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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.

Sardinia crowned a top global destination for 2026 by Lonely Planet

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

House arrest for former Sicilian governor Cuffaro

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.

artist impression of messina Strait bridge project. Image credit: Webuild Messina bridge decree rewritten by government

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.

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

Autumn on Sicily: Flavours and Festivals

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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 […]

Former officer arrested over 1980 Piersanti Mattarella murder case

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

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.