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Mount Etna eruption forces closure of Catania airport and dozens of flight cancellations

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Ahead of Italy's biggest bank holiday, an ash cloud from the eruption caused flight cancellations, delays and diversions.

Added on the 15/08/2023 08:00:47 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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