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Mount Etna ash forces popular Italian airport to close again

There was also major disruption at Catania airport last month due to Mount Etna’s ongoing activity

The Independent UK

Mount Etna lightning strike kills hiker from the US

The man is believed to have been hiking in the isolated Rocca Capra area of the volcano, in the Valle del Bove, around 1,400 metres above sea level.

Euronews

Ash clouds, lava flows and fertile soil: What are the effects of Mount Etna’s eruptions?

Human activities produce 100 times the carbon dioxide of the planet’s volcanic eruptions, according to NASA.

Euronews

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Ash from Mount Etna volcano forces closure of Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week

Italy's federation of travel agencies and tour operators has called for a task force to coordinate responses to disruptions caused by Mount Etna and a review of how airlines handled cancellations.

Euronews

Mount Etna ash keeps Sicily’s largest airport closed for fifth straight day in peak holiday week

Persistent ash spewing from Mount Etna is continuing to disrupt travel plans for holidaymakers looking to fly from Sicily’s largest airport

The Independent UK

Etna eruption enters seventh day in phenomenon unseen since the 1970s

Euronews has gathered the views of experts and local guides on the unusual length of the eruption and on the precautions to take to watch it safely.

Euronews

Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes and ash cloud reaches as far as Libya

The eruption of Mount Etna continues to bring air traffic in Sicily to a standstill, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to close temporarily as ash reached Malta and as far away as Libya.

Euronews

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Etna eruption: arrivals halted at Catania airport

Due to the eruption of Mount Etna, Catania airport has announced the suspension of incoming flights until 17:00 on Monday 10 August.

Euronews

Mount Etna erupts, forcing Catania airport on Sicily to suspend arrivals due to volcanic ash

Mount Etna erupted on Saturday, releasing smoke and ashes into the atmosphere. This volcanic activity forced the closure of airspace over the affected region. Consequently, all arriving flights at Catania Airport were suspended until noon local time. Departures of aircraft currently at the airport continued to operate normally. The National…

The Economic Times

Adani Airports advances in race to buy Italy's Catania airport stake: Report

Adani Airport Holdings has reached the second bidding round for Italy's Catania airport. Ten global operators and investors are competing for a majority stake in the airport. Catania airport is Sicily's largest and Italy's fifth busiest by passenger traffic. The privatization process began in 2022 with Mediobanca as advisor. The…

The Economic Times

Volcanic eruption grounds flights to and from the UK

Mount Etna erupted overnight, shutting Catania Airport until 2pm Monday. British Airways and easyJet flights to the UK are cancelled. Check your…

The National (Scotland)

Flights cancelled at Italian airport after Mount Etna eruption

Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways and Wizz Air among flights cancelled as Europe’s largest active volcano erupts

The Independent UK

Forget London and Paris: The top 10 European cities for rental yields in 2026

Europe's best buy-to-let opportunities have moved away from its priciest cities. Here are the ten eurozone markets where rental income is highest — ending with a surprising number one.

Euronews

Man in Sicily trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish, say police

City of Catania calls ruse to avoid CCTV cameras installed to stop fly-tipping ‘as cunning as it is doubly wrong’

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The Conversation

How 1.5 million km of undersea internet cables can double up as an earthquake and tsunami warning system

Forecasting earthquakes presents a serious challenge on land, but in the oceans that cover around 70% of the Earth’s surface it is all but impossible. However, the vast network of undersea cables that crisscross the world’s seas could soon change this. As well as transmitting data around the planet, they…

Evening Standard

From Taormina to Catania: a foodie odyssey through Sicily's eastern edge

Shoulder season proves the perfect time for Douglas Blyde to discover Sicily’s distinctive food and wine scene, as well as it’s world-class hotels

The Independent UK

Investigation launched after budget airline jet almost dives into ocean moments after takeoff

A pull-up warning message was triggered after the plane leaving Catania airport flew dangerously close to the sea

Euronews

Israel deports Greta Thunberg and three other activists aboard Gaza aid boat

Thunberg urged her supporters to exert more pressure on their governments to demand the regular flow of aid to Gaza and end the 20 month long war on the enclave.

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LiveScience

Mount Etna eruption in images: See Europe's largest active volcano blow from different angles

The latest Mount Etna eruption triggered an avalanche of volcanic material and sent ash miles into the air. Spectacular photos and videos capture the eruption of Europe's largest active volcano.

Euronews

Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it safe to travel to Sicily and are flights cancelled?

Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.

The Independent UK

Mount Etna eruption mapped: How often does Italy’s ‘Lady of the Rings’ volcano erupt?

Mount Etna, on the east coast of Sicily, between the cities of Messina and Catania, is one of the world’s most active volcanoes

Euronews

Set-jetting in Sicily: Where to find the lavish filming locations of Netflix’s The Leopard

From an iconic Baroque square in Palermo to a lavish palazzo in Catania, here are the real-life backdrops of The Leopard.

The Independent UK

Sicily’s busiest airport reopens after Mount Etna eruption cancelled flights

Catania Airport has advised passengers to ‘check the status of their flight with the airline‘

The Independent UK

Mount Etna eruption causes 15,000 passengers severe travel disruption as flights cancelled and diverted

Italy has the highest concentration of active volcanoes in continental Europe

The Guardian - UK

‘Anything can be edible’: how Italians are making a meal of invasive crabs

Blue crabs with no natural predators have been disrupting prized shellfish populations on Italy’s coast. So revenge is on the menu

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