Lonely Planet and travel editors say the island’s mix of pristine coastlines, rich history and untamed interior sets it apart in the Mediterranean. Sardinia was included in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026 list of the world’s 25 must-visit destinations, recognising its appeal for a broad range of travellers.
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A Palermo judge on Wednesday upheld a request by prosecutors to place former Sicilian Governor Salvatore Cuffaro under house arrest. The measure concerns alleged corruption in public-contract procedures.
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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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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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A former Palermo Flying Squad officer was placed under house arrest on Friday on suspicion of obstructing the investigation into the 1980 Mafia assassination of Piersanti Mattarella, then governor of Sicily and brother of Italy’s current president, Sergio Mattarella.
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Contractor Webuild began recruiting staff on Friday for the construction of the Messina Strait Bridge, set to be the world’s longest suspension bridge, linking Sicily to mainland Italy.
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Sardinia on Wednesday approved a regional law regulating end-of-life care. The bill follows text drafted by the Luca Coscioni association.
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Italy’s controversial plan to build a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland cleared its final hurdle on Wednesday, as the government’s €13.5-billion project received definitive approval from the CIPESS economic planning committee.
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Italy’s long-debated plan to build the Messina bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland will receive final approval on Wednesday, Transport Minister Matteo Salvini confirmed.
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The Italian government has taken a major step forward in the long-awaited Strait of Messina bridge project. A new programme agreement was signed at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (Mit) outlining technical and financial commitments for the construction.
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