The Islands: News archives from Italian islands - Page 11 of 14

Salvatore Ferrigno accsed of buying Mafia votes

Centre-right candidate accused of buying Mafia votes

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A centre-right candidate in Sunday’s Sicilian regional elections was arrested for buying Mafia votes this Friday.

Sicilian chefs create world's longest cannolo

Record-breaking cannolo created by Sicilian chefs

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A team of Italian chefs have cooked up the world’s longest cannolo. The Sicily-based cooks used 680 kilograms of ricotta to craft a 21-metre-long version of the popular Italian dessert.

Sicilian playground bans mobile phones

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Sicilian playground bans mobile phones. It has become the first public space in Italy to ban children and adults from using their smartphones.

On this day in history: Mafia Don Carlo Gambino born

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thought to be the inspiration for Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Carlo Gambino was born on 24th August 1902 in Palermo, Sicily. He became one of the most powerful Mafia Dons in this history of organised crime.

Val di Noto is venue for Madonna’s birthday celebrations

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian-American pop star Madonna marked her 64th birthday at Sicily’s famed Val di Noto. It was also the 22nd birthday of her son with Guy Ritchie.

Sardinia: Yacht Crash – One dead, six injured

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A British man has died and six people were injured after a yacht crash in Sardinia on Sunday.

Mother admits killing daughter and faking kidnap

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 23-year-old Sicilian mother confessed to killing her five-year-old daughter and falsely claiming she had been abducted for ransom.

Cork tree forest in Sardinia - agriculture

Food and Agriculture in Sardinia

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Agriculture: Sardinia produced a record-breaking almost 50 metre ricotta – the largest in the world. Meanwhile, the international cork promotion campaign highlighted Sardinia’s contribution to the Italian cork production.

Police arrest 31 people in Mafia sting

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police forces arrest 31 people on Tuesday morning in an operation targeting the Cosa Nostra. They stand accused of felonies from mafia association to extortion.