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Sicilian shipowners threaten Strait of Messina blockade

Shipowners and fishermen in southern Italy are warning of a possible blockade of the Strait of Messina as frustration grows over rising fuel costs.

20 Apr 2026-16:30
Italy’s planned mega-bridge to Sicily sparks US concerns

Italy’s plan to build the Strait of Messina Bridge, a €13.5 billion ($15.7 billion) suspension bridge connecting the mainland to Sicily, has drawn objections from the United States.

04 Sep 2025-12:44
Italy approves $15.5 billion project to build world’s longest suspension bridge to Sicily

Italy has officially approved a $15.5 billion (€13.5 billion) project to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting mainland Italy to Sicily via the Strait of Messina. The green light was announced by Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini after an interministerial committee meeting, marking the most advanced stage of the decades-old project.

07 Aug 2025-10:37
Italy's most-wanted Mafia boss arrested in Sicily

16 Jan 2023-17:20
Italy's most-wanted mafia boss Messina Denaro arrested

16 Jan 2023-13:32