In Capaci, a short distance from the stretch of motorway where Giovanni Falcone, Francesca Morvillo and three officers of their police escort were killed, a group of shipping containers houses MuST23 – Museo Stazione 23 Maggio.
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“LIDO – Bar e Cucina Costiera” joins the “Pago chi non paga” antiracket critical consumption network
On the southern coast of Palermo stands the Ecomuseo Mare Memoria Viva and, inside it, LIDO, the bistro that has just joined Addiopizzo’s “pizzo free” business network.
“Cocciu d’amuri” joins Addiopizzo’s antiracket “critical consumption” network “Pago chi non paga”
From a small village coffee roastery to a shop that tells the story of Sicily through its products, its artisans and its stories. That’s the journey of Cocciu d’Amuri, at via Di Maggio 21 in Isola delle Femmine.
Città del Sole joins the anti-racket critical consumption network “I Pay Those Who Don’t Pay.”
“ … and what if playing were a serious matter?” declared Carlo Basso back in 1972 when he opened the first Città del Sole store in Milan – words that serve as a compass for the new location in Palermo, on Via Sciuti 66 Crossing the threshold of Città del Sole does not...
Officine Bellotti joins the “Pago chi non paga” anti-racket critical consumption network
The city of Palermo is full of spaces where culture, in its components of tangible and intangible heritage, proves to be a fundamental and essential element in giving meaning to civic life. Thus, even abandoned structures are transformed, or rather, regenerated into...
Studio Mud joins the anti-racket critical consumption network “I Pay Those Who Don’t Pay.”
When you step into a ceramics studio, one scene immediately springs to mind—the most romantic moment in cinema history: Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze at the pottery wheel in Ghost. Who hasn’t dreamed, at least once, of recreating that scene or simply trying their hand...
On International Women’s Day, the story of Nicoletta, who, together with her brother Giorgio, stood up against abuse and extortion.
The story of Addiopizzo goes hand in hand with the story of the Scimeca siblings, entrepreneurs from Caccamo, a small medieval village in the province of Palermo. Giorgio and Nicoletta are bound by a deep bond and two complementary personalities. We often hear more...
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 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...
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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Standing by those who report: the journey shared with the business owners of Brancaccio and Ciaculli
The trial of nine defendants opened this morning. They are charged with mafia-type association, as members of the Brancaccio-Ciaculli mafia district of Palermo, as well as with extortion, drug trafficking, illegal possession of weapons and aiding and abetting.
From Piazza Magione, beyond barriers. Flying over Palermo ✈️
Thanks to the valuable collaboration of the Aeroclub di Boccadifalco, thirty children from the Kalsa discovered the city from a new perspective. Because sometimes you need to rise high to look far.
Noce, Palermo: saying NO to the pizzo is possible. Together
The trial concerning extortion in the Noce neighbourhood has concluded at first instance. Addiopizzo joined as a civil party together with a building contractor and his worker who, with the association’s support, stood up to the extortion attempts.
MuST23 – Museo Stazione 23 Maggio joins the “Pago chi non paga” antiracket critical consumption network
In Capaci, a short distance from the stretch of motorway where Giovanni Falcone, Francesca Morvillo and three officers of their police escort were killed, a group of shipping containers houses MuST23 – Museo Stazione 23 Maggio.
“LIDO – Bar e Cucina Costiera” joins the “Pago chi non paga” antiracket critical consumption network
On the southern coast of Palermo stands the Ecomuseo Mare Memoria Viva and, inside it, LIDO, the bistro that has just joined Addiopizzo’s “pizzo free” business network.
“Cocciu d’amuri” joins Addiopizzo’s antiracket “critical consumption” network “Pago chi non paga”
From a small village coffee roastery to a shop that tells the story of Sicily through its products, its artisans and its stories. That’s the journey of Cocciu d’Amuri, at via Di Maggio 21 in Isola delle Femmine.
Le nouveau racket de Cosa Nostra ENTRE RÉSISTANTS ET COLLABOS
On a vu la semaine dernière que la Mafia sicilienne, Cosa Nostra, préfère désormais le business souterrain au vacarme...
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.