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Isolation regime introduced at American air base in Sicily

The isolation regime imposed due to a “security incident” has been lifted at NAS Sigonella in Sicily. The base is a key logistics center for US and NATO operations in the region.

News of the World • February 26, 01:23 PM • 18753 views

The most powerful neutrino in history detected in the Mediterranean Sea

The KM3NeT/ARCA underwater telescope has detected a neutrino with unprecedented energy off the coast of Sicily. The discovery was made at a depth of 3,500 meters; the origin of the particle remains a mystery to scientists.

News of the World • February 13, 11:09 AM • 58787 views

Nolan will shoot The Odyssey on a historic island off Sicily, where Ulysses allegedly landed

Christopher Nolan chose the island of Favignana to film the new adaptation of The Odyssey. According to scientists, it was here that the legendary Odysseus landed during his journey.

News of the World • January 27, 04:50 PM • 125658 views

In Sicily, a cinema owner refuses to show a movie about a mafia boss

The owner of the only cinema in Castelvetrano does not want to show a movie about the life of Matteo Messina Denaro. The mayor will try to convince the owner to change his mind.

News of the World • September 28, 04:02 PM • 26246 views

Hip-Hop Day, Ukraine's Builder's Day, and Veterinary Worker's Day. What else can be celebrated on August 11

On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc threw a party where he introduced a revolutionary DJ technique known as the breakbeat. Using two turntables, he lengthened the instrumental breaks in funk songs, creating a continuous rhythm.

UNN Lite • August 11, 03:03 AM • 122087 views

Amidst the heat of the day: the Roman Colosseum offers night tours

The Roman Colosseum has opened its doors for night tours to avoid the daytime heat and crowds. One-hour tours are held every Thursday and cost more than regular visits.

Culture • July 24, 04:45 PM • 105113 views

Hydrothermal explosion occurs in Yellowstone Park in the United States, there are damages

A hydrothermal explosion occurred near Sapphire Pool in Yellowstone National Park. The boiling water and steam damaged part of the boardwalk, no one was injured, and the pool was temporarily closed.

News of the World • July 24, 12:28 PM • 17139 views

July 9: Gazelle Day, International Day for the Destruction of Small Arms

On July 9, many countries celebrate International Gazelle Day to draw attention to the problem of the decline in the population of these graceful antelopes due to human activity, war and poaching.

UNN Lite • July 9, 03:07 AM • 120136 views

Italy declares alarm over Etna volcano activity: photo

Italy has raised its alert level to yellow due to lava emissions, tremors and the risk of more activity from the Etna volcano on the island of Sicily and the Stromboli volcano in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

News of the World • July 4, 12:40 PM • 29308 views

Southern Italy prepares to face temperatures above 40°C - Euronews

The heat wave continues in Europe. Southern Italy, in particular Sicily, is preparing for temperatures of 42°C this weekend.

News of the World • June 28, 03:05 PM • 23836 views

Southern Europe is preparing for the African heat wave: it can be more than 48 degrees

Southern Europe is preparing for a strong African heat wave, the temperature of which may exceed the record mark of 48. 8 degrees Celsius.

News of the World • June 21, 12:01 PM • 21602 views

An unusual sight in Sicily: Mount Etna throws smoke rings into the sky

Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano in Sicily, emits rare smoke rings that billow high into the sky, a phenomenon known as "volcanic vortex rings" caused by explosions of gas bubbles above the magma chamber.

News of the World • April 8, 07:41 AM • 31064 views

February 20: World Day of Social Justice, International Day of People Who Beat Alcoholism

Today, on the World Day of Social Justice, various events are taking place around the world to address issues such as poverty, social exclusion, unemployment and human rights.

UNN Lite • February 20, 04:07 AM • 25428 views

The day of the erudite. What else can be celebrated on February 5

On February 5, some countries celebrate Erudite Day to honor highly intelligent and well-educated people who have knowledge in many fields of science.

UNN Lite • February 5, 04:17 AM • 33356 views

Almost 50°C: the UN confirms a new temperature record for Europe

The United Nations World Meteorological Organization has officially confirmed that Italy has set a new temperature record for continental Europe - 48. 8°C, recorded in Syracuse, Sicily, on August 11, 2021.

News of the World • January 31, 10:30 PM • 27940 views