The Liberation Day on Mt Etna
In a few days, we will celebrate April 25th, which for many Italians is now simply "picnic day" but which should actually remind us of something very important: liberation from nazism! On this date…
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That fishmonger lost on Etna: Passopisciaro
Passopisciaro (fishmonger’s pass) is a funny name. And that's the name of one of the seven hamlets in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the northern slope of Mount Etna, the last frontier…
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Three Etna locations from where you won’t see Etna
There are places in Sicily where all tourists want to go. Famous, beautiful locations, with dreamy sea views or spectacular lava landscapes. Who wouldn't pay a fortune for a vacation in Aci Trezza or…
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When magma is … “knocking”
Volcano enthusiasts know this by now. Most eruptions are announced well in advance, with signals that today, thanks to sophisticated geovolcanology research techniques, are soon intercepted. But even without much technology, the phenomenon of…
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Earthquake in Catania: updates
The earthquake that this morning around 7:00 a.m. literally woke up the entire district of Catania (as well as some areas in the provinces of Messina and Syracuse) falls within the "average" range of…
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Castiglione and Malvagna
The northern flank of Mount Etna is dotted with ancient medieval villages that have now transformed into delightful rural towns, often producing excellent wines. The heart of this slope is the town of Linguaglossa,…
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Etna, the cyclone, and the resisting lava
A cyclone of unimaginable magnitude struck Sicily, Sardinia, and Calabria on the night of January 20, 2026 (video here). An event as new and incredible as it was, fortunately, monitored: the warnings announced three…
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Etna: now the eruption is over
The "New Year's Day" eruption, which brought spectacle and a bit of anxiety to the foothill villages of Etna, can now be officially considered over. The fissure, which opened at low altitude at dawn…
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Mount Etna’s flank eruption: it is not over
No, Mount Etna's flank eruption, triggered by a fissure that opened on New Year's morning - January 1, 2026 - isn't over yet. Many media outlets hastily announced the end of it all when…
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Enjoy the new wine! The best Etna wineries of 2025
Year 2025 is coming to an end, and every year ends of course with the wine season. Between November and December, the barrels of new wine are opened, and the wonderful product of the…
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