Silvio Berlusconi
“I sent him bottles of Lambrusco”: Italy’s Berlusconi boasts about friendship with Putin in leaked audio
World
October 21, 2022
“I sent him bottles of Lambrusco”: Italy’s Berlusconi boasts about friendship with Putin in leaked audio
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi sparked controversy this week when audio released by Italian news agency LaPresse revealed the 86-year-old speaking…
Who are Italy’s two leading populist parties: Five Star Movement and the League?
World
March 6, 2018
Who are Italy’s two leading populist parties: Five Star Movement and the League?
The Five Star Movement began in 2009 as a protest network founded by comedian Beppe Grillo, aiming to overthrow the…
As Italy votes, Europe fears populist, euroskeptic gains
World
March 4, 2018
As Italy votes, Europe fears populist, euroskeptic gains
Italians voted Sunday in one of the most uncertain elections in years and one that could determine if Italy will…
In Italy’s poorer south, populist party woos angry voters
World
February 19, 2018
In Italy’s poorer south, populist party woos angry voters
In the Naples suburb of Torre del Greco, a port town at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, voters are steaming.…
Italy’s Berlusconi gets jail sentence in wiretap trial
World
March 7, 2013
Italy’s Berlusconi gets jail sentence in wiretap trial
An Italian court sentenced ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday to one year in jail over the publication by his…
Italy parties seek way out of election stalemate
World
February 27, 2013
Italy parties seek way out of election stalemate
Italy's stunned political parties searched for a way forward on Tuesday after an inconclusive election gave none of them a…
Italy’s Senate to vote on critical reform bill
World
November 11, 2011
Italy’s Senate to vote on critical reform bill
ROME — Italy's Senate prepared Friday to vote on economic reform measures demanded by the European Union that should pave…
Italy sponsors ad campaigns promoting tourism in Egypt
Egypt
June 16, 2011
Italy sponsors ad campaigns promoting tourism in Egypt
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi instructed the Italian Ministry of Tourism and tourism magazines to create advertising campaigns promoting travel…
Spokesman: Italy to supply Libyan rebels with arms
World
May 7, 2011
Spokesman: Italy to supply Libyan rebels with arms
Benghazi -- Rebels fighting to oust Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi said on Saturday they have reached an agreement with Italy…