mafia
Coverage of mafia in the Nexus archive.
- Italy’s mafia problem has a new look, and it isn’t Italian
Italy’s mafia problem is evolving with non-Italian gangs entering the country's criminal underworld. The article highlights a shift in the composition of criminal groups operating in Italy.
- Unions in New York now squeeze the public worse than any other mafia — with politicians’ help
The article claims that unions in New York are acting like a mafia, negatively impacting the public, and political elites are collaborating with them. It describes the situation as 'pummeling' New York with the help of politicians.
- Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions
Italian authorities have seized villas, cars, and cash linked to the assets of the late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro. Police targeted his network as part of the operation.
- Italy seizes $232m in Mafia assets tied to Cosa Nostra
Italy has seized $232 million in assets linked to the Cosa Nostra Mafia. The investigation revealed luxury resorts and offshore wealth as part of a government effort to dismantle Mafia networks.
- Legendary mafia leader's "vast fortune" seized by police
Italian authorities seized $232 million in assets linked to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after evading police for 30 years. The operation marks a significant victory in Italy's efforts to dismantle organized crime networks.
- Legendary mafia leader's "vast fortune" seized by police
Italian police seized $232 million in assets belonging to the late Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, who was captured after evading authorities for 30 years.
- Pope meets families who lost children to toxic waste in Italy’s ‘Land of Fires’
Pope Leo XIV met with families in Italy's 'Land of Fires' region affected by toxic waste, where children have died or are battling cancer linked to illegal dumping and mafia activities. The visit aligns with the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis' environmental encyclical Laudato Si.
- British tourists are caught up in mafia gun attack on Italian restaurant that left 'innocent' waiter dead
British tourists were caught in a mafia gun attack at an Italian restaurant, resulting in the death of an innocent waiter. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of organized crime in the region.