Concerns about crime have been the foundation for decades of get-tough policies aimed at deterring crime. The belief is that ever-greater punishment — by hiring more police, increasing prosecution, ...

Planning a trip or move to Sicily in 2025? Here's what you need to know about safety, crime rates, tourist scams, and the real story behind the mafia today. We break it all down for travelers and ...

After landing at Falcone Borsellino airport, named after two anti-Mafia magistrates, my attention is caught by the shimmering Mediterranean. Then, as I make my way into central Palermo on the A29, I ...