Italy’s former premier Berlusconi in Monaco hospital for tests

Silvio Berlusconi remains the head of his Forza Italia party and is vocal in national politics (Luca Bruno/AP)

Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi has been hospitalised in the principality of Monaco to undergo medical tests for heart problems, his press office has confirmed.

The 84-year-old three-time premier is expected to return home in a few days.