Sergio Mattarella
Talks to start today to seek way out of Italian government crisis
Italian President Sergio Mattarella begins two days of talks with parties on Wednesday to seek a way out of a political crisis…
Italy marks anniversary of Genoa bridge disaster
Italy on Wednesday marked a year since the Genoa motorway bridge collapse that killed 43 people. The ceremony is taking place close…
Italian President Mattarella praises Silk Road memorandum
Italian President Sergio Mattarella said Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping's State visit was strengthening cooperation between the nations after meeting Xi…
The Friday Morning Briefing
Good morning, The world news scene was 'overshadowed' by Trump's tirades and comments at NATO summit and in Britain. He can easily…
Italy: Disembarkation of immigrants from Diciotti authorised following intervention by President Mattarella
"The landing of the migrants who are on board the ship Eighteen is about to start" the premier Giuseppe Conte announces this…
Italy’s new Government sworn in, almost 90 days after last election and on the eve the Italian Republic Day holiday.
The Italian President swore in the new Government, almost 90 days since the election held last March on the eve of the…
Understanding Italy’s current state of affairs
The British have this saying "It never rains. It pours", and that was the case yesterday night as the drama surrounding the…
Giuseppe Conte called for a meeting with Italian President
Italy's president summoned Prime Minister-designate Giuseppe Conte to his office on Sunday in a move that could break a long-running political deadlock…
“I will be the defence lawyer of the Italians” – Giuseppe Conte accepts official mandate to form government
The President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella gave Professor Giuseppe Conte the task of forming the new Italian government. The decision…
If Mattarella needs me, I am available – Silvio Berlusconi
"At the moment no body has the necessary experience to be a Prime Minister. If Mattarella needs me, I am available." Silvio…
Italy: Race to reach government agreement by Sunday
Italy may be edging towards forming a new government after Luigi di Maio and Matteo Salvini indicate “significant steps forward” have been…