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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

UP College Murder Case: Why Did Students Call Manjeet Chauhan a 'Mafia'?

The murder case involving college student Manjeet Chauhan, who killed another student, Surya Pratap Singh, has raised serious questions regarding bullying in educational institutions.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The restaurant chain in Spain cannot be named La Mafia. The Italian government protested.

An Italian government protest has prevented a restaurant chain in Spain from using the name 'La Mafia.'

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Bouches-du-Rhรดne: High-tension trial of two DZ Mafia executives charged with murder

The trial of Gabriel Ory and Amine Oualane begins, focusing on their involvement in the 2019 murders of two known figures in the drug trafficking world.

Mar 22 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Story of Delmastro's restaurant in the venue that was closed for mafia activity

The article explores the history of a restaurant in Italy that transitioned through various identities while being associated with organized crime and political figures.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Delmastro, now FdI fears the notice of guarantee: โ€œIf they investigate him, it will be difficult to defend himโ€

Fratelli d'Italia is concerned about potential revelations regarding undersecretary Andrea Delmastro, particularly involving his relationships with a company linked to the Senese clan.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Do you dare to sleep with mafia ghosts? The oldest hotel in Las Vegas pays $5,000 to anyone who can capture paranormal activity in its 'cursed' basement

El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is offering a $5,000 prize to anyone who can document paranormal activity in its basement.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

"White collars shouldn't do business with the mafias", 50,000 people at the Libera march

A massive march took place in Turin commemorating the victims of the Mafia, attended by 50,000 participants including students, families of victims, and various organizations.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Public in line, brokers at the counter... Helpless system in front of ticket mafia, a heist on passengers' pockets!

A major ticket scam has emerged at the railway stations of Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, and Rourkela in India, involving brokers who are making it increasingly difficult for regular passengers to obtain tickets.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Gratteri, last flop. The candidate who was arrested and removed from the lists is acquitted

Veronica Biondo, a politician from Forza Italia, has been acquitted by the Court of Cassation after being arrested for alleged mafia-related vote trading, highlighting issues of justice and media influence in Italian politics.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Meloni's Suspicions about the Delmastro Case. "I Accounted for a Little Hand..."

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expresses her support for fellow party member Andrea Delmastro, who faces scrutiny over a failed investment linked to organized crime.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Organized crime, 1 billion and 600 million seized in 2025

In 2025, Italian authorities seized assets valued at 1.6 billion euros as part of their efforts against organized crime.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Threats to Saviano, the boss Bidognetti and his lawyer sentenced by the Casation: journalist Capacchione also a victim

The Italian Court of Cassation has confirmed the sentences of Francesco Bidognetti and his lawyer for making threats against writer Roberto Saviano, recognizing the mafia-related nature of the threats.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Delmastro Case, "The restaurant used for money laundering": Caroccia and daughter under investigation

Prosecutors have opened an investigation into Le 5 Forchette Srl, previously owned by government officials, regarding money laundering and mafia connections, implicating Miriam Caroccia and her father.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Threats to Saviano, definitive sentences for Bidognetti and lawyer

Francesco Bidognetti, a notorious camorra boss, and lawyer Michele Santonastaso have received confirmed prison sentences for threatening journalist Roberto Saviano and Rosaria Capacchione back in 2008.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

How a Chinese mafia hitman attacks

A supermarket owner in Merlo survived an assassination attempt orchestrated by the Chinese mafia, leading to the assailant's capture after a brief escape attempt.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Delmastro erupts over the restaurant incident: 'The mafia is m... '

Andrea Delmastro, an Italian undersecretary, is facing controversies linked to his past association with a restaurant co-owned by the daughter of a known criminal.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Saviano launches attacks on 'mafioso' Inter. A slap to the 'No' over judges aligned with prosecutors

Roberto Saviano harshly criticizes Inter Milan, alleging connections with the mafia and calling for them to be relegated due to their ties with an ultra leader linked to a murder case.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Alliance between mafias and the Lombard network of Messina Denaro: the boss repents

Gioacchino Amico, a member of the Senese clan, becomes a cooperating witness, revealing a coalition of mafias in Lombardy under Matteo Messina Denaro's influence.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: Call for Reflection and Apology from the Power Party and โ€˜Thatโ€™s What I Want to Knowโ€™ for Exposing Gang-Related Allegations

President Yoon called for the Power Party and the producers of the investigative program 'Thatโ€™s What I Want to Know' to reflect and apologize for the alleged manipulation of gang-related claims against him.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Delmastro tensions in FdI. Meloni: "Not very prudent, I didn't know but he stays"

Tensions arise within the Brothers of Italy (FdI) party as Undersecretary Delmastro makes controversial remarks about the mafia, leading to mixed reactions among party members and questions about his future after the upcoming vote.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Delmastro Case: Spotlight on the Financiers of the Deal - Prosecutors Investigate Clans and Fronts

The investigation into the Delmastro case highlights the connections between the Caroccia family and the financing of a restaurant company linked to political figures in Italy.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Seap removes 5 police officers after counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes enter prisons

The Department of Penitentiary Administration (Seap) in Brazil has suspended five officers suspected of facilitating the entry of counterfeit cigarettes into Rio de Janeiro prisons, with indications of an internal mafia involved.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Delmastro, the mafia is not fought only with words

Italian Undersecretary Andrea Delmastro's statements on the mafia raise concerns about the effectiveness of political discourse in combating organized crime.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The Shadows of the College of Europe, the School that Trains the 'Mafia' of Eurocrats

The article investigates the issues surrounding the College of Europe, particularly following the recent corruption allegations against its rector, Federica Mogherini.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Pozzolo: 'FdI is protective of Delmastro but not of me; he is untouchable in the party'

A former member of Italy's FdI party criticizes the perceived double standard regarding party solidarity, citing the handling of accusations against another member, Delmastro.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"The mafia is a mountain of s...". Delmastro replies to leftist accusations

Italian Undersecretary of Justice Andrea Delmastro defends himself against claims of mafia connections, emphasizing his political history and the threats he faces.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Delmastro Case: Here is the 2023 Photo with the Undersecretary and the Restaurateur Convicted for Mafia

The article discusses a 2023 photograph involving Italian politician Delmastro and a restaurateur convicted of mafia association, highlighting implications for the political landscape.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Delmastro: "For me, the mafia is a pile of sh..."

Italian Undersecretary of Justice Andrea Delmastro expressed strong disdain for the mafia, addressing allegations of his ties with organized crime during a press meeting.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Saviano's latest: โ€œInter should be relegated for its ties to the 'ndranghetaโ€

Roberto Saviano claims that Inter Milan should be relegated due to underestimating mafia infiltration among its fan base.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The restaurant and the boss's daughter, Delmastro still in trouble: the case ends up in Antimafia

Undersecretary of Justice, Andrea Delmastro, is embroiled in a controversy linked to the Caroccia family, associated with the Senese clan in Rome, raising concerns and prompting investigations into potential mafia connections.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Canadian Daniel Tomassetti is arrested in Mexico for the murder of an Italian mafia chief

Daniel Tomassetti, a Canadian fugitive wanted for murder, has been apprehended in Mexico after evading authorities for eight years.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

General Delegate of the Civil Police of Alagoas is investigated for suspected link with Paraรญba's 'exams mafia'

The General Delegate of the Civil Police of Alagoas, Gustavo Xavier do Nascimento, is under investigation for alleged connections to a criminal scheme known as the 'Exams Mafia' in Paraรญba.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
Crime & Justice

Ontario man wanted for two Mafia murders arrested in Mexico after 8 years on the run

Daniel Tomassetti, a Canadian fugitive wanted for two Mafia-related murders in Ontario, has been apprehended in Mexico after nearly a decade evading authorities.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

"Delmastro in business with a mafia convict": the investigation into the Senese clan that embarrasses FdI

An investigation reveals connections between high-profile politicians in Fratelli d'Italia and a convicted mafia member, raising ethical questions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

DZ Mafia: Four people charged for plans of violent actions

Four individuals linked to the DZ Mafia have been charged with planning violent acts as part of an organized crime gang in Marseille.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Delmastro and the ties with the Senese clan: "I left that company as soon as I discovered who he was"

Delmastro discusses his anti-mafia history and the ethical dilemmas he faced upon discovering connections to the Senese clan.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Delmastro, the mafioso's restaurant and other troubles of the undersecretary: from the Cospito case to Pozzolo

The article discusses the controversies involving Italian undersecretary Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove, linking him to a restaurant owned by a mafia figure and raising questions about his associations.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Turkish Mafia in Berlin: 'They fired in my direction'

Turkish small business owners in Berlin face threats from mafia groups demanding protection money, including reports of gunfire directed at victims.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Turkish Mafia in Berlin: 'They shot in my direction'

Turkish small business owners in Berlin are increasingly threatened by mafia groups demanding protection money, with reports of shootings targeting defiant entrepreneurs.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mafia boss' five chilling words before dissolving 12-year-old boy in acid

The article details the tragic fate of 12-year-old Giuseppe Di Matteo, who was kidnapped by the Mafia as retribution against his father, a police informant.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

Michael Jarlner: Donald Trump Shows Us the Brutality of a New Era of Mafia Doctrine

The article highlights the global implications of the ongoing conflict in Iran, emphasizing the role of the United States and Donald Trump's influence amidst a new type of warfare.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Cristina Kirchner attacks the Justice system over the Cuadernos case: "There are mafia practices"

Former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner has criticized the judicial system during her trial for corruption, claiming it involves mafia-like practices and asserting that she is a victim of political persecution.

Mar 17 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cristina Kirchner, before the court judging her for corruption in the Cuadernos case: 'This is not a political persecution, these are mafia practices'

Cristina Kirchner appeared in court to defend herself against corruption charges, claiming the proceedings are politically motivated and not legitimate.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"There Are Mafia Practices" and Other Resonant Phrases from Cristina Kirchner's Declaration in the Case of the Bribery Notebooks

Cristina Kirchner defended herself against political persecution allegations during her declaration in the bribery notebooks case, denouncing mafia-like practices within the judiciary.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Consumer Protection Secretary says he was targeted by criminals on Amaral Peixoto Highway

Joรฃo Pires, the municipal Secretary of Consumer Protection, reported an incident where he was pursued by criminals while driving on the Amaral Peixoto Highway.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
World

Ex Iranian footballer says regime officials are 'mafia-like' as players return home

A former Iranian footballer criticizes the Iranian regime as 'mafia-like,' expressing concerns for the safety of athletes returning home after withdrawing asylum claims in Australia.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The leader of FI Youth, Simone Leoni: "Falcone and Borsellino are my heroes". Then the jab at Gratteri: "Journalists have not been subjected to the judicial power since 1943, he should apologize"

Simone Leoni, leader of Forza Italia's youth wing, expresses admiration for anti-mafia heroes Falcone and Borsellino while criticizing prosecutor Nicola Gratteri over his threats against journalists.

Mar 16 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The secret mistress became the drug lord's downfall

A secret mistress inadvertently led to the downfall of the infamous drug lord El Mencho, resulting in chaos on the streets of Mexico.

Mar 16 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Shootings in New Makri: Three arrests - The Turkish mafia war under scrutiny

Greek police arrested three Turkish nationals in connection with a shooting incident in New Makri on March 3, with ongoing investigations to identify a fourth suspect.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Hezbollah is a big mafia that is in survival mode": a Lebanese documentarian's view on the war

Monika Borgmann, a German-Lebanese documentarian, discusses Hezbollah's complex role in Lebanon and warns of potential Israeli occupation in an interview with La Nacion.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:55 UTC

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