National Day of Remembrance and Commitment against Mafias
Many thousands of people marched in Naples on May 5, 2019, to honor the National Day of Remembrance and Commitment against Mafias, which has been observed yearly since 2017.
Cosa Nostra – Sicilian Mafia
Matteo Messina Denaro, a fugitive from the State – a new book by Marco Bova
Matteo Messina Denaro, wanted since 1993, is the last of the mafia bosses who were the protagonists of the Cosa Nostra massacre season. He is considered to be one of the most dangerous fugitives in the world. The “godson” of Totò Riina and the undisputed leader of the Trapani mafia, Messina Denaro seems an elusive ghost. … Read more
Giovanni Falcone: The Life and Legacy of an Antimafia Judge and Hero
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Giovanni Falcone’s death. He is widely viewed as a hero not only in his home country of Italy, but all over the world. In Sicily, he is known as the “father of antimafia”. His work in fighting the Sicilian Mafia and helping to bring many of its members to justice has earned him respect and admiration from many people, both in Italy and abroad.
A play to teach children about Cosa Nostra.
On the 31st January, Ottavia Piccolo, one of the most well known actresses of the Italian theatre, and the multi-ethnic Orchestra of Arezzo, were the stars of a play called “Cosa Nostra explained to children.” The play was written by actor and author Stefano Massini, and directed by Sandra Mangini. The story revolves around Elda … Read more
Operation Xydi – 28 mafiosi and associates face trial in Palermo
The antimafia maxi-investigation Xydi has finally reached court. Palermo Judge, Paolo Magro, has ordered the indictment of nine of the thirty initial defendants involved in the investigation into the mafia of Canicattì and the various other mafia families in the territory.
