The latest eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily has drawn crowds of photographers, hikers and nature aficionados, which have congested streets and clogged paths for rescue crews.

Thousands of tourists have travelled to Mount Etna to see the Sicilian volcano erupt, with local authorities warning that “careless behaviour” is blocking rescue routes. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Mount Etna's first 2025 eruption has intensified, producing substantial lava flows and ash emissions which disrupted air traffic around Sicily on Monday. View on euronews

A week of spectacular lava sprays on Sicily's snow-capped Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanos, has drawn thousands of people wanting to see the eruption.

Thousands of hikers and skiers have been climbing Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy after its February 6 eruption to witness the lava flow down the volcano's snowy inclines. Filmed on February 14 and 17, the volcano has continued to spew lava and ash,