According to a University of Palermo study published in 2008, around 80 percent of Palermo businesses still pay the pizzo, and the protection racket in Sicily brings the Mafia at least a billion ...

"Explore the dark history of Palermo as we delve into how the Mafia infiltrated this vibrant city. Discover key locations, hear gripping stories, and understand the impact of organized crime on ...

She took up her role as public prosecutor for the juvenile court of Palermo in July 2021. Many of her investigations have focused on the children of Mafia bosses and drug traffickers.

A new, immersive and itinerant anti-mafia museum will open in Palermo this month to commemorate Italy's battle against organized crime. The museum's home is an 18th-century neo-classical palace ...

Crime was a family affair for Messina Denaro, born to a known Mafia boss in Sicily on April 26, 1962. Among those arrested in the 2009-2010 crackdown was his brother, Salvatore Messina Denaro, who ...

An outpouring of relief in Palermo after the arrest of Italy's most wanted alleged Mafia boss. But Italian prosecutors are warning that the fight against organised crime is far from over.

Nine bosses linked to the infamous Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro were released in October on furlough or for good behaviour by the Palermo court of appeals.

Rome (Reuters) — Around 130 people were arrested on Tuesday in a large-scale sting against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo, indicating that it has remained a significant criminal force despite ...

In Palermo, there's more to an evening walk than meets the eye. The Sicilian capital was, until relatively recently, largely shuttered by 8pm on account of the city's mafia ties.

Italian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was convicted of multiple murders and was arrested in January after spending 30 years on the run, has died of cancer, officials said on Monday.