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

Audit Court blocks third clause of Messina bridge plan

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.

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Harvesting grapes by hand in the autumn on Sicily Fabio Ingrosso, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Autumn on Sicily: Flavours and Festivals

Autumn in Sicily is not just a season—it is a celebration of flavour, colour, and ancient tradition. As the air cools and the land turns golden, the island’s markets and villages come alive with festivals dedicated to its most prized ingredients: pistachios from Bronte, capers from the Aeolian Islands, and the golden oils of the […]

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Italy seeking World heritage status for Sardinia's domus de janas. Pictured in the Domus de janas in Lotzorai. By Mauro Mereu - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1140481

Italy seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for Sardinia’s prehistoric tombs

Italy has formally submitted the domus de janas—prehistoric rock-cut tombs unique to Sardinia—for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Italy’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Ambassador Liborio Stellino, made the announcement during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee.

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