Many talented Sicilians move to the north or abroad to pursue their education and build their future, but when they return—often for love—they are full of ideas and creativity that make our land more beautiful. This is the case of Francesco Aquilino and Daniele...
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XXXI anniversary of the murder of Libero Grassi
For the 31° anniversary of the death of Libero Grassi, the businessman murdered by Cosa Nostra in Palermo in 1991, his family and Addiopizzo promote a day of initiatives in his memory. The day of 29 August gives us the chance to question ourselves about Libero...
VBT AND COUNTRY WALKERS: THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Once again we want to thank the American tour operators Country Walkers and VBT. Over the last years, they have contributed to our campaign against protection rackets in Sicily through their Sustainable Travel’s fund program. VBTand Country Walkers are both market...
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The trial begins for extortion against the merchant from Ciminna who opposed the extortion with the support of Addiopizzo.
A few months after the investigations and the execution of the preventive custody order, the trial begins for the...
The story of Francesco and Daniele, who gave life to Dolce Rosso Pizza and said no to extortion and abuse
Many talented Sicilians move to the north or abroad to pursue their education and build their future, but when they...
Addiopizzo unveils the new critical consumption app: ‘PAGO CHI NON PAGA’ (I Pay Those Who Don’t Pay)
On January 10, 1991, Libero Grassi denounced his extortionists in an open letter titled “Dear Extortionist,”...
Another Year of Achievements with VBT and Country Walkers
As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the generous support of the tour operators VBT...
Addiopizzo unveils the new critical consumption app: ‘PAGO CHI NON PAGA’ (I Pay Those Who Don’t Pay)
On January 10, 1991, Libero Grassi denounced his extortionists in an open letter titled “Dear Extortionist,”...
The activists of Addiopizzo are back on the streets of Palermo with a new message
"Attacchinaggi" ("poster-sticking actions") is how we have referred to our repeated semi-clandestine nocturnal...
Global Village: Addiopizzo, the grassroots anti-Mafia movement in Palermo, Sicily
Fonte: Stuff.co.nz
From market traders to restaurant owners and shopkeepers, around 80 per cent of the city’s small businesses have traditionally paid protection money – known as ‘pizzo’ in local Palermo slang – to the local Mafia.
