Comparisons to the Kennedys and the Bushes are exaggerated, but if Silvio Berlusconi’s criminal conviction makes it politically impossible for him to continue at the head of his party after the summer, there is a strong chance that another Berlusconi will take his place – Marina Berlusconi, his eldest daughter, who at present heads both Fininvest, his financial holding company, and Mondadori, Italy’s biggest book publisher, acquired by her father in controversial circumstances.
Friday 02 August 2013
Former premier faces community service or house arrest after judges uphold jail term
Wednesday 24 July 2013
That Milan’s famous marble cathedral needs a constant supply of money for its restoration and upkeep is not in doubt..
Tuesday 23 July 2013
Now... As the heatwave has slowed down holiday bookings, there are plenty of cheap packages. Flying from Cardiff on Sunday 28 July to Cyprus for a self-catering week in Ayia Napa costs £268 including 15kg baggage and transfers. thomascook.com
Monday 22 July 2013
Much is heard about Italy’s criminals and mobsters, but rather less about the brave people who stand up to them.
Sunday 21 July 2013
The citizens of Milan – which, like other Italian cities, faces surging unemployment and a vicious recession – wrestled at the weekend with the additional prospect of being unable to buy Dolce & Gabbana’s highly priced clothes for a few days.
Friday 19 July 2013
An American former CIA station chief arrested this week in Panama was thought to be on his way back to the United States last night, putting on hold his possible extradition to Italy to serve a prison sentence for abducting an Egyptian cleric.
Thursday 11 July 2013
A serial offender has been sentenced to house arrest by a Milan court – even though he is homeless.
Thursday 11 July 2013
Domenico Codispoti is restricted to a patch of pavement in central Milan
Tuesday 02 July 2013
Statement on club website says the player and his representatives have met with Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani to discuss future
Wednesday 26 June 2013
Valentino's military theme and Haider Ackerman's opulence hit the Paris catwalks
Tuesday 25 June 2013
The 32 witnesses, including a serving minister, who testified in Silvio Berlusconi’s defence during his sex trial will be investigated on suspicion of lying under oath.
Sunday 23 June 2013
Dolce and Gabbana took to the catwalk just days after a guilty verdict in their tax-evasion case. Fashion editor Alexander Fury reports from Milan on a show full of drama... including a streaker
Saturday 15 June 2013
British band Brutal Attack will perform at Skinhouse Milano in front of far-right extremists from across Europe
Wednesday 12 June 2013
The striker has been linked with a move to the Premier League
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