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Bridging Worlds… Through the Children – Part II

<< Part I All agreed to repeat the calls every few weeks. There are so many differences to discover, and stories to share. Most Italian schools are in session from 8:15am to 1:15pm, Monday through Saturday (yes, Saturday). Children eat at home, each day, with their families, who take breaks from 1pm to 4pm—la pausa pranzo, they call it. Family... [Read more of this review]

Bridging Worlds… Through the Children Part I

The second-graders at the Mary E. Dardess Elementary School in Chatham have succeeded in doing something that even Italy’s powerful President, Silvio Berlusconi, has not yet been able to accomplish—building a bridge between the island of Sicily and the outside world. To Berlusconi, the bridge would be a physical one, connecting Messina, Sicily to... [Read more of this review]

Guttuso’s La Vucciria will be shown in Messina

February 13, 2010 6:00 pmtoMarch 15, 2010 6:00 pmFor the second edition of  the “Notte della Cultura” in Messina on February 13, tourists and locals  will have the opportunity to view “La Vucciria” (the famous open-air market of Palermo, photo on the left), the 1974 painting of Renato Guttuso, currently kept at the Palazzo... [Read more of this review]

New steps to help business growth in Sicily

2009 closed for the UniCredit Sicily Territorial Committee, chaired by entrepreneur Josè Rallo, with a healthy set of concrete initiatives to encourage the growth of the island’s economy and of its enterprises. In parallel, the Committee has been working on a series of analyses, comparisons and activities in specific areas related to the main... [Read more of this review]

Silvio Berlusconi announces plan to defeat Mafia in its own backyard

This is an article from the British Times Online. Anyway, let’s hope that this time they are serious about defeating the Mafia. I have heard many announcements like this… Silvio Berlusconi, who has been accused of links to the Mafia, today unveiled a ten point “extraordinary plan” to defeat organised crime at a Cabinet meeting held symbolically... [Read more of this review]

Mafia Inc. Makes Record Profit During Economic Crisis

Italian organized crime boomed as the country’s economy shrank last year, while Sicilian prosecutors today seized 550 million euros ($772 million) in Cosa Nostra assets in their latest anti-mob operation. The country’s main crime groups boosted their profit by 12 percent to more than 78 billion euros ($110 billion) between 2008 and 2009, according... [Read more of this review]

Good news for Palermo fans

Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini insists Fabrizio Miccoli will be staying at the club, despite rampant speculation he was in the course of leaving. The hitman was substituted after missing a penalty against Napoli on Sunday as the teams drew 0-0. There was widespread talk that a laser was shone in the player’s eyes as he took the kick, making... [Read more of this review]

Catania Sign Former Barcelona Striker Maxi Lopez

Catania have captured former Barcelona striker Maxi Rodriguez from FK Moscow, the club have announced. Lopez has been playing in Brazil for Gremio on loan, but he arrives in Sicily on a permanent basis and has signed a four-year deal. More at Goal.com SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Catania Sign Former Barcelona Striker Maxi Lopez", url: "http://sicilyguide.com/2010/01/20/catania-sign-former-barcelona-striker-maxi-lopez/"... [Read more of this review]

Posters of the Mafia bosses in Palermo’s streets

On January 20, the movement Giovine Italia promoted a singular initiative and Palermo’s streets were covered with posters of arrested Mafia bosses in handcuffs that say: “Farete tutti questa fine” which reads more or less “you all will end up this way”. A clear message to the local criminality. The movement wanted to remember... [Read more of this review]

Germany to prepare in Sicily for World Cup

According to the Associated Press, the German soccer team to prepare in Sicily for World Cup. From May 14-21, the players will be staying in Sciacca. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Germany to prepare in Sicily for World Cup", url: "http://sicilyguide.com/2010/01/15/germany-to-prepare-in-sicily-for-world-cup/" }); Read More →

Palermo wins against Atalanta

Palermo midfielder Javier Pastore enjoyed his side’s 1-0 win over Atalanta in Sicily, claiming it was fundamental for their confidence. The Rosanero starlet also spoke about his experience adapting to Italian football since arriving from Huracan. “For us, it was an important victory after the draw with Sampdoria,” he told Sky, referring... [Read more of this review]

Enel to build a solar factory in Sicily

Sicily is going green… Enel Green Power is forming a joint venture with Sharp and STMicroelectronics (STM) to produce thin-film solar panels in Italy. The trio will take equal stakes in the venture and build a manufacturing plant at an existing facility owned by STM. The plant, located in the Sicilian city of Catania, will have an annual capacity... [Read more of this review]

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