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ER head suspended after cardboard box used to treat broken leg

August 4, 2024August 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Emergency Room (ER) head at the hospital in Patti, near Messina, has been suspended. It follows an incident where a patient with a broken fibula was reportedly treated with a cardboard splint due to a lack of proper medical supplies.

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Sicily drought is national emergency – Salvini

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Sicily drought has escalated to a “national emergency,” Transport and Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini stated during a question-time session in the Lower House on Wednesday.

Court of Cassation overturns life term for femicide convict

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Incredibly, the Court of Cassation has overturned the life term sentence of a man convicted of femicide as it didn’t take into account the attenuating circumstances of COVID period. Lorena Quaranta was strangled to death in March 2020.

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Energy increasing inside Etna with lava plumes

July 7, 2024July 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mount Etna on Saturday night belched out another lava plume and a five-kilometre-high column of ashy smoke.

Etna eruption July 2024. Screengrab YouTube/AP

Etna eruption closes Catania airport

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The SAC agency operating Catania airport closed its airspace early on Friday due to ash in the atmosphere caused by Mount Etna eruption. Meanwhile, the Sicilian Island of Stromboli is on red alert because of volcanic activity there.

MEP Donato whose husband died in mysterious circumstances over the weekend

Don’t speculate over my husband’s death – MEP Donato

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

MEP Francesco Donato appealed to the media and public to stop speculating over her husband’s death. The politician’s husband was found dead over the weekend in his SUV.

Palermo where assets were frozen over EU Funds Fraud De Xerones - Flickr, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1613555

Italy freezes assets over EU funds fraud

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Palermo judge freezes assets of individuals and companies suspected of EU funds fraud. The freezing order totalled over €15million.

Palatine Chapel in Palermo Sicily has marvellous mosaics. Image by CarlesVA derivative work: Memorato (talk) via Wikepedia

On this day in history: Palermo’s Palatine Chapel consecrated

April 28, 2024April 28, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Within the heart of Palermo, Sicily, lies a treasure trove of history and artistic splendour – the Palatine Chapel. Consecrated on Palm Sunday, April 28, 1140, this architectural marvel has unparalleled beauty and historical importance.

Mount Etna emits smoke rings on 6th April 2024

Mount Etna blows ‘smoke rings’

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mount Etna, on Sicily, recently showcased a rare phenomenon – the release of volcanic vortex rings, or ‘smoke rings’.

Taormina Siciky, shopping. Best things to do in Taormina

Top things to do in Taormina Sicily

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Taormina in Sicily, offers visitors a myriad of experiences capturing the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture of this attractive coastal town. From exploring ancient ruins to indulging in delicious Sicilian cuisine, here are some of the best things to do in Taormina.