Why Italy’s prime minister looks vulnerable.
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Eurozone crisis live: Bank bailout throws lifeline to Spain and Italy
9.17am: And my colleague John Hooper is gauging the reaction to news of the successful summit and, of course, the football over in Rome.
Inside the Vatican bank: silence, secrets and Latin cash machines
The pope’s bank has held its first-ever press visit – but television cameras were forbidden and journalists had to submit questions in advance.
Italy gives world’s oldest bank €2bn lifeline
Italy to buy up to €2bn in Monte dei Paschi di Siena bonds in country’s first move of its kind since onset of eurozone crisis.
Eurozone crisis live: Markets cautious as politicians manoeuvre ahead of crucial summit
5.42pm: News from John Hooper in Rome to calm everyone’s nerves as the summit approaches …
Italian policeman pays for shoplifter’s goods out of own pocket
Officer called to deal with immigrant accused of stealing pasta, milk, nappies and baby food takes pity on hard-up suspect.
Beppe Grillo’s speech at Alghero interrupted by priest
Religion and politics don’t always mix…
A priest from a nearby church walks on to the stage during Beppe Grillo’s speech in Alghero to say that Grillo has started early and is disturbing mass.
He accuses Grillo of speaking about freedom, but not respecting the freedom of others. Grillo responds by asking God why Italy is in the mess it is.
Silvio Berlusconi hints at comeback bid
Disgraced former PM’s remarks fuel speculation that he is aiming to regain power on ticket of withdrawal from euro.
Pope Benedict picks Fox News reporter to burnish Vatican’s image
Opus Dei member Greg Burke to take strategic communication role amid signs of radical shakeup at top of Catholic church.
Italy and the euro: Are we next?
Italians fret that they may end up going the same way as Spain.