Italy, home of mafia, now one of Europe's safest countries

"Homicides in general have decreased in the last 25 years, especially the percentage of men" -- who previously were the main victims of mafias, noted Raffaella Sette, a sociologist at the University of Bologna.

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A police car stands in front of the Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) in Milan on August 12, 2020. Italy is now one of the safest countries in Europe, where homicide rates are low compared to its major neighbours. (AFP)