23 days ago

Sicily deserves better than the looming prospect of a giant bridge that will never get built | Jamie Mackay ⊕⊕

found 2025 › Nov › 13 (Thu) @ 05:25 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

Troubled waters over the world’s longest suspension bridge are no surprise. The Italian government should be funding public services

A dozen or so times each day, as Italy’s southbound Intercity rail …

29 days ago

Storm-lashed Italian holiday hotspot turns into a lake as cars are submerged in flash floods ⊕

found 2025 › Nov › 07 (Fri) @ 21:10 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

Dramatic footage posted to social media from Syracuse, Sicily, shows motorbikes almost fully submerged under flood water and cars attempting to move slowly with their hazards blinking.

39 days ago

The Guardian view on press freedom in Italy: at a low ebb on Giorgia Meloni’s watch | Editorial ⊖

found 2025 › Oct › 28 (Tue) @ 19:10 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

The professional environment for journalists taking on powerful interests is worsening in a polarised climate

The so-called anni di piombo (years of lead) remain a dark memory for Italians of a certai…

67 days ago

I’m on a boat bound for Gaza – sailing, scrubbing and warding off sea sickness – all so we can break Israel’s blockade | Naoise Dolan ⊕

found 2025 › Sep › 30 (Tue) @ 13:45 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

It’s not likely we will reach Gaza. But until Palestine is free, we will show what solidarity we can from our vessel

My first task on the boat is to ease a red rope from the cockpit while a Danish par…

74 days ago

Denise Welch shares a hilarious video from Charli XCX's wild wedding in Sicily as Loose Women star parties with her son Matty Healy and his fiancée Gabbriette Bechtel

found 2025 › Sep › 23 (Tue) @ 14:25 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

The actress, 67, shared a fun montage of clips and photos on Instagram after attending the island ceremony with husband Lincoln Townley , her son Matty Healy and his fiancée Gabbriette Bechtel.

78 days ago

Behind-the-scenes look at Charli XCX and George Daniel's raucous Sicilian wedding party as pop star spins the decks in lingerie and Matty Healy crowdsurfs

found 2025 › Sep › 19 (Fri) @ 13:45 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

Charli XCX and The 1975 star George Daniel tied the knot for the second time with a stunning party in Sicily on Sunday, after their intimate London ceremony in July.

Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for blackberry and bay crostata | The sweet spot

found 2025 › Sep › 19 (Fri) @ 05:45 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

A buttery and crumbly pastry, which works as well for breakfast as it does for an afternoon treat

Italians know what they’re doing when it comes to sweet things, and they’re not shy about enjoying the…

79 days ago

Perfect panna cotta and parmesan salad: everything I’m cooking before my Sicilian getaway

found 2025 › Sep › 18 (Thu) @ 12:25 UTC

a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

In this week’s Feast newsletter: Before I head to Italy for a last hit of summer sunshine, I’m getting into the mood with bucatini by a master and a Sicilian spread that is a true autumn feast

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80 days ago

Charli XCX stuns in a plunging white swimsuit as she soaks up the sun in Sicily with shirtless The 1975 drummer husband George Daniel after their second wedding

found 2025 › Sep › 17 (Wed) @ 14:30 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

Charli XCX wowed in a plunging white swimsuit as she enjoyed a sun-soaked beach day in Sicily with shirtless The 1975 drummer husband George Daniel on Wednesday.

83 days ago

Charli XCX stuns in sheer white gown as she ties the knot with The 1975 star George Daniel in emotional second wedding in Sicily with bandmate Matty Healy and his mum Denise Welch among guests

found 2025 › Sep › 14 (Sun) @ 13:45 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

The pop star, 32, displayed her edgy sense of style in a grecian-inspired bridal look as she and The 1975 drummer, 35, shared their vows, two months after their London nuptials.