italian government

Italy: PM Enrico Letta threatens to resign

Italy’s PM Enrico Letta has threaten to resign unless his cabinet gets clear backing in a parliamentary vote expected to…

11 years ago

Gunshots fired outside Italian PM’s office during new government swearing-in ceremony

A man has been arrested in Italy after he shot two police officers outside the PM's office in Rome during…

12 years ago

Enrico Letta agrees new Italian government ending two months of political deadlock

A deal on the formation of a new government has been reached in Italy, ending two months of political deadlock…

12 years ago

Beppe Grillo rules out coalition with Pier Luigi Bersani

Italian comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo, whose Five-Star Movement (M5S) defied expectations to come third in last weekend's elections, has ruled out…

12 years ago

Italy votes in key general elections

Italy has begun voting in general elections seen as crucial for the country's effort to tackle its economic problems, as…

12 years ago

Italian government sacks council running city of Reggio Calabria over suspected mafia links

The entire council of the city of Reggio Calabria in southern Italy has been sacked to stop it from being…

12 years ago