Catania
World Fencing Championships in Catania
The Italian team enters the competition with more medals than any other nation.
Read MoreItalian Tenor Salvatore Licitra Dead at 43
The 43-year-old classical singer suffered head and chest injuries in a motorbike crash.
Read MoreClocks in Sicily Mysteriously Jump Ahead
Electrical variations are causing digital clocks to jump ahead 15 to 20 minutes a day.
Read MorePatti Chiari - Market Day in Catania
There was never a street market like the one in Catania. Won't you join me for a stroll through it?
Read MorePasta alla Norma
There are many versions of “pasta alla Norma” but the main ingredients are aubergines and the salted ricotta that is sprinkled over the top. Spaghetti are often used but I like to make the dish with penne pasta. Here is the recipe that works for me...
Read MorePatti Chiari - Vincenzo Bellini, Sicily's favourite composer
The city of Catania has never forgotten its famous son, Vincenzo Bellini and the house where he was born is now a charming museum. It still has the atmosphere of a private house and on display are family memorabilia such as the spinet which belonged to Vincenzo’s grandfather...
Read MoreCatania police save life
The fast actions of the Catania Communications Police have saved the life of a young man who lives in Trentino - Alto Adige.
Read MorePatti Chiari - Have a dog, will travel - part 2
It is a very strange feeling to wave goodbye to your dog in Cardiff, UK and think, “The next time I see her, I’ll be in Sicily – forever!” But that’s what I did on May 23rd 2005.
Read MoreFeast of Saint Agatha in Catania, Sicily
One of the largest religious festivals in the world takes place the first week of February in the Sicilian city of Catania when it honors its patron saint, Sant’Agata. Some estimate that up to a million people line the streets to honor this martyred young woman with Sicilian roots.
Read MoreZenga extends with Catania
Walter Zenga has extended his contract as Catania coach for a year until 2010, the club announced on Thursday.
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