Alberto Tetta

Alberto Tetta

Two Women MP's Apply to ECHR to Condemn Berlusconi's Sexism

Two Women MP's Apply to ECHR to Condemn Berlusconi's Sexism

Two women politicians apply to the ECHR regarding Italy's PM Berlusconi's insulting remarks about women. bianet talks to Anna Paola Concia about their stance, their expectations from the case and situation of civil rights in the country.

Arab Minority Uneasy With Right Gaining Ground in Israeli Elections

Arab Minority Uneasy With Right Gaining Ground in Israeli Elections

Nearly 20 percent of Israel's population is the Arab minority. Fascist Yisrael Beitenu's success in elections leaves us in dismay, Ra'am party's Abed al-Alhim told bianet. "Already facing discrimination, we'll call for a boycott if it enters the new government."

12 February 2009

Spanish Judge Pursues Israel for "Crimes Against Humanity"

While all over the world begun a debate about the possibility to put Israel'i responsibles under trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity for Gaza military operation that caused 1300 deaths, Spanish National Assembly started an investigation about a fact happened in 2002.

30 January 2009

Photo Gallery: Commemorating Hrant Dink Two Years after His Death

Around 10,000 people gathered in front of the Agos newspaper office in order to remember Armenian-Turkish journalist Hrant Dink, murdered there two years ago.

20 January 2009

Anti-war Demonstrations Against Israeli Offensive in Gaza

Mass-protest against Israel's military operations in Gaza were held in main cities all over the world. in Arabic countries, Europe, Latin America, USA and Asia people demand an immediate ceasefire. Also in Israel pacifist and anti-occupation groups demonstrate against military operations.

13 January 2009

Italian and Turkish Students Defend Education Rights

On Friday at 10.30, about fifty Italian and Turkish students gathered in Istanbul to protest against Berlusconi’s government education reforms that will cut funds for school and universities favouring a process of privatization.

28 November 2008

ALBERTO TETTA reports

Opposition Grows Against Berlusconi's Education Reforms

More than a million students and education workers marched against plans to cut financing to public schools and universities. As public support for the student movement and unions grow, the Italian government tries to ease the reaction. Italian students also demonstrated in Istanbul in front of Italian Consulate on Friday.

13 November 2008