But Prodi doesn't really care an article by Rob over at his Wind Rose Hotel blog. I sort of thought most Italian politicians were not up to much, and this comment in today's Times:"Italy’s multiple political parties and hangers-on cost its citizens € 4 billion a year, more than those of … [Read more...]
Walter Tobagi – in memoriam.
May 28, 2007 By 2 Comments
Ever heard of Walter Tobagi? Nope. Not a surprise, neither had I until today. It is the anniversary of his death today, poor chap.Way back in 1980 on this very day Tobagi, who was a senior journalist working for the Corriere della Sera newspaper, was gunned down here in Milan by the then … [Read more...]
The curious case of Mr Visco
May 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Mr Visco, who is a deputy economy minister in Prodi's band of brothers, has got himself into a spot of bother after he tried, apparently, to pressurise the head of the Guardia di Finanza, the Italian financial police, to 'transfer' a number of Guardia di Finanza operatives away from Milan.Now, it … [Read more...]
Montezemolo roasts the politicians
May 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Montezemolo, the president of Ferrari and chairman of FIAT, and head of the Italian employers' federation - Confindustria - spoke at a conference the other day. He commented that the current band of politicians where not really doing anything to assist Italy or businesses in Italy. Prodi and … [Read more...]
Why Doesn’t Berlusco Retire?
May 20, 2007 By 4 Comments
He has billions, he's getting on a bit and he has a dodgy ticker, yet he continues to attach himself to the political bandwagon. Don't really know why. Yes, he might end up in prison if he drops out of politics, but it would be unlikely to happen. After all, he has the resources to pay a team of … [Read more...]
