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Italy election results: Split vote leads to stalemate

Italy's parliamentary elections have ended in stalemate and the possibility of a hung parliament. With all domestic votes counted, Pier…

12 years ago

Pier Luigi Bersani’s centre-left ahead in early exit polls

Early exit polls from Italy's general election show a lead for the centre-left bloc led by Pier Luigi Bersani. The…

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

Silvio Berlusconi tax letter sent to voters sparks outrage among rivals

Former PM Silvio Berlusconi is trying to buy votes in Italy's election on Sunday by sending out letters promising a…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi praises Benito Mussolini on Holocaust Memorial Day

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has stoked controversy by praising Benito Mussolini on Holocaust Memorial Day - despite Il Duce's…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi’s Ruby Heartstealer trial plea rejected

An Italian court has denied the request of former PM Silvio Berlusconi to halt a trial where he is accused…

12 years ago

Mario Monti to lead Italian coalition of centre parties

Outgoing Prime Minister Mario Monti is to lead a coalition of centre parties going into Italy's parliamentary election in February. Speaking to…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi to pay ex-wife Veronica Lario 36 million euros a year

Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has agreed to pay 36 million euros ($48 million) a year to his ex-wife…

12 years ago

Italian parliament dissolved following Prime Minister Mario Monti’s resignation

Italian parliament has been dissolved by President Giorgio Napolitano following caretaker Prime Minister Mario Monti's resignation. The move paves the…

12 years ago

Mario Monti resigns as Italy’s prime minister

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has resigned today, keeping a promise to step down after the passing of his budget…

12 years ago

Italian stocks fall sharply after Mario Monti plans to resign

Italian stocks have fallen sharply, reacting to news that Prime Minister Mario Monti plans to resign and former premier Silvio…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi confirms he will run for prime minister in 2013

Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed he will run for prime minister again in 2013. Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi told…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi says he will stay in politics after receiving jail term for tax fraud

Silvio Berlusconi has said he feels "obliged" to stay in politics, a day after receiving a jail term for tax…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi to appeal against tax fraud jail sentence

Silvio Berlusconi’s lawyers are to appeal against his jail sentence for tax fraud, Italian media has reported. The appeal will…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to 4 years in jail for tax fraud

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been sentenced to four years in jail for tax fraud. Silvio Berlusconi and…

12 years ago

Silvio Berlusconi denies Ruby Rubacuori intimate ties

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has denied any "intimate ties" with underage prostitute Ruby Rubacuori he is charged with.…

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