Rome, Aug 8, 2026 (AFP) - Arrivals resume at Sicily's Catania airport after Etna eruption

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The airport at Catania in Sicily, a top Italian tourist destination, reopened late Saturday afternoon after suspending arrivals when an eruption at nearby Mount Etna spewed volcanic ash. "Following the downgrade of the volcanic activity alert level from RED to ORANGE, the resumption of flight operations has been authorised with immediate effect," Catania airport said in a statement. "Airspace sectors are therefore back in operation and flight lan......

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