Silvio Berlusconi

The Mahalo Top 7

1. The Associated Press: Berlusconi Reclaims Power in Italy (April 14, 2008)
   • "The 71-year-old media mogul was congratulated by his main rival, former Rome Mayor Walter Veltroni, who conceded defeat even though the vote counting was still under way."
2. The Independent: Berlusconi 'Feels Great Responsibility' After Election (April 14, 2008)  
3. Wikipedia: Silvio Berlusconi | Trials Involving Silvio Berlusconi
4. The Nation: The Irresistible Rise of Berlusconi (June 21, 2004)
5. TIME: 10 Questions For Silvio Berlusconi (July 19, 2003)
6. The Economist: A New Act For Italy (January 25, 2008)
7. YouTube Video: Berlusconi 'Wins' Italy Poll (Time: 2:15)

Silvio Berlusconi Recent News

• Guardian Unlimited Search: Silvio Berlusconi
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• The New York Times: Italy: Immunity Bill Gets Final Approval (July 23, 2008)
• Reuters: Berlusconi returns to world stage with Putin visit (April 18, 2008)
• International Herald Tribune: Berlusconi Heads to 3rd Stint As Prime Minister (April 14, 2008)  
• The Guardian: Berlusconi Election Victory Could Decide Alitalia's Fate (April 14, 2008)
• Bloomberg: Berlusconi Wins Italian Election, Set for Third Term (April 14, 2008)
• Times Online: Silvio Berlusconi scores own goal by insulting Francesco Totti (April 12, 2008)
• Sydney Morning Herald: Berlusconi Waits in the Wings as Prodi Loses Fight (January 26, 2008)
• Guardian Unlimited: Berlusconi Eyes Return to Power in Italy (January 25, 2008)
• Bloomberg.com: Prodi's Resignation May Herald Berlusconi's Return (January 25, 2008)
• Globe and Mail: Door Opens for Berlusconi Comeback in Italy (January 25, 2005)
• Al Jazeera English: Italy Leaders Set For Crisis Talks (January 25,2008)
• Goal.com: Berlusconi Denies Gilardino Exit Rumours (January 18, 2008)
• Reuters: Italy's Berlusconi Mailed Bullet Shell, Threat (January11 , 2008)

Silvio Berlusconi Background and Profiles

• Times Online: Profile: Silvio Berlusconi
• BBC News: Profile: Silvio Berlusconi
• AskMen.com: Silvio Berlusconi
• PBS: The Prime Minister and the Press

Politics of Silvio Berlusconi

• Official Site: Forza Italia Sito Nazionale  
• Wikipedia: Silvio Berlusconi: Political Career
• Wikipedia,: Forza Italia
• TIME: "Berlusconi Tries a Political Comeback" (November 20, 2007)
• The New York Times": The Italian Right: 3 Men to Watch; Silvio Berlusconi; Forza Italia" (March 30, 1994)

Silvio Berlusconi and the Media

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications: Berlusconi, Silvio: Italian Media Mogul Politician
• Ketupa.net: Berlusconi Group: Overview
• Google Book: Silvio Berlusconi: Television, Power and Patrimony
• Guardian Unlimited: "Berlusconi's Boundless Empire" (July 9, 2003)
• openDemocracy: Media Concentration: The Italian Case-Study (March 14, 2002)

Wealth and Private Life of Silvio Berlusconi

• Forbes.com: Silvio Berlusconi, The World's Richest People
• The New York Times: "Berlusconi Flirts. Wife’s Fed Up. Read All About It. " (February 1, 2007)
• BBC News: Berlusconi Apologises to His Wife (January 31, 2007)
• Guardian Unlimited: Silvio Berlusconi: Roman Emperor for the 21st Century (January 18, 2004)  

Bribery and Corruption

• Deutsche Welle: Berlusconi Backlash: Court Deems Immunity Law Unconstitutional (January 14, 2004)
• Guardian Unlimited: Italian MPs Vote to Kll Off Berlusconi Bribery Trial (June 19, 2003)
• Guardian Unlimited: Berlusconi Silent at Friend's Mafia Trial (November 22, 2002)
• BBC News: Q&A: Berlusconi's Battle With the Courts (January 24, 2002)
• The New York Times: "Italian Media Tycoon Convicted Again on Corruption Charges" (July 14, 1998)

Silvio Berlusconi Blogs and Commentaries

• The Huffington Post: Silvio Berlusconi Posts
• Wonkette Blog Post: Silvio Berlusconi Did Not Hump That Particular Traffic Cop (March 20, 2006)
• National Review Online Search: Silvio Berlusconi Posts
• Tidnup....Pundit Backwards Blog Post: The Return of Il Cavalieri? (January 26, 2008)
• FT.com Blog Post: The Strange Charm of Silvio Berlusconi (February 1, 2007)

Silvio Berlusconi Photos

• Google Image Search: Silvio Berlusconi
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• BBC News: In Pictures: Silvio Berlusconi in Power

Silvio Berlusconi Videos

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Silvio Berlusconi Criticism and Controversy

• Guardian Unlimited: Scusi Is The Hardest Word: Berlusconi's Wife Forces Him Into... (February 1, 2007)
• openDemocracy: Berlusconi's Bitter Legacy (March 3, 2006)
• Guardian Unlimited: Nazi Jibe by Italian Premier (November 3, 2003)
• The New York Times: "Italian Tycoon, Campaigning In Sicily, Denies Mafia Link" (March 21, 1994)

Silvio Berlusconi Timeline

• 1936: Silvio Berlusconi born in Milan
• 1974: founded Telemilano television station
• 1978: Fininvest founded by Silivio
• 1978: founded Canale 5
• 1986: beomes president A.C. Milan
• 1993: Forza Italia founded
• 1994 - 1995: elected as President of the Council of Ministers
• 2001 - 2006: President of the Council of Ministers again

Silvio Berlusconi Satire and Humor

• YouTube: Silvio Berlusconi and Traffic Cop (Time 0:30)  
• YouTube : Berlusconi and Bush (Time 1:33)  
• Anecdotage.Com: Silvio Berlusconi: Organized Crime
• Bye Bye Berlusconi: Operation World Economic Forum
• Cartoon Stock: Silvio Berlusconi
• Uncyclopedia: Silvio Berlusconi  

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