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Strictly stars Anton and Giovanni's Maserati stopped by cops while filming new series

The Strictly stars had been shooting their new travel series in Sicily when their Maserati was pulled over by Italian police while driving through the streets of Palermo

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

‘The Lions of Sicily’ …Drama of Poverty and Wealth

Al Arabi Publishing and Distribution, Cairo, has released an Arabic translation of “The Lions of Sicily”, a novel by Stefania Auci. Translated by Egyptian Leila al-Badri, the novel tells a decade-worth of stories about a El Florio family, which lived fame, wealth, power, love, betrayal, secrets, and revenge. From the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023

'My friend wants guests to subsidise her dream 300K wedding - I can't afford it'

A bridesmaid says she's apprehensive about attending her friend's dream wedding in Taormina, Sicily this August, as she and others in the bridal party will be expected to pay thousands towards the costs

Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

Modern mafia: Italy's organised crime machine has changed beyond recognition in 30 years

The arrest of Matteo Messina Denaro, one of Sicily’s most infamous mafia bosses, has reminded many Italians of the extreme violence he was associated with when operating as a leading figure of Cosa Nostra.

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2023

Godfather, Joker posters found in mafia boss Messina Denaro's home

Posters of Al Pacino as the Godfather and Joaquin Phoenix as Joker were found in an apartment in western Sicily where mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro is believed to have lived in the months prior to his arrest, police footage showed on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2023

10 best value holidays for Brits in 2023 - how to make your money stretch further

France, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Malta are some of the best value holidays for Brits this year - we take a look at the hotspots you need on your radar for a cheap holiday in 2023

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

Strong clan loyalty, locals, helped mafia boss Messina Denaro stay hidden

When Salvatore Catalano discovered that mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro had lived just a short walk from his house in the western Sicilian town of Campobello di Mazara, he felt sick.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2023

How a culture of fear and a Sicilian Mafia whisper network helped Italian mob boss Matteo Messina Denaro elude capture

The playboy Mafioso was famous for his flashy car, his designer clothes and his brutal streak. But to elude police for 30 years, Matteo Messina Denaro had to hide in plain sight.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023

Italian police arrest man whose ID helped fugitive mobster

Italian police in Sicily say they have arrested the man whose identity was allegedly used by a convicted Mafia boss who was Italy's No. 1 fugitive for 30 years

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Hiding in plain sight: how Sicily’s mafia godfather eluded capture for 30 years

Matteo Messina Denaro was arrested this week after three decades on the run. During that time he went out for pizza, watched football, and even took selfies with a doctor

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2023