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Outrage in Corleone, Sicily, over “provocative” post by son of notorious mafia boss
A social media post by the son of a notorious Cosa Nostra mafia boss has sparked outrage in the town of Corleone, Sicily, as it was seen as undermining the community’s efforts to rid itself of the stigma associated with its dark past in organized crime.
In Cold Blood: Mafia-Style Murders Spread Fear and Panic in Albania
Murders, often mafia-style, have become a regular occurrence in Albania. Experts say the perpetrators have no fear of the police.
How an exiled mafia boss became the center of Turkish politics
An ultranationalist mafia boss who had connections with the ruling elite for decades now wages war against top officials with his camera from abroad
Amid Europe’s lockdowns, no safety net for millions in black economy
Bricklayer Salvatore La Barbera is worried that in a matter of days his family of four will run out of food and, with Italy locked down by coronavirus, there is no way he can earn money to buy more.
Italian police arrest new Mafia boss in Sicily
Italian police on Tuesday arrested new Mafia boss Settimino Mineo and dozens of other suspects in a major swoop against a resurgent Cosa Nostra.
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Some 200 arrested in anti-mafia operation in Italy, Germany-police
Some 200 members of one of Italy’s most infamous mafia groups were arrested in an operation in Italy and Germany, police said on Jan. 9.
“Toto” Riina, feared godfather from Corleone, dies behind bars at 87 (VIDEO)
Gangster “Boss of bosses” Toto Riina, who has died at the age of 87 according to Italian media reports, was one of the most violent and feared Godfathers in the history of the Sicilian Mafia.
34 Members of Organized Crime Group were Arrested in Italy
The Italian authorities arrested 34 suspected members of the mafia in a big police operation on the 25th anniversary of the killing of the famous magistrate fighting against the mafia Paolo Borselino, a crime committed by the Sicilian Cosa Nostra, reported DPA.
Italy struggles with mountain of seized mafia assets
Italy's battle against the mafia has provoked an unusual problem for the government - the headache of managing a staggering portfolio of assets and cash seized from mobsters.