Sicily
Rings, bowls, and bracelets from the Treasure of Villena were stolen from the Villena Museum in Spain. The collection contains more than 60 items and nearly 10 kilograms of gold.
Samuel Butler suggested that the epic was written by a young Sicilian woman. There is no evidence for the theory, nor is there confirmation of Homer's identity.
Catania Airport in Sicily resumed flights after the aviation danger level was lowered from red to orange due to activity at Mount Etna. Earlier, hundreds of flights were canceled or diverted because of ash emissions.
A burst pipe at Heathrow Airport flooded the central terminal area, restricting access to Terminals 2 and 3. Passengers are advised to use the railway or parking facilities.
Due to the latest eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily, Catania Airport suspended flights until Saturday. Over the course of a week, hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed, with the impact on infrastructure being the strongest in 20 years.
The eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily has led to the cancellation of around 700 flights at Catania airport. The closure of the airspace has been extended until August 14.
A volcanic ash cloud from Mount Etna covered Malta on August 11, resulting in the cancellation of 19 flights and delays to others. Catania Airport extended flight restrictions until August 12.
A sunken ancient Roman vessel dating from the 1st–2nd centuries BCE, carrying hundreds of amphorae, has been discovered off the coast of Sicily. The find has been called one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries.
Due to the abnormal heat in Italy, the grape harvest season for Franciacorta began 10 days earlier, with winemakers working at night. Climate change is shortening the harvest period, forcing them to make quick decisions.
On August 11, the world celebrates Panini Day and Healthy Eating Day. According to the new church calendar, the memory of Saint Martyr Euplus is commemorated, while according to the old calendar, it is Kalinnik.
The eruption of Mount Etna suspended flight arrivals at Catania Airport in Sicily until 18:00 Kyiv time. Passengers are advised to check their flight status due to the significant impact of the ash on operations.
Italy has declared the highest level of danger due to the heat in all 27 monitored cities for the first time this year. The heat has caused records in Austria, fires in France, and energy problems in Hungary.
Forest fires have swept through parts of Italy, France and Spain, killing three firefighters and causing mass evacuations. Temperatures above 40°C and strong winds are fueling the flames, and scientists link this to climate change.
Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland agreed to dinner with actor Tom Holland after initially ignoring his message. Haaland did not know the actor because he rarely watches movies.
A magnitude 6. 2 earthquake occurred in Calabria, with its epicenter near Cosenza. Tremors were felt in many regions, but there are no reports of destruction.
Donald Trump criticized the Italian Prime Minister for her stance on Iran's nuclear weapons. Meloni called the US President's statements about the Pope unacceptable.
Austria denied the US overflight due to its neutrality law. Switzerland also rejected most American requests due to the conflict in the Middle East.
A moderate eruption of the Canlaon volcano occurred on the Philippine island of Negros, lasting two minutes. A plume of smoke rose over 2000 meters, leading to an elevated alert level.
In the Sicilian city of Niscemi, dozens of houses are on the brink of collapse due to a landslide caused by a storm. Italian authorities have begun evacuations, with over 1,500 people leaving their homes.
Europe's highest volcano, Mount Etna, is once again erupting incandescent material and ash, with activity recorded in the northeast crater and the Bocca Nuova crater. Some volcanic ash has fallen on Taormina and the ski resort of Piano Provenzana.
An Italian court has ruled that plans to build a bridge between mainland Italy and Sicily violate environmental regulations and EU tender rules. The country's government is not abandoning the project, which is set to become the longest in the world and contribute to the region's economic development.
The Semeru volcano erupted in Indonesia, causing a column of ash to rise. Australia issued a warning about the danger to aircraft flights.
Italy refused to approve the Giorgia Meloni government's project to build a bridge that was supposed to connect mainland Italy with the island of Sicily. The cost of the structure was estimated at 13.5 billion euros.
UNN offers five rice dish recipes: salmon and mozzarella risotto, porcini mushroom risotto, jumping john, mozzarella arancini, vegetable biryani. These dishes are suitable for both everyday and festive tables.
In Sicily, Etna is erupting lava from an effusive vent on the southern slope of Bocca Nuova. The lava flow is moving south, and no significant seismic changes have been recorded.
Italy has approved the construction of a 13 billion euro bridge across the Strait of Messina after half a century of discussions. The project will connect the mainland with Sicily and is part of Giorgia Meloni's government plan to strengthen infrastructure for NATO commitments.
In the southeastern province of Şırnak, Turkey, a new temperature record for continental Europe was recorded — 50. 5 °C, surpassing the previous maximum of 48.8 °C set in Sicily in 2021. Extreme heat has gripped 31 provinces of Turkey, where temperatures significantly exceed seasonal norms.
July 9 marks Fashion Day, International Day for the Destruction of Small Arms, Argentina's Independence Day, which turns 209 years old, and commemorates the holy hieromartyr Pancras.
On June 23, a number of important events are celebrated in Ukraine, including Midsummer's Eve, World Whistleblower Day, Typewriter Day, International Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day, International Olympic Day, and the Day of Holy Martyr Agrippina. These events encompass ancient traditions, modern social initiatives, significant inventions, and the honoring of historical figures.
The sunken superyacht of British magnate Mike Lynch has been raised ten months after it sank off the coast of Sicily, resulting in the deaths of seven people. The vessel will be transported to port for further investigation into the cause of the disaster, which occurred during a storm.