The center of Sicily’s biggest city was emptied by the mafia. Now it’s being reclaimed by migrants — Quartz

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Palermo, Italy A kilo of apples, a head of broccoli, a fresh tuna—for the past 1,100 years little has changed in the market of Ballarò, Palermo’s most renowned shopping destination. With its stalls assembled daily in a neighborhood known as Albergheria, Ballarò’s streets are lined with fresh fish, seafood, fruits and vegetables alongside household items…

via The center of Sicily’s biggest city was emptied by the mafia. Now it’s being reclaimed by migrants — Quartz

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