry and the contractor, Stretto di Messina SpA.