Nicholas Whithorn
@nickwhithorn.bsky.social
Legal Translator and University Lecturer based in Messina. Sicily, mafia, Italian justice system.
Mafia Chronicles: nicholaswhithorn.substack.com
Mafia Chronicles: nicholaswhithorn.substack.com
And for those who rightly ask "why do you vote for these people?" the answer is that you can only vote for the candidates put up by the parties and the parties (left, right or centre) put up these people in Sicily. Anybody attempting to break out of this "system" is quickly isolated and stifled.
As a new water crisis hits Sicily Governor says "people will not have to go without water" to people who are so used to going without water they just shrug their shoulders. This is the level of political discourse on infrastructure in in Sicily and has been for the 40 years I have lived here.
Crisi idrica, Schifani: «I cittadini non rimarranno senz'acqua». Sì al fondo di rotazione per i debiti verso Siciliacque
Il presidente della Regione interviene sull'emergenza che sta attanagliando le province di Trapani e Agrigento. Via libera nella legge di stabilità all'anticipo di 20 milioni per Aica
agrigento.gds.it
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
And for those who rightly ask "why do you vote for these people?" the answer is that you can only vote for the candidates put up by the parties and the parties (left, right or centre) put up these people in Sicily. Anybody attempting to break out of this "system" is quickly isolated and stifled.
As a new water crisis hits Sicily Governor says "people will not have to go without water" to people who are so used to going without water they just shrug their shoulders. This is the level of political discourse on infrastructure in in Sicily and has been for the 40 years I have lived here.
Crisi idrica, Schifani: «I cittadini non rimarranno senz'acqua». Sì al fondo di rotazione per i debiti verso Siciliacque
Il presidente della Regione interviene sull'emergenza che sta attanagliando le province di Trapani e Agrigento. Via libera nella legge di stabilità all'anticipo di 20 milioni per Aica
agrigento.gds.it
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
As a new water crisis hits Sicily Governor says "people will not have to go without water" to people who are so used to going without water they just shrug their shoulders. This is the level of political discourse on infrastructure in in Sicily and has been for the 40 years I have lived here.
No surprises in 3 Italian regional elections held yesterday & today with centre-left holding on to power in Campania & Puglia, and centre-right doing likewise in Veneto. All winning candidates for Governor, Fico (M5S) in Campania, Decaro (PD) in Puglia, and Stefani (Lega) in Veneto, polled over 60%.
Risultati elezioni regionali, verdetti: Campania e Puglia restano al centrosinistra, Veneto a destra
Affluenza al 43,64%, con un calo del 13,96. Schlein da Napoli cita Pino Daniele: “L'aria s'adda cagnà”. Renzi: “Meloni non invicibile se l'alternativa è unita”…
www.repubblica.it
November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
No surprises in 3 Italian regional elections held yesterday & today with centre-left holding on to power in Campania & Puglia, and centre-right doing likewise in Veneto. All winning candidates for Governor, Fico (M5S) in Campania, Decaro (PD) in Puglia, and Stefani (Lega) in Veneto, polled over 60%.
The first exit polls for the three regional elections held in Italy this weekend show very comfortable wins for the centre-left in Puglia and Campania, and for the centre-right in Veneto.
Risultati elezioni regionali in Veneto, Puglia e Campania, exit poll: avanti Stefani, Fico e Decaro
Alle 23 di ieri si è recato alle urne solo il 31,9%
www.repubblica.it
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The first exit polls for the three regional elections held in Italy this weekend show very comfortable wins for the centre-left in Puglia and Campania, and for the centre-right in Veneto.
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I reckon those Italian politicians and commentators who are happy with the idea of Ukraine giving up Crimea and Donbas would secretly love some other country to invade and occupy Sicily, Calabria and/or other southern regions just so they don't have to bother with them any more.
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I reckon those Italian politicians and commentators who are happy with the idea of Ukraine giving up Crimea and Donbas would secretly love some other country to invade and occupy Sicily, Calabria and/or other southern regions just so they don't have to bother with them any more.
"Sorry Sir, I can't let you board the plane, you aren't wearing a tie."
Duffy: "Trump talks about the golden age of transportation. But the golden age in transportation truly begins with you ... People dress up like they're going to bed when they fly ... so we want to push people as we come into a really busy travel season: Help people out, be in a good mood, dress up"
November 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Sorry Sir, I can't let you board the plane, you aren't wearing a tie."
I reckon those Italian politicians and commentators who are happy with the idea of Ukraine giving up Crimea and Donbas would secretly love some other country to invade and occupy Sicily, Calabria and/or other southern regions just so they don't have to bother with them any more.
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I reckon those Italian politicians and commentators who are happy with the idea of Ukraine giving up Crimea and Donbas would secretly love some other country to invade and occupy Sicily, Calabria and/or other southern regions just so they don't have to bother with them any more.
Regional government elections are being held today in Veneto, Puglia & Campania. If things go as predicted there should be easy wins for the centre-right in Veneto & the centre-left in Puglia. Campania should also go to the centre-left by a smaller majority. Voting continues tomorrow until 3 p.m.
Urne aperte in Veneto, Campania e Puglia: oggi e lunedì si vota
Il presidente uscente Luca Zaia ha votato a San Vendemiano accompagnato dalla moglie
www.lasicilia.it
November 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Regional government elections are being held today in Veneto, Puglia & Campania. If things go as predicted there should be easy wins for the centre-right in Veneto & the centre-left in Puglia. Campania should also go to the centre-left by a smaller majority. Voting continues tomorrow until 3 p.m.
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Prosecutors in Catania request arrest for 47 people in connection with trafficking of archeological artefacts stolen from 20 sites in Sicily and sold at auctions in London and Munich. A total of 74 people are under investigation.
Reperti siciliani rubati e venduti in Europa: stop a banda di tombaroli
Venti siti archeologici violati: da Catania l'inchiesta con 74 indagati
siciliaweb.it
November 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Prosecutors in Catania request arrest for 47 people in connection with trafficking of archeological artefacts stolen from 20 sites in Sicily and sold at auctions in London and Munich. A total of 74 people are under investigation.
Reposted by Nicholas Whithorn
Sicilian company operating hydrofoils and catamarans serving Aeolian, Egadi & Pelagie Islands seized by Guardia di Finanza for using damaged and unsafe vessels over a long period of time. Damage and safety defects were hidden to avoid losing a lucrative contract with Sicilian Regional government.
Liberty, mezzi vecchi e avarie. Un indagato: «Io cristiani a morire non ne porto»
Ricostruiti grazie alle intercettazioni i tanti guasti nascosti per non mettere a rischio la concessione regionale
trapani.gds.it
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Sicilian company operating hydrofoils and catamarans serving Aeolian, Egadi & Pelagie Islands seized by Guardia di Finanza for using damaged and unsafe vessels over a long period of time. Damage and safety defects were hidden to avoid losing a lucrative contract with Sicilian Regional government.
Prosecutors in Catania request arrest for 47 people in connection with trafficking of archeological artefacts stolen from 20 sites in Sicily and sold at auctions in London and Munich. A total of 74 people are under investigation.
Reperti siciliani rubati e venduti in Europa: stop a banda di tombaroli
Venti siti archeologici violati: da Catania l'inchiesta con 74 indagati
siciliaweb.it
November 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Prosecutors in Catania request arrest for 47 people in connection with trafficking of archeological artefacts stolen from 20 sites in Sicily and sold at auctions in London and Munich. A total of 74 people are under investigation.
Sicilian company operating hydrofoils and catamarans serving Aeolian, Egadi & Pelagie Islands seized by Guardia di Finanza for using damaged and unsafe vessels over a long period of time. Damage and safety defects were hidden to avoid losing a lucrative contract with Sicilian Regional government.
Liberty, mezzi vecchi e avarie. Un indagato: «Io cristiani a morire non ne porto»
Ricostruiti grazie alle intercettazioni i tanti guasti nascosti per non mettere a rischio la concessione regionale
trapani.gds.it
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Sicilian company operating hydrofoils and catamarans serving Aeolian, Egadi & Pelagie Islands seized by Guardia di Finanza for using damaged and unsafe vessels over a long period of time. Damage and safety defects were hidden to avoid losing a lucrative contract with Sicilian Regional government.
Reposted by Nicholas Whithorn
Trump loves to be associated with winners and he's clearly realised he is in the presence of one.
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Trump loves to be associated with winners and he's clearly realised he is in the presence of one.
Trump loves to be associated with winners and he's clearly realised he is in the presence of one.
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Trump loves to be associated with winners and he's clearly realised he is in the presence of one.
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Trump frickin' loves this guy lmao
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Trump frickin' loves this guy lmao
Breaking news: apparently, it is going to be "cold", whatever that means, in Sicily over the next few days.
Arriva sulla Sicilia il Vortice Polare: porterà vento e temperature in picchiata (con la neve anche a bassa quota)
Le previsioni per le prossime ore: sarà il primo sabato che assomiglia all'inverno
www.lasicilia.it
November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Breaking news: apparently, it is going to be "cold", whatever that means, in Sicily over the next few days.
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So depressing and infuriating reading Italian media today. Just an endless stream of "Ukraine is finished", "Zelensky is alone". Might as well publish everything on the background of a Russian flag.
November 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
So depressing and infuriating reading Italian media today. Just an endless stream of "Ukraine is finished", "Zelensky is alone". Might as well publish everything on the background of a Russian flag.
If you fly into or out of Catania Airport I'm sure you'll be happy to know that, after months of horsetrading, the centre-right parties governing Sicily have finally decided how to share out the seats on the Board of Directors: 3 for FdI, 1 for FI and 1 for MpA. Relax, you are in safe hands.
Aeroporto di Catania, Nico Torrisi confermato amministratore delegato della Sac. Quattrone presidente del cda, ecco gli altri componenti
L'assemblea dei soci decisiva si è svolta questa mattina, dopo mesi di trattative fra i partiti. Lo schema è quello del 3-1-1: tre Fratelli d'Italia, uno Forza Italia, uno Mpa
www.lasicilia.it
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
If you fly into or out of Catania Airport I'm sure you'll be happy to know that, after months of horsetrading, the centre-right parties governing Sicily have finally decided how to share out the seats on the Board of Directors: 3 for FdI, 1 for FI and 1 for MpA. Relax, you are in safe hands.
One day you call for opposition politicians to be executed, the next day you advertise guns on TV.
November 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
One day you call for opposition politicians to be executed, the next day you advertise guns on TV.
So depressing and infuriating reading Italian media today. Just an endless stream of "Ukraine is finished", "Zelensky is alone". Might as well publish everything on the background of a Russian flag.
November 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
So depressing and infuriating reading Italian media today. Just an endless stream of "Ukraine is finished", "Zelensky is alone". Might as well publish everything on the background of a Russian flag.
Meloni’s "spat" with President Mattarella is typical of her attitude to any institution that may get in her way. She hopes to put judges to bed with the referendum next spring, she never holds press conferences and while previous PMs consulted with the President 3 or 4 times a month, she never does.
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Meloni’s "spat" with President Mattarella is typical of her attitude to any institution that may get in her way. She hopes to put judges to bed with the referendum next spring, she never holds press conferences and while previous PMs consulted with the President 3 or 4 times a month, she never does.
Italian Supreme Court of Cassation confirms conviction and 12-year prison sentence of former PD & MpA member of the Sicilian Regional Assembly for association with a mafia-type organisation.
«Poteva contare sui voti dei mafiosi»: l'ex deputato regionale Ruggirello dovrà scontare 12 anni di carcere
La Cassazione ha reso definitiva la condanna. Nel 2019 fu coinvolto nell'operazione Scrigno.
www.lasicilia.it
November 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Italian Supreme Court of Cassation confirms conviction and 12-year prison sentence of former PD & MpA member of the Sicilian Regional Assembly for association with a mafia-type organisation.
The owner of Italian Serie A football club Napoli has been indicted for accounting fraud.
Falso in bilancio, il presidente del Napoli De Laurentiis rinviato a giudizio
Al centro del procedimento presunte plusvalenze fittizie nella compravendita dalla Roma di Manolas e dell'acquisto di Osimhen
roma.repubblica.it
November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The owner of Italian Serie A football club Napoli has been indicted for accounting fraud.
He's just joking folks. President Trump has a such a wonderful sense of humour!
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
He's just joking folks. President Trump has a such a wonderful sense of humour!
Yes, Matt. They were all sick of listening to people like you.
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Yes, Matt. They were all sick of listening to people like you.