Elsewhere, blank incomprehension, apart from one place: Sicily. Not only do they know the name, they can spell it, too. The reason, it turns out, is that in the 19th and early 20th centuries ...

Earlier, the head of Sicily's civil protection agency Salvatore Cocina said there would be an investigation in due course, but the priority was to find everyone who was on board the Bayesian vessel.

Vying with several thousand islands in the Mar Medi Terraneum (the “sea among lands”), Sicily and Sardinia take gold and silver medals for size. Like companionable sisters, they have much in ...

Sicily's coasts were buffeted by 5m-high (16ft) waves as Cyclone Apollo approached Streets were flooded and train lines blocked as Cyclone Apollo approached the Italian island of Sicily on Friday ...

4. Charming Towns and Villages Another perk of visiting Sicily is the chance to experience the charm of its towns and ...

The lack of rainfall is putting livestock farmers and agricultural producers, vital to Sicily's economy, in a difficult position. “The scarcity of water has compromised the animals' ability to ...

Historian Michael Scott journeys through Sicily to find out how 3,000 years of conquest and settlement have shaped the identity of the island we see today.

Propelled by HBO’s “The White Lotus,” Sicily has become an increasingly popular international destination. But while the tourism focus has remained on the northeast part of the island ...

Strictly's Anton du Beke and Giovanni Pernice head off on a sun-soaked adventure. Expect breathtaking sights, bromance and sublime Sicilian cuisine - and maybe even a tango or two.

The best time to visit Sicily is from May to June or September to October. These late spring and early fall months offer hospitable temperatures in the 70s and low 80s, which are ideal for temple ...