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flag Italy's Mount Etna outings restricted after eruptions; guides strike over safety rules, despite scientists saying lava is safe.

flag 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. flag Catania authorities imposed limits including daylight-only access, a 660-foot distance from lava, and group caps of 10 people, including drones. flag Guides argue the rules are excessive, claiming the slow-moving lava is safe and that the measures harm their livelihoods. flag Scientists confirm the lava is cooling and no longer advancing, posing no threat to nearby towns. flag 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.

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