Sicily
Thousands Protest Plan to Build World’s Longest Bridge In Italy
Thousands of people marched in Sicily on Saturday to voice their opposition to a proposed government plan to build a bridge connecting the Italian mainland to the Mediterranean island. The bridge, which would be the world’s longest single-span bridge, has sparked intense debate over its potential impact on the environment, earthquake risks, and mafia interference. […]
Italy Greenlights Plan to Build World’s Longest Suspension Bridge
Italy has given final approval to a long-delayed plan to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the mainland to Sicily in a project worth €13.5bn ($15.5bn). Transport Minister Matteo Salvini hailed the Strait of Messina Bridge as “the biggest infrastructure project in the West” after a key government committee cleared the path on Wednesday. […]
Bayesian Yacht Sinking: Extreme Winds to Blame
A recent interim report has shed light on the tragic sinking of the Bayesian yacht off the coast of Sicily, claiming the lives of tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others. According to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), the yacht was hit by “extreme wind” that caused it to capsize and flood within seconds. […]
Diver Dies During Operations to Recover Mike Lynch’s Yacht
A diver died on Friday during preliminary operations to recover British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s superyacht from the waters off the coast of northern Sicily. The 56-meter-long Bayesian was moored off the small port of Porticello, near Palermo, in August last year when it was likely hit by a downburst, a very strong downward wind, […]