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Italy's Mount Etna outings restricted after eruptions; guides strike over safety rules, despite scientists saying lava is safe.
Outings to Italy’s Mount Etna have been restricted after renewed eruptions began on Christmas Eve, prompting local guides to strike—the first in decades—over new safety rules.
Catania authorities imposed limits including daylight-only access, a 660-foot distance from lava, and group caps of 10 people, including drones.
Guides argue the rules are excessive, claiming the slow-moving lava is safe and that the measures harm their livelihoods.
Scientists confirm the lava is cooling and no longer advancing, posing no threat to nearby towns.
Despite ongoing activity, the strike continues as guides seek a balance between safety and their ability to work, while tourists express disappointment over canceled trips.
Las salidas al Monte Etna de Italia restringidas después de las erupciones; los guías están en huelga por las reglas de seguridad, a pesar de que los científicos dicen que la lava es segura.