Silvio Berlusconi
The Guardian view on Italy’s failing left: time to rethink and reset | Editorial
Editorial: As it prepares to elect a new leader, the centre-left Democratic party is suffering an identity crisis
Editorial
19, Feb, 2023 @5:53 PM
From Wagatha Christie to Donald Trump: can rapid-fire real-life drama upstage the news?
Dramatising the latest watercooler story doesn’t guarantee you box-office success. The stiffest competition may come from reality’s own high drama
Arifa Akbar
13, Dec, 2022 @8:00 AM
Fleabag producer brings Berlusconi musical to London stage
‘Fierce, feminist’ show from Francesca Moody is written by former Grange Hill actors Ricky Simmonds and Simon Vaughan and tells an ‘almost true’ story
Chris Wiegand Stage editor
23, Nov, 2022 @8:00 AM
Pope prays for ‘unity and peace in Italy’ as Giorgia Meloni takes power
Country’s first female prime minister leads the most rightwing government since the second world war
Angela Giuffrida in Rome
23, Oct, 2022 @1:25 PM
Pilgrims to Mussolini’s birthplace pray that new PM will resurrect a far-right Italy
In Predappio, supporters celebrate victory of their first female prime minister Giorgia Meloni, leader of a party with neo-fascist origins
Angela Giuffrida in Predappio
23, Oct, 2022 @10:00 AM
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni: an ambiguous figure with a tough job ahead
Far-right Brothers of Italy leader is now in charge of navigating economic crisis – and she’s wasting no time
Angela Giuffrida in Rome
22, Oct, 2022 @12:56 PM
Italy’s far-right coalition in turmoil over Berlusconi Ukraine comments
Former Italian PM accused Ukraine’s president of provoking Russian invasion in leaked recording
Lorenzo Tondo in Palermo
20, Oct, 2022 @10:42 PM
Berlusconi said he received vodka from Putin for birthday, reports say
La Presse agency publishes audio suggesting 20 bottles arrived for 86th birthday after pair ‘re-establish’ ties
Angela Giuffrida in Rome
18, Oct, 2022 @6:34 PM
Italy: Berlusconi calls Meloni ‘patronising’ and ‘bossy’ as relations fray
Three-time former PM’s outburst comes as their parties scramble to form a coalition government
Angela Giuffrida in Rome
16, Oct, 2022 @3:04 PM
Italy’s drift to the far right began long before the rise of Giorgia Meloni | David Broder
A normalisation of far-right parties dating back to Berlusconi has paved the way, says the author David Broder
David Broder
26, Sep, 2022 @2:00 PM
Italian election 2022: live official results
The rightwing coalition led by Giorgi Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party has won a clear majority and will form the next government
Antonio Voce and Seán Clarke
26, Sep, 2022 @8:11 AM
Italy elections: Giorgia Meloni hails ‘night of pride’ as exit polls point to far-right coalition victory
The leader of the Brothers of Italy party appears set to become country’s first female PM
Angela Giuffrida in Rome
26, Sep, 2022 @3:15 AM
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