Silvio Berlusconi, Media Tycoon And Former Italian Prime Minister, Dies Aged 86
Berlusconi, who was one of Italy’s most flamboyant politicians, making a political comeback in 2017 despite a career tainted by sex scandals, countless allegations of corruption and a tax fraud conviction.
Jun 12, 2023, 14:39 PM IST
Controversial former Italian PM, 85-yr-old Berlusconi's symbolic wedding to 32-yr-old MP
Berlusconi celebrated the 'festival of love' with MP Marta Fascina, his current partner, who is 53 years his junior. While the ceremony may have appeared like a wedding, an inheritance row between the families has prevented the duo from tying the knot, legally.
Mar 29, 2022, 09:36 AM IST
Survived most dangerous challenge: Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi after recovering from COVID-19
"Each one of us is exposed to the risk of infecting others. I repeat my call for maximum responsibility from everyone," Berlusconi said.
Sep 14, 2020, 20:02 PM IST
Silvio Berlusconi's right-wing coalition ahead in Italy vote: Exit polls
Berlusconi, a flamboyant three-time former prime minister, cannot hold elected office because of a fraud conviction.
Mar 05, 2018, 07:25 AM IST
Italy votes in uncertain election stalked by populism
Silvio Berlusconi is set to play a leading role as voter turnout heads towards a new low in Italy.
Mar 04, 2018, 22:02 PM IST
Serie A: AC Milan owner Li Yonghong dismisses bankrupt reports as 'fake news'
AC Milan owner Li Yonghong has dismissed reports that he has been declared bankrupt in China as "fake news".
Feb 21, 2018, 19:37 PM IST
Berlusconi takes comeback bid to Europe rights court
Italy`s scandal-plagued former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday takes his comeback bid to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, asking it to weigh in on his ban from holding elected office.
Nov 22, 2017, 10:27 AM IST
Berlusconi's centre-right leads narrowly in Sicily election: Exit polls
The outcome of the Sicilian vote could mark a striking comeback for the 81-year-old and four-time prime minister of Italy.
Nov 06, 2017, 09:35 AM IST
Italy's centre-right wins mayoral elections in blow to Matteo Renzi
Italy`s centre-right parties hammered their centre-left rivals in mayoral elections, official results showed on Monday.
Jun 26, 2017, 16:38 PM IST
New era for Italian 'calcio' as Chinese buy seven-time European champions AC Milan
The seven-time European champions who are Italy's most successful club in international competition, have been owned by former three-time Italy prime minister Silvio Berlusconi since 1986.
Apr 13, 2017, 22:00 PM IST
AC Milan deal closing pushed to April 14 after further payment: Source
The Chinese consortium which has committed to buying AC Milan has, in exchange for the delay, paid 50 million euros in cash to Berlusconi`s family investment vehicle Fininvest this week, the first source said.
Mar 24, 2017, 23:49 PM IST
'Bunga bunga' bribes trial on hold, Silvio Berlusconi ruling nears
Silvio Berlusconi will learn by the end of this month if he is to stand trial for allegedly buying the silence of call girls and others who attended his infamous "bunga bunga" sex parties.
Jan 11, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Sex and power, a career-ruining combination
Claims of sexual misconduct against US presidential candidate Donald Trump are grabbing headlines worldwide, but it`s nothing new in a world where sex and politics are all too frequent bed-fellows.
Oct 15, 2016, 01:21 AM IST
Italian football giants AC Milan prepare to sell 99 percent shares to Chinese investors
The buyers will invest 350 million euros over three seasons into the once mighty club, who struggled to a seventh-placed finish in Serie A last season.
Aug 05, 2016, 19:07 PM IST
Berlusconi has open-heart surgery after near miss attack
Berlusconi`s young companion, Francesca Pascale, was seen at his window, clutching a handkerchief.
Jun 14, 2016, 14:10 PM IST
Italy''s former Prime Minister Berlusconi to have heart surgery
Italy`s former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will undergo a four-hour operation on Tuesday.
Jun 14, 2016, 03:15 AM IST
Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi to undergo urgent heart surgery
Controversial former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, 79, will undergo heart surgery to replace an aortic valve after suffering an attack his doctor said could have killed him.
Jun 09, 2016, 22:30 PM IST
Former Italy coach, AC Milan player Cesare Maldini dies
Maldini won four Serie A titles during his time with Milan.
Apr 03, 2016, 15:48 PM IST
Italy sexism row over `mayor no job for a mamma` claims
Silvio Berlusconi sparked fury on Tuesday by claiming that being mayor of Rome was "no job for a mother" while backing a male candidate who advised a pregnant rival to stick to breastfeeding.
Mar 15, 2016, 19:28 PM IST
Putin, Berlusconi in Ukraine probe for drinking Crimea wine
Ukrainian prosecutors are reportedly preparing charges against the director of a winery in Russian-occupied Crimea for uncorking a 240-year-old bottle for Russian President Vladimir Putin and former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi.
Sep 18, 2015, 18:04 PM IST
