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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Blow to Anarchism: Giuseppe Sciacca, a prominent member of insurrectionism, arrested

Giuseppe Sciacca, a key figure in the Italian anarchist scene, has been arrested in Catania due to a prior court sentence related to anarchist activities.

Mar 23 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Sports

Teern and Palts Scored in Italy

Estonian footballers Kristina Teern and Liselle Palts contributed to Catania women's team's victory in the Italian third division by scoring in a 4-0 win.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Fear at Malpensa, the Ryanair plane lands in emergency: ambulances on the runway and panic on board

A Ryanair flight from Catania faced an emergency landing at Milan Malpensa Airport due to a suspected tire problem, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Abusive aesthetic treatments at home: a 40-year-old woman reported

A 40-year-old woman in Catania was reported for practicing medicine without authorization and administering drugs without permission.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Autopsy for Santapaola before cremation

The autopsy for Benedetto "Nitto" Santapaola, a notorious Sicilian mafia boss, was performed before his cremation following his death in prison.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes the island of Sicily and forces schools to close

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Sicily's Catania province, prompting the preventive closure of schools despite no reported injuries or material damage.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Strong earthquake of magnitude 4.5 in Catania. The Ingv: 'The epicenter on Etna'

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Etna near Catania, Sicily, on March 4, with no reports of damage or casualties.

Mar 4 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Earthquake in Catania, strong tremor of magnitude 4.5

A strong earthquake of magnitude 4.5 was felt in Catania and surrounding areas, with reports indicating no significant damage or injuries.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
Crime & Justice

Notorious Sicilian mafia boss behind multiple murders has died in prison

Benedetto 'Nitto' Santapaola, the notorious leader of the Sicilian mafia, has died in prison at the age of 87 after serving multiple life sentences.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

From the Fava murder to Capaci, Santapaola dies: he never revealed secrets about his dealings and accomplices

Benedetto Santapaola, a notorious figure in organized crime who spent 33 years in prison, passed away without ever revealing information about his criminal empire or the connections he had with influential individuals in Sicily.

Mar 2 โ€ข 23:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Notorious Sicilian Mafia Boss Nitto Santapaola Dies in Prison at 87

Nitto Santapaola, a notorious Sicilian Mafia boss, has died in prison at the age of 87 after serving over three decades for his crimes.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Mafia boss Nitto Santapaola has died in a Milan prison

Nitto Santapaola, the notorious boss of the Catania mafia, has passed away at the age of 87 in a Milan hospital after being incarcerated since 1993.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Foibe, shame at the high school in Catania: shocking flyer against the Day of Remembrance

A commemorative event at the 'Galileo Galilei' high school in Catania turned into an ideological clash, marked by protests and inflammatory flyers against the Day of Remembrance for victims of the foibe.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Caught in the Act: Owner Trains Dog to Commit Crimes

In Catania, Italy, a dog was filmed illegally dumping trash on the streets under its owner's training.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO โŸฉ Police apprehended a man in Italy who taught his dog to carry trash to the street

Police in Catania, Sicily, caught a man illegally training his dog to bring trash to the street.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Surprise, the toga absolves the Viminale. No compensation for the migrant

Italy's Court of Assizes in Catania ruled that the Ministry of the Interior does not need to compensate the family of an Italian man killed by an undocumented immigrant.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Dog caught dumping trash โ€“ owner fined

A Sicilian man has been accused of training his dog to illegally dump waste, with surveillance cameras capturing the act.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Man in Sicily trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish, say police

A man in Catania, Sicily, was caught training his dog to illegally dump rubbish to avoid detection by surveillance cameras.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Calendar: Who Celebrates Today, February 20, 2026

Today, February 20, 2026, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Leo the Wonderworker, Bishop of Catania, along with various saints and martyrs known for their faith and piety.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Migrants, Catania court revokes detention of Sea Watch 5

The Catania court in Italy has revoked the detention of the Sea Watch 5 crew, who faced accusations of rescuing 18 migrants without proper coordination with Libyan authorities.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Curzio Maltese, at the theater Antonio Catania and Nicola Piovani stage a great journalist

The article discusses a theatrical performance featuring Antonio Catania and Nicola Piovani, depicting the life and experiences of journalist Curzio Maltese through a dialogue that weaves in deep personal tragedies.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Matter of tastes

A gelateria in Catania is facing controversy for selling a pink-colored pistachio ice cream, which some claim promotes bullying and stereotypes.

Jan 10 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The child beaten with a ladle, invited on stage at a show: the court intervenes

In Catania, an 11-year-old boy who revealed his father's abuse on TikTok was invited along with his siblings to a theatrical event that became a spectacle amidst ongoing legal scrutiny.

Jan 8 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Insults and beats the crying son. The judge frees him, the boys go to their grandparents

A 59-year-old man in Catania was arrested after a video surfaced showing him abusing his 11-year-old stepson, but the judge released him, sparking outrage across Italy.

Jan 6 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

No prison for the abusive father. Towards the suspension of parental responsibility

A court in Catania has decided to release an abusive father from prison while placing his four children in the care of their maternal grandparents after a TikTok video raised concerns about his behavior.

Jan 5 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Beats son with a wooden spoon, the video goes viral: adoptive father investigated for abuse

A serious case of alleged familial abuse has emerged in Catania, where a 59-year-old man has been arrested on the order of the prosecutor for violence against a 10-year-old boy and his three younger sisters.

Jan 4 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

SuperEnalotto, the record jackpot exceeds 100 million

The SuperEnalotto jackpot has surpassed 100 million euros, making it the second highest prize in the world, with a total of 118 jackpots won since the game's inception in 1997.

Jan 3 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Mount Etna, the most active in Europe, erupts again in Sicily

Mount Etna, Europeโ€™s most active volcano, erupted again, spewing dense smoke and lava flows without disrupting air traffic.

Dec 29 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Moment snow-covered Mount Etna erupts spewing lava and ash

Mount Etna in Catania, Italy has erupted dramatically, sending ash and lava toward skiers on the slopes beneath.

Dec 28 โ€ข 22:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Saint Agatha - 'stronger than stone' in suffering for Christ

Saint Agatha is one of the most venerated saints in early Christianity, with two churches built in her honor in Rome, and she is particularly celebrated in Catania, Sicily, where her relics are kept.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:00 UTC

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