Mount Etna Erupts, Disrupting Air Travel and Stunning Spectators
Towering at over 11,000 feet (3,400 meters), Mount Etna dominates the Sicilian landscape and is known for its frequent volcanic activity. However, this latest eruption was particularly powerful, with lava flows extending more than 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) down the slopes
Italians Return from ‘Ghostly’ Los Angeles Amid Wildfire Devastation
The Italians described a surreal atmosphere in Los Angeles, where ash-laden skies and an acrid smell of smoke hung over the city. Many shared images and videos captured from highways and hotels, showing towering flames and thick plumes of smoke
Valentina Petrillo Makes History as First Transgender Athlete to Compete in Paralympic Games
Petrillo, 50, has been selected to compete in the women’s 200m and 400m events at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. This landmark achievement follows her bronze medal wins in both events at the 2023 Paralympic World Championships
Italian Boxing Champion Gianmarco Cardillo Reveals Identity Struggle, Calls Out Imane Khelif
Cardillo has expressed a strong desire to fight Khelif, who has become a polarizing figure in the boxing world. Khelif’s victory in the 1/8 finals against Angela, achieved in just 46 seconds, has raised eyebrows and sparked debates about fairness in the sport
READ HERE: Unique Facts about Livigno Ski Resort in Italian Alps
Livigno is a municipality in the Italian province of Sondrio (region of Lombardy). The inhabitants of Livigno are called Livignese. The village is best known as a ski resort and tax-free zone.
Italy: Well-known Musical Singer Francesco Mami shares glimpses of his recent trip to Germany & Spain
Italy-based Musical Singer Francesco Mami felt pleasured and excited and shared his experience of his recent trip to Germany and Spain, which took him across the lively vibes of Barcelona and the vibrant energy of Berlin.
READ HERE: Unique features of Passo Dello Stelvio Mountain in Italy
The Passo dello Stelvio (German: Stilfserjoch) is a mountain pass in the Italian Alps at 2758 meters. The mountain pass is best known for its cycling stages in the Tour of Italy. The Passo dello Stelvio is one of the highest paved mountain passes in the Alps; the Col de l’Iséran, among others, is higher. The Col de la Bonette is lower, but because there is an extra loop at the top of the col, it is considered higher by some.
READ HERE ABOUT: Interesting features of Campitello di Fassa Commune in Italy
Italy: Campitello di Fassa (Ladin Ciampedèl, German obsolete Kampidel im Fassatal) is an Italian commune with 707 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019) in the province of Trento (Trentino-Alto Adige region). It belongs to the Comun General de Fascia Valley community.
READ HERE ABOUT: Val San Nicolo, Largest Hydrographic basin in Italy
Italy: The Val San Nicolò (Val de Sèn Nicolò in Ladin) is a valley in the Dolomites, located in the largest hydrographic basin of the Val di Fassa, entirely in San Giovanni di Fassa in Italy. The highest point of the valley is the Cima dell’Uomo, to the east (3010 meters above sea level), belonging to the Marmolada mountain group. The Rio di San Nicolò flows through it, originating from the locality of Jonta, famous for its waterfalls.