Berlusconi celebrates immunity Premier Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday said a law passed this week giving him immunity from prosecution while he holds office was ''the least that a democracy could do in defence of its freedom''.
Iraqi premier in Rome Iraqi Premier Nuri al-Maliki arrived in Rome Thursday for a two-day visit in which he will see Premier Silvio Berlusconi and Pope Benedict XVI.
Italian ambassador named European Union's envoy Italian Ambassador to Kabul Ettore Sequi has been named the European Union's Special Representative in Afghanistan.
Mafia marriage 'founded on sorrow' The National Association of Mafia Victims' Families hit out at wedding celebrations in Corleone for the daughter of Cosa Nostra superboss Toto' 'The Beast' Riina on Wednesday.
Immunity law sparks ire Opposition parties were fuming on Wednesday after the Senate gave the definitive go-ahead to a controversial immunity bill that will freeze a number of trials involving Premier Silvio Berlusconi.
Anger sparked by Minister's Italian anthem insult Opposition parties on Monday called on the government to sack Reform Minister Umberto Bossi after the populist Northern League leader gave the finger to the Italian national anthem at the weekend.
Roma kids to get citizenship All children born in Italy's gypsy camps will be given 'humanitarian' citizenship, Interior Minister Roberto Maroni said Monday.
Jeans no alibi for sex crimes Sex offenders can't claim they couldn't have abused a victim because she was wearing jeans, Italy's Supreme Court said Monday, revisiting its touchiest subject.
Iraqi Premier to see Berlusconi and the Pope next week Iraqi Premier Nuri Al-Maliki Will Visit Germany And Italy Next Week In A Bid To Encourage Investments And Joint Projects, Government Spokesman Ali Al-Dabbagh Said On Thursday.
Romanian Minister urges gypsy integration Romanian Interior Minister Cristian David on Thursday said the problem of Roma gypsy camps in Italy was a reality ''that must be faced'' but urged the Italian government to use ''just and adequate'' measures.
Frattini looks for new Russia - European Union accord Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said Wednesday he hoped Russia and the European Union could reach a new partnership agreement in 2009.
Gypsy census will go on, Maroni says A controversial census of Italy's gypsy camps will continue, Interior Minister Roberto Maroni said Wednesday.
Nuclear know-how 'still there' Italy has the capability to restart its nuclear power programme 20 years after it was shut down following Chernobyl, one of the country's top physicists said Tuesday.
Berlusconi, Barroso agree on reform Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi and European Commission President Jose Manuel Durao Barroso agreed here Tuesday that the Irish No vote to the Lisbon Treaty will not block European reform.
Genoa G8 verdict sparks row A long-awaited verdict on brutality against anti-globalisation demonstrators during the 2001 G8 summit in Genoa has drawn protests from leftwing MPs and victims.
European Commission gets Alitalia reply The European Commission on Tuesday said it had received a response from the Italian government outlining why a 300-million-euro loan for state airline Alitalia should not be considered state aid.
Frattini says med Union must act Foreign Minister Franco Frattini on Monday hailed the launch of the Union for the Mediterranean here as ''an important event'' but stressed the need for action to back up union members' good intentions.
Government vows dog clampdown The Italian government on Monday vowed to clamp down on dangerous dogs after a 75-year-old woman was mauled to death by her pitbull.
Berlusconi calls for oil speculation cap Premier Silvio Berlusconi on Monday called for an urgent meeting between oil-producing nations and their customers in order to put a limit to market speculation.
Cinema tax breaks restored Parliament on Monday restored tax breaks for the Italian movie industry whose removal from budget plans sparked an unpredecented threat of a festival boycott.
