The Latest Breaking News from Sicily

Gutted man who bought Italian house for 85p forced to give it up three years later

Danny McCubbin, 58, bought the house in Mussomeli, Sicily, where a 'Case 1 Euro' campaign was launched to encourage foreigners to the area.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 3, 2022

Man who purchased home in Italy for 85p has to give up just three years later

Danny McCubbin purchased the building in Mussomeli, Sicily, after a 'Case 1 Euro' campaign was launched to encourage foreigners and investment in the area.

Daily Record · Apr 3, 2022

Man who bought dream home in Italy for just €1 forced to give it up three years on

Danny McCubbin, aged 58, bought the house in Mussomeli, Sicily, where a 'Case 1 Euro' campaign was launched to encourage foreigners to the area

Irish Mirror · Apr 3, 2022

Superyachts tracked: Abramovich’s boat heads east after sanctions

Solaris is tracked off coast of Sicily, joining hurried sailings of Russian yachts to avoid seizure

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2022

Archeologists Ask: Ceramic Pot Or Portable Toilet?

Archeologists are delving into ancient feces to identify Roman chamber pots and the diets of those who used them.

Zenger · Feb 16, 2022

The new Cardiff restaurant shaking up Italian dining by just serving Sicilian dishes

Siciliarte in Llandaff will serve traditional Sicilian food inspired by the owner's heritage

Wales Online · Feb 14, 2022

Volcanic lightning streaks sky over fiery Mount Etna

A particularly powerful eruption of Mount Etna has created a volcanic storm that sent bolts of lightning dramatically across the sky over eastern Sicily

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

Italy's Catholic Church faces pressure for independent abuse inquiry

At a trial under way in Sicily, a 28-year-old Italian is seeking justice against a man he accuses of forcing him to perform sex acts before going on to become a priest.

Reuters · Feb 11, 2022

Move to Sicily for free: restored 1Euro house in Sambuca looking for live-in Airbnb host for a year

You could spend a year living rent-free in Sambuca

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022

Italy’s one euro houses: who can buy one and how does it work?

Spoiler alert: the whole project will cost you a little more more than €1

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022