Leonardo Bianchi
News Editor
leonardo.bianchi@vice.comMi occupo di politica e attualità italiana, e in particolare seguo storie legate ad abusi di potere, diritti ed estremismo.
Mafia
How the Mafia Wars Devastated 1980s Sicily
Photographer Fabio Sgroi captured one of the darkest eras in Palermo’s history.
Leonardo Bianchi
1.19.23
fascism
Fascist Sympathisers Are Still Celebrating Mussolini in Italy
Almost 2,000 people commemorated the brutal dictator at his birthplace on the 100th anniversary of his March on Rome insurrection.
Leonardo Bianchi
11.24.22
italy
Sobering Photos from Italy's Far-Right Election Campaign Trail
The polls are terrifyingly clear: Italy is set to be the first Western European country to elect a far-right government in this century.
Leonardo Bianchi
Bianca Ferrari
9.23.22
Crime
Wild Stories From When Milan Was Italy’s Capital of Crime
Jailbreaks, court shootouts and bribing a prime minister with a lion cub – it all happened in Milan in the 70s and 80s.
Leonardo Bianchi
6.15.22
Rome
Photos of Rome's Hidden Side Along the Tiber River
Away from the holiday crowds and tourist sights, many of Rome's residents struggle to fit in their city.
Leonardo Bianchi
5.26.22
Sport
An Italian Boxer of Moroccan Origin Beat an Opponent Covered in Nazi Tattoos
Hassan Nourdine won Italy’s super-featherweight boxing title after repeatedly punching a guy with Nazi tattoos in the face.
Leonardo Bianchi
9.23.21
mental health
How to Deal with ‘Pandemic Fatigue’
If ongoing restrictions and general uncertainty are sapping your strength, you’re not alone. Here’s what you can do about it.
Leonardo Bianchi
11.23.20
italy
Italy's Anti-Lockdown Protests Turn Violent as Far-Right Take to the Streets
As the second wave hits, Italians are concerned that the government won't do enough to support workers.
Leonardo Bianchi
10.27.20
Crime
An Entire Police Station Has Been Arrested for Dealing Drugs and Torturing Suspects
The Italian policemen are also accused of helping local gangs break lockdown.
Leonardo Bianchi
7.23.20
Italy is Struggling to Deal with the Bodies of Coronavirus Victims
We asked an expert about the strain on the funeral industry and being forced to call in the army to transport coffins.
Leonardo Bianchi
3.25.20
climate change
Venice's Council Rejected Climate Change Reform – Then Their Room Flooded
Here today, gone-dola tomorrow.
Leonardo Bianchi
11.15.19
Crime
The 'Satanic Panic' That Led to Parents Being Accused of Running a Paedophile Ring
Children told police they had been forced to participate in murder rituals, but there was no evidence to be found.
Leonardo Bianchi
11.4.19
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