# Italy: Etna eruption halts flights from Sicily’s Catania

https://mins.news/en/item/20331

- DW, 2026-08-12 15:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/italy-etna-eruption-in-sicily-halts-catania-flights/a-78338205?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Catania airport in Sicily has suspended flights once again as Mount Etna continues erupting. The volcano is sending lava and ash into the air, disrupting airport operations. The interruption is affecting travel during the busy peak summer holiday period.

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