Scicli: vandalism reported at Noi Moderati office; investigation awaited
Local representatives of the movement found the entrance to their premises damaged on the morning of the discovery; the extent of the damage and the manner of the incident remain undisclosed.
Representatives of the political movement Noi Moderati found the entrance to their premises in Scicli damaged, the group reported, describing the incident as an act of vandalism. The discovery was made in the morning, according to accounts carried by local outlets in the Ragusa area. No further details on how the damage was caused or how extensive it was have been released, and no responsibility for the incident has been claimed.
In a statement published on social media, Noi Moderati Scicli said it condemned "this unworthy act, which does not belong at all to the identity of the city of Scicli", adding that its members were "incredulous and lost for words". The group said it would carry on "with deep bitterness but a serious reflection of condemnation, firmness and perseverance".
The mayor of Scicli, Mario Marino, expressed solidarity with the group in comments reported by La Sicilia, speaking on behalf of himself, the municipal administration and the city. He called the episode a "vile act of vandalism" and condemned it "with the utmost firmness", describing it as wholly extraneous to the values of respect and civil coexistence that he attributed to the community. Marino said premises used by parties and associations are fundamental outposts of democratic life in which ideas are debated, and argued that such places must be protected irrespective of political affiliation.
Marino also expressed confidence in the work of the law enforcement agencies and said he was certain those responsible would be identified. The nature of the episode and the identity of any perpetrators remain unclarified; local reporting states that no details have been given on the manner of the damage or its extent, and that full clarity is awaited.
Reaction in the town has been described as spanning political positions, with the same reports stating that acts of this kind are considered an attack on the principles of civil dialogue expected in public life, rather than on a single political force. Accounts of the episode note Scicli's self-described tradition of openness to dialogue and civic coexistence. The findings of the inquiries have yet to be established.