29/09/2011 14:50
Italy’s Berlusconi marks his 75th birthday
Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi marks his 75th birthday Thursday amid tough times for the country and his political carrier.
While Italy has to struggle debt crisis, Berlusconi himself faces four trials, accusations of corruption, abuse of power and using services of an under-age prostitute.
Despite hard times the Italian Prime Minister manages to keep his usual optimism.
Berlusconi was born in Milan. According to recent rating of the Forbes magazine, he comes third on the list of the richest people in Italy. A businessmen turned politician, Berlusconi came to politics 15 years ago bringing with him spontaneity, and personal and friendly attitude in relations with foreign colleagues, the Voice of Russia reported citing ITAR-TASS.