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Telegraph
6 days ago
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- Telegraph
Telegraph style book: Cc
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The Star
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Italian anti-Mafia author weeps in court as mob boss convicted
FILE PHOTO: Screenwriter and author Roberto Saviano poses during a photocall to promote the movie "La Paranza dei Bambini" (Piranhas) at the 69th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo ROME (Reuters) -Italian anti-Mafia author Roberto Saviano wept in court on Monday as judges upheld a conviction against a notorious mob boss who was found to have threatened him. Francesco Bidognetti, a former leader of the Neapolitan Camorra mafia who was already serving life for a slew of other serious crimes, was sentenced to 18 months for intimidation. The Rome court of appeals confirmed a 2021 ruling by a lower court, as it also upheld a 14-month sentence for Bidognetti's former lawyer, Michele Santonastaso, for the same crime. After the verdict, Saviano, 45, sobbed profusely as he hugged his lawyer. He told reporters that Camorra mobsters had "stolen his life", forcing him to live under 24-hour protection. The convictions are related to a message Santonastaso read out in court in 2008, during another trial, on behalf of Bidognetti and another Camorra boss. The message contained an "invitation" to Saviano and another journalist to "do (their) job properly", interpreted as a not-so-subtle hint to stop writing about the Neapolitan mafia. Saviano has lived under police escort since 2006, when he published "Gomorrah", an expose on the Camorra that has also been made into a film and a TV series. The book's huge success turned Saviano into a public figure but also into an enemy for Bidognetti's ruthless Camorra clan, the Casalesi. (Reporting by Paolo Chiriatti, writing by Alvise ArmelliniEditing by Keith Weir)
Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Straits Times
Italian anti-Mafia author weeps in court as mob boss convicted
Find out what's new on ST website and app. FILE PHOTO: Screenwriter and author Roberto Saviano poses during a photocall to promote the movie \"La Paranza dei Bambini\" (Piranhas) at the 69th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo ROME - Italian anti-Mafia author Roberto Saviano wept in court on Monday as judges upheld a conviction against a notorious mob boss who was found to have threatened him. Francesco Bidognetti, a former leader of the Neapolitan Camorra mafia who was already serving life for a slew of other serious crimes, was sentenced to 18 months for intimidation. The Rome court of appeals confirmed a 2021 ruling by a lower court, as it also upheld a 14-month sentence for Bidognetti's former lawyer, Michele Santonastaso, for the same crime. After the verdict, Saviano, 45, sobbed profusely as he hugged his lawyer. He told reporters that Camorra mobsters had "stolen his life", forcing him to live under 24-hour protection. The convictions are related to a message Santonastaso read out in court in 2008, during another trial, on behalf of Bidognetti and another Camorra boss. The message contained an "invitation" to Saviano and another journalist to "do (their) job properly", interpreted as a not-so-subtle hint to stop writing about the Neapolitan mafia. Saviano has lived under police escort since 2006, when he published "Gomorrah", an expose on the Camorra that has also been made into a film and a TV series. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore HSA intensifies crackdown on vapes; young suspected Kpod peddlers nabbed in Bishan, Yishun Singapore Man charged over distributing nearly 3 tonnes of vapes in one day in Bishan, Ubi Avenue 3 Singapore Public healthcare institutions to record all Kpod cases, confiscate vapes: MOH, HSA Singapore Man allegedly attacks woman with knife at Kallang Wave Mall, to be charged with attempted murder Singapore Singapore boosts support for Timor-Leste as it prepares to join Asean Singapore UN aviation and maritime agencies pledge to collaborate to boost safety, tackle challenges Singapore High Court dismisses appeal of drink driver who killed one after treating Tampines road like racetrack Singapore 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat The book's huge success turned Saviano into a public figure but also into an enemy for Bidognetti's ruthless Camorra clan, the Casalesi. REUTERS
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
World's best city for food is also 'one of the most dangerous in Europe'
The publication Time Out invited its market chefs to compile a list of the top three culinary capitals. Without hesitation they chose a southern Italian city as their number one. One of the delights of globetrotting is the opportunity to sample diverse cuisines and immerse oneself in various cultures. Europe, with its rich culinary traditions, never fails to astonish and delight. The ingenuity and creativity of European chefs have rightfully positioned Europe as a top destination for food enthusiasts worldwide. A particular European city has recently been spotlighted by professional gastronomes for its exceptional culinary offerings. Time Out magazine invited its market chefs to rank the top three gastronomic capitals. Without a moment's hesitation, they selected a southern Italian city, once home to one of the world's most renowned footballers, as their top choice. Naples, known for its splendid churches, world-class museums, and of course, its cuisine, took the crown, reports the Express. Perhaps the most iconic dish associated with this city is pizza - a creation that originated in Naples in the 19th century as a quick, inexpensive meal for the working class. Traditional pizzerias, primarily located around Via dei Tribunali, continue to satiate the appetites of Neapolitans today. Pizza remains the most affordable snack in Naples, with a fold-and-go slice costing approximately €1 each. The Cuoppo Napoletano is another local favourite and is as integral to the city's identity as the legendary Neapolitan Pizza. The traditional variant is known for a delicious assortment of seafood, which may include petite fishes, prawns, squid, anchovies, with the occasional inclusion of octopus. It's typically accompanied by a selection of vegetables, such as courgette blossoms, aubergine, and potato croquettes. Another local delicacy is charmingly called "mozzarella in carrozza", translating to "mozzarella in a carriage". This tempting dish starts with two slices of bread packed full of mozzarella cheese; they're then dunked in egg, encrusted with breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until achieving a sumptuous golden-brown crust while the mozzarella inside turns into an irresistibly stretchy delight. Despite these culinary attractions, the city unfortunately bears a reputation for criminal activity and is associated with the Camorra, the infamous regional mafia. In the global crime index hosted by Naples finds itself ranked as the fourth most perilous European city. It's perceived to be riskier than London but not quite as hazardous as Marseille, Coventry or Birmingham.
Boston Globe
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Another TV series about the mob? Some in Naples say, ‘Basta.'
Perhaps no modern pop culture reference has clung more stubbornly to Naples, Italy's third-largest city, than 'Gomorrah,' the title of Roberto Saviano's 2006 nonfiction bestseller about the Neapolitan mafia. A critically acclaimed movie followed in 2008, and the TV series premiered in 2014 and ran for five seasons. Two more movies debuted in 2019: 'The Immortal,' a spinoff, and 'Piranhas,' based on a Saviano novel about crime bosses as young as 15. And now there's 'Origins.' Advertisement So excuse some Neapolitans if they say they've had enough. 'They filmed the first one; they filmed the second one,' said Gennaro Di Virgilio, a fourth-generation owner of an artisanal Nativity shop. 'Basta.' Once too dangerous and corrupt to attract many foreigners, Naples has been in the thrall of a tourism boom for years. Social media has lured visitors to the city's history, food, and sunshine, helping Naples shake off some of its seedy reputation, though youth unemployment and crime remain stubbornly high. But the city keeps getting typecast, some Neapolitans say, as Gomorrah, reducing its residents to those engaged in the 'malavita,' the lawless life. 'Why must only bad things be said about us?' lamented Delia D'Alessandro, whose family handcrafts cornicelli, or red, horn-shaped amulets believed to offer protection from evil. 'I am in love with my city. Every time I take a waterfront stroll at sunset, I get emotional.' Advertisement 'Gomorrah' may not sell romance. But it has hardly dimmed Naples' allure, while introducing many non-Italians to the city. The creators of the series, who dismissed their critics as the grumbling of a few, expressed gratitude to Naples and its residents. After filming for 'Origins' wrapped last month, director Marco D'Amore, thanked Naples -- 'this unique and rare city-world' -- on Instagram. While the original series was airing, some residents dressed up as the protagonists for Carnevale. At least one shop on the famed Via San Gregorio Armeno, known for its Nativity figurines, sells statuettes of some of the main characters: Ciro Di Marzio (aka 'the immortal') and Gennaro 'Genny' Savastano, the young mob don, complete with his signature chain necklace. (They were recently joined by a new figurine of Pope Leo XIV.) Riccardo Tozzi, lead producer of 'Gomorrah: Origins,' defended the show, which he points out has long drawn from Naples' vibrant theater scene to cast local actors and hire local crews. The objections of detractors have carried little weight with the wider public, he added: 'Nobody thinks, 'Oh, God, I'm not going to Naples because there is the Camorra.'' He called opposition to the show a misguided attempt at artistic censorship 'that didn't exist even during the Fascist era.' And he argued that an unflinching narrative, even if perceived as 'negative,' appeals to audiences. 'The postcard of the beautiful and the good is boring,' he said. Advertisement The mob's real-world influence in Naples is diminished, but not gone. The Camorra has evolved, experts say, still trafficking drugs and laundering money but no longer controlling large swaths of territory. The cramped Spanish Quarter used to be infamous for its pickpockets and muggers; today, it is a tourist destination better known for its pizza joints and a giant mural of Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona, who once played for Napoli and is revered. But even with a smaller mob footprint, Naples and its suburbs suffer from entrenched problems that visitors to touristy parts of the city may not see, including high rates of school absenteeism, youth violence, and unemployment. Those social ills, among the worst in Italy, are especially pronounced in neighborhoods such as Scampia, outside Naples, home to a violent Camorra turf war two decades ago that was recounted in the 'Gomorrah' book. Gennaro De Crescenzo, a teacher at the local Melissa Bassi High School, acknowledged Scampia's ongoing troubles. But most big cities face social challenges, he added, and it is unfair for his students to be 'indelibly branded' by their infamous neighborhood, though 'Gomorrah' has not filmed there in years. He said some of his students who go abroad to work find that they cannot escape the taint of the old neighborhood. 'You're from Scampia?' people ask. 'Oh, 'Gomorrah!'' 'It's a cliche,' said Domenico Mazzella di Bosco, the school principal. 'It's easy to stick, but then, let's face it, it's difficult to remove.' De Crescenzo said he and others are mulling calling for a boycott of 'Origins' once it premieres. (Its Italian release is slated for early 2026.) Much of the 'Gomorrah' film and early parts of the series were filmed in a vast public housing project of white, triangular buildings in Scampia named 'Le Vele,' or the sails. Today, two of the three remaining Vele stand empty, walled off and graffitied, their demolition slowly underway. Officials evacuated the third Vela after a walkway collapsed last summer, killing three people. Advertisement 'Gomorrah: Stop nourishing yourselves with our lives,' read spray paint in Italian on one of the walls. Back in the Spanish Quarter, Ciro Novelli had taped an anti-'Gomorrah' sign on the door of his small grocery store that proclaimed: 'You are warned, media usurers of a reality that dishonors our civilization.' The problem with the latest Camorra-inspired fiction, Novelli said, is that it does not always show how those in the 'malavita' often end up in jail or dead. A customer, Giuseppe Di Grazia, recalled that when he was young, mob bosses were feared by many young men. Now, he added, a teenager 'wants to imitate him. He wants to surpass him. He wants to become him.' Maurizio Gemma, director of the Film Commission of the Campania Region, said he can sympathize with those sentiments about crime shows, especially in places dealing with violence. But, Gemma said, the answer is not to 'condemn the story.' 'An evolved society must be able to manage its contradictions and must also be able to talk about its contradictions,' he said, 'in the hope that these contradictions will be overcome and that these problems will be solved.' This article originally appeared in
