One of the first images of the arrest showed the mafia boss escorted by police but not handcuffed. A powerful metaphor of many media narratives who have contributed to paint a distorted picture of a dangerous criminal, who lived in luxury and protected by a code of silence for over 30 years. We spoke...
A team of young Sicilian students devised an innovative method of breeding insects for food production. A more sustainable way to meet the food needs of the planet
From aviation accidents to political clashes over its use, the history of large body of water located between the provinces of Catania and Siracusa has always been a troubled one. Still largely inaccessible to visitors, the future of the lake is being fought for by a local cooperative
Chissà (I wonder) is the song dedicated by the songwriter from Palermo to people who, like herself, are suffering from eating disorders. According to a specialist: “Numbers in Italy are rising, but we don't talk about it enough”. The song was released in December not by chance: “I hope to provide comfort”.
From international productions such as Indiana Jones and Joe Wright’s Cyrano, passing by popular Italian series like Màkari, many troupes and actors have chosen Sicilian art cities and villages as locations for their upcoming movies
The author of "Animal Farm" died in 1950. In the same year, the Sicilian writer, who had mourned his disappearance in the newspapers, took over from him in using a similar kind of fiction to denounce not only dictatorships’ crimes but also to warn us that our frailties could cost us our freedoms once...
Despite being known for being "the capital of the unfinished", the small center on the slopes of Etna was also the birthplace of many notorious citizens, with a healthy commerce and service industry. Today, however, the town – emblem of many other corners of the island – is searching for a new identity. Could...
Fruit and assorted seasonal vegetables: a mix of colors around which we share the pleasure of being together. Zero waste, tradition and bold flavors for a culinary experience most shouldn’t do without
“Today, one of the crucial issues concerning information is the lack of trust between readers and newspapers. What can be done to reverse this trend? A possible approach could be to make our processes more transparent: wouldn’t you trust more a restaurant with an open kitchen, where you can check the hygiene of the...
Just like the Grimm brothers in Germany, the ethnologist from Messina was central in preserving the island’s folkloristic and historical heritage
