In Sicily, the Etna eruption caused the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights at Catania airport and stranded tens of thousands of travellers
For several days, the main Sicilian airport has been closed due to ash spewed by the most active volcano in Europe, making flights in the area dangerous. A situation of unprecedented scale since 2002 and which could continue during the weekend of August 14 and 15.
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