The Attack on Berlusconi and the Vicious Climate of Italy's Political Discourse
The action of an isolated, disturbed youth would seem to reflect the harsh language and vicious climate that has become the hallmark of discourse between government and opposition. Meanwhile Berlusconi aides blame the Internet, the magistrates, and the opposition.
An Insight on the Jewish Community of Piedmont
Centro Primo Levi of New York hosted the last event of its Autumn Season, “Unfolding Borders: the Jewish people of Piedmont”. During the conference, the screening of the movie "Il Ritorno" directed by Giorgio Treves and interpreted by the legendary Italian violinist Uto Ughi
Cuneo prosciutto wins EU label. Italy stretches lead in quality-food standings
ANSA. A 'prosciutto crudo' made in a northern Italian mountain valley on Friday increased Italy's domination of the European Union quality-food rankings. (Read the article)
Pasta makers raided in cartel probe. Producers accused of boosting prices as wheat costs fell
ANSA. Italy's biggest pasta makers were raided Tuesday in a probe into allegations that they formed a cartel to boost prices by 50% since 2007. The headquarters of firms including Barilla in Parma, De Cecco in Pescara and Rome, Garofalo near Naples, Amato in Salerno and Di Vella in Bari were visited by tax police looking for evidence to support the price-fixing charges. (Read the article)
Baaria to vie for Golden Globe. Tornatore up against Almodovar, Haneke in pre-Oscar race
ANSA. Giuseppe Tornatore's Sicilian epic Baaria was one of five films nominated Tuesday for the best foreign film award at the Golden Globes in January. (Read the article)
An Insight on the Jewish Community of Piedmont
Centro Primo Levi of New York hosted the last event of its Autumn Season, “Unfolding Borders: the Jewish people of Piedmont”. During the conference, the screening of the movie "Il Ritorno" directed by Giorgio Treves and interpreted by the legendary Italian violinist Uto Ughi
Google Faces a Different World in Italy
THE NEW YORK TIMES. Along with three other Google executives, Mr. Fleischer now faces criminal charges of defamation and privacy violations in a case that could have far-reaching implications for Google — and, the company argues, a potentially chilling effect on other Internet companies operating in Italy and elsewhere in Europe. (Read the article)
Attack on Berlusconi: Italian readers react
BBC. Italian BBC News website readers have been sending in their reaction. You can read a selection below. (Read the article)
Black nativity angers Italy's "White Xmas" party
REUTERS. A nativity scene featuring a dark-skinned Jesus, Mary and Joseph that has gone on display in a Verona courthouse has created heated debate in a city with strong links to Italy's anti-immigration Northern League party. (Read the article)
Italy politics: Sex, thighs and 'Videocracy'
AP. Sex, thighs and "Videocracy" a documentary that takes a harsh look at a system perfected through Berlusconi's TV empire, in which sexy women become a symbol and instrument of power. (Read the article)
Berlusconi attack makes world headlines. Foreign coverage links assault to rising political tensions
ANSA. Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi's bloodied face made world headlines on Monday after he was attacked at a Milan political rally by a man who hurled a marble statuette at him. (Read the article)
Berlusconi to be released Wednesday. Doctors say he needs at least two weeks away from politics
ANSA. Premier Silvio Berlusconi will be released from hospital here on Wednesday and has been advised to refrain from political activity for at least the next two weeks, a morning medical bulletin said on Tuesday. (Read the article)
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