Italian referendum on easing citizenship rules thwarted by low turnout
Opposition parties criticized the government for dampening interest in critical issues related to immigration and labor, a move seen as a strategic boycott of the referendum.
Why There Isn't a Bridge from Italy to Sicily - And Why the 2,000-Year-Old Dream of Building the Bridge May Soon Be Realized
"The challenges are many, from the depth of the Strait to regional seismic activity, making it a potential site for the world's largest single-span bridge."