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Italy elections results expected to be the most fragmented in decades

Italy elections results expected to be the most fragmented in decades

25 Feb 2013 09:51 - James Mackenzie and Gavin Jones
Polls in Italy opened for the second day of voting in one of the most closely watched and unpredictable elections in years.
Milan court denies Berlusconi trial postponement

Milan court denies Berlusconi trial postponement

14 Jan 2013 20:15 - Sapa-AP
A Milan court has rejected a bid by former premier Silvio Berlusconi to halt his sex-for-hire trial because of Italy's general election campaign.
Berlusconi still bankrolling bunga bunga girls

Berlusconi still bankrolling bunga bunga girls

10 Nov 2012 14:40 - Reuters
A number of showgirls who allegedly took part in "bunga bunga" sex parties have said Silvio Berlusconi is giving them around 2500 euros a month.
Berlusconi 'declares war' against Italian government

Berlusconi 'declares war' against Italian government

28 Oct 2012 16:43 - Sapa-AFP
Berlusconi's warning that his party could withdraw its support for the government has been seen as a declaration of war against the Prime Minister.
Berlusconi: No sex games at my parties

Berlusconi: No sex games at my parties

19 Oct 2012 14:13 - Sara Rossi
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has denied there had ever been sex games at parties in his villa.
Magistrates scrutinise senator for blackmailing Berlusconi

Magistrates scrutinise senator for blackmailing Berlusconi

18 Jul 2012 13:46 - Wladimiro Pantaleone
Magistrates have launched an investigation against a senator on suspicion that he tried to blackmail Silvio Berlusconi over alleged mafia links.
Posted bullets, threats intercepted in Italy

Posted bullets, threats intercepted in Italy

16 Dec 2011 16:20 - Roberto Landucci
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, politicians and newspaper editors have been sent letters containing bullets and threats over austerity measures.

Who's in and who's out in the world of politics

24 Nov 2011 18:56 - Faranaaz Parker
The Arab Spring, eurozone crisis and looming US elections has thrown the global political landscape into turmoil in 2011.
Clooney, Ronaldo to testify in Berlusconi sex trial

Clooney, Ronaldo to testify in Berlusconi sex trial

24 Nov 2011 06:47 - John Hooper
George Clooney and Christiano Ronaldo will testify in the trial of Italy's ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi, charged with paying for sex with an underage girl.

Here's why we care about politicians' sex lives

18 Nov 2011 00:00 - Nikiwe Bikitsha
Whatever will the Italians talk about now, now that their randy Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has finally left the building?

Eight traitors and debt sink Berlusconi

11 Nov 2011 00:00 - John Hooper
Members of the Italian prime minister's party have been turning against him for weeks.
Showman Berlusconi given humiliating exit

Showman Berlusconi given humiliating exit

13 Nov 2011 15:32 - Staff Reporter
Silvio Berlusconi has dominated Italy with a mix of talent and brazen behaviour but in the end, the born showman was humiliatingly jeered from office.
Italy president starts talks on new government

Italy president starts talks on new government

13 Nov 2011 10:37 - James Mackenzie
Italy's head of state began talks on Sunday to appoint an emergency government to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

We're free! Berlusconi the 'buffoon' resigns

13 Nov 2011 07:25 - Nicole Winfield
A chorus of Handel's Alleluia rang out Saturday as Silvio Berlusconi resigned as Italian premier, ending a tumultuous 17-year political era.
Agreed reforms pave the way for Berlusconi's resignation

Agreed reforms pave the way for Berlusconi's resignation

12 Nov 2011 19:04 - Dario Thuburn
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is set to resign after a parliamentary revolt and a wave of market panic that has shaken the eurozone.
New Greece prime minister still unknown as bankruptcy looms

New Greece prime minister still unknown as bankruptcy looms

10 Nov 2011 06:37 - Richard Carter
As their country's debt crisis situation worsens, Greek politicians have remained deadlocked around who to appoint as their new prime minister.

Italy at breaking point, Merkel calls for 'new Europe'

09 Nov 2011 20:29 - Staff Reporter
Italian borrowing costs reached breaking point after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's insistence on elections instead of an interim government.
Italy faces limbo as Berlusconi starts packing his bags

Italy faces limbo as Berlusconi starts packing his bags

09 Nov 2011 09:05 - Catherine Hornby
Abandoned by MPs ahead of a bid to save Italy from Greece's fate, Silvio Berlusconi will step down as PM -- leaving Rome mired in political chaos.
Berlusconi to resign after reforms promised to EU

Berlusconi to resign after reforms promised to EU

08 Nov 2011 21:29 - Staff Reporter
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has agreed to resign following the adoption of key economic reforms promised to the European Union.
Berlusconi loses majority, markets squeeze Italy

Berlusconi loses majority, markets squeeze Italy

08 Nov 2011 19:54 - Staff Reporter
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi lost his parliamentary majority on Tuesday and his opposition are calling for his resignation.

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