Dozens Of Migrants Die After Boat Sinks off Sicily

ITALY Magazine rarely delves into the daily news of Italy - the aim of our site is to connect lovers of Italy with the place by sharing news on art, culture, food and travel. However, certain events demand a mention. Today a ship caught fire off the coast of Lampedusa and sank. It was carrying 500 people looking for a better chance in life. At least 90 of them, including children, died. The victims were mostly from Eritrea, Ghana and Somalia, the Italian authorities said. More than 200 people are still missing, officials said. As a country that is no stranger to migration our thoughts go out to them and their families. You can find out more here: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/03/lampedusa-migrants-killed-boat-sinks-italy http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/04/world/europe/scores-die-in-shipwreck-off-sicily.html?hp&_r=0 http://palermo.repubblica.it/cronaca/2013/10/03/news/lampedusa_naufraga_barcone_dopo_incendio_82_vittime_fra_loro_donna_incinta_e_2_bambini_ma_mancano_all_appello_250_persone-67793321/?ref=HREA-1