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Inter and Milan hardcore football fans 'decimated' by mafia arrests

Milanese football ultras arrested for forming criminal groups targeting businesses around San Siro.
The police operation highlights organized crime's infiltration into football fan culture in Italy.

Brooklyn cop killed in action 100 years ago receives headstone for first time | amNewYork

A Brooklyn cop who was killed in the line of duty a century ago, Detective Bernardino Grottano, was provided a headstone at Green-Wood Cemetery after a long time.

Mafia: The Old Country is a return to the series after at least 8 years

Mafia: The Old Country will explore the origins of organized crime in the 1900s, showcasing a story rich in authentic realism and storytelling.

Mafia: The Old Country is a Sicilian prequel arriving summer 2025

Mafia: The Old Country revives the franchise with a new narrative set in early 1900s Sicily, focusing on organized crime.

Police in Sicily arrest suspected mafia members over EU subsidies fraud

37 people, including alleged mafia members, have been arrested in Sicily for a large-scale fraud involving EU agricultural subsidies.
91 individuals were previously convicted for fraudulently receiving over 5 million euros in subsidies between 2010 and 2017.
Mafia clans obtained the funds with the help of white-collar workers who navigated the bureaucratic world of EU funding.

Mafia: The Old Country Revealed, Launch Set for 2025

Mafia: The Old Country, set in 1900s Sicily, tells an original story about organized crime and is set for a 2025 release.

Inter and Milan hardcore football fans 'decimated' by mafia arrests

Milanese football ultras arrested for forming criminal groups targeting businesses around San Siro.
The police operation highlights organized crime's infiltration into football fan culture in Italy.

Brooklyn cop killed in action 100 years ago receives headstone for first time | amNewYork

A Brooklyn cop who was killed in the line of duty a century ago, Detective Bernardino Grottano, was provided a headstone at Green-Wood Cemetery after a long time.

Mafia: The Old Country is a return to the series after at least 8 years

Mafia: The Old Country will explore the origins of organized crime in the 1900s, showcasing a story rich in authentic realism and storytelling.

Mafia: The Old Country is a Sicilian prequel arriving summer 2025

Mafia: The Old Country revives the franchise with a new narrative set in early 1900s Sicily, focusing on organized crime.

Police in Sicily arrest suspected mafia members over EU subsidies fraud

37 people, including alleged mafia members, have been arrested in Sicily for a large-scale fraud involving EU agricultural subsidies.
91 individuals were previously convicted for fraudulently receiving over 5 million euros in subsidies between 2010 and 2017.
Mafia clans obtained the funds with the help of white-collar workers who navigated the bureaucratic world of EU funding.

Mafia: The Old Country Revealed, Launch Set for 2025

Mafia: The Old Country, set in 1900s Sicily, tells an original story about organized crime and is set for a 2025 release.
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Mafia: The Old Country Trailer Leaks Early, Revealing Release Window

Mafia: The Old Country is set for a summer 2025 release, featuring a gritty story in 1900s Sicily.

Don't worry, Mafia: The Old Country's missing Italian voice acting isn't a weird oversight, 2K's going full Sicilian for extra Cosa Nostra authenticity

Mafia: The Old Country features Sicilian voice acting for authenticity, with Italian localization available for UI and subtitles.

Mafia: The Old Country is a Mafia game actually set in Italy

Mafia: The Old Country marks the series' first setting in Italy, specifically Sicily in the 1900s.

Mafia Prequel Announced, More Info Coming In December

Hangar 13 is developing a new Mafia game titled Mafia: The Old Country, set in 1900s Sicily, focusing on the formation of the Italian mob.

New Mafia Game Announced, Launching Next Year

Mafia: The Old Country returns the franchise to its roots, exploring the origins of organized crime in early 1900s Sicily.

Mafia: The Old Country Trailer Leaks Early, Revealing Release Window

Mafia: The Old Country is set for a summer 2025 release, featuring a gritty story in 1900s Sicily.

Don't worry, Mafia: The Old Country's missing Italian voice acting isn't a weird oversight, 2K's going full Sicilian for extra Cosa Nostra authenticity

Mafia: The Old Country features Sicilian voice acting for authenticity, with Italian localization available for UI and subtitles.

Mafia: The Old Country is a Mafia game actually set in Italy

Mafia: The Old Country marks the series' first setting in Italy, specifically Sicily in the 1900s.

Mafia Prequel Announced, More Info Coming In December

Hangar 13 is developing a new Mafia game titled Mafia: The Old Country, set in 1900s Sicily, focusing on the formation of the Italian mob.

New Mafia Game Announced, Launching Next Year

Mafia: The Old Country returns the franchise to its roots, exploring the origins of organized crime in early 1900s Sicily.
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Milan police arrest 19 people in operation against football ultras

The arrest of 19 people ties football fan culture to mafia activities in Milan.

How one Brooklyn neighborhood became instrumental in the rise of the New York Mafia: 'Everyone paid'

Red Hook's historical crime environment shaped perceptions and ambitions, particularly for those like Frank Dimatteo who saw gangsters as role models.

Italian nun arrested over links to powerful mafia network

A nun was arrested for allegedly facilitating mafia operations in Italy, highlighting the deep connections between organized crime and public figures.

Severed horse head found at Sicilian property, in echo of Godfather scene

Mafia intimidation tactics in Sicily include leaving severed animal heads to instill fear, reminiscent of cinematic representations like The Godfather.

Milan police arrest 19 people in operation against football ultras

The arrest of 19 people ties football fan culture to mafia activities in Milan.

How one Brooklyn neighborhood became instrumental in the rise of the New York Mafia: 'Everyone paid'

Red Hook's historical crime environment shaped perceptions and ambitions, particularly for those like Frank Dimatteo who saw gangsters as role models.

Italian nun arrested over links to powerful mafia network

A nun was arrested for allegedly facilitating mafia operations in Italy, highlighting the deep connections between organized crime and public figures.

Severed horse head found at Sicilian property, in echo of Godfather scene

Mafia intimidation tactics in Sicily include leaving severed animal heads to instill fear, reminiscent of cinematic representations like The Godfather.
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Tulsa King Season-Finale Recap: An Offer He Can Refuse

Dwight Manfredi's negotiation style lacks depth, making it hard to remain engaged with his character.

Rigoletto - English National Opera - 4 Stars - Review

Rigoletto's revival reflects on the enduring relevance of Verdi's themes mixed with contemporary interpretations.

Charles Brandt, Whose Book Inspired The Irishman,' Dies at 82

Charles Brandt, author of a bestselling true-crime book on Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance, has died at age 82, impacting mob history narratives.

Frankfurt Book Fair: Saviano attends despite Rome snub DW 10/16/2024

Roberto Saviano's attendance at the Frankfurt Book Fair, invited after a governmental dispute, highlights the tension between artistic expression and political censorship.

Frank Coppa, First Bonanno Mafia Family Member to Flip, Dies at 82

Frank Coppa's cooperation with authorities led to numerous arrests and a significant blow to the Bonanno crime family.
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Italian town bans the sale of Mafia-themed souvenirs

Agrigento bans Mafia-themed souvenirs to enhance cultural image and reject Mafia influence ahead of its 2025 Capital of Culture designation.

Sicilian town angered after vile' social media post by son of mafia boss

A son of mafia boss Salvatore Riina provoked outrage in Corleone with a social media post, challenging the town's commitment to a mafia-free future.

D. T. Max on an Underground Rescue Network for Mafia Wives

Don Luigi Ciotti leads a secret operation to liberate women from the Mafia, helping those in need with a network of safe houses and support.

French court annuls extradition of Italian mafia hitman-turned-pizza chef

France's top court has annulled a lower court decision to extradite a convicted mafia killer, Edgardo Greco, to Italy.
The decision to annul the extradition was based on a procedural flaw tied to the composition of the investigating chamber of the Lyon Court of Appeal.

Italian town bans the sale of Mafia-themed souvenirs

Agrigento bans Mafia-themed souvenirs to enhance cultural image and reject Mafia influence ahead of its 2025 Capital of Culture designation.

Sicilian town angered after vile' social media post by son of mafia boss

A son of mafia boss Salvatore Riina provoked outrage in Corleone with a social media post, challenging the town's commitment to a mafia-free future.

D. T. Max on an Underground Rescue Network for Mafia Wives

Don Luigi Ciotti leads a secret operation to liberate women from the Mafia, helping those in need with a network of safe houses and support.

French court annuls extradition of Italian mafia hitman-turned-pizza chef

France's top court has annulled a lower court decision to extradite a convicted mafia killer, Edgardo Greco, to Italy.
The decision to annul the extradition was based on a procedural flaw tied to the composition of the investigating chamber of the Lyon Court of Appeal.
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Leader of Gorilla Stone Mafia convicted in Brooklyn federal court for two murders, drug distribution

John Pena, leader of the Gorilla Stone Mafia, was convicted of murder and drug trafficking, receiving a life sentence for his violent crimes.

HBO's Batman Spinoff Isn't Fooling Anyone

The Penguin series focuses more on mafia dynamics than Batman, presenting a distinctive narrative style.
The story of The Penguin thrives in a post-apocalyptic Gotham, highlighting criminal elements over superhero presence.

Tulsa King Season-Premiere Recap: Who's the Boss?

Stallone is miscast as a mafia boss in Tulsa King, lacking the necessary menace for the role.
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A hitman serving life in prison gets more time for killing 'Whitey' Bulger

Freddy Geas was sentenced to 25 years for the prison killing of Whitey Bulger, highlighting the brutal nature of the crime.

Last of 3 Inmates Sentenced in Beating Death of Whitey Bulger Gets 25 Years

Fotios Geas was sentenced to 25 years for the murder of James Bulger, but this sentence is largely symbolic due to his life imprisonment.

Former hitman sentenced to 25 years in prison killing of gangster Whitey Bulger

Fotios Freddy Geas was sentenced to 25 years for the prison bludgeoning of mobster James Bulger, adding to his life sentence.

A hitman serving life in prison gets more time for killing 'Whitey' Bulger

Freddy Geas was sentenced to 25 years for the prison killing of Whitey Bulger, highlighting the brutal nature of the crime.

Last of 3 Inmates Sentenced in Beating Death of Whitey Bulger Gets 25 Years

Fotios Geas was sentenced to 25 years for the murder of James Bulger, but this sentence is largely symbolic due to his life imprisonment.

Former hitman sentenced to 25 years in prison killing of gangster Whitey Bulger

Fotios Freddy Geas was sentenced to 25 years for the prison bludgeoning of mobster James Bulger, adding to his life sentence.
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