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FROM SICILY WITH LOVE – MARTINI brings Simona back for the ultimate #EuroSummer

July 19, 2024302 Views

This summer, MARTINI is bringing the spice to Sicily with Emmy-nominated actress and fashion muse, Simona Tabasco. Following her captivating performance in hit TV show 'The White Lotus', Simona is returning to the island that stole the world's heart, and she's bringing MARTINI along to celebrate the unmatched charm of an Italian summer. For over 160 years, MARTINI has been synonymous with Italian style, elegance and craftsmanship and where better to experience that legacy than in Sicily, an island where history, beauty and a passion for stylish living collide. This summer, MARTINI invites you to discover the magic of Sicily through Simona's eyes – from enjoying authentic aperitivo at iconic hotspots like BamBar to sun-drenched days at La Plage, all while sipping on the drink of the sea...

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Giant ancient Greek statue returns to Sicily’s Valley of the Temples

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March 3, 2024540 Views

A giant statue dating back about 2,500 years has been restored to Sicily's Valley of the Temples, an archeological site which ancient Greek poet Pindar described as "man's finest city." The 8-metre high representation of the mythological giant Telamon once supported the temple of Zeus, one of the famed Doric constructions on the site that art historians consider the principal ancient Greek historical record outside Greece itself. "Telamon will become ... the new international ambassador of an archaeological site with no equals worldwide", said Sicily's cultural heritage councillor Francesco Paolo Scarpinato. The stone statue returned to guard the temple on Thursday, following 20 years of restoration work. In ancient times the giant was one of numerous Telamon statues that wer...

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Mount Etna eruption closes Sicily’s troubled Catania airport

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August 14, 2023608 Views

Flights serving the eastern Sicilian city of Catania were halted on Monday after an eruption from nearby Mount Etna, local authorities said, bringing fresh travel woe to the crisis-plagued Italian airport. The 3,330 metre (10,925 ft) high volcano burst into action overnight, firing lava and ash high over the Mediterranean island. The lava flow subsided before dawn, but ash was still coming from one of the craters. Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, lights up the night sky with eruptions as seen from Rocca Della Valle, Italy, August 13, 2023. Etna Walk/Marco Restivo/ Handout via REUTERS Flights to and from Catania, a popular tourist destination, will remain suspended until 6 a.m. (0400 GMT) on Tuesday morning, the airport operator said in a statement, dashing hopes they cou...