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It is notorious that Italy shuts up during the whole month of August. Apparently Italian diplomacy, cultural understanding and respect packs up and spends the month at some resort in Sardinia too.
That would explain why the Italian Prime Minister did away with Muslim tradition and repeatedly attempted to kiss the bride's hand amid gasps from the people attending the wedding of the Turkish Prime Minister's son. As David put it the other day, what else would you expect from Mr Burlesqueoni?