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1935 Palermo Murder Covered Up by Fascist Regime
In 1935 Palermo, the murder of 20-year-old university student Maria Concetta Zerilli was covered up by the Fascist regime, who ruled her death a murder-suicide alongside Blackshirt Vincenzo Mortillaro. This case was recently uncovered in a new book.
1935 Palermo Murder Covered Up by Fascist Regime
In 1935 Palermo, the murder of 20-year-old university student Maria Concetta Zerilli was covered up by the Fascist regime, who ruled her death a murder-suicide alongside Blackshirt Vincenzo Mortillaro. This case was recently uncovered in a new book.
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36% Bias Score
Sicilian Anti-Mafia Commission Proposes Transparency Protocol After Journalist Threats
In response to threats against Sicilian journalists, the Regional Anti-Mafia Commission proposes a transparency protocol with prosecutors to improve communication about mafia and corruption operations, prompted by a meeting with threatened reporters and concerns about the mafia's social media campai...
Sicilian Anti-Mafia Commission Proposes Transparency Protocol After Journalist Threats
In response to threats against Sicilian journalists, the Regional Anti-Mafia Commission proposes a transparency protocol with prosecutors to improve communication about mafia and corruption operations, prompted by a meeting with threatened reporters and concerns about the mafia's social media campai...
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32% Bias Score
Agrigento: Capital of Culture Battles Infrastructural Deficiencies
Agrigento, Italy's 2023 Capital of Culture, faces infrastructural challenges (poor roads, lack of airport, outdated railways) despite attracting a million annual visitors to its Valley of the Temples, highlighting a common struggle between tourism boom and inadequate services.
Agrigento: Capital of Culture Battles Infrastructural Deficiencies
Agrigento, Italy's 2023 Capital of Culture, faces infrastructural challenges (poor roads, lack of airport, outdated railways) despite attracting a million annual visitors to its Valley of the Temples, highlighting a common struggle between tourism boom and inadequate services.
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36% Bias Score
Sicily's Provincial Elections Set for April 27th
Sicilian provincial and Free Consortia elections are scheduled for April 27th, 2024, after numerous delays and rejected amendments, with a weighted voting system and significant political divisions among the coalitions.
Sicily's Provincial Elections Set for April 27th
Sicilian provincial and Free Consortia elections are scheduled for April 27th, 2024, after numerous delays and rejected amendments, with a weighted voting system and significant political divisions among the coalitions.
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32% Bias Score
Mafia Renews Threats Against Investigative Journalist in Palermo
Following renewed threats, increased security is in place for investigative journalist Salvo Palazzolo in Palermo, Italy, after his reports on released mafia bosses, drug trafficking via Telegram, and flaws in the parole system for convicted murderers.
Mafia Renews Threats Against Investigative Journalist in Palermo
Following renewed threats, increased security is in place for investigative journalist Salvo Palazzolo in Palermo, Italy, after his reports on released mafia bosses, drug trafficking via Telegram, and flaws in the parole system for convicted murderers.
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36% Bias Score
Sicilian Opposition: Weak Models, Lack of Reform
The Sicilian opposition displays two ineffective models: reactive exposure of clientelism and a consociational approach participating in resource allocation, hindering a true reformist alternative to the center-right dominance.
Sicilian Opposition: Weak Models, Lack of Reform
The Sicilian opposition displays two ineffective models: reactive exposure of clientelism and a consociational approach participating in resource allocation, hindering a true reformist alternative to the center-right dominance.
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60% Bias Score
Sicilian Government Criticizes Press Reports on Irfis Financial Dealings
The Sicilian regional government is criticizing articles in Repubblica newspaper concerning Irfis, the region's financial institution, citing delays in implementing a consumer credit support measure, an investigation into a €1.5 million loan recovery attempt, and a loan guarantee for a known associa...
Sicilian Government Criticizes Press Reports on Irfis Financial Dealings
The Sicilian regional government is criticizing articles in Repubblica newspaper concerning Irfis, the region's financial institution, citing delays in implementing a consumer credit support measure, an investigation into a €1.5 million loan recovery attempt, and a loan guarantee for a known associa...
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24% Bias Score
Delay Threatens Italy's Disability Law, Jeopardizing Independent Living
Italy's Law 227, designed to help disabled people define their quality of life and access personalized care, faces a potential two-year delay due to a Senate amendment extending the trial period until the end of 2026, jeopardizing funding for independent living and perpetuating institutional care.
Delay Threatens Italy's Disability Law, Jeopardizing Independent Living
Italy's Law 227, designed to help disabled people define their quality of life and access personalized care, faces a potential two-year delay due to a Senate amendment extending the trial period until the end of 2026, jeopardizing funding for independent living and perpetuating institutional care.
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56% Bias Score
Agrigento's Diverse Cultural Program Showcases Ancient and Modern Art
Agrigento's Capital of Culture program features multiple art exhibitions—ancient Greek vases, contemporary recycled art, and 20th-century Italian art—along with book presentations, digital art experiences, and musical events, showcasing the city's diverse cultural heritage from antiquity to the pres...
Agrigento's Diverse Cultural Program Showcases Ancient and Modern Art
Agrigento's Capital of Culture program features multiple art exhibitions—ancient Greek vases, contemporary recycled art, and 20th-century Italian art—along with book presentations, digital art experiences, and musical events, showcasing the city's diverse cultural heritage from antiquity to the pres...
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44% Bias Score
Resurgence of Sicilian Mafia Prompts Alarm
Families of Mafia victims and journalists are expressing alarm over the resurgence of the Cosa Nostra in Sicily, citing recent releases of convicted mobsters and threats against those investigating the mafia, prompting calls for a reassessment of parole policies and increased anti-mafia efforts.
Resurgence of Sicilian Mafia Prompts Alarm
Families of Mafia victims and journalists are expressing alarm over the resurgence of the Cosa Nostra in Sicily, citing recent releases of convicted mobsters and threats against those investigating the mafia, prompting calls for a reassessment of parole policies and increased anti-mafia efforts.
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64% Bias Score
Sicilian Car Tax Bill Reintroduced Amidst Favoritism Accusations
A Sicilian regional bill offering a 50% car tax discount for businesses, initially withdrawn due to accusations of favoritism, will be reintroduced; the CEO of Sicily by Car, the alleged beneficiary, refutes the claim, citing their Bolzano headquarters and highlighting their substantial tax contribu...
Sicilian Car Tax Bill Reintroduced Amidst Favoritism Accusations
A Sicilian regional bill offering a 50% car tax discount for businesses, initially withdrawn due to accusations of favoritism, will be reintroduced; the CEO of Sicily by Car, the alleged beneficiary, refutes the claim, citing their Bolzano headquarters and highlighting their substantial tax contribu...
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40% Bias Score
Salvini's Open Arms Trial Concludes in Palermo
In Palermo, Italy, the trial of Matteo Salvini for allegedly refusing to allow 147 migrants rescued by the Open Arms NGO ship to disembark in August 2019 concluded; Salvini faces up to six years imprisonment, claiming he acted to defend Italy's borders.
Salvini's Open Arms Trial Concludes in Palermo
In Palermo, Italy, the trial of Matteo Salvini for allegedly refusing to allow 147 migrants rescued by the Open Arms NGO ship to disembark in August 2019 concluded; Salvini faces up to six years imprisonment, claiming he acted to defend Italy's borders.
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56% Bias Score
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