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Salvage operation on sunken Bayesian superyacht begins off coast of Sicily

A salvage operation has begun on the superyacht Bayesian which has lay sunk off the coast of Sicily for eight months.

The Independent UK

‘White Lotus’ music: When talented creators strive to realize their visions, differences and chattering can erupt

After the first two seasons of The White Lotus (set respectively in Hawaii and Sicily), the buzz in the media and on social media typically focused on the selection of the next site for the award-winning show.

The Conversation

Mediterranean megaflood carved out hills in Sicily, study reveals

Rock deposits provide first land-based evidence of Earth’s largest flood, when water surged through strait of Gibraltar

The Guardian - UK

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Sunken superyacht Bayesian due to be raised from seabed next month, inquest told

Billionaire entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah were among seven people who died when the vessel sank off the coast of Sicily

Evening Standard

Mike Lynch’s Bayesian yacht to be raised from seabed in investigation into disaster which killed seven

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah were among seven people who died when the vessel sank off the coast of Sicily

The Independent UK

What we know about the cataclysmic ‘megaflood’ considered the largest in Earth’s history

The Mediterranean Sea, a largely dry and salty basin, was refilled in just a few years – or months, writes Daniel García-Castellanos

The Independent UK

The largest flood in Earth’s history burst through Gibraltar and Sicily and refilled the entire Mediterranean in just a few years

A little over 5 million years ago, water from the Atlantic Ocean found a way through the present-day Strait of Gibraltar. According to this theory, oceanic water rushed faster than a speeding car down a kilometre-high slope towards the empty Mediterranean Sea, excavating a skyscraper-deep trough on its way.

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Amanda Holden and Alan Carr head to Greece for next BBC series

The duo previously travelled to Sicily, Tuscany and Andalusia for renovation projects.

Evening Standard

The best May holiday deals I’ve found, from Grenada to Greece

Lean into the month of bank holidays on coastlines from Corsica to Yorkshire

The Independent UK

Walking in solitude and sunshine in Sicily: a newly restored pilgrim’s trail

A path in the Madonie natural park once used by itinerant friars takes present-day hikers on mountain trails through a terrain rich in wildlife

The Guardian - UK

The best affordable hotels in Sicily for country getaways and relaxing beach breaks

You don’t need a huge budget to experience the beautiful landscapes, hiking trails and archaeological wonders of Sicily, here are the best hotels and family-run guesthouses waiting for your arrival

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

Bridge to Sicily: a strategic project for Italy and Europe or a waste of resources?

Construction of the bridge across the Strait of Messina will start this year, assures the Italian government. This mammoth undertaking that aims to link the island of Sicily to the region of Calabria is one of the most expensive and controversial infrastructure projects worldwide.

Euronews

The best beach hotels in Sicily for white sands, private shores and clubs

If having a beach on your doorstep while visiting the mediterranean island of Sicily is a must, these are the best hotels to visit

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White Lotus: Thailand rides tourist wave as fans flock to filming locations

Season one and two locations Hawaii and Sicily saw a 300 per cent year-on-year surge in tourism

The Independent UK

Is Italy still selling €1 houses? The real story behind Netflix’s La Dolce Villa

The film’s family restore a crumbling Tuscan villa bought for just €1 – but are Italy’s cheapest homes all they’re cracked up to be?

The Independent UK

Netflix series 'The Leopard' remakes the classic Italian novel as a sumptuous period drama

Classic Italian novel “The Leopard” has been transformed into a sumptuous period piece by Netflix

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US Air Base In Italy On Lockdown Over Incident

Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily placed on lockdown due to unspecified incident, affecting operations and travel. U.S. Navy and Space Force personnel ...

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Ill-prepared Trekkers Swarm Mt Etna For High-altitude Selfies

Authorities near Sicily's Mount Etna are bracing to control an influx of visitors this weekend, attracted by a two-week flow of lava inspiring high-altitude selfies and other reckless behaviour.

The Independent UK

‘Careless’ tourists swamp Mount Etna following eruption blocking rescue routes

An influx of volcano visitors is becoming a safety risk in Sicily

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Hikers flocking to see eruption of Mount Etna cause chaos, blocking emergency services and putting themselves in danger

The active volcano is currently putting on a spectacular display of spurting lava and ash clouds - here's how to see it safely

The Independent UK

The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan reveals first look at epic follow-up to Oppenheimer

The film sees Matt Damon play the Greek hero Odysseus

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Bar Taralli Brings Southern Italian Hospitality to North Melbourne

A new culinary destination is set to open in North Melbourne as Bar Taralli welcomes guests from Wednesday, 19th February. Led by acclaimed chef Salvatore Giorgio, whose experience spans Scopri, Bar Rosella, Bar Bambi, Marnong Estate, and A25 Pizzeria, Bar Taralli brings the flavours of Campania, Puglia, Calabria, and Sicily…

The Conversation

3.5 kilometres underwater, scientists found a staggeringly energetic particle from outer space

Three and a half kilometres beneath the Mediterranean Sea, around 80km off the coast of Sicily, lies half of a very unusual telescope called KM3NeT.

The Guardian - UK

Inspiring Italian wines

Fabulously diverse Italian wines to revive and reinspire interest in wine if you’ve had a long Dry January

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