The government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the region’s economy, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact.
Tag: Sicily (Italy)
$40 Million Yacht That Mysteriously Sank Is Raised From Bottom of Sea
Investigators are hoping to find clues as to why the Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily 10 months ago, killing seven people.
Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover
Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead.
Bari, Italy, Transformed Its Identity. Here Come the Tourists.
Foreigners — and residents — long avoided Bari’s old town, which had been plagued by mob crime. Now, with direct flights from the U.S. starting, residents are excited, but wary.
Bayesian Superyacht Carrying Mike Lynch Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says
An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.
Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says
An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.
As Tourists Swarm Erupting Mount Etna, Italian Authorities Warn Them Away
“A lot of people are trying to get closer to admire this natural phenomenon,” a local mayor warned his community. “But it is extremely dangerous!”
‘Ultrahigh Energy’ Neutrino Found With a Telescope Under the Sea
It’s the most energetic particle of its kind ever discovered, and scientists have no idea where it came from.
Italian Police Arrest 181 in ‘Important Blow’ to Cosa Nostra
Scores of people suspected of being affiliated with the resurgent mob were arrested Tuesday during overnight raids in Palermo and the surrounding area.
Investigation Into Bayesian Yacht That Sank Off Sicily Broadens
Prosecutors are looking into the actions of two other crew members in connection with the sinking of the luxury yacht Bayesian, which caused the deaths of seven people.