Renaming of Milan Malpensa Airport Sparks Controversy

The decision to rename Milan's main international airport, Malpensa Airport, after Silvio Berlusconi, the late media mogul and former Italian prime minister, has sparked protests, memes, and an online petition with over 160,000 signatures. Berlusconi's family was not consulted about the renaming and acknowledged the controversial timing of the decision, which bypassed the usual 10-year moratorium after a person's death for naming landmarks. The move was approved by Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, leading to widespread criticism from various quarters, including Milan's Mayor and opposition figures. While the Berlusconi family expressed happiness at the honor, they denied any involvement in the process and distanced themselves from potential political motivations.