2009 in Italy

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Events of 2009 in Italy.

Incumbents

Silvio Berlusconi controversies

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is involved in several controversies in relation to his career and personal life.

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Trial of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito

Knox and Sollecito were tried for and convicted of the Murder of Meredith Kercher.

L'Aquila earthquake

A major earthquake occurred in Abruzzo on 6 April, killing about 300 people.

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