Rangers and Celtic get Super League call from Serie A chief A failed breakaway didn't include Scotland's big two, but Adriano Galliani feels a rival to the Premier League is the only way to go. The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2022
The U.S. has sanctioned Vladimir Putin's long-rumored romantic partner Rumors of a relationship between Putin, 69, and Alina Kabaeva, 39, date back more than a decade. Putin and the former Olympic gymnast are thought to have had at least three children together. WEKU · Aug 3, 2022
Italy's centre-left sees open electoral race after pact with centrists Italy's Democratic Party (PD) formed an alliance with a smaller centrist group on Tuesday in a move seen as boosting the centre-left's chances of preventing a right-wing triumph in an election next month. Reuters · Aug 2, 2022
Italy's president: Strong democracy crucial against fascism Italy's president is urging Italians to reinvigorate their democracy as the country notes the 100th anniversary of an attack that paved Benito Mussolini's path to power The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022
Italian government collapse: the political chess moves behind Mario Draghi's resignation Political instability in Italy is nothing new – the country has had 67 governments in less than 75 years. Its politicians are often shortsighted, moved by special interests and career concerns, rather than by the common good. This is what’s behind the collapse of the most recent government – the… The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022
Russia poses threat to Italian election, says centre-left chief Moscow could try to skew the forthcoming Italian national election by spreading fake news on social media to favour pro-Russian parties, the head of Italy's centre-left Democratic Party (PD) said on Monday. Reuters · Jul 25, 2022
Brothers of Italy, the far-right party on the cusp of power The only party in opposition during the reign of technocrat Mario Draghi’s national unity government, the post-fascist Brothers of Italy, looks set to do well in Italian elections on September 25, making party leader Giorgia Meloni the favourite to become Italy’s next prime minister. France 24 · Jul 24, 2022
‘She’s very charismatic’: could Giorgia Meloni become Italy’s first far-right leader since Mussolini? Brothers of Italy leads far-right alliance in pole position for snap summer election The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022
The Observer view on the ousting of Italy’s prime minister Mario Draghi After bringing down an effective leader, Italy’s far right is having its hour on stage, but the die has yet to be cast at the polls The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022
With Italy's Draghi toppled, populists campaign in fast gear Italy's politicians are in campaign mode after coalition allies toppled Premier Mario Draghi's government The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022
Who gains or loses, what's next in Italy crisis Italian Premier Mario Draghi's decision to turn in his resignation after his “unity” coalition broke apart dramatically in Parliament was the latest step in a political crisis that could take months before a new government is solidly in place to lead the European Union's third-largest economy The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
Italy’s far right celebrate Draghi’s downfall and look poised to take power Analysis: Brothers of Italy have lead in polls as postmortem begins on technocrat’s government of disunity The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022
Italy heads to an early election after Prime Minister Mario Draghi's coalition fails Italy's president accepted Premier Mario Draghi's resignation and decided there was no possibility for cobbling together another government following the rapid collapse of the ruling coalition. WEKU · Jul 21, 2022
Italian Prime Minister Draghi wins a confidence vote, but his coalition unravels The rapid collapse of Mario Draghi's 17-month-old coalition could prompt President Sergio Mattarella to dissolve Parliament, opening the path to holding an early election. WEKU · Jul 20, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Eugenio Scalfari, revolutionized Italy's journalism, dies Italian journalist Eugenio Scalfari has died at age 98
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2022 The tide is finally turning in Italy in favour of protecting women in the sex trade A bill to legalise sex work, and criminalise the buying of it, follows the successful Nordic model, says journalist and activist Julie Bindel
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2022 Centre-left secures key victories in Italy’s local election runoffs Coalition wins in seven of 13 provincial capitals including traditionally conservative Verona
Reuters · Jun 27, 2022 Italy's centre-left snatches victory from centre-right in local elections Italy's centre left won the majority of a set of local election run-offs, results showed on Monday, undermining the centre-right in several cities where the bloc has historically been a favourite.
Reuters · Jun 13, 2022 Referendum flop for Italy's Salvini; right eyes local gains Italian voters snubbed a weekend referendum on changes to the justice system, dealing a blow to Matteo Salvini, the leader of the rightist League party, who had championed the plebiscite.
Reuters · Jun 12, 2022 Italian far-right leader Meloni eyes breakthrough in mayoral votes Italians were voting on Sunday for mayors in almost 1,000 towns and cities, providing an opportunity for far-right leader Giorgia Meloni to establish her dominance of the centre-right alliance ahead of a parliamentary election early next year.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2022 Paul Ginsborg obituary Historian, author and leftwing activist who was professor of contemporary European history at the University of Florence
The Independent UK · May 26, 2022 Downing Street solely focused on keeping ‘monstrous ego’ Boris Johnson in power, says Rory Stewart No 10 ‘is just about one thing, which is survival of prime minister,’ says former minister
Reuters · May 25, 2022 Italy prosecutors seek 6-year jail term for Berlusconi in bribery case Milan prosecutors on Wednesday requested former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi be jailed for six years for allegedly bribing witnesses in a 2013 underage prostitution case.
Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2022 What is the significance of Russia’s Moskva warship sinking? The Black Sea Fleet flagship entered service in Soviet times and had been deployed in conflicts from Georgia to Syria.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022 Friends no more: Berlusconi denounces Putin over Ukraine war Italy’s former PM says he is ‘deeply disappointed and saddened’ by the behaviour of Russia’s president