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record. cocaine haul seized in Sicilian waters. Image taken from Guardia di Finanzia video of the seizure.

Record cocaine haul seized by Italian police

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian authorities seized a record cocaine haul of 5.3 tonnes being transferred between ships off the southern coast of Sicily, police said. Five suspects are in custody.

Catania Airport Fire. Image courtesy of Vigili del Fuoco on Twitter

Catania Airport Fire – flight updates

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A fire broke out at Catania’s Vincenzo Bellini International Airport on Sunday night. Firefighters were called to put out the blaze and the airport was evacuated.

Culture Capital 2025 - Agrigento Sicily, Valley of the Temples

Culture News Round-up: Tuesday 4^th April 2023

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A round-up of news from the world of Italian culture on Tuesday 4th April 2023.

Flooding in Sicily with high winds bringing down trees

Flooding in the south, drought in the north

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Farmers’ association Coldiretti again sounded the alarm about extreme weather in Italy. There has been flooding in southern Italy, whilst the north suffers from low precipitation levels which have badly hit water reserves. As a result, agriculture all over the country is having huge trouble as a consequence.

Wiretap reveals Cosa Nostra has its own constitution

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Cosa Nostra boss arrested on Tuesday says the Sicilian Mafia has a written statute.

Second Messina Denaro hideout discovered

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian police today found a second hideout of Matteo Messina Denaro, the Mafia superboss apprehended on Monday after 30 years on the run.

Mafia boss hideout found in Sicilian town of Campobello di Mazara

Mafia boss hideout found and searched

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Police and investigators have found the hideout of Matteo Messina Denaro, the mafia boss arrested yesterday after 30 years on the run.

Palermo man arrested for killing an Italian couple in UK

Palermo man arrested for murder in UK

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

British police said on 23rd December that a man arrested for killing an Italian couple living in the UK came from Palermo and has mental health issues. The couple were killed with a hammer.