silvio berlusconi

Markets reaction to Italy’s political crisis

Italy's deepening political crisis has impacted the financial markets. The Italian market fell more than 2% and the euro fell…

11 years ago

Giorgio Napolitano to tackle political crisis after Silvio Berlusconi’s ministers left coalition government

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano is considering ways out of an acute political crisis after ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi's ministers left the…

11 years ago

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

Silvio Berlusconi angry video message after jail sentence

Silvio Berlusconi has broadcast an angry video message after his jail sentence for tax fraud was upheld by Rome's Court…

11 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi jail term for tax fraud confirmed

Rome's Court of Cassation has upheld a prison sentence given to former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax fraud.…

11 years ago

Rubygate: Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to seven years in jail and banned from public office

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has been found guilty of having intimate relationship with underage Karima El Mahroug, and abusing…

11 years ago

“Ruby” Karima El-Mahroug says she lied in Silvio Berlusconi case

“Ruby” Karima El-Mahroug, the dancer alleged to have had paid s** as a minor with Italy's ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi…

11 years ago

Rome: Thousands rally to oppose Italy’s austerity measures

Thousands of protesters, led by trade unionists, have rallied in Rome against the policies of Italy’s new coalition government. Wielding…

11 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi tax fraud conviction upheld by Milan court

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi’s conviction for tax fraud has been upheld by an appeals court in Milan. The court…

11 years ago

Michaela Biancofiore: Italian minister resigns after one day over homophobia accusations

Michaela Biancofiore, an Italian junior equal opportunities minister, has resigned the day after being sworn in to new coalition, having…

12 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

Enrico Letta to become Italy’s new prime minister

Enrico Letta appears set to become Italy's new prime minister, after being asked by President Giorgio Napolitano to form a…

12 years ago

Giorgio Napolitano names 10 “wise men” to form new government in Italy

President Giorgio Napolitano has asked a select group of people to offer a policy platform to end the impasse in…

12 years ago

Giorgio Napolitano invites select group of people to form new Italian government

Italy’s President Giorgio Napolitano has said he will ask a select group of people to offer a policy platform to…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi rejects technocratic government idea

Former prime minister and centre-right leader Silvio Berlusconi says he is against the idea of a new technocratic government for…

12 years ago

Ford Figo Berlusconi ads: JWT India sacks employees over controversial adverts

JWT India has decided to sack employees over a series of controversial Ford Figo advertisements, including one showing former Italian…

12 years ago

Berlusconi Ford Figo Ads: Ford India apologizes for unauthorized advert featuring Silvio Berlusconi

Ford India has apologized for an advertisement showing former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi with a group of bound women in…

12 years ago

Pier Luigi Bersani asked to form new Italian government

Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano has asked centre-left leader Pier Luigi Bersani has been to try to form a new government,…

12 years ago

Medical checks on Silvio Berlusconi ordered by Italian court

An Italian court has ordered medical checks to be carried out on Silvio Berlusconi to verify that he cannot attend…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi convicted and sentenced to a year in jail over illegal wiretap

Silvio Berlusconi has been convicted and sentenced to a year in jail over an illegal wiretap. Italy's former prime minister…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi hosted prostitution parties at his Milan villa, say prosecutors at his trial

Silvio Berlusconi hosted prostitution parties at his Milan villa and paid women with favors and cash, Italian prosecutors at his…

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 deadlock creates confusion in Europe

European markets and politicians have reacted anxiously after Italy's general election produced a stalemate between centre-right and centre-left blocs. France…

12 years ago

Markets affected by Italian election deadlock

European markets have opened lower, with the inconclusive election result in Italy raising fears that political deadlock will delay economic…

12 years ago