Tag: Southern Italy

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Italy Falls in World Ranking of Olive-Producing Countries – Turkey Rises to Second Place

The Italian olive sector faces challenges due to recent negative climate impacts, causing below-average harvests and a drop in global rankings. For the 2024/25 season, ISMEA reports Italian producers are expected to produce around 224,000 tons, placing Italy fifth globally. Northern regions show recovery, but declines in the south, especially Apulia, impact overall production. Climate changes have stressed plants, increase diseases, and affected regions like Calabria and Sicily.

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Walking through Bova – A majestic Griko speaking-village in Calabria, Italy

Bova is a charming village in Bovesia, one of the two Griko-speaking areas of southern Italy, and is recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. With a rich history linked to the legendary Greek queen Oichista, Bova features archaeological finds that date back to the Neolithic period. The village’s documented history begins in the early 11th century, when the Normans established dominance in the region, overcoming the Arabs and Byzantines.

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At Least 11 Dead, 64 Missing After Shipwrecks in Mediterranean

At least 11 people died and 64 are missing after two shipwrecks off southern Italy. RESQSHIP rescued 51 survivors from a sinking boat, finding 10 bodies aboard. Another boat from Turkey caught fire near Calabria, leaving 64 missing and 11 rescued. These incidents highlight the Mediterranean migrant crisis, prompting calls for better search-and-rescue operations and safer migration routes.