Support for Putin among western celebrities drains away over Ukraine Steven Seagal is isolated voice in backing Russian president as Gérard Depardieu, Silvio Berlusconi and others condemn invasion The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2022
War in Ukraine: Latest developments KYIV, Ukraine: Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2022
Italy's Berlusconi 'deeply disappointed and saddened' by Putin Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Saturday he was deeply disappointed and saddened by the behaviour of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Reuters · Apr 9, 2022
Italy's politics, public opinion, could weaken West's anti-Putin front Divisions between Italy's political parties and ambivalence among its public over the war in Ukraine could become a weak link in the West's efforts to present a united front against Russia, analysts say. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
Silvio Berlusconi, 85, holds ‘symbolic’ marriage with 32-year-old bride The couple pledged their devotion in a ‘festival of love’ The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
Silvio Berlusconi launches a politics course – and sex is on the curriculum Berlusconi is working with an Italian university on a course taught by lawyers, politicians... and a sexologist The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022
Italy begins voting for next president with unclear slate The first round of voting for Italy’s next president opens Monday without a clear slate of candidates following three-time ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s reluctant withdrawal The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022
Former Italian Premier Berlusconi being treated in hospital Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi has been undergoing a series of medical examinations in a Milan hospital The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2022
Secret ballot to elect president of Italy begins as Berlusconi drops out Lawmakers and regional delegates will vote for successor to Sergio Mattarella, who steps down on 3 February The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2022
Italy's Berlusconi in hospital for routine tests, his doctor says Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is in a Milan hospital for routine checks, his personal doctor said on Sunday, a day after the 85-year-old decided not to run for president. Reuters · Jan 23, 2022
Italy’s Berlusconi abandons presidency race, boosting Draghi's chances ROME — Media mogul Silvio Berlusconi pulled out of the running for Italy’s presidency shortly before voting starts, strengthening the prospect that Prime Minister Mario Draghi could be elected as head of state. Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2022
Berlusconi drops bid to be elected as Italy's president Former premier Silvio Berlusconi has bowed out of Italy’s presidential election set for next week The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022
Italy's Berlusconi decides against running for president Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi decided against running for president, he said in a statement on Saturday, removing an obstacle to cross-party negotiations ahead of the vote in parliament beginning on Jan. 24. Reuters · Jan 22, 2022
Italy's next moral compass? Berlusconi, 85, eyes presidency Italy is poised to elect a new president, a figure who is supposed to serve as the nation’s moral compass and foster unity by being above the political fray The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022
Reuters · Jan 18, 2022 Berlusconi's presidential bid looks doomed, says right-hand man Silvio Berlusconi's campaign to become Italian president is making little progress and he would be wise to withdraw his candidacy, the right-hand man of the former prime minister said on Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2022 ‘A voice like Sinatra’: Berlusconi woos backers in bid for Italian presidency Disgraced former PM and one-time ship’s crooner resorts to joke phone invitations to ‘bunga bunga’ parties