Italy’s Corruption Scandal Anniversary

The Mani Pulite Scandals Rocked Italy, but did not Kill Corruption

This year, 2012, is the anniversary of the start of the infamous Mani Pulite corruption scandals and investigations.In case you are unaware, Mani Pulite was a nationwide investigation into the extensive problem of political corruption in Italy.  In 1992 the lid was lifted on a can of worms and … [Read more...]

Corruption Levels in Italy 2011

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Sadly, but not unsurprisingly for this Italy resident, Italy is the second most corrupt country in Europe.  Only Greece beats Italy in terms of perceived corruption levels according to the 2011 edition of the 2011 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index report.Why does this not … [Read more...]

An Arresting Vote

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Alfonso Papa is an Italian politician, and magistrate (or was, he was suspended the other day), who investigators would dearly like to arrest.  This honourable gentlemen is facing charges in connection with Italy's ongoing P4 corruption network scandal.  However arresting politicians in the land … [Read more...]

The Trashy Battle for Naples

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The streets of Italian city Naples are once again playing host to festering, burning piles of refuse. The newly appointed mayor of this Italian city is Luigi De Magistris has stated that the health of Naples' citizens is at risk. And Italy's President Napolitano has asked the government to … [Read more...]

Who is Luigi Bisignani – One of the Most Powerful Men in Italy?

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In Luigi Bisignani's wikipedia entry it says he's one of the most powerful men in Italy.However prior to the erruption of the P4 corruption investigations in Italy, Bisignani was virtually unknown to the Italian general public.To Italy's movers and shakers though, former head of the Italian … [Read more...]