OK, OK, I know the resignation of a government minister is not the most earthmoving event in the universe, but it's highly unusual occurrence here in Italy. What's even more unusual is that Aldo Brancher was only in office for barely 18 days.Perhaps Aldo Brancher will become Italy's 18 day … [Read more...]
The Curious Case of Aldo Brancher
June 28, 2010 By 3 Comments
Aldo Brancher is Italy's latest minister, and an old friend and associate of one Silvio Berlusconi. Supposedly, Brancher is the minister of 'Decentralisation and Subsidiarity', whatever that means. Anyway, approximately two seconds after being appointed, Minister Brancher has become embroiled in … [Read more...]
Does Italy Need another Dictator?
September 18, 2009 By 8 Comments
Before you and my Italian readers throw their hands up in horror at the thought of another dictator taking power in Italy, I don't mean another Mussolini, more of a Lee Kuan Yew. 'A Lee Kuan who?', you might be asking yourselves.Lee Kuan Yew, for those who are unaware, is a former … [Read more...]
Berlusconi’s Battles
September 11, 2009 By 3 Comments
The scandal centred around call-girls, and one call-girl in particular, Patrizia D'Addario, is continuing to dog Italy's prime minister.Attempts to scare the Italian press into not covering events and accusations have had some effect, in that one leading journalist, Dino Boffo, the editor of … [Read more...]
Berlusconi Lashes Out
August 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Observers in Italy commented on how Silvio Berlusconi went rather quiet over the August summer break this year. Berlusconi was not relaxing though, he was, by the sounds of things, a plotting and a scheming.In a clear sign that the holiday 'ceasefire' is now over, Mr Berlusconi has … [Read more...]
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