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Bulletproof windows and ‘bunga bunga’: Berlusconi’s palace to be used by world’s press

Italy’s Foreign Press Association – branded ‘communists’ by late politician – moves into Palazzo Grazioli in Rome

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024

Silvio Berlusconi's island villa where he entertained Blair and Putin up for sale for £428 million

The 68-room Sardinian villa where late Italian prime minister hosted heads of state has a price tag of half a billion euros

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2024

‘He had a sensitive soul’: inside Silvio Berlusconi’s bizarre art collection

During the final years of his life, the former Italian premier amassed thousands of ‘mostly worthless’ works from late-night shopping channels. Lucas Vianini became their curator

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023

From Berlusconi To Prigozhin And Tina Turner: Notable Deaths Of 2023

From Italy's ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi to rock queen Tina Turner and Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, here are some of 2023's most notable deaths.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

Ruthless, clever, pragmatic: why Giorgia Meloni is so dangerous to Italy – and Europe

The Italian PM has watered down old far-right ideas for the 21st century – and is attempting to remake Italy in her own image, says Anne McElvoy, executive editor of Politico

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023

Taking From IRS, Giving to Israel

Plus: Massive union wins, abortion rebrands, Silvio Berlusconi's nude-art collection, and more...

Reason · Oct 31, 2023

Ascot Champions Day: Frankie Dettori wins Champion Stakes on his UK farewell – as it happened

Frankie Dettori signed off on his UK career by combining with King of Steel to win the Champion Stakes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

Aid set for Gaza just a 'drop in the ocean of need'

IN THE PRESS – Friday, October 20: We take a look at the Arabic press, as they report on the aid slated to arrive in Gaza this Friday, although many humanitarian organisations say it's nowhere near enough. Also, The Washington Post takes a "deep dive" into China's attempts to monopolise…

France 24 · Oct 20, 2023

Afternoon Update: Biden’s Oval Office address on Israel-Hamas; Australia eyes improved relations with China; and the push to ban cruise ships

The US president has urged Americans to support tens of billions of dollars of funding for Israel and Ukraine

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2023

Silvio Berlusconi heirs weigh up fate of his mostly worthless art collection

Italian former PM estimated to have spent €20m on artworks, often buying through TV auctions

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023