Italy is not only associated with its beautiful architecture, high fashion, and operas, but also with the mafia. The mafia is also typically associated with Sicily. Even recently, the international media has been frequently publishing articles about the arrests of Sicilian mafia bosses. For example, Settimo Mineo, one of the ‘godfathers’ of a Sicilian mafia clan, was arrested in 2018.
In any case, Sicily is gorgeous and the people are warm and welcoming, not to mention a little bit noisy and loud. It is possible to see “NO MAFIA” displayed on every building, structure, or store in Sicily, as well as souvenirs portrayed ‘The Godfather’ character Don Corleone.
Gohar Hakobyan
“Aravot” daily
