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Matteo Renzi new Italian PM after winning Senate vote
By a vote of 169 for and 139 against, Matteo Renzi won the backing of Italy's Senate for the prime ministerial post on Monday.
The 39-year old former mayor of Florence takes his new position after a period of prolonged political uncertainty in the country.
His centre-left Democratic party relied on support from the New Centre Right.
He wasted no time in hinting at the direction he wants to t
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Italy's government wins confidence vote in Senate
Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta has won a decisive victory in a confidence vote on his... euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe for...
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Italy: Berlusconi defiant after senate expulsion
Former Italian President Silvio Berlusconi addressed around one thousand of his supporters on Wednesday in central Rome, moments before being expelled from t...
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Italy's centre-left wins presidencies of Senate and Chamber of Deputies
http://www.euronews.com/ Piero Grasso of the centre-left Democratic Party (PD) has been elected President of Italy's Senate. He is a former anti-mafia prosecutor.
Laura Boldrini, from the "Left Ecology Liberty" party that is allied with the PD, has been voted in as President of the Chamber of Deputies. She is a former journalist and ex-spokesperson for the United Nations.
Boldrini's election de
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Italy Senate approves economic reform bill
1. Wide exterior of Italian Senate
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Italy: Berlusconi stuns Senate with U-turn ensuring Letta's survival
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Silvio Berlusconi News - Italian Senate, Italy, ROME
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RAW: Clashes in Rome as protesters try to breach security at Senate debating Italy’s labor reforms
Anti-government protesters clashed with police in Rome on Wednesday, following a demonstration against labor reforms proposed by Matteo Renzi's government in March 2014.
The protesters tried to breach the police barricades to get to the Senate, where a debate on the 'Job Act' was being discussed. At least three protesters, two students among them, were injured by police.
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Italy's Renzi Defies Opposition Over Senate Reform
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has moved a step closer to pushing through constitutional reforms he says will create a more stable government, after a raucous debate that saw opposition parties walk out of parliament. He also will lack support from former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who withdrew his backing after the 40 year-old Renzi pushed through the election of Sergio Mattarella as
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Italy: Prime Minister Letta wins confidence of Senate and lower house
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Italy: PM Renzi wins crucial confidence vote in Senate
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won a crucial confidence vote in Parliament, pledging to cut labour taxes, free up funds for investment in schools and pass wide institutional reforms to tackle Italy's economic malaise.
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Italy's Senate expels ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi over tax fraud conviction
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Italy's Renzi Wins Confidence Vote to Pass Budget in Senate
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won a confidence vote to get his tax-cutting 2015 budget through the Senate on Saturday and it is expected to be definitively approved by the lower house of parliament next week. Renzi has been pushing for the European Union to allow more spending he says is needed to help Italy, the euro zone's third-biggest economy, emerge from recession and reduce record unem
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Italy's Berlusconi Demands Renzi's Senate Reform Be Negotiated
Italian center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday demanded a renegotiation of a reform of the upper house of parliament to which Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has tied his political future. Renzi, 39, has vowed to quit if parliament blocks the reform of the Senate, part of a wider drive to slim down Italy's political apparatus and fix an electoral system blamed for creating deadlock and unst
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Iliana Calabrò candidate for the Italian Senate? Any kind of improvement for Italian politics?
Will the gorgeous Iliana run for senator, in 2013? It could turn out to be a good show, for the Senate of Italy. http://www.silvio-berlusconi-fc.com/2012/11/...
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Italian Senate Votes on Berlusconi Expulsion
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Lucio Malan, Member of the Italian Senate
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Italy: New PM Renzi to face first senate test
The new Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is backed by his own party, the centre left democratic party, as well as the new small centre right party, and some other smaller groups. He needs support to get the majority of the 326 Senate seats.
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Italy PM Renzi's reform plans hit resistance in Senate
The plans to reduce the upper house Senate to a small chamber made up largely of local politicians and stripped of its power to pass most national laws or ho...
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Italy senate to vote on austerity budget law
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Italy - PM Berlusconi Backed By Senate
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was ready to begin
governing Italy in earnest on Thursday (19/5) after a key
confidence vote endorsed his coalition cabinet of free-marketeers, neo-fascists and federalists.
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Matteo Renzi new Italian PM after winning Senate vote
By a vote of 169 for and 139 against, Matteo Renzi won the backing of Italy's Senate for the prime ministerial post on Monday.
The 39-year old former mayor of...
By a vote of 169 for and 139 against, Matteo Renzi won the backing of Italy's Senate for the prime ministerial post on Monday.
The 39-year old former mayor of Florence takes his new position after a period of prolonged political uncertainty in the country.
His centre-left Democratic party relied on support from the New Centre Right.
He wasted no time in hinting at the direction he wants to take the country:.
"The Italy that I imagine and that we want to rebuild is one that can be a world...
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wn.com/Matteo Renzi New Italian Pm After Winning Senate Vote
By a vote of 169 for and 139 against, Matteo Renzi won the backing of Italy's Senate for the prime ministerial post on Monday.
The 39-year old former mayor of Florence takes his new position after a period of prolonged political uncertainty in the country.
His centre-left Democratic party relied on support from the New Centre Right.
He wasted no time in hinting at the direction he wants to take the country:.
"The Italy that I imagine and that we want to rebuild is one that can be a world...
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Italy's government wins confidence vote in Senate
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Italy: Berlusconi defiant after senate expulsion
Former Italian President Silvio Berlusconi addressed around one thousand of his supporters on Wednesday in central Rome, moments before being expelled from t......
Former Italian President Silvio Berlusconi addressed around one thousand of his supporters on Wednesday in central Rome, moments before being expelled from t...
wn.com/Italy Berlusconi Defiant After Senate Expulsion
Former Italian President Silvio Berlusconi addressed around one thousand of his supporters on Wednesday in central Rome, moments before being expelled from t...
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Italy's centre-left wins presidencies of Senate and Chamber of Deputies
http://www.euronews.com/ Piero Grasso of the centre-left Democratic Party (PD) has been elected President of Italy's Senate. He is a former anti-mafia prosecut...
http://www.euronews.com/ Piero Grasso of the centre-left Democratic Party (PD) has been elected President of Italy's Senate. He is a former anti-mafia prosecutor.
Laura Boldrini, from the "Left Ecology Liberty" party that is allied with the PD, has been voted in as President of the Chamber of Deputies. She is a former journalist and ex-spokesperson for the United Nations.
Boldrini's election delighted her PD allies - including Alessandra Moretti who said: "The Democratic Party and the centre-left coalition showed true commitment to innovation."
Stefano Fassina, also of the PD, enthused: "The Chamber and politics are on the same wavelength as the country. I hope it can be the beginning of a journey that will allow institutions to provide the answers that the country is waiting for."
Members of Italy's centre-right factions, however, were disappointed with Boldrini's election.
Mariastella Gelmini of the People of Freedom (PDL) party explained: "Our political position is so far from Boldrini's. We agreed with parts of her speech but some points were very ideological."
Former Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa complained: "The Democratic Party told us to share the institutional roles. But, in the end, they grabbed everything. It's not a good sign for the future of the legislation."
The elections mark a step towards ending the political stalemate in Italy after inconclusive parliamentary elections on February 24-25.
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http://www.euronews.com/ Piero Grasso of the centre-left Democratic Party (PD) has been elected President of Italy's Senate. He is a former anti-mafia prosecutor.
Laura Boldrini, from the "Left Ecology Liberty" party that is allied with the PD, has been voted in as President of the Chamber of Deputies. She is a former journalist and ex-spokesperson for the United Nations.
Boldrini's election delighted her PD allies - including Alessandra Moretti who said: "The Democratic Party and the centre-left coalition showed true commitment to innovation."
Stefano Fassina, also of the PD, enthused: "The Chamber and politics are on the same wavelength as the country. I hope it can be the beginning of a journey that will allow institutions to provide the answers that the country is waiting for."
Members of Italy's centre-right factions, however, were disappointed with Boldrini's election.
Mariastella Gelmini of the People of Freedom (PDL) party explained: "Our political position is so far from Boldrini's. We agreed with parts of her speech but some points were very ideological."
Former Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa complained: "The Democratic Party told us to share the institutional roles. But, in the end, they grabbed everything. It's not a good sign for the future of the legislation."
The elections mark a step towards ending the political stalemate in Italy after inconclusive parliamentary elections on February 24-25.
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Italy Senate approves economic reform bill
1. Wide exterior of Italian Senate
2. Police outside Senate
3. Pan of Senate interior
4. Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti taking his seat
5. Wide of senator...
1. Wide exterior of Italian Senate
2. Police outside Senate
3. Pan of Senate interior
4. Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti taking his seat
5. Wide of senators
6. Mid of Senator Roberto Castelli from the Northern League
7. Wide of right side of parliament
8. Mid of left side of parliament
9. Mid of Deputy Chamber speaker, UPSOUND: "The voting is closed, the Senate approves."
10. Mid of electronic sign reading (Italian) "In Favour 156, Against 12, Abstentions 1"
11. Mid of government ministers
12. Wide of Senate
13. Mid of Under-secretary Gianni Letta entering Senate, passing journalists, UPSOUND: (Italian) "No comment."
14. Wide of exterior of Senate with people passing
15. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Gian Piero Scanu, Senator, Democratic Party
"On the side of the Democratic Party there is satisfaction for us to be the mechanism for the change that the country needs."
16. Rear of Italian Senate, guards at door
17. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Roberto Castelli, Senator, Northern League Party:
(responding to question: What do you think is going to happen in the future with Berlusconi's party)
"We will see what happens, for the moment, everything is changing."
18. Guards at door of Senate
19 SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Sandro Bondi, Senator, People of Freedom Party:
(commenting on Mario Monti)
"It doesn't seems to me that Senator Monti does not belong to any party. He was named senator for life by the President of the Republic. He is a technocrat."
20. Close-up of guards outside Senate
21. People on street outside Senate
STORYLINE:
Italy's Senate approved crucial economic reforms demanded by the European Union on Friday - the first step in paving the way for Premier Silvio Berlusconi to resign as early as this weekend and a transitional government to be formed.
The 156-12 vote took place after respected economist Mario Monti - widely expected to become the interim prime minister - was welcomed with applause in the Senate chamber, where he was officially designated senator for life.
Italy's president bestowed the title on Monti two days earlier to signal to roiling financial markets that he intended to ask the 68-year-old former European commissioner to try to form a transitional government after Berlusconi leaves office.
The reform legislation now passes to the lower Chamber of Deputies, which is expected to vote on it by Saturday.
A Cabinet meeting has been scheduled immediately after the vote, leading to speculation that Berlusconi might tender his resignation to Italy's president as early as Saturday night.
While many politicians appeared to be rallying around Monti, divisions remained within Berlusconi's People of Freedom party and among his allies over whether to support him and under what terms.
Sandro Bondi, a senator in Berlusconi's party, told reporters on Friday that Monti "does not belong to any party. He was named senator for life by the President of the Republic. He is a technocrat."
Roberto Castelli, a senator in the Northern League party, said the future was uncertain. "We will see what happens, for the moment, everything is changing," he said.
But the prospect of a government headed by the non-partisan Monti calmed markets for a second day, with Italy's 10-year borrowing rate down a further 0.21 of a percentage point to 6.59 percent.
The Milan stock index was up 1.7 percent.
Italy is under intense pressure to prove it has a strategy to deal with its debts, which stand at 1.9 (t) trillion euros - equivalent to 2.6 (t) trillion) US dollars, or a huge 120 percent of economic output.
It has to rollover a little more than 300 (b) billion euros of its debts next year alone.
But economic growth is weak and the government failed to enact reforms to revive it over the past decade.
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wn.com/Italy Senate Approves Economic Reform Bill
1. Wide exterior of Italian Senate
2. Police outside Senate
3. Pan of Senate interior
4. Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti taking his seat
5. Wide of senators
6. Mid of Senator Roberto Castelli from the Northern League
7. Wide of right side of parliament
8. Mid of left side of parliament
9. Mid of Deputy Chamber speaker, UPSOUND: "The voting is closed, the Senate approves."
10. Mid of electronic sign reading (Italian) "In Favour 156, Against 12, Abstentions 1"
11. Mid of government ministers
12. Wide of Senate
13. Mid of Under-secretary Gianni Letta entering Senate, passing journalists, UPSOUND: (Italian) "No comment."
14. Wide of exterior of Senate with people passing
15. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Gian Piero Scanu, Senator, Democratic Party
"On the side of the Democratic Party there is satisfaction for us to be the mechanism for the change that the country needs."
16. Rear of Italian Senate, guards at door
17. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Roberto Castelli, Senator, Northern League Party:
(responding to question: What do you think is going to happen in the future with Berlusconi's party)
"We will see what happens, for the moment, everything is changing."
18. Guards at door of Senate
19 SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Sandro Bondi, Senator, People of Freedom Party:
(commenting on Mario Monti)
"It doesn't seems to me that Senator Monti does not belong to any party. He was named senator for life by the President of the Republic. He is a technocrat."
20. Close-up of guards outside Senate
21. People on street outside Senate
STORYLINE:
Italy's Senate approved crucial economic reforms demanded by the European Union on Friday - the first step in paving the way for Premier Silvio Berlusconi to resign as early as this weekend and a transitional government to be formed.
The 156-12 vote took place after respected economist Mario Monti - widely expected to become the interim prime minister - was welcomed with applause in the Senate chamber, where he was officially designated senator for life.
Italy's president bestowed the title on Monti two days earlier to signal to roiling financial markets that he intended to ask the 68-year-old former European commissioner to try to form a transitional government after Berlusconi leaves office.
The reform legislation now passes to the lower Chamber of Deputies, which is expected to vote on it by Saturday.
A Cabinet meeting has been scheduled immediately after the vote, leading to speculation that Berlusconi might tender his resignation to Italy's president as early as Saturday night.
While many politicians appeared to be rallying around Monti, divisions remained within Berlusconi's People of Freedom party and among his allies over whether to support him and under what terms.
Sandro Bondi, a senator in Berlusconi's party, told reporters on Friday that Monti "does not belong to any party. He was named senator for life by the President of the Republic. He is a technocrat."
Roberto Castelli, a senator in the Northern League party, said the future was uncertain. "We will see what happens, for the moment, everything is changing," he said.
But the prospect of a government headed by the non-partisan Monti calmed markets for a second day, with Italy's 10-year borrowing rate down a further 0.21 of a percentage point to 6.59 percent.
The Milan stock index was up 1.7 percent.
Italy is under intense pressure to prove it has a strategy to deal with its debts, which stand at 1.9 (t) trillion euros - equivalent to 2.6 (t) trillion) US dollars, or a huge 120 percent of economic output.
It has to rollover a little more than 300 (b) billion euros of its debts next year alone.
But economic growth is weak and the government failed to enact reforms to revive it over the past decade.
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- published: 30 Jul 2015
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Italy: Berlusconi stuns Senate with U-turn ensuring Letta's survival
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wn.com/Italy Berlusconi Stuns Senate With U Turn Ensuring Letta's Survival
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Silvio Berlusconi News - Italian Senate, Italy, ROME
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RAW: Clashes in Rome as protesters try to breach security at Senate debating Italy’s labor reforms
Anti-government protesters clashed with police in Rome on Wednesday, following a demonstration against labor reforms proposed by Matteo Renzi's government in Ma...
Anti-government protesters clashed with police in Rome on Wednesday, following a demonstration against labor reforms proposed by Matteo Renzi's government in March 2014.
The protesters tried to breach the police barricades to get to the Senate, where a debate on the 'Job Act' was being discussed. At least three protesters, two students among them, were injured by police.
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wn.com/Raw Clashes In Rome As Protesters Try To Breach Security At Senate Debating Italy’S Labor Reforms
Anti-government protesters clashed with police in Rome on Wednesday, following a demonstration against labor reforms proposed by Matteo Renzi's government in March 2014.
The protesters tried to breach the police barricades to get to the Senate, where a debate on the 'Job Act' was being discussed. At least three protesters, two students among them, were injured by police.
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Italy's Renzi Defies Opposition Over Senate Reform
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has moved a step closer to pushing through constitutional reforms he says will create a more stable government, after a rauc...
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has moved a step closer to pushing through constitutional reforms he says will create a more stable government, after a raucous debate that saw opposition parties walk out of parliament. He also will lack support from former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who withdrew his backing after the 40 year-old Renzi pushed through the election of Sergio Mattarella as president last month, against Berlusconi's objections. Previously, the two leaders had agreed to cooperate on constitutional reforms under an accord known as the "Nazarene Pact", named after the headquarters of Renzi's center-left Democratic Party, where it was sealed last year. The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement said Italy was on the verge of a "bloodless coup".
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wn.com/Italy's Renzi Defies Opposition Over Senate Reform
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has moved a step closer to pushing through constitutional reforms he says will create a more stable government, after a raucous debate that saw opposition parties walk out of parliament. He also will lack support from former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who withdrew his backing after the 40 year-old Renzi pushed through the election of Sergio Mattarella as president last month, against Berlusconi's objections. Previously, the two leaders had agreed to cooperate on constitutional reforms under an accord known as the "Nazarene Pact", named after the headquarters of Renzi's center-left Democratic Party, where it was sealed last year. The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement said Italy was on the verge of a "bloodless coup".
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- published: 15 Feb 2015
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Italy: Prime Minister Letta wins confidence of Senate and lower house
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wn.com/Italy Prime Minister Letta Wins Confidence Of Senate And Lower House
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Italy: PM Renzi wins crucial confidence vote in Senate
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won a crucial confidence vote in Parliament, pledging to cut labour taxes, free up funds for investment in schools and pass ...
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won a crucial confidence vote in Parliament, pledging to cut labour taxes, free up funds for investment in schools and pass wide institutional reforms to tackle Italy's economic malaise.
Duplex with Seema Gupta (@seemagup), our correspondent in Rome, Italy.
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wn.com/Italy Pm Renzi Wins Crucial Confidence Vote In Senate
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won a crucial confidence vote in Parliament, pledging to cut labour taxes, free up funds for investment in schools and pass wide institutional reforms to tackle Italy's economic malaise.
Duplex with Seema Gupta (@seemagup), our correspondent in Rome, Italy.
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- published: 25 Feb 2014
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Italy's Senate expels ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi over tax fraud conviction
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Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani attends debate, in the senate, on Italy's petroleum tax swindle
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Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani attends debate, in the senate, on Italy's petroleum tax swindle
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Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani attends debate, in the senate, on Italy's petroleum tax swindle
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Italy's Renzi Wins Confidence Vote to Pass Budget in Senate
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won a confidence vote to get his tax-cutting 2015 budget through the Senate on Saturday and it is expected to be definitivel...
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won a confidence vote to get his tax-cutting 2015 budget through the Senate on Saturday and it is expected to be definitively approved by the lower house of parliament next week. Renzi has been pushing for the European Union to allow more spending he says is needed to help Italy, the euro zone's third-biggest economy, emerge from recession and reduce record unemployment. He was forced to ditch some tax cuts in his original budget draft to meet European Commission demands that Italy do more to reduce its structural fiscal deficit, which is adjusted for swings in the business cycle.
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Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won a confidence vote to get his tax-cutting 2015 budget through the Senate on Saturday and it is expected to be definitively approved by the lower house of parliament next week. Renzi has been pushing for the European Union to allow more spending he says is needed to help Italy, the euro zone's third-biggest economy, emerge from recession and reduce record unemployment. He was forced to ditch some tax cuts in his original budget draft to meet European Commission demands that Italy do more to reduce its structural fiscal deficit, which is adjusted for swings in the business cycle.
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Italy's Berlusconi Demands Renzi's Senate Reform Be Negotiated
Italian center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday demanded a renegotiation of a reform of the upper house of parliament to which Prime Minister Matteo R...
Italian center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday demanded a renegotiation of a reform of the upper house of parliament to which Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has tied his political future. Renzi, 39, has vowed to quit if parliament blocks the reform of the Senate, part of a wider drive to slim down Italy's political apparatus and fix an electoral system blamed for creating deadlock and unstable governments. Berlusconi had previously said his center-right Forza Italia party would back the package, whose outlines he agreed with Renzi in January.
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Italian center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday demanded a renegotiation of a reform of the upper house of parliament to which Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has tied his political future. Renzi, 39, has vowed to quit if parliament blocks the reform of the Senate, part of a wider drive to slim down Italy's political apparatus and fix an electoral system blamed for creating deadlock and unstable governments. Berlusconi had previously said his center-right Forza Italia party would back the package, whose outlines he agreed with Renzi in January.
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Iliana Calabrò candidate for the Italian Senate? Any kind of improvement for Italian politics?
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Will the gorgeous Iliana run for senator, in 2013? It could turn out to be a good show, for the Senate of Italy. http://www.silvio-berlusconi-fc.com/2012/11/...
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Italian Senate Votes on Berlusconi Expulsion
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Italy: New PM Renzi to face first senate test
The new Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is backed by his own party, the centre left democratic party, as well as the new small centre right party, and some ...
The new Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is backed by his own party, the centre left democratic party, as well as the new small centre right party, and some other smaller groups. He needs support to get the majority of the 326 Senate seats.
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wn.com/Italy New Pm Renzi To Face First Senate Test
The new Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is backed by his own party, the centre left democratic party, as well as the new small centre right party, and some other smaller groups. He needs support to get the majority of the 326 Senate seats.
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Italy PM Renzi's reform plans hit resistance in Senate
The plans to reduce the upper house Senate to a small chamber made up largely of local politicians and stripped of its power to pass most national laws or ho......
The plans to reduce the upper house Senate to a small chamber made up largely of local politicians and stripped of its power to pass most national laws or ho...
wn.com/Italy Pm Renzi's Reform Plans Hit Resistance In Senate
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Italy senate to vote on austerity budget law
December 18, 2012
1. Wide exterior of Italian Senate building
2. Italian flag on Senate building
December 17, 2012
3. Various interiors of Senate
December ...
December 18, 2012
1. Wide exterior of Italian Senate building
2. Italian flag on Senate building
December 17, 2012
3. Various interiors of Senate
December 12, 2012
4. Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti leaving news conference held by ANFIA (National Association of Automobile Industries)
December 18, 2012
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Massimo Franco, political commentator, Corriere Della Sera newspaper:
"I think that Monti thinks he can be more useful to Italy being prime minister than being president of the republic, that is the core issue. And I think that all this push from Europe and from the Western chancelleries in general encourages him to try to get this post again."
December 12, 2012
6. Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi at news conference for journalist Bruno Vespa's new book
December 18, 2012
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Massimo Franco, political commentator, Corriere Della Sera newspaper:
"The appearance is that Berlusconi is still there, that he covers everything, but actually I think that the Berlusconi season is over, because he failed in the economy."
December 13, 2012
8. Pierluigi Bersani, head of the Italian Democratic Party, at news conference with foreign journalists
December 18, 2012
9. SOUNDBITE: (English) Massimo Franco, Political commentator, Corriere Della Sera newspaper:
"I think that Bersani is quite right to say and to feel that he is going to win elections, the problem is how he is winning them, because I think the alliance with the radical left may create some problems after the victory."
December 18, 2012
10. Wide of various newspaper front pages
11. La Repubblica, with photo of Berlusconi and Maroni, member of the Lega party
12. Front page of Il Manifesto, with photo of Monti and Bersani
13. Wide of guards in front of Senate side entrance
14. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Maria Rizzotti, Senator and member of Berlusconi's People of Liberty party:
"Certainly it is an important vote. The PDL (People of Liberty party) also said it will support and follow through with the approval of the law, so there are no doubts on the outcome of the confidence vote."
15. Change of the guard in front of Senate side entrance
16. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Cosimo Gallo, Senator and member of Berlusconi's People of Liberty party:
"I think that for different kinds of reasons (Monti's) reservations regarding a possible candidacy are many, and that in the end he will not be a candidate."
17. Cutaway of police car
18. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Pasquale Viespoli, Senator and member of Future and Liberty moderate-right party:
"The austerity budget law is a fundamental law, like the old budget law, especially since some issues still have to be solved, such as the stability pact for the local governments."
19. Guard in front of Senate side entrance with people exiting
20. Italian and EU flags on front of Senate side entrance
21. Wide of front of Senate building, Palazzo Madama
STORYLINE:
The Italian Senate is expected to vote on Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti's austerity budget bill on Tuesday evening.
Monti announced recently that he would resign after the approval of the law, which, if modified in the Senate, will have to go back to the Lower Chamber of Parliament for it to be passed.
The economist heads a non-elected government of technocrats that was appointed to put Italy's economy on a more fiscally responsible path.
He is now being urged by some politicians to seek election as the nation's leader in a vote expected in February.
After meeting with President Giorgio Napolitano on Sunday, the premier refused to discuss the upcoming election - his only reply to journalists who asked being "Merry Christmas".
But Franco said he thinks Berlusconi doesn't stand a chance.
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December 18, 2012
1. Wide exterior of Italian Senate building
2. Italian flag on Senate building
December 17, 2012
3. Various interiors of Senate
December 12, 2012
4. Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti leaving news conference held by ANFIA (National Association of Automobile Industries)
December 18, 2012
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Massimo Franco, political commentator, Corriere Della Sera newspaper:
"I think that Monti thinks he can be more useful to Italy being prime minister than being president of the republic, that is the core issue. And I think that all this push from Europe and from the Western chancelleries in general encourages him to try to get this post again."
December 12, 2012
6. Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi at news conference for journalist Bruno Vespa's new book
December 18, 2012
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Massimo Franco, political commentator, Corriere Della Sera newspaper:
"The appearance is that Berlusconi is still there, that he covers everything, but actually I think that the Berlusconi season is over, because he failed in the economy."
December 13, 2012
8. Pierluigi Bersani, head of the Italian Democratic Party, at news conference with foreign journalists
December 18, 2012
9. SOUNDBITE: (English) Massimo Franco, Political commentator, Corriere Della Sera newspaper:
"I think that Bersani is quite right to say and to feel that he is going to win elections, the problem is how he is winning them, because I think the alliance with the radical left may create some problems after the victory."
December 18, 2012
10. Wide of various newspaper front pages
11. La Repubblica, with photo of Berlusconi and Maroni, member of the Lega party
12. Front page of Il Manifesto, with photo of Monti and Bersani
13. Wide of guards in front of Senate side entrance
14. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Maria Rizzotti, Senator and member of Berlusconi's People of Liberty party:
"Certainly it is an important vote. The PDL (People of Liberty party) also said it will support and follow through with the approval of the law, so there are no doubts on the outcome of the confidence vote."
15. Change of the guard in front of Senate side entrance
16. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Cosimo Gallo, Senator and member of Berlusconi's People of Liberty party:
"I think that for different kinds of reasons (Monti's) reservations regarding a possible candidacy are many, and that in the end he will not be a candidate."
17. Cutaway of police car
18. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Pasquale Viespoli, Senator and member of Future and Liberty moderate-right party:
"The austerity budget law is a fundamental law, like the old budget law, especially since some issues still have to be solved, such as the stability pact for the local governments."
19. Guard in front of Senate side entrance with people exiting
20. Italian and EU flags on front of Senate side entrance
21. Wide of front of Senate building, Palazzo Madama
STORYLINE:
The Italian Senate is expected to vote on Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti's austerity budget bill on Tuesday evening.
Monti announced recently that he would resign after the approval of the law, which, if modified in the Senate, will have to go back to the Lower Chamber of Parliament for it to be passed.
The economist heads a non-elected government of technocrats that was appointed to put Italy's economy on a more fiscally responsible path.
He is now being urged by some politicians to seek election as the nation's leader in a vote expected in February.
After meeting with President Giorgio Napolitano on Sunday, the premier refused to discuss the upcoming election - his only reply to journalists who asked being "Merry Christmas".
But Franco said he thinks Berlusconi doesn't stand a chance.
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Italy - PM Berlusconi Backed By Senate
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was ready to begin
governing Italy in earnest on Thursday (19/5) after a key
confidence vote endorsed his coalition c...
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was ready to begin
governing Italy in earnest on Thursday (19/5) after a key
confidence vote endorsed his coalition cabinet of free-marketeers, neo-fascists and federalists.
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cu female senator
senator giulio andreotti, man (glasses)
cutaway senate member approaching bench
senator reading doument
berlusconi talking to other senate members
ws senate zoom to berslusconi
senate pres. carlo scongliamio (bearded) man senators applauding
senate speaker checking reults
senate president carlo scongliamio announcing results over applause
pull out to senators clapping
cu senators clapping
berlusconi being congratulated
berlusconi listening as president of senate speaks
cutaway clock at 21.20 when vote took place
berlusconi leaving senate chamber to applause
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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was ready to begin
governing Italy in earnest on Thursday (19/5) after a key
confidence vote endorsed his coalition cabinet of free-marketeers, neo-fascists and federalists.
SHOWS:
ROME, ITALY, 18/5
ws italian senate
cu female senator
senator giulio andreotti, man (glasses)
cutaway senate member approaching bench
senator reading doument
berlusconi talking to other senate members
ws senate zoom to berslusconi
senate pres. carlo scongliamio (bearded) man senators applauding
senate speaker checking reults
senate president carlo scongliamio announcing results over applause
pull out to senators clapping
cu senators clapping
berlusconi being congratulated
berlusconi listening as president of senate speaks
cutaway clock at 21.20 when vote took place
berlusconi leaving senate chamber to applause
2.32 ends
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Italia Travel Guide
From Tuscany to Rome and the Alps to Venice and Sicily, Italy is an historic gem set within a world of culture and good wine!...
From Tuscany to Rome and the Alps to Venice and Sicily, Italy is an historic gem set within a world of culture and good wine!
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From Tuscany to Rome and the Alps to Venice and Sicily, Italy is an historic gem set within a world of culture and good wine!
- published: 14 Aug 2013
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Rome in a nutshell city guide for first-time visitors
City guide of Rome for first-time visitors.
A trip to the Eternal City can be eternally confusing for first-time visitors. This guide will make it easier to un...
City guide of Rome for first-time visitors.
A trip to the Eternal City can be eternally confusing for first-time visitors. This guide will make it easier to uncover Rome, offering lots of practical advice that will help you discover and enjoy the city in all its glory.
More informations on: http://www.italyguides.it/us/roma/rome_italy_travel.htm
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City guide of Rome for first-time visitors.
A trip to the Eternal City can be eternally confusing for first-time visitors. This guide will make it easier to uncover Rome, offering lots of practical advice that will help you discover and enjoy the city in all its glory.
More informations on: http://www.italyguides.it/us/roma/rome_italy_travel.htm
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- published: 20 Mar 2009
- views: 639586
Italy Travel Skills
In this Italy travel skills talk, you'll almost be able to smell the linguini and taste the vino rosso as Rick explores enchanting Italian cities and countrysid...
In this Italy travel skills talk, you'll almost be able to smell the linguini and taste the vino rosso as Rick explores enchanting Italian cities and countryside. More Italy travel tips: http://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
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In this Italy travel skills talk, you'll almost be able to smell the linguini and taste the vino rosso as Rick explores enchanting Italian cities and countryside. More Italy travel tips: http://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
- published: 07 Feb 2011
- views: 622323
FOOTLOOSE IN ITALY III ~ HD travel guide video 3 Naples Sorrento Amalfi Coast Capri
Extract from our new 150 minute Italian travelogue, find it on AMAZON UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NUH71M0 Debra and cameraman husband David Rixon make a ...
Extract from our new 150 minute Italian travelogue, find it on AMAZON UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NUH71M0 Debra and cameraman husband David Rixon make a Grand Tour in the Campania region. Find travel details and much more at http://www.footloose.tv/FLE/ITALY3sorrentoholiday.htm.
Features a city tour of Naples, visits to Ischia Vesuvius and Pompeii.
Chapter 2 is Sorrento and fabulous walking on the peninsula.
Chapter 3 is the Amalfi coast featuring a cookery lesson at Positano, the paper museum at Amalfi and the gardens of Villas Rufolo and Cimbrone at Positano
Chapter 4 is a panoramic coastal trail of Capri and its town, featuring Villa Jovis, Anacapri and the Blue Grotto. Part of the Footloose in Europe series. Music by Barnaby Smith. Homage to Rick Steves Europe.
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Extract from our new 150 minute Italian travelogue, find it on AMAZON UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00NUH71M0 Debra and cameraman husband David Rixon make a Grand Tour in the Campania region. Find travel details and much more at http://www.footloose.tv/FLE/ITALY3sorrentoholiday.htm.
Features a city tour of Naples, visits to Ischia Vesuvius and Pompeii.
Chapter 2 is Sorrento and fabulous walking on the peninsula.
Chapter 3 is the Amalfi coast featuring a cookery lesson at Positano, the paper museum at Amalfi and the gardens of Villas Rufolo and Cimbrone at Positano
Chapter 4 is a panoramic coastal trail of Capri and its town, featuring Villa Jovis, Anacapri and the Blue Grotto. Part of the Footloose in Europe series. Music by Barnaby Smith. Homage to Rick Steves Europe.
- published: 04 Oct 2014
- views: 1241
Rome, Italy Travel Guide - Must-See Attractions and Tips
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Rome is one of the most romantic places on Earth, where you can easily enjoy a unique historical ambience, surrounded by a colourful a...
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Rome is one of the most romantic places on Earth, where you can easily enjoy a unique historical ambience, surrounded by a colourful abundance of nature, restaurants, cozy cafeterias and countless amusements. Moreover, the capital city of Italy offers a perfect fit for everyone`s taste and style to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
The most important places to visit in Rome are: The Colesseum, Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon, Piazza di Spagna, Vatican City.
This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Rome travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on http://bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel websites in real time for the best travel deals available.
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Rome is one of the most romantic places on Earth, where you can easily enjoy a unique historical ambience, surrounded by a colourful abundance of nature, restaurants, cozy cafeterias and countless amusements. Moreover, the capital city of Italy offers a perfect fit for everyone`s taste and style to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
The most important places to visit in Rome are: The Colesseum, Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon, Piazza di Spagna, Vatican City.
This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Rome travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on http://bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel websites in real time for the best travel deals available.
- published: 27 Mar 2013
- views: 65539
Florence, Italy Travel Guide - Must-See Attractions
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Florence is one of the most attractive cities in this part of Italy and has many tourist delights. A Renaissance City this is in the m...
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Florence is one of the most attractive cities in this part of Italy and has many tourist delights. A Renaissance City this is in the middle of Tuscany and has some of the best cathedrals, museums, streets and squares and churches and shops and buildings.
The most important places to visit in Florence are: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore adn Galleria Degli Uffizi.
This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Florence travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on http://bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel websites in real time for the best travel deals available.
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Florence is one of the most attractive cities in this part of Italy and has many tourist delights. A Renaissance City this is in the middle of Tuscany and has some of the best cathedrals, museums, streets and squares and churches and shops and buildings.
The most important places to visit in Florence are: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore adn Galleria Degli Uffizi.
This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Florence travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on http://bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel websites in real time for the best travel deals available.
Background music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Dan-O at DanoSongs.com
- published: 22 Feb 2013
- views: 55202
Rome Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
As legend has it, Rome, Italy, was founded by the twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, in 700 B.C. The former Caput Mundi, or Capital of the World, sits beneath Pa...
As legend has it, Rome, Italy, was founded by the twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, in 700 B.C. The former Caput Mundi, or Capital of the World, sits beneath Palatine Hill, where the ruins of its original incarnation are open for exploration.
No Rome tour is complete without stopping by the remains of the Temple of Saturn and Arch of Septimus, both located in the Roman Forum. Get in touch with your inner gladiator and stop by the Colosseum, a relic of Roman bloodsports and perhaps the most recognizable element of the city.
Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure you’ll return to Rome one day; don’t toss in two coins unless you’re ready to fall in love with a Roman. Continue your Rome sightseeing in St. Peter’s Square, home of St. Peter’s Basilica. The world’s largest church, designed by Michelangelo, is both a remarkable structure and a tribute to faith. You can look down from the famous dome to the Holy Square, which is usually filled with the faithful looking to obtain a blessing from the Pope. After this, it’s just a few steps to restaurants filled with Italian food. Forget coming back to Rome – you’ll never want to leave.
What’s your favorite memory of Rome?
Visit our Rome travel guide page for more information or to plan your next vacation!
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As legend has it, Rome, Italy, was founded by the twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, in 700 B.C. The former Caput Mundi, or Capital of the World, sits beneath Palatine Hill, where the ruins of its original incarnation are open for exploration.
No Rome tour is complete without stopping by the remains of the Temple of Saturn and Arch of Septimus, both located in the Roman Forum. Get in touch with your inner gladiator and stop by the Colosseum, a relic of Roman bloodsports and perhaps the most recognizable element of the city.
Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure you’ll return to Rome one day; don’t toss in two coins unless you’re ready to fall in love with a Roman. Continue your Rome sightseeing in St. Peter’s Square, home of St. Peter’s Basilica. The world’s largest church, designed by Michelangelo, is both a remarkable structure and a tribute to faith. You can look down from the famous dome to the Holy Square, which is usually filled with the faithful looking to obtain a blessing from the Pope. After this, it’s just a few steps to restaurants filled with Italian food. Forget coming back to Rome – you’ll never want to leave.
What’s your favorite memory of Rome?
Visit our Rome travel guide page for more information or to plan your next vacation!
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- published: 13 May 2013
- views: 215452
Italy's Riviera: Cinque Terre
Exploring Italy’s most remote and romantic stretch of Riviera, we visit five tiny port towns: dramatic Vernazza, surrounded by vineyards; reclusive Corniglia, h...
Exploring Italy’s most remote and romantic stretch of Riviera, we visit five tiny port towns: dramatic Vernazza, surrounded by vineyards; reclusive Corniglia, high on its bluff; pastel Manarola; hardscrabble Riomaggiore; and the pint-sized resort of Monterosso. Fishing for anchovies, sipping wine out of rustic barrels, and savoring twinkling Mediterranean vistas, we enjoy the ultimate Riviera adventure. | © 2014 Rick Steves' Europe
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
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Exploring Italy’s most remote and romantic stretch of Riviera, we visit five tiny port towns: dramatic Vernazza, surrounded by vineyards; reclusive Corniglia, high on its bluff; pastel Manarola; hardscrabble Riomaggiore; and the pint-sized resort of Monterosso. Fishing for anchovies, sipping wine out of rustic barrels, and savoring twinkling Mediterranean vistas, we enjoy the ultimate Riviera adventure. | © 2014 Rick Steves' Europe
At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.
- published: 10 Oct 2014
- views: 2533
Roma Travel Video Guide
Travel video about destination Roma in Italy.
Roma Aeterna, eternal city and ancient centre of the world.
The Piazza Navona is situated in one of the Italian c...
Travel video about destination Roma in Italy.
Roma Aeterna, eternal city and ancient centre of the world.
The Piazza Navona is situated in one of the Italian capital's most beautiful squares in a city that has always been a dream destination for travelers from all over the world. Three large fountains adorn the large oval square that was built above the ruins of a Domitian stadium that dates back to the 3rd century A.D.
The Romans had a special regard for fountains, the most famous of which is the Fontana Di Trevi. It was designed by Nicolo Salvi for the façade of the Palazzo Poli.
The Via Appia Antica was the most important street in ancient Rome. It connected the southern area with the main city and even today, one can walk over its ancient cobblestones.
Pope Gregory XIII had the Palazzo Del Quirinale built as his summer residence but it was not long after that the Italian monarchs acquired it as their Renaissance palace. Today it is the residence of Italy's President and the daily changing of the guards ceremony is still a popular attraction.
The 17th century St. Peter's Square is the most beautiful square in the world and is situated in the centre of the Vatican, an autonomous Church State in the heart of Rome that also contains the imposing and breathtaking Petersdom, the largest Christian church in the world.
The allure of this city lies in its combination of chaos and joie de vivre, elegance and creativity. Rome is a complete work of art!
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Travel video about destination Roma in Italy.
Roma Aeterna, eternal city and ancient centre of the world.
The Piazza Navona is situated in one of the Italian capital's most beautiful squares in a city that has always been a dream destination for travelers from all over the world. Three large fountains adorn the large oval square that was built above the ruins of a Domitian stadium that dates back to the 3rd century A.D.
The Romans had a special regard for fountains, the most famous of which is the Fontana Di Trevi. It was designed by Nicolo Salvi for the façade of the Palazzo Poli.
The Via Appia Antica was the most important street in ancient Rome. It connected the southern area with the main city and even today, one can walk over its ancient cobblestones.
Pope Gregory XIII had the Palazzo Del Quirinale built as his summer residence but it was not long after that the Italian monarchs acquired it as their Renaissance palace. Today it is the residence of Italy's President and the daily changing of the guards ceremony is still a popular attraction.
The 17th century St. Peter's Square is the most beautiful square in the world and is situated in the centre of the Vatican, an autonomous Church State in the heart of Rome that also contains the imposing and breathtaking Petersdom, the largest Christian church in the world.
The allure of this city lies in its combination of chaos and joie de vivre, elegance and creativity. Rome is a complete work of art!
- published: 13 Aug 2013
- views: 75641
Tips for travel in Italy - The 5 cultural differences every tourist should know!
Learn more about the Italian culture of Bella Figura and Brutta Figura on our blog: http://www.strommeninc.com/5+things+you+should+never+do+in+Italy
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Learn more about the Italian culture of Bella Figura and Brutta Figura on our blog: http://www.strommeninc.com/5+things+you+should+never+do+in+Italy
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The 5 things you should never do in Italy! We made this video because these are a few things that people can find interesting about Italian culture. While American's love ice in their drinks Italians... more on the blog: http://www.strommeninc.com/5+things+you+should+never+do+in+Italy
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Learn more about the Italian culture of Bella Figura and Brutta Figura on our blog: http://www.strommeninc.com/5+things+you+should+never+do+in+Italy
More lessons and videos for Italian:
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The 5 things you should never do in Italy! We made this video because these are a few things that people can find interesting about Italian culture. While American's love ice in their drinks Italians... more on the blog: http://www.strommeninc.com/5+things+you+should+never+do+in+Italy
- published: 10 Jan 2014
- views: 25601
20 Things to do in Milan, Italy Travel Guide
Well, welcome to Italy! This week we're exploring the fashion capital of Europe. We're here in Milan. But of course there is more to do in Milan than just go sh...
Well, welcome to Italy! This week we're exploring the fashion capital of Europe. We're here in Milan. But of course there is more to do in Milan than just go shopping. So we're going to be showing you 20 attractions around town.
We had 3 days in Milan so we hit the ground running and tried to see and do as much as possible. We made time for major attractions like Il Duomo, Sforza Castle, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, but we also veered away from the crowds in search of street art and interesting neighborhoods. This being Italy, we also tried to prioritize meals, sampling everything from pizza to risotto, and cappuccinos to aperitivos. The following travel guide will highlight 20 things to do when you visit Milan, Italy
1) Milan Catherdral (Il Duomo - Duomo di Milano - Domm de Milan)
2) Il Duomo Terrace
3) Italian Breakfast - Cappuccino and sweet Italian pastries
4) Sforza Castle - Castello Sforzesco
5) The Galleria - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
6) Risotto alla Milanese - Milan style risotto
7) Street Art around Porta Ticinese
8) Colonne di San Lorenzo - Columns of San Lorenzo Roman Ruins
9) Boat tour down the canal (linea traghetti gaggiano milano)
10) Dine along the canal in Milan's Navigli District
11) Aperitivo drinks and buffet - Apéritifs and digestifs
12) Shopping in Milan down Via Torino
13) Visiting Chinatown for some Chinese food
14) Ride a bicycle in Milan like a local
15) Pizza al taglio (pizza al trancio) Italian pizza by the slice
16) Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio containing relics of the 3 Magi
17) Duomo Museum covering the cathedrals history in-depth
18) New City Views with a hop-on-hop-off bus pass
19) Museum of Natural History - Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano
20) Night views of Milan nearby Il Duomo
Our trip to Milan, Lombardy was part of the Blogville project where we stayed in a local apartment and experienced all of the best cultural activities, museums, restaurants, arts and entertainment the city has to offer. This city guide is our best attempt to create a mix of best attractions and off-the-beaten-path activities that you won't necessarily find in a typical Milan tourism brochure.
20 Things to do in Milan, Italy Travel Guide Video Transcript:
Our first stop was Il Duomo, which is the most recognized attraction in the city. The cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete and the exterior is covered in Candoglia marble, which gives it its off-white pinkish colour.
Now we weren't entirely sure what an Italian breakfast looks like so we did a bit of research and asked around and apparently it is just a coffee and anything sweet. So that could be pastries, bread with jam, cake or cookies. So we've sat down at a little cafe and we're going to have our first Italian breakfast with cappuccino and sweet pastries.
Something that surprised us about Milan is that there is a castle right in the middle of the city. Sforza Castle was built in the 15th century by the Duke of Milan, and it then underwent several restorations and expansions in the following centuries. Today it houses several of the city's most prized art possessions, including frescoes by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo's very last sculpture.
For some upscale designer shopping, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the place to be. It is considered one of the world's oldest and most beautiful shopping malls, and its most impressive feature is an arching glass and cast iron roof.
So we just found a local little restaurant and we're going to be trying a traditional dish that is very popular in this city and in the Lombardy region. We are going to have Risotto alla Milanese.
The Colonne di San Lorenzo are the remains of Roman ruins that date back to the 2nd century. They are believed to have been part of a bath house.
Another fun activity to try in Milan is a boat tour of the canals. The city's canals are attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci, who in 1482 was called over by the Duke of Milan to help renovate the city’s canal system.
Milan's Navigli District is one of the liveliest parts of town especially when the sun goes down for dining al fresco.
So we've gone out for our first Italian Aperitivo. Which is kind of like a pre-dinner drinking tradition. Basically, you get yourself a cocktail for about 10 Euros and that gives you access to this massive buffet.
And that's all for our visit to Milan. We hope this video will give you some cool ideas of sights and attractions to check out around town, and if you have any other suggestions for travellers, feel free to add those to the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Italy series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Italian culture, Italian arts, Italian foods, Italian religion, Italian cuisine and Italian people.
Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com & http://thatbackpacker.com
All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).
Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network
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Well, welcome to Italy! This week we're exploring the fashion capital of Europe. We're here in Milan. But of course there is more to do in Milan than just go shopping. So we're going to be showing you 20 attractions around town.
We had 3 days in Milan so we hit the ground running and tried to see and do as much as possible. We made time for major attractions like Il Duomo, Sforza Castle, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, but we also veered away from the crowds in search of street art and interesting neighborhoods. This being Italy, we also tried to prioritize meals, sampling everything from pizza to risotto, and cappuccinos to aperitivos. The following travel guide will highlight 20 things to do when you visit Milan, Italy
1) Milan Catherdral (Il Duomo - Duomo di Milano - Domm de Milan)
2) Il Duomo Terrace
3) Italian Breakfast - Cappuccino and sweet Italian pastries
4) Sforza Castle - Castello Sforzesco
5) The Galleria - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
6) Risotto alla Milanese - Milan style risotto
7) Street Art around Porta Ticinese
8) Colonne di San Lorenzo - Columns of San Lorenzo Roman Ruins
9) Boat tour down the canal (linea traghetti gaggiano milano)
10) Dine along the canal in Milan's Navigli District
11) Aperitivo drinks and buffet - Apéritifs and digestifs
12) Shopping in Milan down Via Torino
13) Visiting Chinatown for some Chinese food
14) Ride a bicycle in Milan like a local
15) Pizza al taglio (pizza al trancio) Italian pizza by the slice
16) Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio containing relics of the 3 Magi
17) Duomo Museum covering the cathedrals history in-depth
18) New City Views with a hop-on-hop-off bus pass
19) Museum of Natural History - Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano
20) Night views of Milan nearby Il Duomo
Our trip to Milan, Lombardy was part of the Blogville project where we stayed in a local apartment and experienced all of the best cultural activities, museums, restaurants, arts and entertainment the city has to offer. This city guide is our best attempt to create a mix of best attractions and off-the-beaten-path activities that you won't necessarily find in a typical Milan tourism brochure.
20 Things to do in Milan, Italy Travel Guide Video Transcript:
Our first stop was Il Duomo, which is the most recognized attraction in the city. The cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete and the exterior is covered in Candoglia marble, which gives it its off-white pinkish colour.
Now we weren't entirely sure what an Italian breakfast looks like so we did a bit of research and asked around and apparently it is just a coffee and anything sweet. So that could be pastries, bread with jam, cake or cookies. So we've sat down at a little cafe and we're going to have our first Italian breakfast with cappuccino and sweet pastries.
Something that surprised us about Milan is that there is a castle right in the middle of the city. Sforza Castle was built in the 15th century by the Duke of Milan, and it then underwent several restorations and expansions in the following centuries. Today it houses several of the city's most prized art possessions, including frescoes by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo's very last sculpture.
For some upscale designer shopping, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the place to be. It is considered one of the world's oldest and most beautiful shopping malls, and its most impressive feature is an arching glass and cast iron roof.
So we just found a local little restaurant and we're going to be trying a traditional dish that is very popular in this city and in the Lombardy region. We are going to have Risotto alla Milanese.
The Colonne di San Lorenzo are the remains of Roman ruins that date back to the 2nd century. They are believed to have been part of a bath house.
Another fun activity to try in Milan is a boat tour of the canals. The city's canals are attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci, who in 1482 was called over by the Duke of Milan to help renovate the city’s canal system.
Milan's Navigli District is one of the liveliest parts of town especially when the sun goes down for dining al fresco.
So we've gone out for our first Italian Aperitivo. Which is kind of like a pre-dinner drinking tradition. Basically, you get yourself a cocktail for about 10 Euros and that gives you access to this massive buffet.
And that's all for our visit to Milan. We hope this video will give you some cool ideas of sights and attractions to check out around town, and if you have any other suggestions for travellers, feel free to add those to the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Italy series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Italian culture, Italian arts, Italian foods, Italian religion, Italian cuisine and Italian people.
Proudly presented by: http://nomadicsamuel.com & http://thatbackpacker.com
All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).
Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network
- published: 24 Nov 2015
- views: 169
Florence in a nutshell HD - 1 of 2 - city guide for first-time visitors in Italy - travel guide
Italy travel guide: Florence, small and immense and at the same time, is an open air museum grown more beautiful over the centuries; a treasure chest enclosed b...
Italy travel guide: Florence, small and immense and at the same time, is an open air museum grown more beautiful over the centuries; a treasure chest enclosed by ancient walls that safeguard grandiose masterworks of art and architecture so close that you can almost touch them.
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Italy travel guide: Florence, small and immense and at the same time, is an open air museum grown more beautiful over the centuries; a treasure chest enclosed by ancient walls that safeguard grandiose masterworks of art and architecture so close that you can almost touch them.
More informations on:
http://www.italyguides.it/us/florence/florence_italy.htm
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- published: 06 Mar 2009
- views: 397208
Top 5 Travel Attractions, Milan (Italy) - Travel Guide
Take a tour of Top 5 Travel Attractions of Milan, Italy - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hi, this is your travel host, Naomi. I w...
Take a tour of Top 5 Travel Attractions of Milan, Italy - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hi, this is your travel host, Naomi. I would like to guide you the the top five attractions of Milan.
#5: Victorio Emanuele Gallery - a 19th century arcade and an iconic landmark of Milan. Its architecture a feast for eyes.
#4: Orta San Giulio - Situated on the picturesque Lake Orta about 50 miles from Milan, this is a storybook Italian town.useum showcases Finland's history from prehistoric to present times.
#3: Santa Maria Delle Grazie or Holy Mary of Grace - an over 500 year-old church. It houses Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper.
#2: Castello Sforzesco - Originally built in 1368, the castle is steeped in history. Artifacts hundreds of years old are on display in its museums.
#1: The Duomo - the largest gothic cathedral in the world. Commissioned over 600 years ago, it is amongst the world's most famous buildings.
Thank you for watching our travel video series. See you next time.
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Take a tour of Top 5 Travel Attractions of Milan, Italy - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hi, this is your travel host, Naomi. I would like to guide you the the top five attractions of Milan.
#5: Victorio Emanuele Gallery - a 19th century arcade and an iconic landmark of Milan. Its architecture a feast for eyes.
#4: Orta San Giulio - Situated on the picturesque Lake Orta about 50 miles from Milan, this is a storybook Italian town.useum showcases Finland's history from prehistoric to present times.
#3: Santa Maria Delle Grazie or Holy Mary of Grace - an over 500 year-old church. It houses Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper.
#2: Castello Sforzesco - Originally built in 1368, the castle is steeped in history. Artifacts hundreds of years old are on display in its museums.
#1: The Duomo - the largest gothic cathedral in the world. Commissioned over 600 years ago, it is amongst the world's most famous buildings.
Thank you for watching our travel video series. See you next time.
- published: 15 Jul 2010
- views: 62476
Italy travel advice - smartraveller.gov.au
Jenny from the Australian Embassy in Rome provides advice to Australians on how to have a safe and hassle-free visit to Italy.
Visit http://smartraveller.go...
Jenny from the Australian Embassy in Rome provides advice to Australians on how to have a safe and hassle-free visit to Italy.
Visit http://smartraveller.gov.au/Advice/Italy for more information.
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Jenny from the Australian Embassy in Rome provides advice to Australians on how to have a safe and hassle-free visit to Italy.
Visit http://smartraveller.gov.au/Advice/Italy for more information.
- published: 12 Dec 2011
- views: 21528
Vatican City, Italy - Travel Guide
Take a tour of Vatican City in Italy -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hey, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to give you a ...
Take a tour of Vatican City in Italy -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hey, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to give you a tour of the top five attractions of Vatican City.
Number five: St. Peter's Square. Vatican City is the home of the Pope. In a small area you'll find many attractions, like the St. Peter's Square where many ceremonies are held.
Number four: Vatican Guards. These are the famous Swiss Guards of the Vatican. Although a major tourist draw, they have the serious responsibility of protecting the Pope.
Number three: Vatican museums. Even though it's the world's smallest country, the museums here are among the best in the world. They hold numerous art works of historical significance.
Number two: gardens. Not many people know that gardens in the Vatican are also an attraction. Take time to explore these gems where you'll find beautifully landscaped areas.
And number one: St. Peter's Basilica. It's the central landmark of the Vatican, considered one of the holiest Christian sites. Visitors come from all over to enjoy its beauty.
Thank you for watching our travel video series. See you next time!
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Take a tour of Vatican City in Italy -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hey, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to give you a tour of the top five attractions of Vatican City.
Number five: St. Peter's Square. Vatican City is the home of the Pope. In a small area you'll find many attractions, like the St. Peter's Square where many ceremonies are held.
Number four: Vatican Guards. These are the famous Swiss Guards of the Vatican. Although a major tourist draw, they have the serious responsibility of protecting the Pope.
Number three: Vatican museums. Even though it's the world's smallest country, the museums here are among the best in the world. They hold numerous art works of historical significance.
Number two: gardens. Not many people know that gardens in the Vatican are also an attraction. Take time to explore these gems where you'll find beautifully landscaped areas.
And number one: St. Peter's Basilica. It's the central landmark of the Vatican, considered one of the holiest Christian sites. Visitors come from all over to enjoy its beauty.
Thank you for watching our travel video series. See you next time!
- published: 16 Sep 2010
- views: 27133
Travel guide video: 10 things you need do in Tuscany, Italy
when I first saw the "Under the tucsan Sun trailer" I knew that I need to discover Toscana or Tuscany as the Italian folk says (Travel Channel Tuscany)... today...
when I first saw the "Under the tucsan Sun trailer" I knew that I need to discover Toscana or Tuscany as the Italian folk says (Travel Channel Tuscany)... today after visiting Rome, Bologna, Genova, Sardinia, Florence, Verona, Venezia, Firenze, Pisa, Siena, Livorno, Padova, Viareggio, Lucca, Volterra, Chianti Barberino val de Elsa and San Gimignano ...so I decided to create this travel guide video for you! And I'm pretty excited to guide you through one of the most beautiful countries of Europe. In this video I introduce you Tuscany in Italy-The Charmed Land and the Dolce Vita Under the Tuscan Sun.
To sum up here are 10 things you should do in Tuscany:
1: sleep in a typical Tuscan Villa or Middle age like castle in Tuscany like "Villa Pitiana"
2: visit traditional italian cities like "Barberino val de Elsa" and enjoy the dolce vita
3: enjoy the view: like me in San Gimignano, Italy's Towering Hill Town
4: breath in the culture,make a guided tour in Florence (Firenze) and explore the Galleria dell Academia, make a walk on Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, check out the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with the Baptistery, or discover the view from thr Campanile - Bell Tower. There are so many tourist attractions in Florence...you won't believe your eyes when crossing the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Oh and make sure to visit Boboli Garden and Pitti Palace formal seat of the Medici family. I fall in love with it as you can see in my video
5-6: Taste Tuscany: discover the Tuscan kitchen and delicious italian gastronomy. Tuscany Food and Wine Tours are famous...you should try tuscan receipts and attend a vine testing on the Tuscan hills..
7: Italy is the home of fast sport cars, like Maranello :Ferrari. My boyfriend chose to make a Lamborghini gallardo e-gear test.
8: Visit Pisa and take a photo holding the Pisa tower (Torre di Pisa)
9: Beach is waiting! If you are in Italy make sure to take some days to relax on the beach. We spent some time in Viareggio
10: realize that you need to come back to learn more about the 100 faces of Italy
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when I first saw the "Under the tucsan Sun trailer" I knew that I need to discover Toscana or Tuscany as the Italian folk says (Travel Channel Tuscany)... today after visiting Rome, Bologna, Genova, Sardinia, Florence, Verona, Venezia, Firenze, Pisa, Siena, Livorno, Padova, Viareggio, Lucca, Volterra, Chianti Barberino val de Elsa and San Gimignano ...so I decided to create this travel guide video for you! And I'm pretty excited to guide you through one of the most beautiful countries of Europe. In this video I introduce you Tuscany in Italy-The Charmed Land and the Dolce Vita Under the Tuscan Sun.
To sum up here are 10 things you should do in Tuscany:
1: sleep in a typical Tuscan Villa or Middle age like castle in Tuscany like "Villa Pitiana"
2: visit traditional italian cities like "Barberino val de Elsa" and enjoy the dolce vita
3: enjoy the view: like me in San Gimignano, Italy's Towering Hill Town
4: breath in the culture,make a guided tour in Florence (Firenze) and explore the Galleria dell Academia, make a walk on Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, check out the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with the Baptistery, or discover the view from thr Campanile - Bell Tower. There are so many tourist attractions in Florence...you won't believe your eyes when crossing the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Oh and make sure to visit Boboli Garden and Pitti Palace formal seat of the Medici family. I fall in love with it as you can see in my video
5-6: Taste Tuscany: discover the Tuscan kitchen and delicious italian gastronomy. Tuscany Food and Wine Tours are famous...you should try tuscan receipts and attend a vine testing on the Tuscan hills..
7: Italy is the home of fast sport cars, like Maranello :Ferrari. My boyfriend chose to make a Lamborghini gallardo e-gear test.
8: Visit Pisa and take a photo holding the Pisa tower (Torre di Pisa)
9: Beach is waiting! If you are in Italy make sure to take some days to relax on the beach. We spent some time in Viareggio
10: realize that you need to come back to learn more about the 100 faces of Italy
To see more videos from Tuscany just type in one of the following keywords: [Florence in nutshell]
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[Florence,Italy]
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[Italy-10 Things You Need To Know]
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[pictures of tuscany]
[Tuscany, Italy]
[Tuscany Italy-The Charmed Land]
[More than food in beautiful Tuscany, Italy - BBC]
[Top 5 Things to Check Out in Florence, Italy]
[good italian food receipe]
[Andrea Bocelli]
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- published: 02 Dec 2010
- views: 20458
5 travel tips for Rome, Italy
Things we learnt from our maiden trip to Rome, which we hope will make the difference for your visit too! :-)
Recent blogposts/pictures:
1) Travel Rome: Getti...
Things we learnt from our maiden trip to Rome, which we hope will make the difference for your visit too! :-)
Recent blogposts/pictures:
1) Travel Rome: Getting there, what to expect, how much to budget, where to stay? http://www.hannahtan.com/journal/2014/12/our-honeymoon-romancing-rome-part-1/
2) Handling the Honeymoon Horror: 4 Things to consider when planning your trip http://www.hannahtan.com/journal/2014/11/handling-the-honeymoon-horror-4-things-to-consider-when-planning-your-trip/
3) Rome Highlights (Video) http://www.hannahtan.com/journal/2014/12/honeymoon-travel-romancing-rome-video/
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1) "An Alternate Universe Part 4 (Full version)" by David Lloyd
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2) "Salutation" by William Naughton
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3) "Second Wind" by Lucas Cantor, BMI (34%); Emil Milan Karol, BMI (33%); Isaac Jaffe, BMI (33%)
Available on https://www.freeplaymusic.com
4) "The French Quarter" by William Naughton
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5) "Going to The Top (Olympic Champions)" by Akashic Records
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Website: http://saregama-music.blogspot.com/
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Things we learnt from our maiden trip to Rome, which we hope will make the difference for your visit too! :-)
Recent blogposts/pictures:
1) Travel Rome: Getting there, what to expect, how much to budget, where to stay? http://www.hannahtan.com/journal/2014/12/our-honeymoon-romancing-rome-part-1/
2) Handling the Honeymoon Horror: 4 Things to consider when planning your trip http://www.hannahtan.com/journal/2014/11/handling-the-honeymoon-horror-4-things-to-consider-when-planning-your-trip/
3) Rome Highlights (Video) http://www.hannahtan.com/journal/2014/12/honeymoon-travel-romancing-rome-video/
♥ My Blog: http://hannahtan.com
♥ My Facebook: http://facebook.com/hannahonline
♥ My Instagram: http://instagram.com/hannahonline
♥ My Twitter: http://twitter.com/hannah_tan
Music Credits:
1) "An Alternate Universe Part 4 (Full version)" by David Lloyd
Available on https://www.freeplaymusic.com
2) "Salutation" by William Naughton
Available on https://www.freeplaymusic.com
3) "Second Wind" by Lucas Cantor, BMI (34%); Emil Milan Karol, BMI (33%); Isaac Jaffe, BMI (33%)
Available on https://www.freeplaymusic.com
4) "The French Quarter" by William Naughton
Available on https://www.freeplaymusic.com
5) "Going to The Top (Olympic Champions)" by Akashic Records
Available on https://www.jamendo.com
Website: http://saregama-music.blogspot.com/
- published: 16 Dec 2014
- views: 3247
Travel Guide to Milan, Italy
http://bestflights.co.za/europe/italy/milan - Visit for more information on Milan, Italy.
Milan, the second largest city in Italy, is a thriving cosmopolitan b...
http://bestflights.co.za/europe/italy/milan - Visit for more information on Milan, Italy.
Milan, the second largest city in Italy, is a thriving cosmopolitan business capital and the center of cultural and tourist activities. The main industries of Milan are textiles, the manufacture of cars, machinery, chemicals and paper-making.
What to see / do:
There are a great variety of things to do and see in Milan, main attractions include:
* Duomo (Cathedral) -- The world's largest Gothic cathedral
* Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II -- Glass-domed arcade with coffee-shops
* Theatre Museum at La Scala -- World famous opera house
* Santa Maria delle Grazie -- House of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, The Last Supper.
* Museo Poldi-Pezzoli -- spectacular private collection of Poldi-Pezzoli
* Museum of Historic Art of the Sforzesco Castle -- Built in the 15th century and restored in 1943.
* Leonardo da Vinci National Science & Technology Museum -- museum with a collection of Leonardo's ingenious designs from war machines to architectural visions.
* Milan Aquarium -- 36 gigantic pools filled with more than 100 different species of fish.
* Orto Botanico di Brera -- A botanical garden established in 1774
* Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio -- One of the oldest churches in Milan, built by Bishop Ambrose in 379-386 AD.
Events
Milan is center of cultural and tourist activities like paradise for opera, shopping and nightlife and is known for its many cultural events:
* Antiques Market: Selection of furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, jewelry, dolls, books and numerous collector's items.
* Tredesin de mars: Celebration of the start of a beautiful season of spring.
* Festival of Sant'Ambrogio: Antique furniture and handicrafts as well as different stalls of delicacies.
* Milan Fashion Weeks: Best designers showcase their Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer collections.
* Italian F1 Grand Prix: The FIA Formula One World Championship.
wn.com/Travel Guide To Milan, Italy
http://bestflights.co.za/europe/italy/milan - Visit for more information on Milan, Italy.
Milan, the second largest city in Italy, is a thriving cosmopolitan business capital and the center of cultural and tourist activities. The main industries of Milan are textiles, the manufacture of cars, machinery, chemicals and paper-making.
What to see / do:
There are a great variety of things to do and see in Milan, main attractions include:
* Duomo (Cathedral) -- The world's largest Gothic cathedral
* Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II -- Glass-domed arcade with coffee-shops
* Theatre Museum at La Scala -- World famous opera house
* Santa Maria delle Grazie -- House of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, The Last Supper.
* Museo Poldi-Pezzoli -- spectacular private collection of Poldi-Pezzoli
* Museum of Historic Art of the Sforzesco Castle -- Built in the 15th century and restored in 1943.
* Leonardo da Vinci National Science & Technology Museum -- museum with a collection of Leonardo's ingenious designs from war machines to architectural visions.
* Milan Aquarium -- 36 gigantic pools filled with more than 100 different species of fish.
* Orto Botanico di Brera -- A botanical garden established in 1774
* Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio -- One of the oldest churches in Milan, built by Bishop Ambrose in 379-386 AD.
Events
Milan is center of cultural and tourist activities like paradise for opera, shopping and nightlife and is known for its many cultural events:
* Antiques Market: Selection of furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, jewelry, dolls, books and numerous collector's items.
* Tredesin de mars: Celebration of the start of a beautiful season of spring.
* Festival of Sant'Ambrogio: Antique furniture and handicrafts as well as different stalls of delicacies.
* Milan Fashion Weeks: Best designers showcase their Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer collections.
* Italian F1 Grand Prix: The FIA Formula One World Championship.
- published: 24 Nov 2010
- views: 78102
A Trip to Venice - English Travel Guide HD
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Come join me on my trip to the beautiful city of Venice in Italy, which is considered t b...
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Come join me on my trip to the beautiful city of Venice in Italy, which is considered t be one of the greatest tourist attractions in the world.
Veneice is a city in the north eastern part of the italian country right at the Adriatic within the province of Venetia and is often called La Serenissima.
The city counts 270.884 inhabitants, with only 62.000 people living in the historic centre, called centro storico and 30.000 more on other island in the lagoon. There are more than 100 islands in the lagoon of Venice.
The republic of Venice has been an important political and economic power in europa for about 1000 years, but lost its independence in 1897, when Napoleon set foot on the well known St. Mark's Square and forced the supreme authority to surrender.
Today the leading branch it tourism. In 2006 over 14.000.000 people visited the city to witness magnificent sights like the St. Mark's Basilica, the Campanile or the beautiful Rialto Bridge.
Made with:
Canon EOS 60D
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Magdaleen Gral
Behind You (CC BY)
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Come join me on my trip to the beautiful city of Venice in Italy, which is considered t be one of the greatest tourist attractions in the world.
Veneice is a city in the north eastern part of the italian country right at the Adriatic within the province of Venetia and is often called La Serenissima.
The city counts 270.884 inhabitants, with only 62.000 people living in the historic centre, called centro storico and 30.000 more on other island in the lagoon. There are more than 100 islands in the lagoon of Venice.
The republic of Venice has been an important political and economic power in europa for about 1000 years, but lost its independence in 1897, when Napoleon set foot on the well known St. Mark's Square and forced the supreme authority to surrender.
Today the leading branch it tourism. In 2006 over 14.000.000 people visited the city to witness magnificent sights like the St. Mark's Basilica, the Campanile or the beautiful Rialto Bridge.
Made with:
Canon EOS 60D
Tamron 10-24mm
Tamron 17-50mm VC
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Sony Vegas
Intro Music
Magdaleen Gral
Behind You (CC BY)
http://www.jamendo.com/de/album/62626
Musik: Felixjd - Beach Sun
Creative Commons (CC BY)
http://www.jamendo.com/en/album/47305
- published: 15 Nov 2011
- views: 137065
Travel Guide -- Rome, Italy
http://WatchMojo.com/ - A quick look at the city of Rome, Italy, what to see and where to go if you are visiting. For more travel guides visit http://www.WatchM...
http://WatchMojo.com/ - A quick look at the city of Rome, Italy, what to see and where to go if you are visiting. For more travel guides visit http://www.WatchMojo.com!
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http://WatchMojo.com/ - A quick look at the city of Rome, Italy, what to see and where to go if you are visiting. For more travel guides visit http://www.WatchMojo.com!
- published: 01 Jun 2006
- views: 1002667
Travel, Vacation Italy | Tuscany, Amalfi Coast HD
Travel, Vacation, Tourism Italy | Tuscany, Amalfi Coast HD
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Rome, Chianciano, Sorrento http://youtu.be/SHSbo...
Travel, Vacation, Tourism Italy | Tuscany, Amalfi Coast HD
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Rome, Chianciano, Sorrento http://youtu.be/SHSbo-lbPn4
Travel to Italy and experience Tuscany and Amalfi from your base at these two legendary locales, and enjoy unique included features such as a guided tour of Rome.
Tuscany & the Amalfi Coast
Rome • Chianciano • Sorrento
Watch a video of our travelers on this Land Tour, and see for yourself the rich discoveries awaiting you in Italy, including:
Exploring Florence's winding streets
Visiting the lost city of Pompeii
Enjoying a Home-Hosted lunch with locals
Watch our video about our popular Italian Land Tour. Grand Circle offers the best value in small group travel, including:
32 meals
11 included tours
6 Exclusive Discovery Series events
Day by Day Itinerary
When you travel to Italy, you'll explore a destination that combines history, romance, and architectural splendor with unparalleled serenity and grace. And no other travel company offers you as many in-depth discoveries—from cliffside towns to ancient monuments—at such a leisurely pace and tremendous value. Experience Tuscany and Amalfi from your base at these two legendary locales—spending seven nights in the Tuscan spa town of Chianciano and seven nights in Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast—and enjoy a host of Grand Circle's included tours and exclusive Discovery Series events, such as an included Countryside Dinner in Tuscany, an excursion to Pompeii, and a guided tour of Rome. As always, you'll have the freedom to explore your own interests during relaxing downtime.
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Travel, Vacation, Tourism Italy | Tuscany, Amalfi Coast HD
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Rome, Chianciano, Sorrento http://youtu.be/SHSbo-lbPn4
Travel to Italy and experience Tuscany and Amalfi from your base at these two legendary locales, and enjoy unique included features such as a guided tour of Rome.
Tuscany & the Amalfi Coast
Rome • Chianciano • Sorrento
Watch a video of our travelers on this Land Tour, and see for yourself the rich discoveries awaiting you in Italy, including:
Exploring Florence's winding streets
Visiting the lost city of Pompeii
Enjoying a Home-Hosted lunch with locals
Watch our video about our popular Italian Land Tour. Grand Circle offers the best value in small group travel, including:
32 meals
11 included tours
6 Exclusive Discovery Series events
Day by Day Itinerary
When you travel to Italy, you'll explore a destination that combines history, romance, and architectural splendor with unparalleled serenity and grace. And no other travel company offers you as many in-depth discoveries—from cliffside towns to ancient monuments—at such a leisurely pace and tremendous value. Experience Tuscany and Amalfi from your base at these two legendary locales—spending seven nights in the Tuscan spa town of Chianciano and seven nights in Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast—and enjoy a host of Grand Circle's included tours and exclusive Discovery Series events, such as an included Countryside Dinner in Tuscany, an excursion to Pompeii, and a guided tour of Rome. As always, you'll have the freedom to explore your own interests during relaxing downtime.
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- published: 29 Dec 2013
- views: 3409
2 DAYS IN GENOA, ITALY - A TRAVEL GUIDE
For more aerial drone shots of Genoa, please see Stefano McCoy's channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgQjacVyrNWo5vSmjsdAzQ
The gritty maze of the medi...
For more aerial drone shots of Genoa, please see Stefano McCoy's channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgQjacVyrNWo5vSmjsdAzQ
The gritty maze of the medieval city that makes up the core of Genoa is both beauty and the beast. The grandeur and heritage of this once great trading city lives side by side with modern vice and decrepitude. The odious smelling alleys give way to modern and chic restaurants and shops. Genoa is one of the most difficult of cities to describe and is very different from more generally travelled Italian cities like Rome, Florence or Venice.
My Grandfathers WWII RAF flight record for those that might be interested - the campaign against Genoa looks to be one of his earlier flights:
First Tour
25 June 1942 - Bremen (6.30)
29 July 1942 - Dusseldorf (3.00)
10 September 1942 - Dusseldorf (6.25)
13 September 1942 - Bremen (4.45)
16 September 1942 - Essen (5.50)
19 September 1942 - Saarbrucken (6.55)
24 September 1942 - Flensburg (6.20)
1 October 1942 - Flensburg (6.55)
6 October 1942 - Osnabruck (5.10)
13 October 1942 - Kiel (7.00)
23 October 1942 - Genoa (9.30)
27 October 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (10.25)
2 November 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (11.50)
7 November 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (9.20)
11 November 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (8.20)
8 December 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (10.25)
13 December 1942 - Convoy intervention (10.10)
18 December 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (10.10)
24 December 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (10.25)
28 December 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (6.10)
17 January 1943 - Anti-submarine patrol (9.35)
21 January 1943 - Anti-submarine patrol (8.45)
4 February 1943 - Anti-submarine patrol (9.40)
12 February 1943 - Anti-submarine patrol (8.05)
24 February 1943 - Anti-submarine patrol (8.30)
29 March 1943 - Berlin (7.35)
4 April 1943 - Kiel (5.50)
13 May 1943 - Dortmund (5.15)
Second Tour
23 January 1944 - Air-Sea Rescue (4.50)
29 January 1944 - Air-Sea Rescue (4.10)
1 February 1944 - Air-Sea Rescue (4.45)
26 March 1944 - Essen (6.15)
30 March 1944 - Nuremburg (4.35 - incomplete ?)
9 April 1944 - St. George (5.45)
10 April 1944 - Ghent (2.50)
27 June 1944 - Foret d’Eauy (4.25)
28 June 1944 - Metz (6.50)
1 July 1944 - Biennais (3.45)
4 July 1944 - Biennais (3.45)
5 July 1944 - Biennais (3.15)
12 July 1944 - Creil (4.20)
20 July 1944 - L’Hey (3.25)
24 July 1944 - Stuttgart (8.35)
27 August 1944 - Mimoyecques (3.50)
3 September 1944 - Volkel (3.45)
10 September 1944 - Le Havre (4.15)
16 September 1944 - Boulogne (3.50)
26 September 1944 - Calais (4.15)
28 September 1944 - Cap Gris Nez (3.20)
28 October 1944 - Essen (6.20)
2 November 1944 - Dusseldorf (5.35)
wn.com/2 Days In Genoa, Italy A Travel Guide
For more aerial drone shots of Genoa, please see Stefano McCoy's channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgQjacVyrNWo5vSmjsdAzQ
The gritty maze of the medieval city that makes up the core of Genoa is both beauty and the beast. The grandeur and heritage of this once great trading city lives side by side with modern vice and decrepitude. The odious smelling alleys give way to modern and chic restaurants and shops. Genoa is one of the most difficult of cities to describe and is very different from more generally travelled Italian cities like Rome, Florence or Venice.
My Grandfathers WWII RAF flight record for those that might be interested - the campaign against Genoa looks to be one of his earlier flights:
First Tour
25 June 1942 - Bremen (6.30)
29 July 1942 - Dusseldorf (3.00)
10 September 1942 - Dusseldorf (6.25)
13 September 1942 - Bremen (4.45)
16 September 1942 - Essen (5.50)
19 September 1942 - Saarbrucken (6.55)
24 September 1942 - Flensburg (6.20)
1 October 1942 - Flensburg (6.55)
6 October 1942 - Osnabruck (5.10)
13 October 1942 - Kiel (7.00)
23 October 1942 - Genoa (9.30)
27 October 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (10.25)
2 November 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (11.50)
7 November 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (9.20)
11 November 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (8.20)
8 December 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (10.25)
13 December 1942 - Convoy intervention (10.10)
18 December 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (10.10)
24 December 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (10.25)
28 December 1942 - Anti-submarine patrol (6.10)
17 January 1943 - Anti-submarine patrol (9.35)
21 January 1943 - Anti-submarine patrol (8.45)
4 February 1943 - Anti-submarine patrol (9.40)
12 February 1943 - Anti-submarine patrol (8.05)
24 February 1943 - Anti-submarine patrol (8.30)
29 March 1943 - Berlin (7.35)
4 April 1943 - Kiel (5.50)
13 May 1943 - Dortmund (5.15)
Second Tour
23 January 1944 - Air-Sea Rescue (4.50)
29 January 1944 - Air-Sea Rescue (4.10)
1 February 1944 - Air-Sea Rescue (4.45)
26 March 1944 - Essen (6.15)
30 March 1944 - Nuremburg (4.35 - incomplete ?)
9 April 1944 - St. George (5.45)
10 April 1944 - Ghent (2.50)
27 June 1944 - Foret d’Eauy (4.25)
28 June 1944 - Metz (6.50)
1 July 1944 - Biennais (3.45)
4 July 1944 - Biennais (3.45)
5 July 1944 - Biennais (3.15)
12 July 1944 - Creil (4.20)
20 July 1944 - L’Hey (3.25)
24 July 1944 - Stuttgart (8.35)
27 August 1944 - Mimoyecques (3.50)
3 September 1944 - Volkel (3.45)
10 September 1944 - Le Havre (4.15)
16 September 1944 - Boulogne (3.50)
26 September 1944 - Calais (4.15)
28 September 1944 - Cap Gris Nez (3.20)
28 October 1944 - Essen (6.20)
2 November 1944 - Dusseldorf (5.35)
- published: 02 Jun 2015
- views: 30
Top Ten Things to Do in Venice, Italy by Donna Salerno Travel
Venice Top Ten Things to Do, by Donna Salerno Travel
Join us for the highlights of Venice, Italy including the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco...
Venice Top Ten Things to Do, by Donna Salerno Travel
Join us for the highlights of Venice, Italy including the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), Saint Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Campanile di San Marco, Rialto Bridge, Gondola ride, Teatro La Fenice, Murano Glass, Shopping and Dining in this romantic city.
Contact us for all your vacation needs and visit DonnaSalernoTravel.com
You will love where we take you!
wn.com/Top Ten Things To Do In Venice, Italy By Donna Salerno Travel
Venice Top Ten Things to Do, by Donna Salerno Travel
Join us for the highlights of Venice, Italy including the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), Saint Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Campanile di San Marco, Rialto Bridge, Gondola ride, Teatro La Fenice, Murano Glass, Shopping and Dining in this romantic city.
Contact us for all your vacation needs and visit DonnaSalernoTravel.com
You will love where we take you!
- published: 20 Feb 2012
- views: 242689
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Renzi Wins Vote to Overhaul Roman Senate in Blow to Elite
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won initial approval for an overhaul of Italy’s Senate aimed at eliminating revolving-door governments in a country which has seen 63 governments since the end of the Second World War.
The Roman Senate, or upper house, agreed by 179 votes to 16 to curtail its powers, including the possibility to bring down governments, as well as cutting the number of senators to 100 fr
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Italy's Senate votes to diminish power in boost for Renzi
The Italian Senate voted on Tuesday to curtail its powers in a victory for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who has overcome determined opposition to push through the reform that he says will make the country more governable.
Renzi has attached considerable political capital to the bill, which looks to reduce the number of senators by two-thirds, strip the chamber of its ability to bring down a gover
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Italy senate votes to diminish its own power
In what is deemed a victory for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Italy's senate has voted to cede most of its power.
Senators backed plans to reduce their number by two-thirds, remove the chamber's power to bring down a government, and limit its ability to block legislation.
The moves aim to end decades of political instability in the country.
Senators voted 179 in favour and 16 against the reforms
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Italy's Renzi brushes off concerns over Senate reform drive
Italy's government has sufficient backing in parliament to force through its contested reform of the Senate, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Sunday, dismissing suggestions he might have to seek early elections.
The reform, which would turn Italy's second chamber into a non-elected assembly with only a limited say on legislation, is due to be debated in the Senate next month, where the opposit
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Arrivals for Senate debate on austerity measures
SHOTLIST
AP Television
Rome, 14 July 2011
1. Trading manager Patrizio Pazzaglia working in front of monitors showing Italian stock markets indices
2. Monitors showing Italian stock markets indices and graphic of Italian stock market opening situation
3. Close up of monitor showing ITA GERM spread index at 289
4. Close up of monitor showing graphic of Italian stock market opening with a los
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Italian senate approves Monti's austerity budget bill
1. Wide of Italian Senate
2. Italian Minister of Finance Vittorio Grilli talking with Minister of Labour Elsa Fornero
3. Ministers in line to vote
4. Cutaway of photographer
5. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Renato Schifani, President of Italian Senate:
"Senators in favour 199, Senators against 55, Senators abstaining 10, the Senate approves."
6. John Cabot University entrance
7. Cutaway Franco Pavo
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Prospect of political paralysis with Berlusconi on track to win Senate
1. Mid of Angelino Alfano, party secretary of PDL (Il Popolo della Liberta Party) arriving for news conference
2. Close-up of interim results on tablet
3. Wide of Alfano at press conference
4. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Angelino Alfano, party secretary of PDL:
"This is a very positive result, I would even say extraordinary. We are very happy and very satisfied. I have already talked with President (o
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Senate panel meets to rule on whether to uphold Berlusconi's ban on public office
An Italian parliamentary committee met on Monday to discuss whether former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi should be stripped of his Senate seat following his conviction for tax fraud.
Berlusconi has already threatened to bring down Premier Enrico Letta's unusual left-right government if the Senate committee votes to kick him out of parliament.
His People of Freedom party is a crucial part of
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Reax and analysis as former premier faces possible loss of senate seat
The political career of Italy's former premier, Silvio Berlusconi, may reach the end of the line on Friday as a Senate panel could recommend stripping him of his seat following his tax fraud conviction and four-year prison sentence.
Buffeted by scandal, convicted of corruption, abandoned by allies, Berlusconi has been written off countless times over the two decades in which he dominated Italian
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Committee rejects report recommding Berlusconi keep his place in Senate
A senate panel convened in Rome on Wednesday and rejected a report presented by a member of former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi's party, which asked that the former Italian Prime Minister should keep his seat in the Senate.
The vote by the Senate election eligibility committee to reject the recommendation is only a first step in a complicated process that could stretch out for months before
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Senate announces Letta wins confidence vote; Berlusconi heckled as he leaves by lawmakers
Italian Premier Enrico Letta won a confidence vote in the Italian Senate on Wednesday after former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi made a stunning turnaround and threw his support behind the Italian government.
The Senate voted to back Letta 235-70 with 14 abstentions and one absence.
Berlusconi acknowledged defeat on the Senate floor after defections in his party denied him the backing he nee
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Italians contemplate Berlusconi's future on eve of vote to oust him from Senate
As former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi struggles to keep Senators from voting to kick him out of parliament on Wednesday, Italians are wondering what the future holds for the man who has dominated Italy's political scene for 20 years.
On Monday Berlusconi begged his fellow Senators not to kick him out of Parliament, claiming new evidence proves he didn't commit the tax fraud that has
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Italians comment as Senate prepares to vote on whether to expel Silvio Berlusconi
The Italian Senate is to vote on Wednesday on whether to expel former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, a man who has dominated the Italian political scene for 20 years.
The debate was scheduled to begin at 9 am (10 am GMT) with a vote expected in the early evening.
Outside Berlusconi's Rome residence, Palazzo Grazioli, workers were busy setting up a stage and large screens for a rally organise
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Berlusconi calls for a day of mourning after Senate votes to expel him
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SHOTLIST
AP TELEVISION - AP CLIENTS ONLY
1. Wide Forza Italia supporters waving party flags AUDIO music
2. Ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi's girlfriend Francesca Pascale shaking hands with supporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Premier:
"We are here on a bitter day, a day of mourning for democracy."
4. Berlusconi on stage at
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Italian Senate expels Berlusconi from Parliament over his tax fraud conviction
The Italian Senate expelled three-time ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi from Parliament on Wednesday over his tax fraud conviction.
Even though he won't hold a seat in Parliament for at least six years, the 77-year-old pledged to remain involved in politics and urged his followers not to despair following the vote - noting that other political leaders are not lawmakers.
He remains head of his relau
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Reax as new Premier Renzi wins crucial confidence vote in senate
Italy's Premier Matteo Renzi won a crucial confidence vote in Parliament early on Tuesday, managing for now, to avoid further questioning from among his own Democrats over his speedy rise to power.
The Senate vote came hours after he argued that he could get his country back to work, a promise the last three premiers had failed on.
"We want to bring a new jobs reform, a different justice reform,
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Senate votes on austerity package, reaction
SHOT LIST
1. Wide top shot interior of Italian Senate
2. Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti talking to Northern League senator Roberto Calderoli
3. Senator Maurizio Gasparri voting
4. Votes being counted
5. President of Senate Renato Schifani reading out vote results and approving bill UPSOUND (Italian): "Favourable senators 161, contrary 135, abstained 3, the senate approves."
6. Tremonti
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First sighting of PM since quit announcement as he heads for senate
++NIGHT SHOTS++
1. Wide of Palazzo Grazioli, Premier Silvio Berlusconi's residence
2. Mid of Italian carabinieri outside building
3. Mid of Italian flag flying
4. Crowd of people waiting for Berlusconi to leave building
5. Wide of Berlusconi walking to his car
6. Wide of Berlusconi getting into his car
7. Close-up of people waiting for Berlusconi to leave
8. Wide of car carrying Berlusconi
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WRAP New PM Monti, vox pops, analyst, Senate arrival
1. Medium of Hotel Forum in Rome with Prime Minister designate Mario Monti leaving and being confronted by media
2. Wide exterior of Hotel Forum
3. Close of smiling Monti moving through media to his waiting car before it drives away
4. Long-shot of flags on top of Quirinale presidential palace, statue in foreground
5. Wide of entrance to Quirinale Palace with Corazzieri guards
6. Wide of flow
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Monti arrives at Senate ahead of austerity vote, markets open
1. Wide exterior of Italian senate
2. Reverse shot of economist Mario Monti, expected to lead next Italian government, walking into senate building
3. Security guard
4. Exterior of Italian senate building
5. Various of Gianmaria Bergantino, market analyst, working at computer
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gianmaria Bergantino, market analyst:
"The reaction of the market is positive, yesterday we s
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Monti leaves Senate chamber, economist expected to succeed Berlusconi
++NIGHT SHOTS++
1. Zoom in Mario Monti entering car and tracking shot of car leaving Giustiniani Palace, offices of the Italian Senate
2. Media oustide Giustiniani Palace
3. Tilt down exterior of Senate
4. Close of flags on Senate
5. Tilt down Grazioli Palace, Rome office of Silvio Berlusconi
6. Police in front of palace entrance
7. Berlusconi's car parked inside courtyard
8. Media and bys
Renzi Wins Vote to Overhaul Roman Senate in Blow to Elite
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won initial approval for an overhaul of Italy’s Senate aimed at eliminating revolving-door governments in a country which has seen 6...
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won initial approval for an overhaul of Italy’s Senate aimed at eliminating revolving-door governments in a country which has seen 63 governments since the end of the Second World War.
The Roman Senate, or upper house, agreed by 179 votes to 16 to curtail its powers, including the possibility to bring down governments, as well as cutting the number of senators to 100 from 315. Several opposition parties boycotted the vote in protest.
The youthful Renzi, who has said he will resign if his reform fails to win definitive approval in successive votes which will spill over into next year, proclaimed victory even before the vote. "You can agree or not with what we’re doing, but we’re doing it: the long season of inconclusive politics is over," he wrote in a post on Facebook.
Tuesday’s approval is not definitive. The reform -- the biggest change so far to a constitution which has fathered 63 governments since 1946 -- has to be approved twice more by the lower house and once again by the Senate. Renzi has said a referendum on the issue will be held in late 2016.
Under the proposal, most bills will no longer have to be approved by both the Senate and the lower chamber to become law, and the Senate will lose the power to bring down governments with a vote of no confidence. Senators will no longer be directly elected, and they will be replaced by regional councilors and mayors who won’t be paid.
More Efficient
"The reform guarantees that Italy will be run more efficiently," Franco Pavoncello, president of the John Cabot University in Rome, said in a phone interview. "Under the current system, every law has to be approved by both the Senate and the lower chamber, and if you change a comma the text has to go back to the other house."
Some opposition parties criticized the measure as giving too much power to the executive branch and walked out of the Senate before the vote, with members of the Northern League brandishing copies of the Constitution.
Ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi, leader of the center-right Forza Italia, denounced "the first step on a dangerous path." He said giving only one chamber lawmaking power and allowing a single party to be in command, "leads us straight towards a non-democracy."
Regional Representation
Supporters of the measure say it mirrors upper houses in other European Union countries, such as the Bundesrat in Germany, which ensure regional representation and prevent small parties or groups from blackmailing the executive with the threat of a vote of confidence.
General elections are due by early 2018 but Renzi’s government could fall if the reform fails at the next key hurdles -- a second vote in the Senate and the referendum.
"If Renzi loses the referendum, for example, we’ll surely see an early election because he’s said he would quit if the reform fails. But he’s built up a momentum," Pavoncello said. "Today’s Senate vote was decisive because it was the first reading in a chamber where he has a slender majority. Things look more downhill from now on."
wn.com/Renzi Wins Vote To Overhaul Roman Senate In Blow To Elite
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi won initial approval for an overhaul of Italy’s Senate aimed at eliminating revolving-door governments in a country which has seen 63 governments since the end of the Second World War.
The Roman Senate, or upper house, agreed by 179 votes to 16 to curtail its powers, including the possibility to bring down governments, as well as cutting the number of senators to 100 from 315. Several opposition parties boycotted the vote in protest.
The youthful Renzi, who has said he will resign if his reform fails to win definitive approval in successive votes which will spill over into next year, proclaimed victory even before the vote. "You can agree or not with what we’re doing, but we’re doing it: the long season of inconclusive politics is over," he wrote in a post on Facebook.
Tuesday’s approval is not definitive. The reform -- the biggest change so far to a constitution which has fathered 63 governments since 1946 -- has to be approved twice more by the lower house and once again by the Senate. Renzi has said a referendum on the issue will be held in late 2016.
Under the proposal, most bills will no longer have to be approved by both the Senate and the lower chamber to become law, and the Senate will lose the power to bring down governments with a vote of no confidence. Senators will no longer be directly elected, and they will be replaced by regional councilors and mayors who won’t be paid.
More Efficient
"The reform guarantees that Italy will be run more efficiently," Franco Pavoncello, president of the John Cabot University in Rome, said in a phone interview. "Under the current system, every law has to be approved by both the Senate and the lower chamber, and if you change a comma the text has to go back to the other house."
Some opposition parties criticized the measure as giving too much power to the executive branch and walked out of the Senate before the vote, with members of the Northern League brandishing copies of the Constitution.
Ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi, leader of the center-right Forza Italia, denounced "the first step on a dangerous path." He said giving only one chamber lawmaking power and allowing a single party to be in command, "leads us straight towards a non-democracy."
Regional Representation
Supporters of the measure say it mirrors upper houses in other European Union countries, such as the Bundesrat in Germany, which ensure regional representation and prevent small parties or groups from blackmailing the executive with the threat of a vote of confidence.
General elections are due by early 2018 but Renzi’s government could fall if the reform fails at the next key hurdles -- a second vote in the Senate and the referendum.
"If Renzi loses the referendum, for example, we’ll surely see an early election because he’s said he would quit if the reform fails. But he’s built up a momentum," Pavoncello said. "Today’s Senate vote was decisive because it was the first reading in a chamber where he has a slender majority. Things look more downhill from now on."
- published: 14 Oct 2015
- views: 3
Italy's Senate votes to diminish power in boost for Renzi
The Italian Senate voted on Tuesday to curtail its powers in a victory for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who has overcome determined opposition to push through t...
The Italian Senate voted on Tuesday to curtail its powers in a victory for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who has overcome determined opposition to push through the reform that he says will make the country more governable.
Renzi has attached considerable political capital to the bill, which looks to reduce the number of senators by two-thirds, strip the chamber of its ability to bring down a government and sharply limit its scope to block legislation.
Because it involves a change to the constitution, the reform will have to return to the Senate for another vote next year and will also have to pass twice through the lower house, giving its opponents ample opportunity to ambush the package.
It will then be put to a referendum, adding a further awkward hurdle to its eventual ratification.
However, Tuesday's vote came as a relief to the center-left government, which had faced attacks from both inside and outside its own ranks, with critics saying the overhaul will diminish Italy's democratic credentials.
Most opposition parties abandoned the 320-seat chamber ahead of the vote, which Renzi's coalition won by 178 to 17.
Drawn up after World War Two, the Italian constitution gave identical powers to both houses of parliament, boosting the checks and balances inside the political system in an effort to prevent the rise of another dictator like Benito Mussolini.
However, different electoral laws altered the make-up of the twin chambers. This made it hard for prime ministers to pin down secure majorities in the two houses and contributed to a stream of revolving-door governments over the past 60 years.
Renzi's reform will cut the number of senators to 100 from 320. Most of them will be drawn from regional councils and will no longer be directly elected. They will only have a full legislative say over proposed changes to the constitution.
The senate shake-up follows a stream of other government initiatives since Renzi took office in 2014, including a new electoral law, a reform of the education system and jobs market, and a major revamp of banking norms.
"The long season of inconclusive politics is over. The reforms are being done. Italy is changing," Renzi wrote on his Facebook page on Tuesday.
Renzi says his work has helped pull Italy out of recession, but critics say the changes will make little impact in a country where vested interests still hold considerable sway.
The government has a majority of less than 10 seats in the Senate, and a faction within Renzi's own Democratic Party (PD) party had expressed concern over the planned reform, making its passage through the chamber fraught with difficulty.
wn.com/Italy's Senate Votes To Diminish Power In Boost For Renzi
The Italian Senate voted on Tuesday to curtail its powers in a victory for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who has overcome determined opposition to push through the reform that he says will make the country more governable.
Renzi has attached considerable political capital to the bill, which looks to reduce the number of senators by two-thirds, strip the chamber of its ability to bring down a government and sharply limit its scope to block legislation.
Because it involves a change to the constitution, the reform will have to return to the Senate for another vote next year and will also have to pass twice through the lower house, giving its opponents ample opportunity to ambush the package.
It will then be put to a referendum, adding a further awkward hurdle to its eventual ratification.
However, Tuesday's vote came as a relief to the center-left government, which had faced attacks from both inside and outside its own ranks, with critics saying the overhaul will diminish Italy's democratic credentials.
Most opposition parties abandoned the 320-seat chamber ahead of the vote, which Renzi's coalition won by 178 to 17.
Drawn up after World War Two, the Italian constitution gave identical powers to both houses of parliament, boosting the checks and balances inside the political system in an effort to prevent the rise of another dictator like Benito Mussolini.
However, different electoral laws altered the make-up of the twin chambers. This made it hard for prime ministers to pin down secure majorities in the two houses and contributed to a stream of revolving-door governments over the past 60 years.
Renzi's reform will cut the number of senators to 100 from 320. Most of them will be drawn from regional councils and will no longer be directly elected. They will only have a full legislative say over proposed changes to the constitution.
The senate shake-up follows a stream of other government initiatives since Renzi took office in 2014, including a new electoral law, a reform of the education system and jobs market, and a major revamp of banking norms.
"The long season of inconclusive politics is over. The reforms are being done. Italy is changing," Renzi wrote on his Facebook page on Tuesday.
Renzi says his work has helped pull Italy out of recession, but critics say the changes will make little impact in a country where vested interests still hold considerable sway.
The government has a majority of less than 10 seats in the Senate, and a faction within Renzi's own Democratic Party (PD) party had expressed concern over the planned reform, making its passage through the chamber fraught with difficulty.
- published: 13 Oct 2015
- views: 1
Italy senate votes to diminish its own power
In what is deemed a victory for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Italy's senate has voted to cede most of its power.
Senators backed plans to reduce their number b...
In what is deemed a victory for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Italy's senate has voted to cede most of its power.
Senators backed plans to reduce their number by two-thirds, remove the chamber's power to bring down a government, and limit its ability to block legislation.
The moves aim to end decades of political instability in the country.
Senators voted 179 in favour and 16 against the reforms, which will go to a national referendum next year.
Mr Renzi has overcome much opposition to push through the reforms.
However, because it involves a change to the constitution, the bill introducing the changes will have to return to the senate again next year, and pass twice through the lower house.
This will give opponents considerable opportunity to oppose the reforms.
The bill will then have to be ratified through a referendum, adding another hurdle to the process.
wn.com/Italy Senate Votes To Diminish Its Own Power
In what is deemed a victory for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, Italy's senate has voted to cede most of its power.
Senators backed plans to reduce their number by two-thirds, remove the chamber's power to bring down a government, and limit its ability to block legislation.
The moves aim to end decades of political instability in the country.
Senators voted 179 in favour and 16 against the reforms, which will go to a national referendum next year.
Mr Renzi has overcome much opposition to push through the reforms.
However, because it involves a change to the constitution, the bill introducing the changes will have to return to the senate again next year, and pass twice through the lower house.
This will give opponents considerable opportunity to oppose the reforms.
The bill will then have to be ratified through a referendum, adding another hurdle to the process.
- published: 13 Oct 2015
- views: 0
Italy's Renzi brushes off concerns over Senate reform drive
Italy's government has sufficient backing in parliament to force through its contested reform of the Senate, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Sunday, dismiss...
Italy's government has sufficient backing in parliament to force through its contested reform of the Senate, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Sunday, dismissing suggestions he might have to seek early elections.
The reform, which would turn Italy's second chamber into a non-elected assembly with only a limited say on legislation, is due to be debated in the Senate next month, where the opposition has lined up more than 500,000 amendments.
A vocal minority within Renzi's own Democratic Party (PD) have also raised objections, leading some politicians to predict that the legislation will fail, prompting a return to the polls more than two years ahead of schedule.
Asked if this was a possibility, Renzi told Corriere della Sera newspaper: "I don't see any risk."
The prime minister has said in the past that the fate of his coalition government is linked to the reform, arguing that it will make Italian politics more efficient by eliminating the need for all laws to be approved by both houses of parliament.
The difficulty of maintaining viable majorities in the two chambers has helped perpetuate political instability in Italy.
Opponents say the reform, which has already passed the lower house, will end up placing too much power in the hands of the prime minister. Critics within the PD say senators should at least be elected to boost the chamber's democratic credentials.
"If we want to force through the text that has come from the lower house, then we have the numbers, as we always have had," said Renzi. "But right up to the end, as we have always done, we will try to reach an agreement (with opponents)."
Renzi has a majority of just six in the 320-seat Senate, leaving him vulnerable to any revolt. He took office 18 months ago and since then has tackled reforms of the labor market, education and the public administration, among other areas.
Although the economy has finally pulled out of a three-year recession, the reform drive has yet to bear obvious fruit, underlining how hard it is to shake up Italy. Analysts say a previous welter of laws were ineffective because they were often poorly implemented, contradictory and failed to provide a consistent sense of direction.
However, Renzi said after "years in the swamp", Italy was moving forward and stuck to a pledge to slash taxes over the coming three years, saying he had 17 billion euros ($19 billion) to play with thanks to greater EU budget flexibility.
"We will look to use some of this," he said.
wn.com/Italy's Renzi Brushes Off Concerns Over Senate Reform Drive
Italy's government has sufficient backing in parliament to force through its contested reform of the Senate, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Sunday, dismissing suggestions he might have to seek early elections.
The reform, which would turn Italy's second chamber into a non-elected assembly with only a limited say on legislation, is due to be debated in the Senate next month, where the opposition has lined up more than 500,000 amendments.
A vocal minority within Renzi's own Democratic Party (PD) have also raised objections, leading some politicians to predict that the legislation will fail, prompting a return to the polls more than two years ahead of schedule.
Asked if this was a possibility, Renzi told Corriere della Sera newspaper: "I don't see any risk."
The prime minister has said in the past that the fate of his coalition government is linked to the reform, arguing that it will make Italian politics more efficient by eliminating the need for all laws to be approved by both houses of parliament.
The difficulty of maintaining viable majorities in the two chambers has helped perpetuate political instability in Italy.
Opponents say the reform, which has already passed the lower house, will end up placing too much power in the hands of the prime minister. Critics within the PD say senators should at least be elected to boost the chamber's democratic credentials.
"If we want to force through the text that has come from the lower house, then we have the numbers, as we always have had," said Renzi. "But right up to the end, as we have always done, we will try to reach an agreement (with opponents)."
Renzi has a majority of just six in the 320-seat Senate, leaving him vulnerable to any revolt. He took office 18 months ago and since then has tackled reforms of the labor market, education and the public administration, among other areas.
Although the economy has finally pulled out of a three-year recession, the reform drive has yet to bear obvious fruit, underlining how hard it is to shake up Italy. Analysts say a previous welter of laws were ineffective because they were often poorly implemented, contradictory and failed to provide a consistent sense of direction.
However, Renzi said after "years in the swamp", Italy was moving forward and stuck to a pledge to slash taxes over the coming three years, saying he had 17 billion euros ($19 billion) to play with thanks to greater EU budget flexibility.
"We will look to use some of this," he said.
- published: 30 Aug 2015
- views: 0
Arrivals for Senate debate on austerity measures
SHOTLIST
AP Television
Rome, 14 July 2011
1. Trading manager Patrizio Pazzaglia working in front of monitors showing Italian stock markets indices
2. Monit...
SHOTLIST
AP Television
Rome, 14 July 2011
1. Trading manager Patrizio Pazzaglia working in front of monitors showing Italian stock markets indices
2. Monitors showing Italian stock markets indices and graphic of Italian stock market opening situation
3. Close up of monitor showing ITA GERM spread index at 289
4. Close up of monitor showing graphic of Italian stock market opening with a loss and then recovering immediately afterwards
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Patrizio Pazzaglia, Insinger de Beaufort investment bank trading manager:
"The market today is volatile, it opened approximately 1 point down, but now it is improving because it is expecting the approval of austerity measures on Friday."
6. Close up of monitor showing Italian MIBTEL index trend:
7. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Patrizio Pazzaglia, Insinger de Beaufort investment bank trading manager:
"Now markets are focused on the general situation, but later the impact of each measure on various issues, will need to be analysed. It is clear that there could be an impact on investors as well, they are talking about a revenue tax which will impact smaller assets."
8. Northern league senators arriving at senate
9. Government coalition senator Maurizio Gasparri arriving at senate
10. EU Italian flags
11. Wide senate
12. Inside senate, senator taking their seats
13. Senate vice president Emma Bonino about to start session
14. Government coalition senators talking to each other
15. Opposition senators talking to each other
16. Northern League senator Roberto Calderoli arriving
17. La Repubblica headline reading 'Measures, the hospital ticket to be immediately implemented
18. Il Corriere Della Sera headline reading 'Crunch on health care and pensions'
19. La Stampa headline reading 'Health care, hospital ticket immediately, and cut to golden pensions'
STORY LINE
Italian markets are buoyant, after opening slightly down, on expectations that the Senate will approve a package of austerity measures that is key to shoring up confidence in the country's financial future.
"Now markets are focussed on the general situation, but later the impact of each measure on various issues, will need to be analysed", said Patrizio Pazzaglia a trading manager at Insinger de Beaufort investment bank.
Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti pledged on Wednesday to strengthen its package of austerity measures and fast-track its approval by parliament, as he sought to calm market fears that the Eurozone's third-largest economy would be swept into the European debt crisis.
Italy's move to intensify its austerity drive received a much-needed boost from Fitch Ratings agency, which said the measures will help stabilise the government's finances and its credit rating.
Fitch is the last ratings agency to weigh in on Italy's finances, after Moody's and Standard & Poor's both warned of possible downgrades.
Italian lawmakers were working to bolster the �48 (b) billion (67 (b) US Dollars) in austerity measures that will begin to take effect this year and aim to balance the budget by 2014.
The Senate is set to vote on Thursday before passing off the measures to the lower house on Friday, in votes that will measure confidence in Premier Silvio Berlusconi's government.
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wn.com/Arrivals For Senate Debate On Austerity Measures
SHOTLIST
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Rome, 14 July 2011
1. Trading manager Patrizio Pazzaglia working in front of monitors showing Italian stock markets indices
2. Monitors showing Italian stock markets indices and graphic of Italian stock market opening situation
3. Close up of monitor showing ITA GERM spread index at 289
4. Close up of monitor showing graphic of Italian stock market opening with a loss and then recovering immediately afterwards
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Patrizio Pazzaglia, Insinger de Beaufort investment bank trading manager:
"The market today is volatile, it opened approximately 1 point down, but now it is improving because it is expecting the approval of austerity measures on Friday."
6. Close up of monitor showing Italian MIBTEL index trend:
7. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Patrizio Pazzaglia, Insinger de Beaufort investment bank trading manager:
"Now markets are focused on the general situation, but later the impact of each measure on various issues, will need to be analysed. It is clear that there could be an impact on investors as well, they are talking about a revenue tax which will impact smaller assets."
8. Northern league senators arriving at senate
9. Government coalition senator Maurizio Gasparri arriving at senate
10. EU Italian flags
11. Wide senate
12. Inside senate, senator taking their seats
13. Senate vice president Emma Bonino about to start session
14. Government coalition senators talking to each other
15. Opposition senators talking to each other
16. Northern League senator Roberto Calderoli arriving
17. La Repubblica headline reading 'Measures, the hospital ticket to be immediately implemented
18. Il Corriere Della Sera headline reading 'Crunch on health care and pensions'
19. La Stampa headline reading 'Health care, hospital ticket immediately, and cut to golden pensions'
STORY LINE
Italian markets are buoyant, after opening slightly down, on expectations that the Senate will approve a package of austerity measures that is key to shoring up confidence in the country's financial future.
"Now markets are focussed on the general situation, but later the impact of each measure on various issues, will need to be analysed", said Patrizio Pazzaglia a trading manager at Insinger de Beaufort investment bank.
Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti pledged on Wednesday to strengthen its package of austerity measures and fast-track its approval by parliament, as he sought to calm market fears that the Eurozone's third-largest economy would be swept into the European debt crisis.
Italy's move to intensify its austerity drive received a much-needed boost from Fitch Ratings agency, which said the measures will help stabilise the government's finances and its credit rating.
Fitch is the last ratings agency to weigh in on Italy's finances, after Moody's and Standard & Poor's both warned of possible downgrades.
Italian lawmakers were working to bolster the �48 (b) billion (67 (b) US Dollars) in austerity measures that will begin to take effect this year and aim to balance the budget by 2014.
The Senate is set to vote on Thursday before passing off the measures to the lower house on Friday, in votes that will measure confidence in Premier Silvio Berlusconi's government.
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Italian senate approves Monti's austerity budget bill
1. Wide of Italian Senate
2. Italian Minister of Finance Vittorio Grilli talking with Minister of Labour Elsa Fornero
3. Ministers in line to vote
4. Cutaway...
1. Wide of Italian Senate
2. Italian Minister of Finance Vittorio Grilli talking with Minister of Labour Elsa Fornero
3. Ministers in line to vote
4. Cutaway of photographer
5. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Renato Schifani, President of Italian Senate:
"Senators in favour 199, Senators against 55, Senators abstaining 10, the Senate approves."
6. John Cabot University entrance
7. Cutaway Franco Pavoncello putting book on shelf
8. SOUNDBITE: (English) Franco Pavoncello, Political Analyst, President of John Cabot University:
"The Berlusconi dream has been seriously damaged by the last few years of Mr Berlusconi's prime ministership. There were a lot of problems, and let's not forget that he has some trials going on, he has been convicted in one trial. So the situation is a bit looser that it was before. I don't think that Mr Berlusconi is going to have an impact by his appearances on television. He still has a kind of appeal in a certain strata of society, but I don't think that he can hope simply by those appearances to turn around the situation."
9. Wide of exterior of Senate building, Palazzo Madama
10. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Giovanni Consoli, vox pop:
"I followed the debate on the budget law, I believe it's a law that should fix most of the current difficult situation in Italy and provide stability in the continuation on the path Monti had put the country on. I think it'd help our country, which is in a state of decadence."
11. Italian and EU flags on the Senate building
12. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Pietro Spizzilli, vox pop:
"I think that Berlusconi is the only true leader that can represent our country's interests right now."
13. Wide of street in front of Senate building
14. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Maurizio Placidi, vox pop:
"I like Monti as prime minister, but not as a candidate. This is a problem because on the one hand, I would like Monti, but on the other hand I think that members of parliament should be candidates."
15. Italian and EU flags
16. Wide of street with Christmas tree in background
STORYLINE:
The Italian Senate on Thursday approved Premier Mario Monti's 2013 budget bill.
The bill will now go to the lower house of parliament where a vote is expected on Friday.
Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano is expected to dissolve the legislature as soon as it passes the government's proposed austerity budget law.
Monti has pledged to resign as soon as the law passes.
Then Napolitano will announce an election date, which officials have indicated would likely be February. 17.
Monti, an economist appointed to save Italy from financial disaster and who replaced Berlusconi, hasn't said if he will run.
Since late last year, he has headed a non-elected government of technocrats.
It's not clear what Monti intends to do after he resigns, he might run for Prime Minister or step back and see if he is offered a position by the next elected government
Several different parties have been pushing Monti to run.
The Secretary-General of the leftist Democratic Party, Pierluigi Bersani, widely favoured in the polls, has indicated he would not like to see Monti run, but would be willing to offer Monti a role in his government if his party wins the elections.
Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been flip-flopping over whether he will run for Prime Minister or not but opinion polls show his popularity with voters is sagging.
Analyst Franco Pavoncello thinks Berlusconi can't rely on TV appearances alone to gain back the electorate.
"Mr. Berlusconi is going to have an impact by his appearances on television, he still has a kind of appeal in a certain strata of society, but I don't think that he can hope simply by those appearances to turn around the situation."
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wn.com/Italian Senate Approves Monti's Austerity Budget Bill
1. Wide of Italian Senate
2. Italian Minister of Finance Vittorio Grilli talking with Minister of Labour Elsa Fornero
3. Ministers in line to vote
4. Cutaway of photographer
5. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Renato Schifani, President of Italian Senate:
"Senators in favour 199, Senators against 55, Senators abstaining 10, the Senate approves."
6. John Cabot University entrance
7. Cutaway Franco Pavoncello putting book on shelf
8. SOUNDBITE: (English) Franco Pavoncello, Political Analyst, President of John Cabot University:
"The Berlusconi dream has been seriously damaged by the last few years of Mr Berlusconi's prime ministership. There were a lot of problems, and let's not forget that he has some trials going on, he has been convicted in one trial. So the situation is a bit looser that it was before. I don't think that Mr Berlusconi is going to have an impact by his appearances on television. He still has a kind of appeal in a certain strata of society, but I don't think that he can hope simply by those appearances to turn around the situation."
9. Wide of exterior of Senate building, Palazzo Madama
10. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Giovanni Consoli, vox pop:
"I followed the debate on the budget law, I believe it's a law that should fix most of the current difficult situation in Italy and provide stability in the continuation on the path Monti had put the country on. I think it'd help our country, which is in a state of decadence."
11. Italian and EU flags on the Senate building
12. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Pietro Spizzilli, vox pop:
"I think that Berlusconi is the only true leader that can represent our country's interests right now."
13. Wide of street in front of Senate building
14. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Maurizio Placidi, vox pop:
"I like Monti as prime minister, but not as a candidate. This is a problem because on the one hand, I would like Monti, but on the other hand I think that members of parliament should be candidates."
15. Italian and EU flags
16. Wide of street with Christmas tree in background
STORYLINE:
The Italian Senate on Thursday approved Premier Mario Monti's 2013 budget bill.
The bill will now go to the lower house of parliament where a vote is expected on Friday.
Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano is expected to dissolve the legislature as soon as it passes the government's proposed austerity budget law.
Monti has pledged to resign as soon as the law passes.
Then Napolitano will announce an election date, which officials have indicated would likely be February. 17.
Monti, an economist appointed to save Italy from financial disaster and who replaced Berlusconi, hasn't said if he will run.
Since late last year, he has headed a non-elected government of technocrats.
It's not clear what Monti intends to do after he resigns, he might run for Prime Minister or step back and see if he is offered a position by the next elected government
Several different parties have been pushing Monti to run.
The Secretary-General of the leftist Democratic Party, Pierluigi Bersani, widely favoured in the polls, has indicated he would not like to see Monti run, but would be willing to offer Monti a role in his government if his party wins the elections.
Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been flip-flopping over whether he will run for Prime Minister or not but opinion polls show his popularity with voters is sagging.
Analyst Franco Pavoncello thinks Berlusconi can't rely on TV appearances alone to gain back the electorate.
"Mr. Berlusconi is going to have an impact by his appearances on television, he still has a kind of appeal in a certain strata of society, but I don't think that he can hope simply by those appearances to turn around the situation."
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- published: 31 Jul 2015
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Prospect of political paralysis with Berlusconi on track to win Senate
1. Mid of Angelino Alfano, party secretary of PDL (Il Popolo della Liberta Party) arriving for news conference
2. Close-up of interim results on tablet
3. Wid...
1. Mid of Angelino Alfano, party secretary of PDL (Il Popolo della Liberta Party) arriving for news conference
2. Close-up of interim results on tablet
3. Wide of Alfano at press conference
4. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Angelino Alfano, party secretary of PDL:
"This is a very positive result, I would even say extraordinary. We are very happy and very satisfied. I have already talked with President (of PDL, Silvio) Berlusconi to express the gratitude of the party for this extraordinary result, which has been achieved by his tenacity and his generous efforts, his fighting spirit and his faith in success."
5. Mid of party logo on exit
6. Wide of screen showing Silvio Berlusconi's coalition in advantage in the majority of regions for the Senate
7. Wide of calculus centre at the Ministry of Interior, with reporters reading the results of the Senate race
8. Wide of political correspondent Enzo Bonaiuto of the Adnkronos news agency, talking on the phone
9. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Enzo Bonaiuto, political correspondent for Adnkronos news agency:
"In this situation, picturing the next government becomes difficult, because even if Bersani is supported by Monti, he would not have a majority (in the Senate), and Berlusconi would not have a majority if the lower house goes to Bersani. So, they either go back to the previous kind of broad coalition, which would be difficult after such a harsh campaign, or we go back to voting again."
10. Close-up of graphic showing preliminary results in the lower house, with the three major parties very close to each other
11. Wide pan left of elections calculus centre inside the Ministry of Interior
12. Various of Enrico Letta speaking in Democratic Party (PD) media centre
13. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Enrico Letta, PD Vice-Secretary General:
"The credibility of politics has collapsed because of scandals, because of difficulties we all have seen in these past years, the credibility of politics must find very strong answers even from us, because the answers given up until today have not been enough."
14. Medium of journalists
15. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Enrico Letta, PD Vice-Secretary General
"The truth is not an alternative to hope, hope cannot be given by telling lies. Hope is based on truth, and we are convinced that this is the main characteristic of an important party and of an important political force such as the PD has shown itself to be."
16. Wide of Letta leaving PD media room
17. Wide of PD media centre
STORYLINE:
The prospect of political paralysis hung over Italy on Monday as near complete official results in crucial elections showed an upstart protest campaign led by a comedian making stunning inroads, and mainstream forces of centre-left and centre-right wrestling for control of Parliament's two houses.
The preliminary election results marked the return as a political force of billionaire media mogul Silvio Berlusconi, the president of the PDL (Il Popolo della Liberta Party).
The party secretary of the PDL called the first results of his party "very positive" and "extraordinary".
"I have already talked with President Berlusconi to express the gratitude of the party for this extraordinary result, which has been achieved by his tenacity and his generous efforts," Angelino Alfano said.
He went on to praise Berlusconi's "fighting spirit and his faith in success."
Berlusconi was forced from the premiership at the end of 2011 by Italy's debt crisis, and his forces now seem poised to capture the Italian Senate.
The unfolding murky result raised the possibility of new elections in the coming months and bodes badly for the nation's efforts to pass the tough reforms it needs to snuff out its economic crisis and reassure jittery markets.
Analysts commented on the potential problems ahead.
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wn.com/Prospect Of Political Paralysis With Berlusconi On Track To Win Senate
1. Mid of Angelino Alfano, party secretary of PDL (Il Popolo della Liberta Party) arriving for news conference
2. Close-up of interim results on tablet
3. Wide of Alfano at press conference
4. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Angelino Alfano, party secretary of PDL:
"This is a very positive result, I would even say extraordinary. We are very happy and very satisfied. I have already talked with President (of PDL, Silvio) Berlusconi to express the gratitude of the party for this extraordinary result, which has been achieved by his tenacity and his generous efforts, his fighting spirit and his faith in success."
5. Mid of party logo on exit
6. Wide of screen showing Silvio Berlusconi's coalition in advantage in the majority of regions for the Senate
7. Wide of calculus centre at the Ministry of Interior, with reporters reading the results of the Senate race
8. Wide of political correspondent Enzo Bonaiuto of the Adnkronos news agency, talking on the phone
9. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Enzo Bonaiuto, political correspondent for Adnkronos news agency:
"In this situation, picturing the next government becomes difficult, because even if Bersani is supported by Monti, he would not have a majority (in the Senate), and Berlusconi would not have a majority if the lower house goes to Bersani. So, they either go back to the previous kind of broad coalition, which would be difficult after such a harsh campaign, or we go back to voting again."
10. Close-up of graphic showing preliminary results in the lower house, with the three major parties very close to each other
11. Wide pan left of elections calculus centre inside the Ministry of Interior
12. Various of Enrico Letta speaking in Democratic Party (PD) media centre
13. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Enrico Letta, PD Vice-Secretary General:
"The credibility of politics has collapsed because of scandals, because of difficulties we all have seen in these past years, the credibility of politics must find very strong answers even from us, because the answers given up until today have not been enough."
14. Medium of journalists
15. SOUNDBITE: (Italian) Enrico Letta, PD Vice-Secretary General
"The truth is not an alternative to hope, hope cannot be given by telling lies. Hope is based on truth, and we are convinced that this is the main characteristic of an important party and of an important political force such as the PD has shown itself to be."
16. Wide of Letta leaving PD media room
17. Wide of PD media centre
STORYLINE:
The prospect of political paralysis hung over Italy on Monday as near complete official results in crucial elections showed an upstart protest campaign led by a comedian making stunning inroads, and mainstream forces of centre-left and centre-right wrestling for control of Parliament's two houses.
The preliminary election results marked the return as a political force of billionaire media mogul Silvio Berlusconi, the president of the PDL (Il Popolo della Liberta Party).
The party secretary of the PDL called the first results of his party "very positive" and "extraordinary".
"I have already talked with President Berlusconi to express the gratitude of the party for this extraordinary result, which has been achieved by his tenacity and his generous efforts," Angelino Alfano said.
He went on to praise Berlusconi's "fighting spirit and his faith in success."
Berlusconi was forced from the premiership at the end of 2011 by Italy's debt crisis, and his forces now seem poised to capture the Italian Senate.
The unfolding murky result raised the possibility of new elections in the coming months and bodes badly for the nation's efforts to pass the tough reforms it needs to snuff out its economic crisis and reassure jittery markets.
Analysts commented on the potential problems ahead.
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Senate panel meets to rule on whether to uphold Berlusconi's ban on public office
An Italian parliamentary committee met on Monday to discuss whether former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi should be stripped of his Senate seat following his ...
An Italian parliamentary committee met on Monday to discuss whether former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi should be stripped of his Senate seat following his conviction for tax fraud.
Berlusconi has already threatened to bring down Premier Enrico Letta's unusual left-right government if the Senate committee votes to kick him out of parliament.
His People of Freedom party is a crucial part of Letta's coalition.
The committee, consisting of members of parliament form all political parties, has met to examine the cassation document upholding Berlusconi's tax fraud conviction by an appellate court.
The document was presented by a member of Berlusconi's People of Freedom Party (PDL), Andrea Augello.
Last month, Italy's highest criminal court upheld Berlusconi's conviction for tax fraud, his four-year prison term and his ban from public office.
Berlusconi was found guilty of artificially inflating the amounts paid for film rights by his Mediaset empire to reduce the company's tax liabilities.
The Senate's deliberations aren't based on that sentence but rather on a 2012 law that says anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison is ineligible to hold public office for six years.
Berlusconi, his allies and his lawyers have challenged the constitutionality of the law, saying in his case it would amount to a retroactive penalty _ something forbidden by both the Italian constitution and the European convention on human rights.
Benedetto Della Vedova, a member of the parliamentary committee and of the Civic Choice Party, said that the law should not be applied retroactively, as "it would mean we have been joking and cheating our citizens."
Over the weekend, Berlusconi's lawyers filed a motion with the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, seeking its intervention before the Senate committee takes a vote.
Political analyst, Massimo Franco, correspondent for Il Corriere della Sera, said that there is still room for political manoeuvring by Berlusconi.
"On the contrary I think that the crisis of the government led by Mr Enrico Letta is quite likely," he said.
Letta's centre-left Democratic Party says the 2012 law must be applied, and that Berlusconi's challenge is simply another last-ditch effort to save himself from his own legal woes.
Still, a top Democratic Party member and even Italy's justice minister have said the constitutionality of the 2012 law could be reviewed by Italy's Constitutional Court, given that several legal scholars have questioned whether the ban on public office could be applied to a crime that occurred years before the law was passed.
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wn.com/Senate Panel Meets To Rule On Whether To Uphold Berlusconi's Ban On Public Office
An Italian parliamentary committee met on Monday to discuss whether former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi should be stripped of his Senate seat following his conviction for tax fraud.
Berlusconi has already threatened to bring down Premier Enrico Letta's unusual left-right government if the Senate committee votes to kick him out of parliament.
His People of Freedom party is a crucial part of Letta's coalition.
The committee, consisting of members of parliament form all political parties, has met to examine the cassation document upholding Berlusconi's tax fraud conviction by an appellate court.
The document was presented by a member of Berlusconi's People of Freedom Party (PDL), Andrea Augello.
Last month, Italy's highest criminal court upheld Berlusconi's conviction for tax fraud, his four-year prison term and his ban from public office.
Berlusconi was found guilty of artificially inflating the amounts paid for film rights by his Mediaset empire to reduce the company's tax liabilities.
The Senate's deliberations aren't based on that sentence but rather on a 2012 law that says anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison is ineligible to hold public office for six years.
Berlusconi, his allies and his lawyers have challenged the constitutionality of the law, saying in his case it would amount to a retroactive penalty _ something forbidden by both the Italian constitution and the European convention on human rights.
Benedetto Della Vedova, a member of the parliamentary committee and of the Civic Choice Party, said that the law should not be applied retroactively, as "it would mean we have been joking and cheating our citizens."
Over the weekend, Berlusconi's lawyers filed a motion with the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France, seeking its intervention before the Senate committee takes a vote.
Political analyst, Massimo Franco, correspondent for Il Corriere della Sera, said that there is still room for political manoeuvring by Berlusconi.
"On the contrary I think that the crisis of the government led by Mr Enrico Letta is quite likely," he said.
Letta's centre-left Democratic Party says the 2012 law must be applied, and that Berlusconi's challenge is simply another last-ditch effort to save himself from his own legal woes.
Still, a top Democratic Party member and even Italy's justice minister have said the constitutionality of the 2012 law could be reviewed by Italy's Constitutional Court, given that several legal scholars have questioned whether the ban on public office could be applied to a crime that occurred years before the law was passed.
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Reax and analysis as former premier faces possible loss of senate seat
The political career of Italy's former premier, Silvio Berlusconi, may reach the end of the line on Friday as a Senate panel could recommend stripping him of hi...
The political career of Italy's former premier, Silvio Berlusconi, may reach the end of the line on Friday as a Senate panel could recommend stripping him of his seat following his tax fraud conviction and four-year prison sentence.
Buffeted by scandal, convicted of corruption, abandoned by allies, Berlusconi has been written off countless times over the two decades in which he dominated Italian politics - and each time he made a miraculous escape from the political dead.
But now it appears the days of his supremacy within the Italian political arena could be numbered after an eventful week that saw him face the opposition of the majority of his own lawmakers in a crucial senate vote.
Berlusconi, the leader of the People of Freedom (PdL) party, on Wednesday acknowledged defeat and announced he would support the government of Prime Minister Enrico Letta in a confidence vote, a stunning about-face after defections in his party robbed him of the backing he needed to bring down the government.
Wednesday's developments received a mixed welcome in Milan, Italy's financial and fashion capital which is also the centre of Berlusconi's business empire and where locals have always paid a keen interest in the political, legal and private setbacks that have dogged the former premier.
"They (Berlusconi's PdL party) will change for sure. There will be no more pyramid management: one head that commands, and that's it, the others all silent. No, there will be more freedom, really, even within the party," said shopper Alberto.
Some Milanese were less confident Il Cavaliere's (the Knight's) political influence could really be over.
"Really Berlusconi will always come out on his feet, he's not going anywhere. But if those with him finally no longer agree to follow him blindly wherever he goes, this is certainly a signal that wasn't there before," said Luca Giovanini.
Economist Tito Boeri said Berlusconi's power to threaten to derail the government had decisively been weakened.
"Because really many of the threats and blackmail that Berlusconi was activating in the past, can no longer be credible. You know, like opening a cabinet crisis, is not any longer a credible threat," he said.
He also said the averting of a political crisis is hugely important for Italy's economy, which could have suffered another painful downgrading by credit ratings agencies if the government had fallen.
The Senate committee is set to rule on whether his four-year prison sentence for tax fraud means he should be stripped of his seat.
A 2012 law bans anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding or running for public office for six years.
Separately, a Milan appeals court will decide later this month on the exact length of a political ban, from one to three years, that was included alongside the four-year sentence in the tax fraud case.
Berlusconi also must decide if he wants to serve his sentence - reduced to one year due to a general amnesty extended to first-time offenders - under house arrest or by performing social services, a choice that will impact his political reach.
Beyond that, Berlusconi is appealing his seven-year sentence on a conviction of paying a minor for sex and forcing public officials to cover it up.
That sentence, if confirmed, carries a lifetime political ban.
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wn.com/Reax And Analysis As Former Premier Faces Possible Loss Of Senate Seat
The political career of Italy's former premier, Silvio Berlusconi, may reach the end of the line on Friday as a Senate panel could recommend stripping him of his seat following his tax fraud conviction and four-year prison sentence.
Buffeted by scandal, convicted of corruption, abandoned by allies, Berlusconi has been written off countless times over the two decades in which he dominated Italian politics - and each time he made a miraculous escape from the political dead.
But now it appears the days of his supremacy within the Italian political arena could be numbered after an eventful week that saw him face the opposition of the majority of his own lawmakers in a crucial senate vote.
Berlusconi, the leader of the People of Freedom (PdL) party, on Wednesday acknowledged defeat and announced he would support the government of Prime Minister Enrico Letta in a confidence vote, a stunning about-face after defections in his party robbed him of the backing he needed to bring down the government.
Wednesday's developments received a mixed welcome in Milan, Italy's financial and fashion capital which is also the centre of Berlusconi's business empire and where locals have always paid a keen interest in the political, legal and private setbacks that have dogged the former premier.
"They (Berlusconi's PdL party) will change for sure. There will be no more pyramid management: one head that commands, and that's it, the others all silent. No, there will be more freedom, really, even within the party," said shopper Alberto.
Some Milanese were less confident Il Cavaliere's (the Knight's) political influence could really be over.
"Really Berlusconi will always come out on his feet, he's not going anywhere. But if those with him finally no longer agree to follow him blindly wherever he goes, this is certainly a signal that wasn't there before," said Luca Giovanini.
Economist Tito Boeri said Berlusconi's power to threaten to derail the government had decisively been weakened.
"Because really many of the threats and blackmail that Berlusconi was activating in the past, can no longer be credible. You know, like opening a cabinet crisis, is not any longer a credible threat," he said.
He also said the averting of a political crisis is hugely important for Italy's economy, which could have suffered another painful downgrading by credit ratings agencies if the government had fallen.
The Senate committee is set to rule on whether his four-year prison sentence for tax fraud means he should be stripped of his seat.
A 2012 law bans anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding or running for public office for six years.
Separately, a Milan appeals court will decide later this month on the exact length of a political ban, from one to three years, that was included alongside the four-year sentence in the tax fraud case.
Berlusconi also must decide if he wants to serve his sentence - reduced to one year due to a general amnesty extended to first-time offenders - under house arrest or by performing social services, a choice that will impact his political reach.
Beyond that, Berlusconi is appealing his seven-year sentence on a conviction of paying a minor for sex and forcing public officials to cover it up.
That sentence, if confirmed, carries a lifetime political ban.
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Committee rejects report recommding Berlusconi keep his place in Senate
A senate panel convened in Rome on Wednesday and rejected a report presented by a member of former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi's party, which asked that t...
A senate panel convened in Rome on Wednesday and rejected a report presented by a member of former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi's party, which asked that the former Italian Prime Minister should keep his seat in the Senate.
The vote by the Senate election eligibility committee to reject the recommendation is only a first step in a complicated process that could stretch out for months before any final action is taken by Parliament's upper house.
"We left (the Panel) as a protest. Because after the two votes on the preconditions (which were rejected), we left, because we understood that there wasn't any hope anymore," said Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati, member of Berlusconi's People Freedom Party (PDL).
Berlusconi vowed on Wednesday to stay in politics to keep left-wing forces from power shortly before lawmakers dealt him a setback in his battle to keep his Senate seat despite a tax fraud conviction.
In a pre-recorded video appearance carried by major Italian TV networks, the media mogul appealed emotionally to Italians to help him invigorate his centre-right political movement Forza Italia that propelled him into the premier's office two decades ago.
He also insisted in the 16-minute statement that he was "absolutely innocent" of any wrongdoing in the fraud case as well as the dozens of other criminal proceedings that have been launched against him since he entered politics.
But while the process drags on, political tensions threaten the survival of the Italian government, which includes Berlusconi's centre-right forces as senior partner.
Centre-left leader Premier Enrico Letta is struggling to ensure the unusual coalition's continuation as he toils to pull the country out of stubborn recession.
The committee vote late on Wednesday stems from a law Parliament passed last year, banning anyone who is sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding or serving in office for six years.
The tax fraud conviction, upheld by Italy's top criminal tribunal on August 1, carried a four-year prison sentence.
The pro-Berlusconi recommendation echoed the strategy by Berlusconi's defence team that Italy's Constitutional Court should evaluate if the law mandating a six-year ban violates citizens' rights.
Berlusconi's lawyers have also appealed to the European human rights court in Strasbourg, France.
Senators from Berlusconi's party and political allies are outnumbered on the Senate committee by centre-left forces, so the setback for Berlusconi was widely expected.
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wn.com/Committee Rejects Report Recommding Berlusconi Keep His Place In Senate
A senate panel convened in Rome on Wednesday and rejected a report presented by a member of former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi's party, which asked that the former Italian Prime Minister should keep his seat in the Senate.
The vote by the Senate election eligibility committee to reject the recommendation is only a first step in a complicated process that could stretch out for months before any final action is taken by Parliament's upper house.
"We left (the Panel) as a protest. Because after the two votes on the preconditions (which were rejected), we left, because we understood that there wasn't any hope anymore," said Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati, member of Berlusconi's People Freedom Party (PDL).
Berlusconi vowed on Wednesday to stay in politics to keep left-wing forces from power shortly before lawmakers dealt him a setback in his battle to keep his Senate seat despite a tax fraud conviction.
In a pre-recorded video appearance carried by major Italian TV networks, the media mogul appealed emotionally to Italians to help him invigorate his centre-right political movement Forza Italia that propelled him into the premier's office two decades ago.
He also insisted in the 16-minute statement that he was "absolutely innocent" of any wrongdoing in the fraud case as well as the dozens of other criminal proceedings that have been launched against him since he entered politics.
But while the process drags on, political tensions threaten the survival of the Italian government, which includes Berlusconi's centre-right forces as senior partner.
Centre-left leader Premier Enrico Letta is struggling to ensure the unusual coalition's continuation as he toils to pull the country out of stubborn recession.
The committee vote late on Wednesday stems from a law Parliament passed last year, banning anyone who is sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding or serving in office for six years.
The tax fraud conviction, upheld by Italy's top criminal tribunal on August 1, carried a four-year prison sentence.
The pro-Berlusconi recommendation echoed the strategy by Berlusconi's defence team that Italy's Constitutional Court should evaluate if the law mandating a six-year ban violates citizens' rights.
Berlusconi's lawyers have also appealed to the European human rights court in Strasbourg, France.
Senators from Berlusconi's party and political allies are outnumbered on the Senate committee by centre-left forces, so the setback for Berlusconi was widely expected.
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Senate announces Letta wins confidence vote; Berlusconi heckled as he leaves by lawmakers
Italian Premier Enrico Letta won a confidence vote in the Italian Senate on Wednesday after former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi made a stunning turnaround a...
Italian Premier Enrico Letta won a confidence vote in the Italian Senate on Wednesday after former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi made a stunning turnaround and threw his support behind the Italian government.
The Senate voted to back Letta 235-70 with 14 abstentions and one absence.
Berlusconi acknowledged defeat on the Senate floor after defections in his party denied him the backing he needed to bring down the government.
It was a major setback for Berlusconi, who had demanded his five Cabinet ministers quit the government a move which would have triggered the government's collapse.
Heading into the confidence vote, the numbers were in flux.
But in a remarkable challenge to Berlusconi's authority, several allies balked and said they would instead support Letta's hybrid coalition.
Some 25 Berlusconi allies defected and signed on to support Letta, enough to tip the balance in the government's favour in the 321 member chamber.
Rather than highlight the divisions and defections, the three-time former premier threw in the towel and changed course instead.
"There was a growing movement within Berlusconi's party, by Mr (Angelino) Alfano, who is the secretary of the party and the other ministers, not to follow the road of making the government fall," said Political Science professor Franco Pavoncello, Dean of the John Cabot College in Rome.
Berlusconi is incensed at a vote planned on Friday that could strip him of his Senate seat following his tax fraud conviction and four-year prison sentence.
"Dividing the centre-right coalition would have been a huge mistake, I have put all my efforts to prevent this split and now I hope that whoever was on a different position will avoid creating divisions in the following hours and days" said Senator Maurizio Gasparri of People of Freedom Party (PdL).
The unusual show of defiance could signal that Berlusconi's influence has seriously eroded after two decades leading Italy's centre-right party and being the main player on Italy's political scene.
However, Berlusconi has endured numerous political setbacks in the past, only to re-emerge strong.
Many centre-left lawmakers, as well as ordinary Italians, had expressed disgust that the government was essentially teetering over the legal woes of a single man.
A law passed in 2012 says anyone receiving sentences longer than two years cannot hold public office for six years.
Berlusconi has challenged the law's constitutionality and has accused judges who handed down the sentence of trying to eliminate him from Italy's political life.
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wn.com/Senate Announces Letta Wins Confidence Vote Berlusconi Heckled As He Leaves By Lawmakers
Italian Premier Enrico Letta won a confidence vote in the Italian Senate on Wednesday after former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi made a stunning turnaround and threw his support behind the Italian government.
The Senate voted to back Letta 235-70 with 14 abstentions and one absence.
Berlusconi acknowledged defeat on the Senate floor after defections in his party denied him the backing he needed to bring down the government.
It was a major setback for Berlusconi, who had demanded his five Cabinet ministers quit the government a move which would have triggered the government's collapse.
Heading into the confidence vote, the numbers were in flux.
But in a remarkable challenge to Berlusconi's authority, several allies balked and said they would instead support Letta's hybrid coalition.
Some 25 Berlusconi allies defected and signed on to support Letta, enough to tip the balance in the government's favour in the 321 member chamber.
Rather than highlight the divisions and defections, the three-time former premier threw in the towel and changed course instead.
"There was a growing movement within Berlusconi's party, by Mr (Angelino) Alfano, who is the secretary of the party and the other ministers, not to follow the road of making the government fall," said Political Science professor Franco Pavoncello, Dean of the John Cabot College in Rome.
Berlusconi is incensed at a vote planned on Friday that could strip him of his Senate seat following his tax fraud conviction and four-year prison sentence.
"Dividing the centre-right coalition would have been a huge mistake, I have put all my efforts to prevent this split and now I hope that whoever was on a different position will avoid creating divisions in the following hours and days" said Senator Maurizio Gasparri of People of Freedom Party (PdL).
The unusual show of defiance could signal that Berlusconi's influence has seriously eroded after two decades leading Italy's centre-right party and being the main player on Italy's political scene.
However, Berlusconi has endured numerous political setbacks in the past, only to re-emerge strong.
Many centre-left lawmakers, as well as ordinary Italians, had expressed disgust that the government was essentially teetering over the legal woes of a single man.
A law passed in 2012 says anyone receiving sentences longer than two years cannot hold public office for six years.
Berlusconi has challenged the law's constitutionality and has accused judges who handed down the sentence of trying to eliminate him from Italy's political life.
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Italians contemplate Berlusconi's future on eve of vote to oust him from Senate
As former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi struggles to keep Senators from voting to kick him out of parliament on Wednesday, Italians are wondering wha...
As former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi struggles to keep Senators from voting to kick him out of parliament on Wednesday, Italians are wondering what the future holds for the man who has dominated Italy's political scene for 20 years.
On Monday Berlusconi begged his fellow Senators not to kick him out of Parliament, claiming new evidence proves he didn't commit the tax fraud that has threatened his political future.
Political analyst Giovanni Orsina suggested on Tuesday it is almost certain that the Senate will vote for the "decadenza", effectively removing him from his Senate seat.
However, Orsina maintained that Berlusconi, despite all his troubles, is likely to continue to be influential in Italian politics, "albeit for a period of time which is very difficult to foretell."
"One possibility is that he is arrested, in one of the trials which are still open in Italy," he added.
Berlusconi's lawyer Franco Coppi meanwhile dismissed the likelihood of Berlusconi going to jail, describing such a scenario as "an absolutely unreal hypothesis."
In a last-ditch bid to stave off a Senate vote on Wednesday that could keep him out of public office for years, Berlusconi claimed on Monday that new affidavits from 12 witnesses and 15-thousand pages of documentation from Hong Kong prove he is innocent.
The claim is legally moot: Berlusconi's conviction for tax fraud has been upheld by Italy's highest court, and such rulings are final.
After 20 years of the media magnate making headlines and being at the centre of Italian political life, many Italians apparently perceive it as an impossibility that Berlusconi could ever disappear.
"I don't think that we will never see him again, let's just say he is immortal, so in my opinion in some way he will manage to resurrect himself," commented one Roman citizen on Tuesday.
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wn.com/Italians Contemplate Berlusconi's Future On Eve Of Vote To Oust Him From Senate
As former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi struggles to keep Senators from voting to kick him out of parliament on Wednesday, Italians are wondering what the future holds for the man who has dominated Italy's political scene for 20 years.
On Monday Berlusconi begged his fellow Senators not to kick him out of Parliament, claiming new evidence proves he didn't commit the tax fraud that has threatened his political future.
Political analyst Giovanni Orsina suggested on Tuesday it is almost certain that the Senate will vote for the "decadenza", effectively removing him from his Senate seat.
However, Orsina maintained that Berlusconi, despite all his troubles, is likely to continue to be influential in Italian politics, "albeit for a period of time which is very difficult to foretell."
"One possibility is that he is arrested, in one of the trials which are still open in Italy," he added.
Berlusconi's lawyer Franco Coppi meanwhile dismissed the likelihood of Berlusconi going to jail, describing such a scenario as "an absolutely unreal hypothesis."
In a last-ditch bid to stave off a Senate vote on Wednesday that could keep him out of public office for years, Berlusconi claimed on Monday that new affidavits from 12 witnesses and 15-thousand pages of documentation from Hong Kong prove he is innocent.
The claim is legally moot: Berlusconi's conviction for tax fraud has been upheld by Italy's highest court, and such rulings are final.
After 20 years of the media magnate making headlines and being at the centre of Italian political life, many Italians apparently perceive it as an impossibility that Berlusconi could ever disappear.
"I don't think that we will never see him again, let's just say he is immortal, so in my opinion in some way he will manage to resurrect himself," commented one Roman citizen on Tuesday.
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Italians comment as Senate prepares to vote on whether to expel Silvio Berlusconi
The Italian Senate is to vote on Wednesday on whether to expel former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, a man who has dominated the Italian political scene for ...
The Italian Senate is to vote on Wednesday on whether to expel former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, a man who has dominated the Italian political scene for 20 years.
The debate was scheduled to begin at 9 am (10 am GMT) with a vote expected in the early evening.
Outside Berlusconi's Rome residence, Palazzo Grazioli, workers were busy setting up a stage and large screens for a rally organised by his supporters.
The former prime minister was expected to deliver a speech to his supporters prior to the vote.
Berlusconi was convicted last year over the purchase of rights to broadcast U.S. movies on his Mediaset empire through a series of offshore companies that involved the false declaration of payments to avoid taxes.
His defence argued that he was busy in politics at the time and no longer involved in managing the day-to-day activities of the business.
Italy's high court upheld the conviction and four-year prison sentence on August 1.
The Senate vote is based on a 2012 law that bans anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding or running for public office for six years.
Rome residents said the expulsion seemed inevitable - but they thought Berlusconi was unlikely to retire from the Italian political scene.
"It is not the end of him, not at all, because both in and out of parliament I think he will still have a way of giving his opinion," said Berlusconi supporter Pier Francesco.
Berlusconi told a news conference on Monday that Senators "should be ashamed" if they voted to expel him.
His lawyers have argued the 2012 law can't be applied retroactively to crimes allegedly committed before it was passed.
They have denounced the insistence of Berlusconi's opponents to go ahead with the vote before the European Court of Human Rights weighs in on whether the 2012 law violates European norms.
His Forza Italia party withdrew its support from Enrico Letta's ruling coalition on Tuesday, ahead of the vote.
The government's stability wasn't expected to be affected in the short term, but political science professor James Walston said Berlusconi seemed to be manoeuvring in the hope new elections will soon be called.
"This is the beginning of an election campaign. This is Berlusconi laying down his programme or part of his programme for what he hopes is going to be elections very shortly," he said.
Whilst Berlusconi himself cannot stand for election members of Forza Italia, the party that he leads, will be able to run for seats in the future Parliament, which will ensure he remains an influential force in Italian politics.
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wn.com/Italians Comment As Senate Prepares To Vote On Whether To Expel Silvio Berlusconi
The Italian Senate is to vote on Wednesday on whether to expel former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, a man who has dominated the Italian political scene for 20 years.
The debate was scheduled to begin at 9 am (10 am GMT) with a vote expected in the early evening.
Outside Berlusconi's Rome residence, Palazzo Grazioli, workers were busy setting up a stage and large screens for a rally organised by his supporters.
The former prime minister was expected to deliver a speech to his supporters prior to the vote.
Berlusconi was convicted last year over the purchase of rights to broadcast U.S. movies on his Mediaset empire through a series of offshore companies that involved the false declaration of payments to avoid taxes.
His defence argued that he was busy in politics at the time and no longer involved in managing the day-to-day activities of the business.
Italy's high court upheld the conviction and four-year prison sentence on August 1.
The Senate vote is based on a 2012 law that bans anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding or running for public office for six years.
Rome residents said the expulsion seemed inevitable - but they thought Berlusconi was unlikely to retire from the Italian political scene.
"It is not the end of him, not at all, because both in and out of parliament I think he will still have a way of giving his opinion," said Berlusconi supporter Pier Francesco.
Berlusconi told a news conference on Monday that Senators "should be ashamed" if they voted to expel him.
His lawyers have argued the 2012 law can't be applied retroactively to crimes allegedly committed before it was passed.
They have denounced the insistence of Berlusconi's opponents to go ahead with the vote before the European Court of Human Rights weighs in on whether the 2012 law violates European norms.
His Forza Italia party withdrew its support from Enrico Letta's ruling coalition on Tuesday, ahead of the vote.
The government's stability wasn't expected to be affected in the short term, but political science professor James Walston said Berlusconi seemed to be manoeuvring in the hope new elections will soon be called.
"This is the beginning of an election campaign. This is Berlusconi laying down his programme or part of his programme for what he hopes is going to be elections very shortly," he said.
Whilst Berlusconi himself cannot stand for election members of Forza Italia, the party that he leads, will be able to run for seats in the future Parliament, which will ensure he remains an influential force in Italian politics.
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Berlusconi calls for a day of mourning after Senate votes to expel him
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1. Wide Forza Italia supporters waving party flags AUDIO music
2. Ex-Premier ...
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1. Wide Forza Italia supporters waving party flags AUDIO music
2. Ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi's girlfriend Francesca Pascale shaking hands with supporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Premier:
"We are here on a bitter day, a day of mourning for democracy."
4. Berlusconi on stage at rally cheering on supporters
5. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Premier:
"Today they (the opposition) make a toast, because they've managed to put an adversary, and they'd actually say an enemy, in front of their firing squad. It's a day they've been waiting for, for 20 years."
6. Wide of supporters
7. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Premier:
"We need to stay on, let's not despair if the leader of the centre-right is no longer a senator. There are leaders of other parties that aren't members of parliament."
++NIGHT SHOTS
8. Pan left of supporters
9. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Premier:
++FORZA ITALIA FLAGS PARTLY OBSCURING BERLUSCONI++
"To all of you who found it difficult to come here today, who've waited a long time in the cold, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, many sincere thanks. Over all these years, I repeat it, I have never, never, never missed your support, your closeness, your affection. A really sincere thanks."
10. Berlusconi on stage thanking supporters
11. Mid of Berlusconi with hand on chest AUDIO music
12. Wide of supporters waving flags
13. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Rita Pucci, Berlusconi Supporter:
"I have been here with Berlusconi, since 1994, and I will stay here with him for as long as I am alive, whatever they do to him."
14. Berlusconi smiling, shaking supporters' hands, blowing kiss
15. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Giovanna (no last name given), Berlusconi Supporter:
"He absolutely does have a right to stay on. He is right. Whatever the Senate result is, he will always be a leader - our leader."
16. Berlusconi seen on stage through flags with music playing, saying (Italian) 'Thank you, thank you, thank you.'
17. Wide of supporters waving flags
STORY LINE
Ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi addressed his supporters on Wednesday, declaring his expulsion from the Italian Senate as a "day of mourning for democracy."
He was speaking shortly after he was expelled by the Italian Senate over his conviction for tax fraud.
Even though he won't hold a seat in Parliament for at least six years, the 77-year-old Berlusconi pledged to remain involved in politics and urged his followers not to despair.
He called it a "bitter day," after the Senate voted on whether to remove Berlusconi from the chamber, stemming from a 2012 law banning anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding or running for public office for six years.
Three-time ex-Premier Berlusconi told the crowd of supporters that today the opposition "Make a toast, because they've managed to put an adversary, and they'd actually say an enemy, in front of their firing squad. It's a day they've been waiting for, for 20 years."
Italy's high court on 1 August upheld Berlusconi's tax fraud conviction, and four-year prison term stemming from his Mediaset empire's purchase of television rights to US films.
The prison term was reduced automatically to one year under a general amnesty, and Berlusconi will serve his time either under house arrest or through public service.
Berlusconi claims he didn't receive a fair trial and that the judges were biased.
A supporter who turned up to Wednesday's rally, Rita Pucci, said "I have been here with Berlusconi since 1994, and I will stay here with him for as long as I am alive."
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wn.com/Berlusconi Calls For A Day Of Mourning After Senate Votes To Expel Him
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1. Wide Forza Italia supporters waving party flags AUDIO music
2. Ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi's girlfriend Francesca Pascale shaking hands with supporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Premier:
"We are here on a bitter day, a day of mourning for democracy."
4. Berlusconi on stage at rally cheering on supporters
5. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Premier:
"Today they (the opposition) make a toast, because they've managed to put an adversary, and they'd actually say an enemy, in front of their firing squad. It's a day they've been waiting for, for 20 years."
6. Wide of supporters
7. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Premier:
"We need to stay on, let's not despair if the leader of the centre-right is no longer a senator. There are leaders of other parties that aren't members of parliament."
++NIGHT SHOTS
8. Pan left of supporters
9. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Silvio Berlusconi, Former Italian Premier:
++FORZA ITALIA FLAGS PARTLY OBSCURING BERLUSCONI++
"To all of you who found it difficult to come here today, who've waited a long time in the cold, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, many sincere thanks. Over all these years, I repeat it, I have never, never, never missed your support, your closeness, your affection. A really sincere thanks."
10. Berlusconi on stage thanking supporters
11. Mid of Berlusconi with hand on chest AUDIO music
12. Wide of supporters waving flags
13. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Rita Pucci, Berlusconi Supporter:
"I have been here with Berlusconi, since 1994, and I will stay here with him for as long as I am alive, whatever they do to him."
14. Berlusconi smiling, shaking supporters' hands, blowing kiss
15. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Giovanna (no last name given), Berlusconi Supporter:
"He absolutely does have a right to stay on. He is right. Whatever the Senate result is, he will always be a leader - our leader."
16. Berlusconi seen on stage through flags with music playing, saying (Italian) 'Thank you, thank you, thank you.'
17. Wide of supporters waving flags
STORY LINE
Ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi addressed his supporters on Wednesday, declaring his expulsion from the Italian Senate as a "day of mourning for democracy."
He was speaking shortly after he was expelled by the Italian Senate over his conviction for tax fraud.
Even though he won't hold a seat in Parliament for at least six years, the 77-year-old Berlusconi pledged to remain involved in politics and urged his followers not to despair.
He called it a "bitter day," after the Senate voted on whether to remove Berlusconi from the chamber, stemming from a 2012 law banning anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding or running for public office for six years.
Three-time ex-Premier Berlusconi told the crowd of supporters that today the opposition "Make a toast, because they've managed to put an adversary, and they'd actually say an enemy, in front of their firing squad. It's a day they've been waiting for, for 20 years."
Italy's high court on 1 August upheld Berlusconi's tax fraud conviction, and four-year prison term stemming from his Mediaset empire's purchase of television rights to US films.
The prison term was reduced automatically to one year under a general amnesty, and Berlusconi will serve his time either under house arrest or through public service.
Berlusconi claims he didn't receive a fair trial and that the judges were biased.
A supporter who turned up to Wednesday's rally, Rita Pucci, said "I have been here with Berlusconi since 1994, and I will stay here with him for as long as I am alive."
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Italian Senate expels Berlusconi from Parliament over his tax fraud conviction
The Italian Senate expelled three-time ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi from Parliament on Wednesday over his tax fraud conviction.
Even though he won't hold a sea...
The Italian Senate expelled three-time ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi from Parliament on Wednesday over his tax fraud conviction.
Even though he won't hold a seat in Parliament for at least six years, the 77-year-old pledged to remain involved in politics and urged his followers not to despair following the vote - noting that other political leaders are not lawmakers.
He remains head of his relaunched Forza Italia party, which on Tuesday officially withdrew its support for the government of Premier Enrico Letta, and is now in opposition, and still commands a following that runs into thousands.
The Senate vote on whether to remove Berlusconi from the chamber stemmed from a 2012 law banning anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding or running for public office for six years.
Italy's high court on 1 August upheld Berlusconi's tax fraud conviction, and four-year prison term stemming from his Mediaset empire's purchase of television rights to US films.
The prison term was reduced automatically to one year under a general amnesty, and Berlusconi will serve his time either under house arrest or through public service.
Berlusconi claims he didn't receive a fair trial and that the judges were biased.
His lawyers have also taken their challenge to the 2012 law to the European Court of Human Rights - even though it turns out Berlusconi didn't make much of his Senate role to begin with.
Italian media reported this week that Berlusconi attended just one Senate session since April's elections - and that was when he did an about-face and backed the government in a confidence vote after threatening to bring it down.
Meanwhile, Berlusconi still faces other legal problems, including a seven-year prison term and lifetime ban from holding public office for his conviction of paying an underage prostitute for sex at his infamous "bunga bunga" parties and trying to cover it up.
He has professed his innocence and plans to appeal.
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wn.com/Italian Senate Expels Berlusconi From Parliament Over His Tax Fraud Conviction
The Italian Senate expelled three-time ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi from Parliament on Wednesday over his tax fraud conviction.
Even though he won't hold a seat in Parliament for at least six years, the 77-year-old pledged to remain involved in politics and urged his followers not to despair following the vote - noting that other political leaders are not lawmakers.
He remains head of his relaunched Forza Italia party, which on Tuesday officially withdrew its support for the government of Premier Enrico Letta, and is now in opposition, and still commands a following that runs into thousands.
The Senate vote on whether to remove Berlusconi from the chamber stemmed from a 2012 law banning anyone sentenced to more than two years in prison from holding or running for public office for six years.
Italy's high court on 1 August upheld Berlusconi's tax fraud conviction, and four-year prison term stemming from his Mediaset empire's purchase of television rights to US films.
The prison term was reduced automatically to one year under a general amnesty, and Berlusconi will serve his time either under house arrest or through public service.
Berlusconi claims he didn't receive a fair trial and that the judges were biased.
His lawyers have also taken their challenge to the 2012 law to the European Court of Human Rights - even though it turns out Berlusconi didn't make much of his Senate role to begin with.
Italian media reported this week that Berlusconi attended just one Senate session since April's elections - and that was when he did an about-face and backed the government in a confidence vote after threatening to bring it down.
Meanwhile, Berlusconi still faces other legal problems, including a seven-year prison term and lifetime ban from holding public office for his conviction of paying an underage prostitute for sex at his infamous "bunga bunga" parties and trying to cover it up.
He has professed his innocence and plans to appeal.
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Reax as new Premier Renzi wins crucial confidence vote in senate
Italy's Premier Matteo Renzi won a crucial confidence vote in Parliament early on Tuesday, managing for now, to avoid further questioning from among his own Dem...
Italy's Premier Matteo Renzi won a crucial confidence vote in Parliament early on Tuesday, managing for now, to avoid further questioning from among his own Democrats over his speedy rise to power.
The Senate vote came hours after he argued that he could get his country back to work, a promise the last three premiers had failed on.
"We want to bring a new jobs reform, a different justice reform, a different tax policy and a different policy on the public administration," he said.
At 39, Renzi is Italy's youngest premier, and was sworn into office on Saturday along with an unusually young Cabinet, with many of the ministers newcomers to national government.
The Senate voted 169 -139 to confirm Renzi's broad coalition, which ranges from his centre-left Democrats to centre-right forces formerly loyal to ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi.
There has been anger among his own party over his heavy-handed tactics to wrestle the premiership from fellow Democrat Enrico Letta.
His predecessor led a coalition with the same tense partners for 10 months, but Renzi engineered his exit after industrialists and union leaders grew impatient with tentative efforts to energise the economy after years of stagnation.
Renzi insisted that debt-laden Italy must heal its public finances not because Germany's Angela Merkel or the European Central Bank chief want that, but because "it's our children" who seek a future.
But there's been no indication as to how he's going to achieve this.
"There are a lot of dreams, a lot of discussions, but the most relevant issue is that he did not refer to a possible source of financial cover (to fund) all his beautiful dreams," said Italian Senator Maria Mussini.
Renzi needed at least 155 votes to clinch the victory on Tuesday, one of two mandatory confidence votes, the second was expected later in the day.
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wn.com/Reax As New Premier Renzi Wins Crucial Confidence Vote In Senate
Italy's Premier Matteo Renzi won a crucial confidence vote in Parliament early on Tuesday, managing for now, to avoid further questioning from among his own Democrats over his speedy rise to power.
The Senate vote came hours after he argued that he could get his country back to work, a promise the last three premiers had failed on.
"We want to bring a new jobs reform, a different justice reform, a different tax policy and a different policy on the public administration," he said.
At 39, Renzi is Italy's youngest premier, and was sworn into office on Saturday along with an unusually young Cabinet, with many of the ministers newcomers to national government.
The Senate voted 169 -139 to confirm Renzi's broad coalition, which ranges from his centre-left Democrats to centre-right forces formerly loyal to ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi.
There has been anger among his own party over his heavy-handed tactics to wrestle the premiership from fellow Democrat Enrico Letta.
His predecessor led a coalition with the same tense partners for 10 months, but Renzi engineered his exit after industrialists and union leaders grew impatient with tentative efforts to energise the economy after years of stagnation.
Renzi insisted that debt-laden Italy must heal its public finances not because Germany's Angela Merkel or the European Central Bank chief want that, but because "it's our children" who seek a future.
But there's been no indication as to how he's going to achieve this.
"There are a lot of dreams, a lot of discussions, but the most relevant issue is that he did not refer to a possible source of financial cover (to fund) all his beautiful dreams," said Italian Senator Maria Mussini.
Renzi needed at least 155 votes to clinch the victory on Tuesday, one of two mandatory confidence votes, the second was expected later in the day.
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Senate votes on austerity package, reaction
SHOT LIST
1. Wide top shot interior of Italian Senate
2. Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti talking to Northern League senator Roberto Calderoli
3. Senator M...
SHOT LIST
1. Wide top shot interior of Italian Senate
2. Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti talking to Northern League senator Roberto Calderoli
3. Senator Maurizio Gasparri voting
4. Votes being counted
5. President of Senate Renato Schifani reading out vote results and approving bill UPSOUND (Italian): "Favourable senators 161, contrary 135, abstained 3, the senate approves."
6. Tremonti getting up to take stand
7. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti:
"This law's decree, summed to the development decree just approved, apart from the actions taken in the past year, contains 16 new measures for growth."
8. Exterior of the Senate
9. Northern League Party senator being interviewed
10. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Gianvittore Vaccari, Northern League Party:
"Europe is one of the continents with major stability, and the highest GDP in the world so it's a little bit absurd to be such under such pressure but it means that we need to be always ready and prepared."
11. Mid exterior of the senate palace
12. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Giorgio Tonini, Opposition Democratic Party senator:
"We supported the request of the Italian President for a rapid vote, so we seconded this request by the President, obviously for what concerns the merit of the budget law we keep a negative judgment."
13. Tilt down exterior of the John Cabot University in Rome
14. SOUNDBITE (English) Franco Pavoncello, Political Science Professor, John Cabot University:
"A large chunk of this manoeuvre of this budget law is going to affect cuts in assistance, in social security, and some kind of fiscal adjustment in terms of increasing taxes, and that is about 15 billion euros."
15. Cutaway of computer screen showing Italian stock exchange indexes
16. SOUNDBITE (English) Franco Pavoncello, Political Science Professor, John Cabot University:
"I think that there is a big question mark about the Berlusconi government after the approval of this law, because there is a growing feeling that given the importance that politics has taken once again it might be necessary to bring in, to create a more effective government for this country to face the future, than we have today."
17. Close-up of computer screen showing graphic of Italian market trend on Thursday
18. Computer screens showing ITA Germany spread points early on Thursday
STORYLINE
The Italian Senate on Thursday approved a crucial 70 (b) billion euro (99 billion US dollar) austerity package aimed at convincing investors that the eurozone's third-largest economy won't be swept into the debt crisis.
The measures were passed 161-135 in a vote of confidence called by Premier Silvio Berlusconi's government.
Italy fast-tracked approval of the package, which is due for a final vote in the lower house of parliament on Friday, and increased its size after markets plummeted this week on worries over the country's financial stability.
Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti told the Senate that the austerity package, which was strengthened by reducing tax breaks in 2013 and 2014, seeks to balance the budget by 2014 and contains 16 measures to spur growth.
While Italy's debt is among the highest in the eurozone at nearly 120 percent of GDP, poor growth is viewed by many as the overriding issue.
Tremonti said that credits for research, reforms to civil justice and measures to promote tourism and help young entrepreneurs would bolster economic growth.
Government members, meanwhile, dismissed persistent rumours that Tremonti would leave his post over tensions with Berlusconi.
Political analyst Franco Pavoncello however said the current events may result in people querying the efficacy of the Berlusconi government.
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wn.com/Senate Votes On Austerity Package, Reaction
SHOT LIST
1. Wide top shot interior of Italian Senate
2. Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti talking to Northern League senator Roberto Calderoli
3. Senator Maurizio Gasparri voting
4. Votes being counted
5. President of Senate Renato Schifani reading out vote results and approving bill UPSOUND (Italian): "Favourable senators 161, contrary 135, abstained 3, the senate approves."
6. Tremonti getting up to take stand
7. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti:
"This law's decree, summed to the development decree just approved, apart from the actions taken in the past year, contains 16 new measures for growth."
8. Exterior of the Senate
9. Northern League Party senator being interviewed
10. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Gianvittore Vaccari, Northern League Party:
"Europe is one of the continents with major stability, and the highest GDP in the world so it's a little bit absurd to be such under such pressure but it means that we need to be always ready and prepared."
11. Mid exterior of the senate palace
12. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Giorgio Tonini, Opposition Democratic Party senator:
"We supported the request of the Italian President for a rapid vote, so we seconded this request by the President, obviously for what concerns the merit of the budget law we keep a negative judgment."
13. Tilt down exterior of the John Cabot University in Rome
14. SOUNDBITE (English) Franco Pavoncello, Political Science Professor, John Cabot University:
"A large chunk of this manoeuvre of this budget law is going to affect cuts in assistance, in social security, and some kind of fiscal adjustment in terms of increasing taxes, and that is about 15 billion euros."
15. Cutaway of computer screen showing Italian stock exchange indexes
16. SOUNDBITE (English) Franco Pavoncello, Political Science Professor, John Cabot University:
"I think that there is a big question mark about the Berlusconi government after the approval of this law, because there is a growing feeling that given the importance that politics has taken once again it might be necessary to bring in, to create a more effective government for this country to face the future, than we have today."
17. Close-up of computer screen showing graphic of Italian market trend on Thursday
18. Computer screens showing ITA Germany spread points early on Thursday
STORYLINE
The Italian Senate on Thursday approved a crucial 70 (b) billion euro (99 billion US dollar) austerity package aimed at convincing investors that the eurozone's third-largest economy won't be swept into the debt crisis.
The measures were passed 161-135 in a vote of confidence called by Premier Silvio Berlusconi's government.
Italy fast-tracked approval of the package, which is due for a final vote in the lower house of parliament on Friday, and increased its size after markets plummeted this week on worries over the country's financial stability.
Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti told the Senate that the austerity package, which was strengthened by reducing tax breaks in 2013 and 2014, seeks to balance the budget by 2014 and contains 16 measures to spur growth.
While Italy's debt is among the highest in the eurozone at nearly 120 percent of GDP, poor growth is viewed by many as the overriding issue.
Tremonti said that credits for research, reforms to civil justice and measures to promote tourism and help young entrepreneurs would bolster economic growth.
Government members, meanwhile, dismissed persistent rumours that Tremonti would leave his post over tensions with Berlusconi.
Political analyst Franco Pavoncello however said the current events may result in people querying the efficacy of the Berlusconi government.
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- published: 30 Jul 2015
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First sighting of PM since quit announcement as he heads for senate
++NIGHT SHOTS++
1. Wide of Palazzo Grazioli, Premier Silvio Berlusconi's residence
2. Mid of Italian carabinieri outside building
3. Mid of Italian flag flyi...
++NIGHT SHOTS++
1. Wide of Palazzo Grazioli, Premier Silvio Berlusconi's residence
2. Mid of Italian carabinieri outside building
3. Mid of Italian flag flying
4. Crowd of people waiting for Berlusconi to leave building
5. Wide of Berlusconi walking to his car
6. Wide of Berlusconi getting into his car
7. Close-up of people waiting for Berlusconi to leave
8. Wide of car carrying Berlusconi leaving Palazzo Grazioli
9. Wide of motorcade, including Berlusconi's car, passing
STORYLINE:
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi left his Rome residence on Thursday night for the first time since losing his parliamentary majority.
A convoy of cars swept Berlusconi out of Palazzo Grazioli, past a crowd of on-lookers, and on to a meeting at the Italian Senate with senior members of his party.
Expectations that respected economist Mario Monti will lead a new interim government helped calm market fears on Thursday that Italy was heading for a Greek-style crisis that would threaten the existence of the entire eurozone.
With a groundswell of Italian politicians voicing support for a technocratic government led by the former European Union competition commissioner, confidence grew that the transition of power from Berlusconi will be swift.
Berlusconi announced on Tuesday that he would step down after Parliament passes a series of economic reforms to stave off financial ruin in Italy.
But there has been growing fear that he doesn't have the will or the clout to push the measures through - and some even worry that the wily premier will try to stay in power.
However, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has assured skittish investors that Berlusconi will step down, as promised, after reforms are passed - likely by Saturday.
Arriving at the Senate, Berlusconi was asked by reporters whether his splintering People of Freedom party could back a broad coalition government following his resignation.
"We'll see," was his laconic reply.
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wn.com/First Sighting Of Pm Since Quit Announcement As He Heads For Senate
++NIGHT SHOTS++
1. Wide of Palazzo Grazioli, Premier Silvio Berlusconi's residence
2. Mid of Italian carabinieri outside building
3. Mid of Italian flag flying
4. Crowd of people waiting for Berlusconi to leave building
5. Wide of Berlusconi walking to his car
6. Wide of Berlusconi getting into his car
7. Close-up of people waiting for Berlusconi to leave
8. Wide of car carrying Berlusconi leaving Palazzo Grazioli
9. Wide of motorcade, including Berlusconi's car, passing
STORYLINE:
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi left his Rome residence on Thursday night for the first time since losing his parliamentary majority.
A convoy of cars swept Berlusconi out of Palazzo Grazioli, past a crowd of on-lookers, and on to a meeting at the Italian Senate with senior members of his party.
Expectations that respected economist Mario Monti will lead a new interim government helped calm market fears on Thursday that Italy was heading for a Greek-style crisis that would threaten the existence of the entire eurozone.
With a groundswell of Italian politicians voicing support for a technocratic government led by the former European Union competition commissioner, confidence grew that the transition of power from Berlusconi will be swift.
Berlusconi announced on Tuesday that he would step down after Parliament passes a series of economic reforms to stave off financial ruin in Italy.
But there has been growing fear that he doesn't have the will or the clout to push the measures through - and some even worry that the wily premier will try to stay in power.
However, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has assured skittish investors that Berlusconi will step down, as promised, after reforms are passed - likely by Saturday.
Arriving at the Senate, Berlusconi was asked by reporters whether his splintering People of Freedom party could back a broad coalition government following his resignation.
"We'll see," was his laconic reply.
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WRAP New PM Monti, vox pops, analyst, Senate arrival
1. Medium of Hotel Forum in Rome with Prime Minister designate Mario Monti leaving and being confronted by media
2. Wide exterior of Hotel Forum
3. Close of s...
1. Medium of Hotel Forum in Rome with Prime Minister designate Mario Monti leaving and being confronted by media
2. Wide exterior of Hotel Forum
3. Close of smiling Monti moving through media to his waiting car before it drives away
4. Long-shot of flags on top of Quirinale presidential palace, statue in foreground
5. Wide of entrance to Quirinale Palace with Corazzieri guards
6. Wide of flower stand at Campo Dei Fiori flower market
7. Wide of newspapers
8. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Bernardo Albrigo, Rome resident:
"In my opinion he will be better than what we had before, obviously. He seems to me to be a person who is serious, normal and with experience."
9. Medium of fruit and vegetable stand with red peppers and pumpkins
10. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Erasmo (no last name given), Rome resident:
"My dear, for the good of Italy, let's hope he makes it."
11. Wide of news stand
12. Political analyst James Walston walking through flower market
13. Pan -up of newspaper with headline reading (Italian) " Monti: growth and equity, we will make it"
14. SOUNDBITE: (English) Professor James Walston, political analyst at the American University of Rome:
"The Prime Minister designate, Mario Monti, is going to put together a cabinet, he might manage to do it today, probably he will, or he might have to wait until tomorrow, it depends on how many people he wants, almost certainly 12 in the cabinet, and who will say yes and who says no."
15. Close of Corriere Della Sera headline reading (Italian) "Assignment to Monti: growth and equity"
16. SOUNDBITE: (English) Professor James Walston, political analyst at the American University of Rome:
"Belusconi made his position very clear when he left on Sunday, he sent a video message to Italy saying that he is not finished, that he was - first of all he said he was very upset in personal terms because he has been, because of the celebrations when he left - but then in terms of substance he said he would double his efforts to continue his idea of renewing Italy. So at the moment he is certainly not retired, he is not the retiring type."
17. Market stand
18. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Sebastiano (no last name given), Rome resident:
"Let's see who he is, he still has to take his position."
(Q: Do you think he can save the Italian economy?)
"It looks like he can, but let's see."
19. Close of sign reading (Italian) "Goodbye Berlusconi."
20. Wide of flower stand
21. Italy's premier-designate Mario Monti's car arriving at prime minister's office
22. Monti and officials walking through room in prime minister's office
23. Exterior of prime minister's office
STORYLINE
Italy's premier-designate Mario Monti will begin putting together a new government on Monday with the goal of implementing structural economic reforms that can rescue Italy from financial ruin.
Monti was seen arriving at the prime ministerial offices on Monday as he begins the process to create a government without politicians and instead use economic experts to bring down Italy's stubbornly high public debt.
Italian president Giorgio Napolitano appointed Monti on Sunday, emphasising that decisive action is needed and highlighting that 200 (b) billion euros (273 (b) billion US dollars) in Italian debt comes due through the end of April.
In the first real sign of Monti's influence, Italy easily raised three (b) billion euros (4.1 (b) billion US dollars) from markets, though at a higher cost, on Monday.
While the treasury raised the maximum amount sought in a sale of five-year bonds, market sentiment remained cautious.
Investors demanded an interest rate of 6.29 percent on Monday, the highest level since 1997, compared with 5.32 percent at a similar auction a month ago.
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wn.com/Wrap New Pm Monti, Vox Pops, Analyst, Senate Arrival
1. Medium of Hotel Forum in Rome with Prime Minister designate Mario Monti leaving and being confronted by media
2. Wide exterior of Hotel Forum
3. Close of smiling Monti moving through media to his waiting car before it drives away
4. Long-shot of flags on top of Quirinale presidential palace, statue in foreground
5. Wide of entrance to Quirinale Palace with Corazzieri guards
6. Wide of flower stand at Campo Dei Fiori flower market
7. Wide of newspapers
8. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Bernardo Albrigo, Rome resident:
"In my opinion he will be better than what we had before, obviously. He seems to me to be a person who is serious, normal and with experience."
9. Medium of fruit and vegetable stand with red peppers and pumpkins
10. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Erasmo (no last name given), Rome resident:
"My dear, for the good of Italy, let's hope he makes it."
11. Wide of news stand
12. Political analyst James Walston walking through flower market
13. Pan -up of newspaper with headline reading (Italian) " Monti: growth and equity, we will make it"
14. SOUNDBITE: (English) Professor James Walston, political analyst at the American University of Rome:
"The Prime Minister designate, Mario Monti, is going to put together a cabinet, he might manage to do it today, probably he will, or he might have to wait until tomorrow, it depends on how many people he wants, almost certainly 12 in the cabinet, and who will say yes and who says no."
15. Close of Corriere Della Sera headline reading (Italian) "Assignment to Monti: growth and equity"
16. SOUNDBITE: (English) Professor James Walston, political analyst at the American University of Rome:
"Belusconi made his position very clear when he left on Sunday, he sent a video message to Italy saying that he is not finished, that he was - first of all he said he was very upset in personal terms because he has been, because of the celebrations when he left - but then in terms of substance he said he would double his efforts to continue his idea of renewing Italy. So at the moment he is certainly not retired, he is not the retiring type."
17. Market stand
18. SOUNDBITE (Italian) Sebastiano (no last name given), Rome resident:
"Let's see who he is, he still has to take his position."
(Q: Do you think he can save the Italian economy?)
"It looks like he can, but let's see."
19. Close of sign reading (Italian) "Goodbye Berlusconi."
20. Wide of flower stand
21. Italy's premier-designate Mario Monti's car arriving at prime minister's office
22. Monti and officials walking through room in prime minister's office
23. Exterior of prime minister's office
STORYLINE
Italy's premier-designate Mario Monti will begin putting together a new government on Monday with the goal of implementing structural economic reforms that can rescue Italy from financial ruin.
Monti was seen arriving at the prime ministerial offices on Monday as he begins the process to create a government without politicians and instead use economic experts to bring down Italy's stubbornly high public debt.
Italian president Giorgio Napolitano appointed Monti on Sunday, emphasising that decisive action is needed and highlighting that 200 (b) billion euros (273 (b) billion US dollars) in Italian debt comes due through the end of April.
In the first real sign of Monti's influence, Italy easily raised three (b) billion euros (4.1 (b) billion US dollars) from markets, though at a higher cost, on Monday.
While the treasury raised the maximum amount sought in a sale of five-year bonds, market sentiment remained cautious.
Investors demanded an interest rate of 6.29 percent on Monday, the highest level since 1997, compared with 5.32 percent at a similar auction a month ago.
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Monti arrives at Senate ahead of austerity vote, markets open
1. Wide exterior of Italian senate
2. Reverse shot of economist Mario Monti, expected to lead next Italian government, walking into senate building
3. Securit...
1. Wide exterior of Italian senate
2. Reverse shot of economist Mario Monti, expected to lead next Italian government, walking into senate building
3. Security guard
4. Exterior of Italian senate building
5. Various of Gianmaria Bergantino, market analyst, working at computer
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gianmaria Bergantino, market analyst:
"The reaction of the market is positive, yesterday we see the market going up and also, this morning the market opened in a positive way. Also the most important thing is that it spread between our BTP (referring to Italian government bonds) and German bonds is going to reduce further and now actually we're under the 500 points."
7. Various of computer screens showing financial data
8. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gianmaria Bergantino, market analyst:
"Mario Monti would just be the first step for Italy, because he will make these stability rules and try to apply all the reforms that the European countries asked us. Then, we have to make a new vote (voting system) law and then in 2012 we're going to see all this huge change that will affect our economy, to reduce drastically our debt and to increase the GDP."
9. Various of computer screens showing Italian-German bond spread
STORYLINE:
Expectations that respected economist Mario Monti will lead a new interim Italian government helped calm market fears that the country was heading for a Greek-style crisis that would threaten the existence of the entire eurozone.
With a groundswell of Italian politicians voicing support for a technocratic government led by the former European Union competition commissioner, confidence grew on Friday that the transition of power from Premier Silvio Berlusconi will be swift.
Italy's 10-year borrowing rate slid sharply on Thursday back toward levels that are considered manageable, for now.
Shares were buoyant too, with the Milan stock index up 1.7 percent in early trading at 15,477.
"This morning the market opened in a positive way. Also the most important thing is that the spread between our BTP (referring to Italian government bonds) and German bonds is going to reduce further and now actually we're under the 500 points," said Gianmaria Bergantino, market analyst.
A sign of stability came after Italy was able to borrow 6.8 (b) billion US dollars at lower interest rates than analysts expected.
On Wednesday, the rise in the 10-year bond yield to well over 7 percent stoked panic in financial markets that Italy was heading the same way as Greece, Ireland and Portugal and might need outside help.
Monti, 68, has become favourite to lead Italy out the financial morass after being named a senator for life by President Giorgio Napolitano who, as head of state, will name the next premier.
However, Bergantino believes that Monti "would just be the first step for Italy."
"We have to make a new vote (voting system) law and then in 2012 we're going to see all this huge change that will affect our economy, to reduce drastically our debt and to increase the GDP," he said.
Napolitano assured skittish investors that Berlusconi will step down, as promised, after reforms are passed, likely by Saturday.
Italy's senators, including Monti, are preparing to vote on economic reform measures demanded by the European Union, that should pave the way for Berlusconi to quit in a matter of days.
The Senate is expected to vote on Friday on the stability bill following its passage in the Senate budget committee on Thursday evening.
The lower Chamber of Deputies could take up the legislation as early as Saturday.
While passage of the legislation is critical for Italy's political transition, the measures themselves are not enough to rein in Italy's high public debt and spur growth in its stagnant economy.
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wn.com/Monti Arrives At Senate Ahead Of Austerity Vote, Markets Open
1. Wide exterior of Italian senate
2. Reverse shot of economist Mario Monti, expected to lead next Italian government, walking into senate building
3. Security guard
4. Exterior of Italian senate building
5. Various of Gianmaria Bergantino, market analyst, working at computer
6. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gianmaria Bergantino, market analyst:
"The reaction of the market is positive, yesterday we see the market going up and also, this morning the market opened in a positive way. Also the most important thing is that it spread between our BTP (referring to Italian government bonds) and German bonds is going to reduce further and now actually we're under the 500 points."
7. Various of computer screens showing financial data
8. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gianmaria Bergantino, market analyst:
"Mario Monti would just be the first step for Italy, because he will make these stability rules and try to apply all the reforms that the European countries asked us. Then, we have to make a new vote (voting system) law and then in 2012 we're going to see all this huge change that will affect our economy, to reduce drastically our debt and to increase the GDP."
9. Various of computer screens showing Italian-German bond spread
STORYLINE:
Expectations that respected economist Mario Monti will lead a new interim Italian government helped calm market fears that the country was heading for a Greek-style crisis that would threaten the existence of the entire eurozone.
With a groundswell of Italian politicians voicing support for a technocratic government led by the former European Union competition commissioner, confidence grew on Friday that the transition of power from Premier Silvio Berlusconi will be swift.
Italy's 10-year borrowing rate slid sharply on Thursday back toward levels that are considered manageable, for now.
Shares were buoyant too, with the Milan stock index up 1.7 percent in early trading at 15,477.
"This morning the market opened in a positive way. Also the most important thing is that the spread between our BTP (referring to Italian government bonds) and German bonds is going to reduce further and now actually we're under the 500 points," said Gianmaria Bergantino, market analyst.
A sign of stability came after Italy was able to borrow 6.8 (b) billion US dollars at lower interest rates than analysts expected.
On Wednesday, the rise in the 10-year bond yield to well over 7 percent stoked panic in financial markets that Italy was heading the same way as Greece, Ireland and Portugal and might need outside help.
Monti, 68, has become favourite to lead Italy out the financial morass after being named a senator for life by President Giorgio Napolitano who, as head of state, will name the next premier.
However, Bergantino believes that Monti "would just be the first step for Italy."
"We have to make a new vote (voting system) law and then in 2012 we're going to see all this huge change that will affect our economy, to reduce drastically our debt and to increase the GDP," he said.
Napolitano assured skittish investors that Berlusconi will step down, as promised, after reforms are passed, likely by Saturday.
Italy's senators, including Monti, are preparing to vote on economic reform measures demanded by the European Union, that should pave the way for Berlusconi to quit in a matter of days.
The Senate is expected to vote on Friday on the stability bill following its passage in the Senate budget committee on Thursday evening.
The lower Chamber of Deputies could take up the legislation as early as Saturday.
While passage of the legislation is critical for Italy's political transition, the measures themselves are not enough to rein in Italy's high public debt and spur growth in its stagnant economy.
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- published: 30 Jul 2015
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Monti leaves Senate chamber, economist expected to succeed Berlusconi
++NIGHT SHOTS++
1. Zoom in Mario Monti entering car and tracking shot of car leaving Giustiniani Palace, offices of the Italian Senate
2. Media oustide Giusti...
++NIGHT SHOTS++
1. Zoom in Mario Monti entering car and tracking shot of car leaving Giustiniani Palace, offices of the Italian Senate
2. Media oustide Giustiniani Palace
3. Tilt down exterior of Senate
4. Close of flags on Senate
5. Tilt down Grazioli Palace, Rome office of Silvio Berlusconi
6. Police in front of palace entrance
7. Berlusconi's car parked inside courtyard
8. Media and bystanders waiting outside
STORYLINE:
Italian politician Mario Monti, a distinguished economist, former EU Commissioner and foremost candidate to succeed Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, on Friday attended the Senate for a voting session on economic reform measures demanded by the European Union.
The set of austerity measures passed in the Senate by a vote of 156-12, and will now go to the lower chamber of Parliament.
Under pressure to control its dangerous debt, the vote puts Italy well on the path to implementing a package of reforms, as it prepared to hand its dysfunctional government over to a technocrat who Europe hopes can save the country from going broke.
Financial markets around the world rallied in relief.
The markets have clearly favoured a Monti government, and many politicians have appeared to support it, as well.
Elements of Berlusconi's nearly defunct government argue for early elections, but others have thrown their support behind Monti, as have many in the opposition.
The Northern League, whose support to Berlusconi has been key over his two decades in public life, remained opposed but seemed almost resigned by Friday afternoon to the reality of a broad-based Monti government.
Monti has won kudos from across Italy's political spectrum and abroad because he has defied being affiliated with the right or the left.
The lower chamber of Parliament will vote on the austerity package on Saturday, and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has said he would step down once the reforms are passed.
The hope is that politically neutral governments will have the strength to push through deeply unpopular and painful economic reforms needed to reduce the country's massive debt and head off a default.
An Italian default could tear apart the coalition of 17 countries that use the euro as a common currency and deal a strong blow to the economies of Europe and the United States, both trying to avoid recessions.
Italy has about 1.9 (tr) trillion euros, or 2.6 (tr) trillion US dollars, in debt, and must roll over more than 300 (b) billion euros (412 (b) billion US dollars) of its debts next year alone.
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wn.com/Monti Leaves Senate Chamber, Economist Expected To Succeed Berlusconi
++NIGHT SHOTS++
1. Zoom in Mario Monti entering car and tracking shot of car leaving Giustiniani Palace, offices of the Italian Senate
2. Media oustide Giustiniani Palace
3. Tilt down exterior of Senate
4. Close of flags on Senate
5. Tilt down Grazioli Palace, Rome office of Silvio Berlusconi
6. Police in front of palace entrance
7. Berlusconi's car parked inside courtyard
8. Media and bystanders waiting outside
STORYLINE:
Italian politician Mario Monti, a distinguished economist, former EU Commissioner and foremost candidate to succeed Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, on Friday attended the Senate for a voting session on economic reform measures demanded by the European Union.
The set of austerity measures passed in the Senate by a vote of 156-12, and will now go to the lower chamber of Parliament.
Under pressure to control its dangerous debt, the vote puts Italy well on the path to implementing a package of reforms, as it prepared to hand its dysfunctional government over to a technocrat who Europe hopes can save the country from going broke.
Financial markets around the world rallied in relief.
The markets have clearly favoured a Monti government, and many politicians have appeared to support it, as well.
Elements of Berlusconi's nearly defunct government argue for early elections, but others have thrown their support behind Monti, as have many in the opposition.
The Northern League, whose support to Berlusconi has been key over his two decades in public life, remained opposed but seemed almost resigned by Friday afternoon to the reality of a broad-based Monti government.
Monti has won kudos from across Italy's political spectrum and abroad because he has defied being affiliated with the right or the left.
The lower chamber of Parliament will vote on the austerity package on Saturday, and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has said he would step down once the reforms are passed.
The hope is that politically neutral governments will have the strength to push through deeply unpopular and painful economic reforms needed to reduce the country's massive debt and head off a default.
An Italian default could tear apart the coalition of 17 countries that use the euro as a common currency and deal a strong blow to the economies of Europe and the United States, both trying to avoid recessions.
Italy has about 1.9 (tr) trillion euros, or 2.6 (tr) trillion US dollars, in debt, and must roll over more than 300 (b) billion euros (412 (b) billion US dollars) of its debts next year alone.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/fb10b4d6b0dcccc9561f68d167984ca7
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
- published: 30 Jul 2015
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Total War: Rome II: Rome Campaign #27 ~ Chasing The Senate!
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"Personal Peace" with The Prem Rawat Foundation
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Reflections -- DHRUVA Club
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Reflections -- DHRUVA Club
Presents
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Mr. Prem Rawat
Renowned International Speaker
Founder, The Prem Rawat Foundation
On
PERSONAL PEACE
24th March, Monday, 6 PM @ IC&SR; (Main Audi.)
To be followed by an interactive session
Abstract
We look for enjoyment outside, but is it possible that a source of enjoyment lies within us? No matter what the differences that exist between people, every human being on the face of this earth has got a wonderful thing happening inside of them. The fulfilment that you have sought throughout your life has always been inside of you. And that is where you need to look.
About Mr. Prem Rawat
Mr. Prem Rawat is a respected international speaker, attracting audiences from all walks of life. He has travelled the world for four decades, inspiring people to find peace within. His message is available in more than 90 countries and 70 languages.
He has been invited to address Harvard University, Oxford University, University of California Berkeley, IIT Delhi, United Nations, European Parliament, Rotary International, Nordic Peace Conference, Senate of Italy, Argentina and numerous other forums.
He spearheads significant Humanitarian activities in many countries through his non-profit charitable organization - The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF).
He has been awarded Brand Laureate Lifetime Achievement award. Other recipients of this award include Nelson Mandela and Hillary Clinton. He was honoured as 'Ambassador of Peace' by UNIPAZ (International University for Peace), Brazil in 2012.
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Professor Ron Geaves
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Professor Beena Chintalapuri
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We look for enjoyment outside, but is it possible that a source of enjoyment lies within us? No matter what the differences that exist between people, every human being on the face of this earth has got a wonderful thing happening inside of them. The fulfilment that you have sought throughout your life has always been inside of you. And that is where you need to look.
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He has been invited to address Harvard University, Oxford University, University of California Berkeley, IIT Delhi, United Nations, European Parliament, Rotary International, Nordic Peace Conference, Senate of Italy, Argentina and numerous other forums.
He spearheads significant Humanitarian activities in many countries through his non-profit charitable organization - The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF).
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Interactive Session
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Jung & Naiv in Italy!
Episode 173 with Michela Montevecchi, Italian Senator for Beppe Grillo's Five Star Movement (M5S). What is the movement about? Why are they against the Italy's political establishment? What are their plans? What did Michela do before she became a Senator? What is her expertise? What are the plans of Grillo's movement? And who is Grillo anyway?
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Recorded on 16.05.2014 in Rome.
- published: 16 Jun 2014
- views: 1558
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Romano Prodi (Italian pronunciation: [roˈmaːno ˈprɔːdi] ( listen); born 9 August 1939) is an Italian politician and statesman. He served as the Prime Minister o...
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Prodi ran in 1996 as lead candidate of The Olive Tree coalition, winning the general election and serving as Prime Minister of Italy until 1998. Following the victory of his coalition The Union over the House of Freedoms led by Silvio Berlusconi in the April 2006 Italian elections Prodi was in power again. On 24 January 2008, he lost a vote of confidence in the Senate house, and consequently tendered his resignation as Prime Minister to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, but continued in office for almost four months for routine business, until early elections were held and a new government was formed.
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On 12 September 2008, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon selected Prodi as president of the African Union-UN peacekeeping panel.[1]
Prodi is also a member of the Club de Madrid, an international organization of former democratic statesmen, which works to strengthen democratic governance and leadership.[2]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romano_Prodi
wn.com/Joint Press Availability With Prime Minister Prodi Of Italy (2007)
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Prodi ran in 1996 as lead candidate of The Olive Tree coalition, winning the general election and serving as Prime Minister of Italy until 1998. Following the victory of his coalition The Union over the House of Freedoms led by Silvio Berlusconi in the April 2006 Italian elections Prodi was in power again. On 24 January 2008, he lost a vote of confidence in the Senate house, and consequently tendered his resignation as Prime Minister to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, but continued in office for almost four months for routine business, until early elections were held and a new government was formed.
On 14 October 2007, Prodi became the first President of the Democratic Party upon foundation of the party.
On 12 September 2008, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon selected Prodi as president of the African Union-UN peacekeeping panel.[1]
Prodi is also a member of the Club de Madrid, an international organization of former democratic statesmen, which works to strengthen democratic governance and leadership.[2]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romano_Prodi
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