Bettino Craxi
Bettino Craxi was an influential Italian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1983 to 1987 and was the leader of the Italian Socialist Party from 1976 until 1993. Born on February 24, 1934, in Milan, Craxi was a prominent figure in Italian politics during the 1980s, known for his charismatic leadership and controversial policies. His tenure ended amid the 'Mani Pulite' corruption investigations in the early 1990s, which led to his exile in Tunisia, where he lived until his death on January 19, 2000. Craxi remains a polarizing figure in Italian history, often remembered for his complex legacy involving both political achievements and scandals.
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Bettino Craxi referred to the group behind the methanol scandal as 'the pirates of wine'.
Vino al metanolo, 40 anni fa 19 morti e 23 persone cieche: storia dello scandalo che ha cambiato il settore
Italy· 2026-03-03
Bettino Craxi was a former Prime Minister of Italy and is buried in Hammamet.
La Dolce Vita de la communauté italienne à Hammamet
Tunisia· 2026-02-25
Bettino Craxi was a significant Italian politician whom Vittorio Feltri controversially referred to as 'il Cinghialone'.
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Bettino Craxi is honored with a square named after him in Benevento for his contributions to Italian politics.
Benevento, c'è piazzale Craxi. La figlia Stefania: «Grazie al sindaco Mastella, ora aspettiamo Milano»Italy· 2026-02-07
Caterina Caselli appreciated Bettino Craxi for his socialist ideas.
Caterina Caselli: «Mio padre si tolse la vita quando io avevo 14 anni. Ero la prima ragazza del Piper, poi il successo mi travolse. Il tumore? Sono stata recidiva ma ora sto bene»Italy· 2025-12-21
Bettino Craxi was an influential Italian politician and leader of the Socialist Party, known for his controversial policies.
Casini compie 70 anni: «Forlani staccava il telefono per l'Inter. Natta mi parlava in greco. Craxi? Una volta si voltò ruggendo....»Italy· 2025-12-04
Bettino Craxi was an Italian politician who was part of the political landscape during the events surrounding Aldo Moro's kidnapping.
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Ornella Vanoni found Bettino Craxi's pauses extraordinary and had traveled with him.
L'intervista al Corriere di Ornella Vanoni: «Quando Paoli si sparò, andai da lui di notte. Ho avuto tanti uomini ma ne ho amati 4. E voglio decidere io quando andarmene»Italy· 2025-11-23
Renzo Arbore recalls a meeting with Bettino Craxi before his departure to Tunisia.
Renzo Arbore: «A una festa con la Melato, Battisti suonò la chitarra e ci fece innamorare. Lasciarsi fu un errore»Italy· 2025-11-16
Bettino Craxi was the subject of a poignant cartoon by Forattini following his death.
Forattini e la «dissacrazione della politica»: l'arte della satira in 14mile vignetteItaly· 2025-11-04
Bettino Craxi was a prominent political figure often targeted by Forattini's sharp humor.
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Bettino Craxi was a former Prime Minister whose term lasted 1,093 days.
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Dal 2026 scuole chiuse il 4 ottobre per la festa di San Francesco, patrono d'Italia. Che fine fa Santa Caterina?Italy· 2025-10-08
Bettino Craxi was a prominent politician who admired Christian and sent him flowers after a performance.
È morto Christian, cantante simbolo degli anni 80: era considerato lo Julio Iglesias italianoItaly· 2025-09-26
Bettino Craxi is mentioned in the context of his political rivalry with Giulio Andreotti.
Il conte Mascetti, Wanna Marchi e «la Pimpa in arabo»: l'arte dello sberleffo in politicaItaly· 2025-09-19
Bettino Craxi was a significant political figure whose fall was part of the Mani Pulite scandal.
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Bettino Craxi is referenced in the context of political ambition and leadership in Italy.
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Bettino Craxi made a significant speech in 1992 acknowledging the irregularities in political financing.
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Bettino Craxi is mentioned in the context of political strategies in Italy.
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Bettino Craxi was preparing to ascend to Palazzo Chigi during the time of Emanuela Orlandi's disappearance.
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Bettino Craxi wanted Marisa Bellisario to lead Italtel.
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Bettino Craxi is referenced for his historical call to boycott a referendum.
Landini e la sconfitta del referendum: «Dare le dimissioni? Non ci penso proprio»Italy· 2025-06-09
Bettino Craxi was the president of the Council in Italy.
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Bettino Craxi was a prominent socialist leader who famously suggested voters go to the beach instead of participating in a referendum.
Craxi, Bossi, Cofferati: quando i leader invitavano a disertare i seggiItaly· 2025-06-02
Bettino Craxi was a leader of the Socialist Party and former Prime Minister of Italy.
Bobo Craxi: «Portai Lucio Dalla a casa: papà Bettino era in canotta»Italy· 2025-06-02
Bettino Craxi invited Italians to go to the beach in response to a proposed electoral reform in 1991.
Opinioni | Referendum, il dovere civico (non l’obbligo) di partecipareItaly· 2025-05-16
Bettino Craxi was involved in the historical context of voter abstention during referendums in Italy.
Referendum, da Craxi a Renzi fino a Berlusconi: l’antica tentazione dell’invito al mareItaly· 2025-05-14
Clemente Mastella reflected on his relationship with Bettino Craxi and his visit to Craxi's tomb.
Clemente Mastella: «Ero un figaccione, le mogli si fermavano davanti ai miei manifesti. L'ultima vittoria del centrosinistra, 20 anni fa, è merito mio»Italy· 2025-04-13
Bettino Craxi is mentioned as a socialist foreign minister of Italy.
Οι αναγνώστες για τη Λεπέν
Greece· 2025-04-04
Bettino Craxi explained the allocation of political positions in Italy.
Opinioni | Nomine Rai, tessere ed etichetteItaly· 2025-03-26
