Cruise ship threatens marine paradise off Italy

Stone fortresses and watchtowers that centuries ago stood guard against marauding pirates loom above pristine waters threatened by a modern peril: fuel trapped within the capsized Costa Concordia luxury ...

Wrecked Italian liner will not be moved for months

GIGLIO, Italy (Reuters) - The wreck of the cruise ship Costa Concordia could remain where it lies near the Italian island of Giglio until the end of the year or longer before it can be broken up or salvaged, the official in charge of the recovery operation said on Sunday. Divers searching for bodies in the hulk, which lies half submerged a few meters from the shore, suspended work on Sunday ...

'Ocean giants' ban needed on Italy coasts: environmentalists

The 17-deck cruise ship that capsized smack in the middle of a marine nature reserve off Tuscany shows these ocean giants threaten the coastline and should be banned, Italian environmentalists said Monday.

Rescuers flee Italy ship

The cruise ship grounded off Tuscany shifted again on its rocky perch, forcing the suspension Friday of search and rescue operations for the 21 people still missing. Hopes of finding anyone alive have all but disappeared.

Up to 10 months to remove capsized cruise ship

The cruise ship that capsized off Italy's coast will take up to 10 months to remove, officials said Sunday, as rough seas off the Tuscan coast forced the suspension of recovery operations.

Smolny: Petersburgers unhurt in the crash of the “Costa Concordia”

On board the passenger liner “Costa Concordia” 14 January sank off the coast of Italy, there were 26 people, including 5 children. As reported by the Office of the Tourism Committee for investments and strategic projects in the RUSSIAN Embassy in Italy, no one was hurt.