If you are planning to complete Mafia: The Old Country 100%, then collecting all 50 newspapers is mandatory. These newspapers are hidden across the map—some appear only in story chapters, while the rest can be collected anytime in Explore mode.
- Once you collect a newspaper, it’s saved instantly.
- Missed one? Replay that chapter from Chapter Select or head into Explore mode to find it.
- Whenever you’re near a newspaper, it appears on your minimap with a special icon.
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System of Collecting Newspapers
- Total: 50 newspapers
- Story-Only: 10 (available in specific chapters only)
- Free Roam: 40 (available from Chapter Select → Explore)
- Missed It? No worries—replay the chapter or use Explore mode.
Explore Mode Unlocks After Chapter 3:
- Autopedia → Drive (from main menu)
- Replay Chapter → Explore (after story completion)
Story-Exclusive Newspapers (10 Locations)
These are only available in their specific chapters. If missed, you must replay the chapter.
| Newspaper | Chapter | Location |
| Floods in Europe | Ch. 2 | Left side of a market stall, before entering Don Torrisi’s tent. |
| Russo-Japanese War | Ch. 4 | Inside the cave in the Bandit camp, on crates near a campfire. |
| Parades in Sicily | Ch. 5 | On the bench to the left of the entrance to Ludovici’s villa. |
| Labor Protests | Ch. 6 | In the basement room in Market Square, when walking with Leo. |
| Tunnel Work Completed | Ch. 6 | In the ground floor office of the San Celeste police station. |
| Chaos in Tbilisi | Ch. 9 | In the eastern exterior area of the Factory. |
| Marathon Scandal | Ch. 10 | On the right side after Isabella is taken to the festival grounds. |
| Crowds at Car Races | Ch. 11 | During the Tonnara escape, check the side room before the blue door. |
| Camel Riders | Ch. 12 | Opera backstage, cross the superstructure, then dead-end on the right. |
| Courtroom Drama | Ch. 14 | Right side of the burning watchtower, behind a large crate. |
Free Roam / Explore Mode Newspapers (40 Locations)
These can be collected anytime in Explore mode (after Chapter 3 or post-game).
San Celeste & Around
- A New Century – Stone pedestal, east of San Celeste.
- Joy on the Day of the Saints – Outside the house, east of San Celeste.
- Assassination Attempt Foiled – Above the barrel, east of San Celeste.
- Ice Skaters in Palermo – Directly south of San Celeste.
- Uprisings in Bulgaria – Stairs, south of San Celeste.
- Wheel of Death – Bench, northeast in San Celeste.
- Volcano Erupts – Fountain, west of San Celeste.
- Mattanza Begins – Shed, northwest of San Celeste.
- Fight Against the Mafia – Near the barrel, west of San Celeste.
- Disaster in Messina – Dining table, north in San Celeste.
Porto Almaro & Factory Area
- Diver Sets Record – End of roadside stairs, east of Porto Almaro.
- Uprising in Odessa – Stone bench, northeast of Porto Almaro.
- Amazing Inventions – Barrel, port area.
- Calls for Uprisings – Elevated area steps, southwest Porto Almaro.
- The North Pole – Near train station, north of Porto Almaro.
- Exchange of Fire with Police – House, north of Porto Almaro.
- Easter Celebrations – Property spring, northwest of Porto Almaro.
- Crook Arrested – Bench, north of Porto Almaro.
- Heat Wave – Ruins, south of the factory.
- Earthquake – End of stairs, west in Porto Almaro.
- Balloonists Visiting – Car entrance, southeast of the factory.
- Race to the Top of the Tower – Near the table, factory fast travel point.
- Flying Men – Barrel, east of the factory.
- San Francisco in Ruins – House, north of the factory.
Torrisi Area & Surroundings
- Opera Season – Table, Villa Torrisi.
- Wave of Anarchy – First floor, Villa Torrisi.
- Italian Explorer – Bench, east of Torrisi fast travel point.
- Sicily Under Water – Quarry, southeast of Torrisi fast travel point.
- Art Exhibition – Building, southwest of Torrisi fast travel point.
- Relations with China – Building, northwest of Torrisi fast travel point.
Pasquale’s & Fumiansa Area
- Battleship is Launched – House, northeast of Pasquale’s shop.
- Spectacular Firefighting – Roadside, east of Pasquale’s shop.
- Workers’ Strike – Table, Pasquale’s gas station.
- A New Pope – House, north of Pasquale’s shop.
- Summit Climbed – House, northwest of Pasquale’s gas station.
- Traditional Games – Bench, center of Fumiansa.
- Workers’ Uprisings – Basement, Fumiansa northern building.
- Grand Duke Murdered – Barrel, south of Pasquale’s shop.
- Racing Champion – House, west of Fontanella fast travel point.
- Airship over Modena – House, west of Fontanella fast travel point.
