Stories from Palermo · Italy

Minors have been implicated in a burglary in Sicily where approximately 20,000 Euros were stolen.

The Sicilian regional government has allocated €700 million in its own resources to support regional initiatives. This follows similar funding allocations in Calabria at €80.8 million and Sardinia at €5.5 million. The move is part of broader regional fiscal management discussed in the context of recent decrees.

Cyclone Erria caused significant damage to the coasts of Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia on January 18, 2026. The event is remembered as one of the worst in the region's history.

Four former and current presidents of the Sicilian region are under judicial investigation for alleged failures in their duties. The investigation includes former presidents Musumeci, Schifani, Crocetta, and Lombardo. The scrutiny focuses on actions and inactions within Sicily.