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Milan Malpensa Airport Renamed After Former Prime Minister Berlusconi Following Legal Battle
After two years of legal disputes, Milan’s Malpensa airport has been renamed in honor of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The decision, implemented by Prime Minister Meloni’s right-wing coalition, faced opposition from the Milan city council and three Lombardy municipalities who argued that naming rights belong to local authorities and that monuments for deceased persons are prohibited within ten years of death. A silver plaque was unveiled during a ceremony attended by Vice Premier Matteo Salvini and Berlusconi’s family. Marina Berlusconi expressed pride and emotion regarding the change. The billionaire, who served as prime minister for three periods, remains a polarizing figure due to his involvement in various scandals, including tax fraud convictions and controversial parties.
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