A thirty-five years after the “Dear Extortionist” letter by Libero Grassi, Palermo has once again begun to reflect on an issue that continues to shape the city’s economic and social fabric: Extortions in Palermo: who pays and why?
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It can be done in Noce too: two weeks of presence, listening and participation in the neighborhood
In 2025, from 9 to 21 December, Addiopizzo promoted a series of information and awareness-raising initiatives with the campaign “It can be done in Noce too: collective reporting”
Loan sharking in the Palermo area: victims come forward with the support of Addiopizzo
Victims of loan sharking in Palermo speak out with the support of Addiopizzo, as authorities investigate and take action against criminal lenders.
Trial concludes for extortion case against Palermo merchant who stood up to racketeers with Addiopizzo support
A Palermo merchant in Ciminna stood up to extortion with Addiopizzo’s support; the trial against the racketeers has now concluded.
“POT Cucina & Bottega” joins the anti-racket ethical consumption network “ “I Pay Those Who Don’t Pay”
POT Cucina & Bottega, a restaurant in Palermo’s historic center, joins the Addiopizzo network “Pago chi non paga,” promoting ethical business, creativity in cuisine, and community solidarity.
Sailing towards a better future, “Sailing for Social Inclusion”
On August 29th, marking the thirty-fourth anniversary of Libero Grassi’s death, the ninth edition of the initiative “Sailing for Social Inclusion” took place in collaboration with the Lega Navale Italiana The sailing event aboard offshore boats—including the Ionia 97,...
After the fire at the lido and its reconstruction, the first-instance trial in which Addiopizzo joined as a civil party together with the victim of extortion has concluded.
Today, the first-instance trial ended—resulting largely in convictions—for dozens of individuals accused of belonging to the mafia clan of Trabia, in the province of Palermo. The charges included mafia association, extortion, damage, and arson. In this trial,...
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 Bicycling Vacations and Country Walkers. Thanks to their contributions, Addiopizzo has been able to continue its vital work in Palermo, empowering those...
Educational support for children in Kalsa at the Addiopizzo headquarters
Since October, Addiopizzo has started school support activities at its headquarters aimed at boys and girls in the Kalsa neighborhood. Over time, the confiscated property on Via Lincoln, where the Association's headquarters are located, has not only served as a place...
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Extortion in Palermo: who pays and why? | Palermo, 10 January 2026
A thirty-five years after the “Dear Extortionist” letter by Libero Grassi, Palermo has once again begun to reflect on an issue that continues to shape the city’s economic and social fabric: Extortions in Palermo: who pays and why?
It can be done in Noce too: two weeks of presence, listening and participation in the neighborhood
In 2025, from 9 to 21 December, Addiopizzo promoted a series of information and awareness-raising initiatives with the campaign “It can be done in Noce too: collective reporting”
Loan sharking in the Palermo area: victims come forward with the support of Addiopizzo
Victims of loan sharking in Palermo speak out with the support of Addiopizzo, as authorities investigate and take action against criminal lenders.
“POT Cucina & Bottega” joins the anti-racket ethical consumption network “ “I Pay Those Who Don’t Pay”
POT Cucina & Bottega, a restaurant in Palermo’s historic center, joins the Addiopizzo network “Pago chi non paga,” promoting ethical business, creativity in cuisine, and community solidarity.
“ADDIOPIZZO 20” returns — the exhibition at the No Mafia Memorial.
The exhibition ADDIOPIZZO 20 has been reopened to the public. It was first inaugurated last year to mark the 20th...
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...
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.