Berlusconi’s new girlfriend `a third of his age`

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 17:50

It was also announced by the Italian press which have described Francesca Pascale as Italy’s new “First Lady”.

Berlusconi to run for Italy PM’s post again

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 09:40

Berlusconi has threatened to bring down the Mario Monti government, which, he said, was leading Italy into a recession.

Berlusconi plans ‘to run for Italy PM again’

Last Updated: Friday, December 7, 2012, 13:46

Berlusconi resigned in 2011 over Italy`s economic troubles and was convicted of tax fraud in October of this year.

Italy PM Monti unveils sweeping austerity package

Last Updated: Monday, December 5, 2011, 14:57

Prime Minister Mario Monti, boosted by positive market reaction, takes a 30 billion euro austerity package to parliament on Monday to shore up Italy's strained public finances and help stem a debt crisis threatening to overwhelm the euro zone.

Italy hit by protests as PM unveils economic plan

Last Updated: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 22:16

Monti`s choice of unelected experts for his Cabinet and the prospect of tough reforms have fueled unrest.

Italy hit by protests as PM unveils economic plan

Last Updated: Thursday, November 17, 2011, 21:40

As Mario Monti spoke, riot police clashed with anti-austerity protesters in Milan, signaling the depths of resistance the economist-turned-premier will have to overcome if his plan is to succeed.

Monti forms new Italy government

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 20:40

Mario Monti formed a new technocrat government in Italy on Wednesday to tackle a major debt crisis threatening the entire euro zone and said he hoped it would placate financial markets.