Now 34 years. I will continue to post the story of Giovanni Falcone because even if just one person who didn't know it reads it, learns about this extraordinary man, and maybe shares it with others, the world will be a slightly better place.

Now 34 years. I will continue to post the story of Giovanni Falcone because even if just one person who didn't know it reads it, learns about this extraordinary man, and maybe shares it with others, the world will be a slightly better place.

If you asked Trump to "pick any number" he'd pick 2 or 3, not 203.

Today, Meloni remembers Giorgio Almirante on the anniversary of his death. He was leader of far right party MSI (precursor to Fratelli d'Italia) & is greatly admired by Meloni. Under Mussolini he edited the periodical "La difesa della razza" aimed at spreading antisemitic sentiment [Thread] >> 1

And he named it Trigger...

Today, Meloni remembers Giorgio Almirante on the anniversary of his death. He was leader of far right party MSI (precursor to Fratelli d'Italia) & is greatly admired by Meloni. Under Mussolini he edited the periodical "La difesa della razza" aimed at spreading antisemitic sentiment [Thread] >> 1

When Totò Cuffaro was arrested 5 months ago Salvini's Lega was about to announce an electoral pact with his Democrazia Cristiana in Sicily. Now Cuffaro Is banned from political activity for 3 years after his conviction for corruption it looks like Salvini is going to shamelessly hoover up his party.

When Totò Cuffaro was arrested 5 months ago Salvini's Lega was about to announce an electoral pact with his Democrazia Cristiana in Sicily. Now Cuffaro Is banned from political activity for 3 years after his conviction for corruption it looks like Salvini is going to shamelessly hoover up his party.

Remember folks, no music allowed on Stromboli on Wednesdays, even if your name is Mick Jagger.

Remember folks, no music allowed on Stromboli on Wednesdays, even if your name is Mick Jagger.

A party on the island of Stromboli to celebrate the end of filming of "Three Incestuous Sisters", attended by Director Alice Rohrwacher and cast members Mick Jagger, Dakota Johnson, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley, Josh O'Connor & Isabella Rossellini, was stopped by Carabinieri on Wednesday night.

When you're making mafia-type threats against members of Congress from your own party things are not going well.

Poland looks in the mirror and sees Trump and Vance about to stab them in the back.

Make All Greenlanders Angry.

If he refuses to leave, just build a wall around the White House, cut off electricity and water supplies to the building and just leave him to rot in his bunker.

There was a bust of Giovanni Falcone at the entrance to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia to remind trainee agents of the meaning of spirit of public service. I hope that weirdo Kash Patel hasn't had it removed or replaced with a bust of Trump.

There was a bust of Giovanni Falcone at the entrance to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia to remind trainee agents of the meaning of spirit of public service. I hope that weirdo Kash Patel hasn't had it removed or replaced with a bust of Trump.

18 May 1939, Giovanni Falcone is born in Palermo. "The important thing is not to establish whether you are afraid or not, it is learning to live with your fear and not letting yourself be conditioned by it. That is real courage, otherwise it is no longer courage but foolishness."

18 May 1939, Giovanni Falcone is born in Palermo. "The important thing is not to establish whether you are afraid or not, it is learning to live with your fear and not letting yourself be conditioned by it. That is real courage, otherwise it is no longer courage but foolishness."

🔴 BREAKING: Italy is investigating our captain! After rescuing 166 people from distress at sea and being SHOT AT, CHASED, AND THREATENED WITH ABDUCTION by EU-funded Libyan militias, our crew is now being targeted – WTF?!

ll giudice Giovanni Falcone ai funerali del generale Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa ucciso dalla mafia, Palermo, 1982 Fotografia di Letizia Battaglia © Archivio Letizia Battaglia

In Sicilian politics there is no left or right, there is only mafia or antimafia.

A baby just a few weeks old has died of hypothermia after landing on the island of Lampedusa. The baby and its mother were part of a group of 55 migrants rescued by the Guardia di Finanza.

In Sicilian politics there is no left or right, there is only mafia or antimafia.

Former Governor of Sicily Totò Cuffaro sentenced to 3 years' community service for corruption. While serving the sentence he will not be allowed to meet or communicate with any politicians or elected officials and his passport has been confiscated.

This is mafia-style behaviour.

During Stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia from Paestum to Naples one of the riders was heard shouting the insult "terroni", a racist term against southern Italians, at spectators. This is not thought to be connected to another incident later in the stage when two spectators pushed a rider.

During Stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia from Paestum to Naples one of the riders was heard shouting the insult "terroni", a racist term against southern Italians, at spectators. This is not thought to be connected to another incident later in the stage when two spectators pushed a rider.

La scorsa settimana gli ambulanti del mercato che si tiene nel quartiere Zen di Palermo non hanno montato le bancarelle perché una famiglia mafiosa ha preteso il "rispetto" per un funerale. Ora il comune chiede agli ambulanti di giustificare la loro assenza.

This is mafia-style behaviour.

"Governing the British is not difficult; it is pointless."

"Governing the British is not difficult; it is pointless."

In the UK Farage is investigated by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner and laughs on his way to the pub. In Italy he would be investigated by the Guardia di Finanza and antimafia magistrates and would fuc*ing terrified.

After introducing a series of new laws that inevitably increase the prison population and increasing sentences for existing offences, the Italian government is now faced with serious overcrowding in prisons and is forced to move 5,000 inmates to house arrest or alternative institutes.

In the UK Farage is investigated by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner and laughs on his way to the pub. In Italy he would be investigated by the Guardia di Finanza and antimafia magistrates and would fuc*ing terrified.

One of the most chilling things you will ever see. And, yet, the strength of the man...

12 May 1992, eleven days before he is murdered by Cosa Nostra along with his wife & three police protection officers, Giovanni Falcone receives a note threatening his life while attending a conference on the drug trade in Rome. Left isolated & abandoned to his fate by the state he so loyally served.

Albanian Foreign Minister says agreement with Italy on migrant detention centres will not be renewed when it expires in 2028 as Albania will become an EU member by 2030.

This is a theme with the Giro d'Italia every year in southern Italy. Towns and cities hoping to be included in the route, not for prestige or publicity, but to get funding to fix potholes and resurface ravaged roads.

11 May 1860 - Giuseppe Garibaldi lands at Marsala in Sicily with 1,089 volunteers to begin his campaign of Italian unification.

11 May 1860 - Giuseppe Garibaldi lands at Marsala in Sicily with 1,089 volunteers to begin his campaign of Italian unification.

I carabinieri del NAS faranno un blitz su Air Force One la prossima volta che atterra in Italia.

From that photo I can only assume that Trump wants to start a war with Italy now.

From that photo I can only assume that Trump wants to start a war with Italy now.

The new terminal at Reggio Calabria Airport will open on 16th May, finally replacing the old structure that resembled a 1970s bus station.

9 May 1978, antimafia activist Peppino Impastato is murdered by Cosa Nostra. The song "I Cento Passi", originally by Modena City Ramblers, refers to the 100 paces separating his house from that of the mafia boss who ordered his murder. This version is by the choir of Maurolico High School in Messina

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Lawyers for former Governor of Sicily Totò Cuffaro have requested a plea bargain of 3 years' community service for their client, currently under house arrest on corruption charges. Cuffaro previously served a 7-year prison term for aiding and abetting mafiosi.

The Italian Minister of Education Valditara (Lega) thinks that Piersanti Mattarella was killed by the Brigate Rosse. A glaring example of the inadequate cultural and intellectual level of Meloni's government.

In 2 weeks' time local elections will be held in Platì in the Aspromonte mountains, noted for its heavy 'ndrangheta presence. There is only one candidate for Mayor, so he will only be elected if there is a minimum 40% turnout. Platì has spent 10 of the last 20 years without a Mayor or Town Council.