Silvio Berlusconi
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Berlusconi oversaw Italian politics’ ‘descent into the field’ of ignorance
Berlusconi built a country in which the entire political class, from right to left, seems to share a goal — the brain flattening of its voters
The legacy of Berlusconi: Shaping Italy’s political stage
Italy bids farewell to an era defined by his unique brand of flamboyance and controversy, leaving behind a complex legacy that will continue to shape the country’s political…
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86
Berlusconi led Italy three times between 1994 and 2011, wooing voters with a promise of economic success only to be forced out as a debt crisis gripped his country
Reject the grotesque logic of oppression
We need to place feminist commitments at the centre of any truly progressive political project
Italy begins search for new government under cloud of uncertainty
A month after Italy’s general election delivered a political stalemate, the country will try and put together a new government
Italy votes in uncertain election stalked by populism
Tensions between far-right and anti-fascist activists have marred a gloomy campaign dominated by fears about immigration and economic malaise.
AC Milan owner Li dismisses bankrupt reports as ‘fake news’
Chinese businessman Li responded to reports that he has been ordered to auction off his assets to repay unpaid loans to two banks.
‘Feminist’ Deneuve apologises to sex assault victims
As an actress since she was 17, Deneuve admitted that during her career she had been "a witness to indelicate situations" between men and women.
SA’s crisis needs a democratic resolution
A return to elitism will not enable the development of a viable society or secure a democratic future
Berlusconi gets seven years for paying for sex with minor
A Milan court has sentenced Italy’s former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi to seven years in prison for paying for sex with a minor.
Italy elections results expected to be the most fragmented in decades
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
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
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’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
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has denied there had ever been sex games at parties in his villa.