Italy approves controversial bridge tying Sicily to mainland

world • 8/6/2025

PM Meloni's coalition hailed the project as an economic boost, while critics worry about its impact and cost, which comes in at over €13 billion. If completed, the bridge would be the world's longest suspension bridge.

PM Meloni's coalition hailed the project as an economic boost, while critics worry about its impact and cost, which comes in at over €13 billion. If completed, the bridge would be the world's longest suspension bridge. A committee of Italian minister... [2914 chars]