Airport

Recent news articles cover unrelated topics. One focuses on Hong Kong's efforts to increase the number of taxi drivers by simplifying the industry test. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics reported a 30% increase in test takers since the change. The government is also increasing meeting spaces for drivers. Separately, Mount Etna in Sicily erupted, spewing ash and smoke while skiers were present. Scientists from the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia noted intensified volcanic activity, leading to a red Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation, indicating a high risk to air travel. These events are newsworthy due to their impact on local transportation in Hong Kong and potential disruption to air traffic near Sicily.