Silvio Berlusconi's private life sprung back into the limelight after an Italian news group released alleged recordings of the Italian PM exchanging intimate chit-chat with an escort girl.
In this edition: Despite threats from the authorities, Iranian opponents continue their online battle; Italian net users express their exasperation in the face of Silvio Berlusconi’s escapades; ‘All For Good’ promotes online charity work.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads for his first official trip to Europe on Tuesday, aiming to press Italy and France to toughen sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme.
Our weekly review of Europeans news looks at the continuing dispute between Greece and Britain that loomed over the opening of the new Acropolis Museum and weighs up Jose Manuel Barroso's chances of a second mandate in Brussels.
Italy's left-wing opposition bid to hold on to its remaining strongholds in the second round of partial local elections Monday. Meanwhile, a referendum on raising the power of major parties failed after a mere 20% of voters bothered to turn out.
The Week in Europe focuses on Libya's leader Muammar Gaddafi and his trip to Italy to meet with Silvio Berlusconi. Also in this edition, investment funds in Austria and Brits who like to ski indoors.
Italian President Silvio Berlusconi and US President Barack Obama hold talks in Washington on Monday to discuss July's G8 summit. Berlusconi's visit comes days after an anti-US rant by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in Italy.
