# Anti-mafia cultural review in Villa Castelli

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anti-mafia-cultural-review-in-villa-castelli
> Updated: 2026-09-23T06:46:31.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 2.

The fifth edition of the cultural review ‘Una Piazza di Libri’ is scheduled to take place in Villa Castelli on September 25 and 26, 2026. The event, themed ‘Semi di Legalità – Nutrire la giustizia con il coraggio delle parole’, focuses on justice, historical memory, and combating organized crime.

Organized by the association Villa Castelli On Line APS with support from the local municipality and the San Vincenzo de’ Paoli Parish, the initiative serves as a form of cultural resistance following recent local tensions involving criminal activities, such as arson attacks against the Mayor’s vehicle and arrests for extortion and racketeering. The event will be held at the Chiesa Vecchia in Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya.

The program includes the presentation of ‘Mafia Caporale’ by Leonardo Palmisano on Friday, September 25, which examines labor exploitation and criminal infiltration in the economy, featuring a discussion with Micaela De Marco. On Saturday, September 26, the event will feature Francesco Minervini with his work ‘Il grido e l’impegno’.

## Claims

- Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 is taking place in the historic center of Turin from September 24 to 27. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- The event theme for 2026 is ‘Biodiversity – Be Diversity’. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The 2026 edition marks the 40th anniversary of Slow Food Italia. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The 2026 event is the first Terra Madre since the passing of founder Carlo Petrini. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The event is organized by Slow Food, the City of Turin, and the Piedmont Region. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The event features over 600 international and Italian producers and more than 1,500 delegates from 120 countries. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The event includes the presentation of the 18 volumes of the ‘Atlanti dell’Arca del Gusto’. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Italian President Sergio Mattarella will participate in the opening ceremony at Teatro Regio. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Food and food resource production have become strategic weapons, similar to energy, in ongoing wars. (single source)
- President Sergio Mattarella stated that food production has become a strategic weapon similar to energy in modern conflicts. (single source)
- The President of the Italian Republic inaugurated the 16th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin. (single source)
- Biodiversity is a crucial challenge for the future. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 opens in Turin

The Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 in Turin focuses on biodiversity and food security, featuring over 1,000 events and an inauguration by Italian President Sergio Mattarella.

49 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/villa-castelli-hosts-fifth-edition-of-anti-mafia-cultural-review

### 2026-09-16: Racconigi hosts successful fourth edition of Libri a Castello festival

The fourth edition of the “Libri a Castello” festival in Racconigi concluded with 2,000 attendees, featuring authors Marianna Aprile, Giusy Ferreri, and Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/racconigi-hosts-successful-fourth-edition-of-libri-a-castello-festival

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