Tag: Giovanni Falcone
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We’ve seen this show already
39 years ago, on the 10th February 1986, the Maxiprocesso kicked off in Palermo Sicily with 475 members of the Mafia brought to trial with an indictment that was 8,000 pages long. 338 were convicted with 19 top Mafia bosses condemned to life in prison. Two of the Magistrates leading the trial were Paolo Borsellino…
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Malta inaugurates first international office of Fondazione Falcone in a step towards justice and accountability
At the opening of the Fondazione Falcone’s Malta office in SiÄ¡Ä¡iewi on Sunday, Maria Falcone spoke candidly about the impact of her brother Giovanni Falcone’s assassination, saying it profoundly changed her life “both as a sister and an Italian citizen.” “I could have chosen to keep my grief as a sister private,” she shared. “But…
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Fondazione Falcone launches first international hub in Malta with dedication to anti-mafia legacy
The renowned Falcone Foundation (Fondazione Falcone) is set to establish its first international hub in Malta, marking a significant milestone in the island’s cultural and diplomatic landscape. Located at 115 Santa Margerita Street, Siggiewi, this new center will serve as a diplomatic and cultural base, providing the international community and youth with access to diverse…
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Why the fight against organised crime is necessary
We lost a journalist due to organised crime. We lost the Labour Party, our towns and villages, our government. our country. I lost my job. We have a rent-seeking economy instead of a meritocratic free market, and no regulations for cowboys. We have jungle rules instead of the rule of law. I don’t need to…
