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What next as Italy hits another political deadlock
30/03/2013 - ITALY

What next as Italy hits another political deadlock

Weeks after winning a slim majority in the February polls, Italian leftist politician Pier Luigi Bersani failed to form a new government, plunging Italy into deeper uncertainty. FRANCE 24 examines the likely political scenarios in Italy.
Italy holds new talks to break political deadlock
29/03/2013 - ITALY

Italy holds new talks to break political deadlock

Italian leaders began a fresh round of talks on Friday in an attempt to form a new government, a day after leftist chief Pier Luigi Bersani (pictured) said he had failed at the task in the wake of inconclusive elections held in February.
Wave of African refugees arrives on Italian, Maltese shores
29/03/2013 - ITALY - MALTA

Wave of African refugees arrives on Italian, Maltese shores

Some 342 African migrants landed in Italy and Malta after their vessels were intercepted in the Mediterranean Sea, officials said on Friday. Many North Africans have fled the continent since the Arab Spring of 2011 brought instability to the region.
Pope washes prisoners' feet in Easter week ritual
29/03/2013 - VATICAN

Pope washes prisoners' feet in Easter week ritual

Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 juvenile offenders at a Roman prison Thursday in an Easter week ritual. For the first time women and Muslims were included in the Holy Thursday rite, which usually involves washing the feet of priests.
Leftist Bersani loses bid to form government in Italy
29/03/2013 - ITALY

Leftist Bersani loses bid to form government in Italy

Leftist leader Pier Luigi Bersani said Thursday he had failed to form a government following February elections that left Italy with no clear winner. President Giorgio Napolitano is now expected to look to someone else to form a ruling coalition.
Cypriot banks reopen amid tight security
28/03/2013 - CYPRUS

Cypriot banks reopen amid tight security

Banks in Cyprus reopened on Thursday after a 12-day lockdown, with tight controls imposed on transactions to prevent a run on deposits. The streets of the capital Nicosia remained calm, however, despite initial fears that the banks would be swarmed.
UK launches inquest into Russian tycoon Berezovsky’s death
28/03/2013 - UNITED KINGDOM

UK launches inquest into Russian tycoon Berezovsky’s death

A judicial inquiry into the death of exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky opens in the UK on Thursday. The tycoon, who survived years of power struggles and assassination attempts in Russia, was found dead at his mansion near London on Saturday.
Judge in Sarkozy corruption case receives death threat
28/03/2013 - FRANCE

Judge in Sarkozy corruption case receives death threat

A judge overseeing the corruption probe against former French president Nicolas Sarkozy received a bullet and death threat in the post, it was revealed on Thursday. Sarkozy denies claims that he accepted illegal donations to fund his 2007 campaign.
Is Russia’s love affair with Cyprus about to end?
27/03/2013 - CYPRUS

Is Russia’s love affair with Cyprus about to end?

Ever since the collapse of the Soviet Union, wealthy Russians have looked to Cyprus as a safe haven for their capital, representing at least a third of the island’s wealth. But fears are growing that Russian investors may soon be looking elsewhere.
Istanbul Symphony Orchestra draws attention to Syria
27/03/2013 - HURRIYET DAILY NEWS

Istanbul Symphony Orchestra draws attention to Syria

The Istanbul Symphony Orchestra performed March 25 under famed Bosnian orchestra conductor Emir Nuhanovic. Culture and Tourism Minister Ömer Çelik said the concert was aimed at drawing attention to the tragedy unfolding in Syria.
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