Journalist Paolo Borrometi Wins Mackler Prize For Mafia Coverage In Italy
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 26, 2019
An Italian journalist assaulted over his coverage of mafia activity in Sicily and now living under police protection was presented with the Peter Mackler Award for his work on Wednesday.
Italy Volcano Erupts On Sicily, 2 Airports Shut
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 20, 2019
Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's biggest live volcano, erupted overnight with lava flows and explosive burps, vulcanologists said Saturday.
4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Europe's Most Active Volcano
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday December 26, 2018
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday hit Sicily around Europe's most active volcano Mount Etna, injuring at least two people, Italian media reported.
Italy's Week-Long Storms Kills At Least 30
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 5, 2018
Floods killed 12 people on the island of Sicily, including nine members of a single family, pushing Italy's week-long storm toll beyond 30, rescuers said Sunday.
17 Dead, 14 Million Trees Uprooted In Italy's "Apocalyptic" Storm
World News | Reuters | Monday November 5, 2018
Heavy rain and gales devastating parts of Italy have claimed two more lives, taking the overall death toll to at least 17, and laid waste to vast swathes of forest.
In Italy, Pope Hails "Martyr" Priest Who Defied "Blasphemous" Mafia
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 16, 2018
Pope Francis denounced the mafia's "blasphemous" existence on Saturday during a brief trip to Sicily to honour a priest murdered by the mob 25 years ago while trying to save youngsters in poor neighbourhoods from falling into their hands.
Italian Coastguard Ship Brings Over 500 Migrants To Sicily
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 20, 2018
An Italian coastguard ship carrying more than 500 migrants, including dozens rescued by the US Navy off Libya last week, arrived Tuesday night at a port in Sicily, days after the new far-right interior minister banned NGO rescue ships from docking in Italy.
10 Tonnes Of Hashish Seized By Italian Police On High Seas, 9 Arrested
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 7, 2018
Italian agents seized more than 10 tonnes of cannabis resin in a dramatic operation on the high seas, arresting nine and confiscating a Dutch fishing boat, police said Thursday
G7 Leaders Reach Impasse On Climate, Urge Cyber Crackdown
World News | Reuters | Saturday May 27, 2017
Leaders from the world's major industrialised nations failed to persuade US President Donald Trump to back a landmark climate deal at a G7 summit in Sicily on Friday after hours of talks that were described by Germany's leader as "controversial".
Emmanuel Macron, Justin Trudeau 'Bromance' Fires Up Internet
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 26, 2017
The Internet was abuzz Friday with pictures of French President Emmanuel Macron and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau schmoozing at the G7 summit in Sicily, strolling through flowered walkways and chatting against the backdrop of a sparkling blue Mediterranean sea.
Hundreds Rescued In Mediterranean As Migrant Arrivals In Italy Outpace 2016
World News | Reuters | Saturday March 4, 2017
Rescuers plucked around 900 migrants from boats in the Mediterranean on Friday while hundreds more were brought to Sicily, as Italian figures showed far more people are braving the crossing from North Africa this year than last.
Dinner in 40 Minutes, A Golden Secret in Every Slurp: Recipe
The Washington Post | Wednesday November 16, 2016
"This is peasant soup," say the authors of a new cookbook featuring the foods of Sicily, and I'm sure they meant that in the nicest way. The recipe calls for inexpensive ingredients and whatever vegetables are on hand.
Italy Rescues Around 1,100 Migrants In Mediterranean
World News | Reuters | Monday August 29, 2016
About 1,100 migrants were rescued from boats in the Strait of Sicily on Sunday as they tried to reach Europe, Italy's coastguard said.
Over 2,500 Migrants Rescued Off Italy Over Weekend
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday June 13, 2016
More than 2,500 migrants seeking to reach Europe were rescued off the coast of Sicily over the weekend in 20 separate operations, the Italian coastguard said on Sunday.
Sicilian Food: 10 Dishes That Are a Must-Try While in Sicily
Anoothi Vishal | Friday May 27, 2016
From lemons and oranges that line the landscape of this Italian island to its famous sweets and frozen ices, Sicilian food is delicious and distinctive.
Journalist Paolo Borrometi Wins Mackler Prize For Mafia Coverage In Italy
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 26, 2019
An Italian journalist assaulted over his coverage of mafia activity in Sicily and now living under police protection was presented with the Peter Mackler Award for his work on Wednesday.
Italy Volcano Erupts On Sicily, 2 Airports Shut
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 20, 2019
Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's biggest live volcano, erupted overnight with lava flows and explosive burps, vulcanologists said Saturday.
4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Europe's Most Active Volcano
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday December 26, 2018
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake on Wednesday hit Sicily around Europe's most active volcano Mount Etna, injuring at least two people, Italian media reported.
Italy's Week-Long Storms Kills At Least 30
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday November 5, 2018
Floods killed 12 people on the island of Sicily, including nine members of a single family, pushing Italy's week-long storm toll beyond 30, rescuers said Sunday.
17 Dead, 14 Million Trees Uprooted In Italy's "Apocalyptic" Storm
World News | Reuters | Monday November 5, 2018
Heavy rain and gales devastating parts of Italy have claimed two more lives, taking the overall death toll to at least 17, and laid waste to vast swathes of forest.
In Italy, Pope Hails "Martyr" Priest Who Defied "Blasphemous" Mafia
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 16, 2018
Pope Francis denounced the mafia's "blasphemous" existence on Saturday during a brief trip to Sicily to honour a priest murdered by the mob 25 years ago while trying to save youngsters in poor neighbourhoods from falling into their hands.
Italian Coastguard Ship Brings Over 500 Migrants To Sicily
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 20, 2018
An Italian coastguard ship carrying more than 500 migrants, including dozens rescued by the US Navy off Libya last week, arrived Tuesday night at a port in Sicily, days after the new far-right interior minister banned NGO rescue ships from docking in Italy.
10 Tonnes Of Hashish Seized By Italian Police On High Seas, 9 Arrested
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 7, 2018
Italian agents seized more than 10 tonnes of cannabis resin in a dramatic operation on the high seas, arresting nine and confiscating a Dutch fishing boat, police said Thursday
G7 Leaders Reach Impasse On Climate, Urge Cyber Crackdown
World News | Reuters | Saturday May 27, 2017
Leaders from the world's major industrialised nations failed to persuade US President Donald Trump to back a landmark climate deal at a G7 summit in Sicily on Friday after hours of talks that were described by Germany's leader as "controversial".
Emmanuel Macron, Justin Trudeau 'Bromance' Fires Up Internet
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 26, 2017
The Internet was abuzz Friday with pictures of French President Emmanuel Macron and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau schmoozing at the G7 summit in Sicily, strolling through flowered walkways and chatting against the backdrop of a sparkling blue Mediterranean sea.
Hundreds Rescued In Mediterranean As Migrant Arrivals In Italy Outpace 2016
World News | Reuters | Saturday March 4, 2017
Rescuers plucked around 900 migrants from boats in the Mediterranean on Friday while hundreds more were brought to Sicily, as Italian figures showed far more people are braving the crossing from North Africa this year than last.
Dinner in 40 Minutes, A Golden Secret in Every Slurp: Recipe
The Washington Post | Wednesday November 16, 2016
"This is peasant soup," say the authors of a new cookbook featuring the foods of Sicily, and I'm sure they meant that in the nicest way. The recipe calls for inexpensive ingredients and whatever vegetables are on hand.
Italy Rescues Around 1,100 Migrants In Mediterranean
World News | Reuters | Monday August 29, 2016
About 1,100 migrants were rescued from boats in the Strait of Sicily on Sunday as they tried to reach Europe, Italy's coastguard said.
Over 2,500 Migrants Rescued Off Italy Over Weekend
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday June 13, 2016
More than 2,500 migrants seeking to reach Europe were rescued off the coast of Sicily over the weekend in 20 separate operations, the Italian coastguard said on Sunday.
Sicilian Food: 10 Dishes That Are a Must-Try While in Sicily
Anoothi Vishal | Friday May 27, 2016
From lemons and oranges that line the landscape of this Italian island to its famous sweets and frozen ices, Sicilian food is delicious and distinctive.
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