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Alfano says he is ‘indignant’ over Berlusconi case
(ANSA) – Brussels, October 24 – Silvio Berlusconi is a victim of continued judicial persecution that has lasted for two decades, Interior Minister Angelino Alfano, a staunch supporter of the ex-premier, said Thursday.Alfano, who is also deputy premier, is secretary … Continue reading
Alfano cools talk of rupture in Berlusconi’s PdL
(By Denis Greenan). (ANSA) – Rome, October 22 – The secretary and No.2 in Silvio Berlusconi’s People of Freedom (PdL) party on Tuesday quashed speculation fresh strains in the centre-right group might lead to a formal split and said the … Continue reading
Alfano plays down talk of split in Berlusconi’s party
(see related stories) (ANSA) – Rome, October 22 – Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Angelino Alfano on Tuesday played down talk of Silvio Berlusconi’s People of Freedom (PdL) party splitting and said the ex-premier was set to remain a presence … Continue reading
Govt budget isn’t ‘gospel’, says deputy premier Alfano
(ANSA) – Rome, October 22 – The 2014 budget bill is not sacred and the government is open to improvements in parliament, Deputy Premier and Interior Minister Angelino Alfano said Tuesday. The package has been blasted by business associations and … Continue reading
Alfano calls for protecting jobs in mafia asset seizures
(ANSA) – Caltanissetta, October 21 – Italian Interior Minister and Deputy Premier Angelino Alfano on Monday called for beefing up the state’s management of mafia assets as a key weapon needed for the battle against organized crime in Italy. In … Continue reading
Migrants shout ‘murderer’ at Alfano at ceremony
(ANSA) – Agrigento, October 21 – Angry crowds chanting “murderer, murderer” interrupted Interior Minister Angelino Alfano after a ceremony Monday to commemorate the more than 400 migrants who drowned earlier this month attempting to reach safety in Italy. Security guards … Continue reading
Alfano says his ‘hope’ lies in encircling Cosa Nostra boss
(ANSA) – Caltanissetta, October 21 – Italian Interior Minister and Deputy Premier Angelino Alfano on Monday declared his “hope” as interior minister lies in progress made toward closing in on alleged Cosa Nostra top boss and No. 1 fugitive Matteo … Continue reading