Incredible, a Silvio Berlusconi is a prime minister who detests his own country.  Well that's the impression one gets from the transcript of a telephone conversation between Silvio Berlusconi and Valter Lavitola, a newspaper editor.The full story has been covered by John Hooper writing for the … [Read more...]

Well, as promised, Berlusconi addressed Italy's parliament today in what was supposed to be an attempt to restore confidence in Italy's future - both within Italy and intentionally.  He waited until after Italy's financial markets had closed, which was probably just as well.I watched Berlusconi … [Read more...]

Italy's Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, has been uncharacteristically quiet for quite a while.  Today, and after being badgered into it, Berlusconi is to address Italy's parliament in order to explain what his government will do to help Italy find a way out of the growing crisis.Recent, and … [Read more...]

Back in 2009 I wrote a little about august arguments in Italy.  Well, three years down the line, it's looking as if august arguments are likely to be heating up August in Italy once more.First up was the worrying possibility that the USA may have gone bankrupt.  The consequences of this event, … [Read more...]