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Italy expects to clear Sicily bridge project next week
Italy expects to clear Sicily bridge project next week

Straits Times

time3 days ago

  • Business
  • Straits Times

Italy expects to clear Sicily bridge project next week

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Strait of Messina where a government project to build a bridge to connect the Italian mainland to the island of Sicily has been in the planning stages for years, as seen from the small village of Cannitello, Italy, January 2, 2025. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo ROME - The Italian government is expected to give the green light for a multibillion-euro bridge between Sicily and the mainland next week, paving the way for construction work to finally start on the long-awaited project, a source said on Monday. The source, who asked not to be named, said the meeting of the CIPESS economic planning committee to approve the bridge had yet to be scheduled but was expected to take place by August 7. A stable connection across the Strait of Messina has been talked about since Roman times, but the project appeared to have been killed off for good in 2013, when the company created to oversee its construction was closed down in a government austerity drive. It was resuscitated under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who set aside 13.5 billion euros ($15.7 billion) to build a suspension bridge 3.6 kilometres (2.2 miles) long between the Sicilian city of Messina and the Calabria region. According to the Messina Strait company, which oversees the project, approval from CIPESS will pave the way for preliminary works such as land expropriations, and archaeological and geological surveys. A consortium led by Italy's Webuild is responsible for the construction, which is scheduled for completion in 2032, more than 60 years after the country organised an international contest to receive proposals for the bridge. "There is a lot of attention around the world, everyone is looking at the Messina Bridge, and asking us about it," WeBuild CEO Pietro Salini said last week presenting the group's financial results for the first half of the year. REUTERS Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia Cambodia, Thailand agree to 'immediate and unconditional ceasefire' to de-escalate border row Asia Truce between Cambodia and Thailand secured under Asean chair Malaysia, but can it hold? Singapore Tanjong Katong sinkhole: BCA to conduct independent probe, act against any non-compliance Singapore Foreign workers who rescued woman from sinkhole given tokens of appreciation Asia Gunman kills 5 near Bangkok's Chatuchak market before taking own life Business SIA Q1 profit falls 59%; airline group sees volatile times ahead Singapore Man exposed daughter's identity despite court order after she was removed from his care Singapore Over 6 years' jail for conman who cheated 13 victims of more than $1.2m

Soccer-Napoli strengthen defence with signing of Beukema from Bologna
Soccer-Napoli strengthen defence with signing of Beukema from Bologna

The Star

time20-07-2025

  • Sport
  • The Star

Soccer-Napoli strengthen defence with signing of Beukema from Bologna

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Coppa Italia - Final - AC Milan v Bologna - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - May 14, 2025 Bologna's Sam Beukema celebrates after winning the Coppa Italia REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo (Reuters) -Napoli have further bolstered their squad with the signing of defender Sam Beukema from Bologna, the Serie champions announced on Sunday, with the Dutchman joining on a five-year deal worth 30 million euros ($34.88 million) according to Italian media. Beukema joined Bologna in 2023 from AZ Alkmaar, and the 26-year-old made 80 appearances across all competitions for the Italian side over the past two seasons, including starting all eight games in their Champions League campaign last season. Napoli, who won their fourth Scudetto in May, have also added Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, Dutch winger Noa Lang and Italian striker Lorenzo Lucca to Antonio Conte's squad in the close season. ($1 = 0.8602 euros) (Reporting by Trevor StynesEditing by Toby Davis)

Defender Hernandez joins Al-Hilal from Milan
Defender Hernandez joins Al-Hilal from Milan

Straits Times

time10-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Straits Times

Defender Hernandez joins Al-Hilal from Milan

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Coppa Italia - Semi Final - Second Leg - Inter Milan v AC Milan - San Siro, Milan, Italy - April 23, 2025 AC Milan's Theo Hernandez celebrates after the match REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo Theo Hernandez has completed his transfer from AC Milan to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, both clubs confirmed on Thursday. The 27-year-old French defender joins Al-Hilal on a three-year deal, ending a six-season spell at the San Siro after arriving from Real Madrid in 2019. The move had been expected, after Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri stated on Monday that Hernandez would not be part of the squad next season. He will now be playing under former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi who took over the club in early June. REUTERS

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