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Sicilian Guides Strike Over Mount Etna Tour Restrictions

1/8/2026

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Guides in Sicily protested new restrictions on Mount Etna excursions after recent eruptions.
Local authorities in Catania limited tours to 200 meters from the lava and established a group cap of 10, which triggered a strike.
Volcanologists say the lava poses no danger to nearby areas because it is cooling and advancing slowly.
Tourists such as Claudia Mancini, a tourist, express disappointment over canceled excursions as guides seek a safety-focused compromise.

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Guides in Sicily protested new restrictions on Mount Etna excursions after recent eruptions.
Local authorities in Catania limited tours to 200 meters from the lava and established a group cap of 10, which triggered a strike.
Volcanologists say the lava poses no danger to nearby areas because it is cooling and advancing slowly.
Tourists such as Claudia Mancini, a tourist, express disappointment over canceled excursions as guides seek a safety-focused compromise.