The former Italian prime minister and media mogul, who died at 86, was a divisive figure, but even his foes acknowledged that he was an influential political and cultural force.
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Pope Francis and Silvio Berlusconi Both Hospitalized in Italy
The health conditions of two of Italy’s most prominent octogenarians have in recent years often kept the country in suspense.
Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Prime Minister, Is Being Treated for Leukemia
Mr. Berlusconi, who is in the intensive care unit at a Milan hospital, has had the blood disorder for “some time,” his personal physician said.
Surrogacy Emerges as the Wedge Issue for Italy’s Hard Right
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has ordered municipalities to stop certifying foreign birth certificates for same-sex couples who used surrogacy, leaving some babies in a legal limbo.
Want That Coffee With Olive Oil? Starbucks Thinks Italians Will.
The company has amassed an audience in Italy, and now it is betting on two very Italian ingredients.
Why Milan’s Duomo Cathedral Is Still So Adored
The care for Milan’s cathedral has been nonstop since 1386, but despite the constant need for refurbishment, the beloved landmark’s hold on the city is unbreakable.
Leonardo Del Vecchio Dies at 87; Transformed Eyeglass Industry
He merged eyewear with fashion, turning a quotidian necessity into high style. He rose from poverty to become one of the world’s wealthiest men.
Small Plane Crashes Near Milan, Killing All on Board
Eight people died when a passenger plane hit a building shortly after departing from Milan’s Linate Airport.
Inter Milan Is Threatened by Challenges at Suning, Its Chinese Owner
Inter Milan’s Chinese owners spent heavily on big stars, and now it is winning again. But the bill is coming due, putting the team’s future in doubt.
Using Instagram and Acrobatics, Thieves Targeted V.I.P.s in Milan
Four men have been arrested in connection with audacious heists that netted tens of thousands of euros in watches, scarves, designer bags and jewels.