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Giant Putin, Trump and Berlusconi satirical floats parade in Italy

A 'Fake News' float also featured a giant figure of the Pied Piper leading humans and rats down a route of lies.

14/02/2018

Italy

The ultimate guide to who's who in the Italian general elections

No major Italian political party may be able to secure a winning majority because of the country’s new electoral system. Here’s how each party is trying to win consensus.

12/02/2018

Italy

Berlusconi's Forza Italia courts youth vote in Rome

Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia have been looking for votes in Rome, in particular the youth vote. But for Berlusconi who is 81 years old, how does the party hope to stay relevant to Millenials?

10/02/2018

Italy

EU welcomes Silvio Berlusconi as the man to save Italy from populism

Italy's former prime minister and Forza Italia leader could be on the verge of a political comeback going into March elections.

23/01/2018

Italy

Italy dissolves parliament for March 4 election

Italian President Sergio Mattarella signs a decree to dissolve parliament. The country will hold a general election on March 4

28/12/2017

Italy

The story behind Silvio Berlusconi's comeback

After falling from grace in Italian politics in 2013, the controversial former prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, is back in the spotlight and seeking a win in the general elections.

06/12/2017

Russia

Berlusconi gives Putin a duvet cover for his 65th birthday

The themed gift came after Putin previously gave the 81-year-old a double bed, where prostitute Patrizia D’Addario alleged Berlusconi slept with her in 2008

09/10/2017

Italy

Silvio Berlusconi a 'traitor', says jailed Mafia boss

09/06/2017

Sport

Sweet and sour Chinese consortium buys AC Milan

AC Milan goes the way of Inter after Far East buyout

13/04/2017

Italy

Berlusconi features in vegetarian video campaign and 'saves' five lambs

Former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has angered Italy’s meat industry by featuring in a campaign run by the Italian League in Defence of Animals, urging people to “choose a vegetarian…

10/04/2017

Italy

Why do governments in Italy change so often?

A look at the factors driving this turnover.

13/12/2016

Italy

Opinion: a referendum puts Italy's government to the test

Forecast If Italian voters reject a raft of proposed constitutional reforms on December 4, the government will likely resign.

01/12/2016

Italy

AC Milan to be sold

Plans are reportedly being finalised to sell the Italian club to a consortium of Chinese investors by the close of play on Friday.

05/08/2016

Italy

Berlusconi leaves hospital after heart operation

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has left hospital in Milan following heart surgery, the replacement of an aortic valve.

05/07/2016

Italy

Ex-Italian PM Berlusconi undergoes heart surgery

Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi has undergone surgery to replace a faulty heart valve.

14/06/2016

Italy

Berlusconi 'serene' ahead of heart surgery but can he return to politics?

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Friday that he is ‘serene’ in hospital as he awaits heart surgery next week.

10/06/2016

Italy

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi to undergo heart surgery next week

Four-time Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi will undergo heart surgery next week.

09/06/2016

Italy

Italy: Ex-PM Berlusconi in hospital

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been hospitalised for a heart problem.

07/06/2016

Italy

Italy: US ambassador summoned over Berlusconi spying reports

Italy’s foreign ministry has summoned the US ambassador, over reports that American intelligence services tapped the phones of former prime minister

24/02/2016

Italy

Clashes in Bologna ahead of planned Northern League rally

Police and protesters clashed in the northern Italian city of Bologna on Sunday (November 8) as hundreds of people demonstrated against a planned

08/11/2015