Silvio Berlusconi

Antonio Tajani Elected European Parliament President: Officials

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 18, 2017

Italy's Antonio Tajani, an ally of scandal-hit former premier Silvio Berlusconi, was elected as the new European Parliament president Tuesday after a bitterly fought vote.

Ex-Italian PM Comes Through Open-Heart Surgery

World News | Agence Frence-Presse | Tuesday June 14, 2016

Italy's controversial former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi underwent cardiac surgery on Tuesday after a heart attack his doctor said could have killed the 79-year-old tycoon.

Anger In Italy As Statues Covered To Save Iranian Blushes

World News | Reuters | Wednesday January 27, 2016

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi came under fire on Tuesday after ancient nude statues in Rome's Capitoline museum were covered up to avoid any possible offence to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani who is visiting the country.

Man Sets Himself Alight In Front Of Berlusconi's House

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 15, 2015

An Italian set himself on fire today in front of the house of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and was rushed to hospital in a serious but stable condition, Italian media said.

Vatileaks Scandal Broadens, Embroils Berlusconi Brothers

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 2, 2015

A Vatican leaks scandal that was already rich in claims of sex, scheming and spying has widened to embroil Silvio Berlusconi, former PM of the country, and add allegations of blackmail and computer hacking to the mix.

Italian Convicted of Supplying Prostitutes to Berlusconi

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday November 14, 2015

A former Italian businessman was on Friday sentenced to seven years and 10 months in prison for paying prostitutes to join parties with former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

Ukraine's Latest Contention with Putin is Popping of a $100,000 Wine

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 19, 2015

Ukraine has launched a criminal probe into wine-tasting by Russian President Vladimir Putin and ex-Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi after they allegedly quaffed a $100,000 bottle of centuries-old wine in Crimea, prosecutors said Saturday.

Italy Bans Former Prime Minister Berlusconi for 3 Years: Report

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 17, 2015

The Ukrainian security service has banned former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi from entering Ukraine in the "interests of national security", online Ukrainian newspaper Apostrophe reported on Thursday.

'Putin Wants Me for Economy Minister': Silvio Berlusconi

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 23, 2015

Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to give Silvio Berlusconi Russian citizenship -- and the job of economy minister -- the disgraced Italian billionaire politician was quoted as saying Thursday.

Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi Sentenced to 3 years for Bribing Italian Senator

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 9, 2015

A court in Naples on Wednesday sentenced former Italian premier and media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi to three years in prison for bribing a senator as part of a plot to destabilise a 2006-08 centre-left government.

Migration Crisis and Corruption Takes Toll on Italy's Matteo Renzi

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 20, 2015

Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi's popularity and public trust in his centre-left party have been damaged by corruption scandals and the immigration crisis, a new poll showed today.

Isolated Vladimir Putin Seeks Sympathetic Hearing in Italy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday June 10, 2015

Vladimir Putin makes a rare international outing today with a high-profile visit to Italy and the Vatican two days after the G7 threatened him with tougher sanctions over Ukraine.

Italian Local Polls Crucial For Silvio Berlusconi and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 31, 2015

Italians voted today in regional elections seen as a key measure of the fading fortunes of ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and an important test for centre-left PM Matteo Renzi.

Italian PM Matteo Renzi Faces Test in Regional Elections

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 30, 2015

Italians are set to vote on Sunday in regional elections seen as an important test for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and for the fading Forza Italia party of Silvio Berlusconi.

AC Milan Coach Filippo Inzaghi Facing the Axe, Signals Silvio Berlusconi

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 19, 2015

Filippo Inzaghi replaced his former team-mate Clarence Seedorf as the AC Milan head coach in June 2014. The former Juventus, Milan and Italy striker still has one year left on his contract.

European Union Leaders Call for Emergency Talks After 700 Migrants Drown Off Libya

World News | Reuters | Monday April 20, 2015

As many as 700 people were feared dead after a fishing boat packed with migrants capsized off the Libyan coast overnight in what officials said may be the Mediterranean's worst disaster as thousands flee poverty and war to Europe.

Italy's Top Court Confirms Acquittal of Silvio Berlusconi

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 11, 2015

Italy's top court on Tuesday confirmed the acquittal of Silvio Berlusconi on charges that he paid for sex with an under-age dancer and then abused his position as prime minister to cover it up.

Italy Elects Senior Judge Sergio Mattarella as President

World News | Thomson Reuters | Saturday January 31, 2015

Italian lawmakers elected Sergio Mattarella, a constitutional court judge, as president today, handing a welcome political victory to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

Italy Tries Anew to Elect President Amid Political Wrangling

World News | Associated Press | Friday January 30, 2015

Italian Premier Matteo Renzi's candidate in this week's presidential election could cost him backing for his reform agenda.

Italian General Strike Protests Matteo Renzi's Reforms

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday December 12, 2014

Italy began an eight hour general strike Friday at the call of two large unions to protest the rapid pace of economic and social reform introduced by Premier Matteo Renzi.

Silvio Berlusconi Deal Clears Way for Electoral Revolution in Italy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 13, 2014

Italy's chronic political instability could soon be consigned to history after a deal between Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Silvio Berlusconi was hailed on Thursday as a breakthrough for radical electoral reform.

Silvio Berlusconi, Freed From Sex-Trial Woes, Dreams of Political Comeback

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 22, 2014

Silvio Berlusconi's acquittal in a high-profile sex-for-hire case has boosted the former Italian prime minister's determination to revive his political career, despite his growing isolation in the corridors of power.

Italian Court Acquits Former Premier Silvio Berlusconi in Sex Case

World News | Associated Press | Friday July 18, 2014

An Italian appeals court on Friday acquitted former Premier Silvio Berlusconi in a sex-for-hire case, reversing a lower court conviction that had carried a seven-year prison sentence and a lifetime ban on holding political office.

Italy Appeals Court Clears Silvio Berlusconi in Sex Trial

World News | Reuters | Friday July 18, 2014

An Italian appeals court on Friday overturned Silvio Berlusconi's conviction on charges of abuse of office and paying for sex with a minor, in a significant legal victory for the former prime minister. The Milan court unexpectedly threw out the guilty verdict handed down by a lower tribunal last year, which had sentenced Berlusconi to seven years ...

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi to Begin Community Service

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 9, 2014

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi began community service for tax fraud on Friday in a spectacular fall from grace for the flamoboyant ex-premier, who will likely seek political gain from the punishment.

Silvio Berlusconi Touts Eldest Daughter as Perfect Leader

World News | Associated Press | Sunday May 4, 2014

Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi says his eldest daughter would be a perfect leader but adds that he hopes she won't go into politics.

Scandal-hit Silvio Berlusconi insists 'friend of Jews, Germans'

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 29, 2014

Italy's Silvio Berlusconi insisted he is a friend of Jewish people and Germany on Monday in a bid to quell international outrage sparked by his controversial remarks about the Holocaust.

Germans outraged by Silvio Berlusconi concentration camps claim

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 27, 2014

Officials in Berlin expressed outrage on Sunday over remarks by Italy's former premier Silvio Berlusconi claiming that Germans denied the existence of Nazi concentration camps.

Germans deny existence of concentration camps: Silvio Berlusconi

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 27, 2014

Italy's gaffe-prone former premier Silvio Berlusconi enraged his political opponents on Saturday by saying Germans do not believe World War II concentration camps existed.

Silvio Berlusconi ordered to do community service for tax conviction

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 15, 2014

An Italian court on Tuesday ordered former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to serve a tax fraud sentence by doing community service and set travel restrictions that will limit his ability to campaign for next month's European Parliament elections.