"Our banks are solid" - Berlusconi tells parliament

Silvio Berlusconi decided to address both houses of parliament today, in an attempt to calm fears that Italy could be dragged into a Greek-style financial crisis. The Italian parliament approved a 43 billion euro austerity package last month - but Berlusconi said there will be more reforms. He went on to insist that Italy's banks and political system are rock solid. ... http://www.euronews.net/