Clare Speak
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British-Italian. Journalist. Editor @thelocalitaly.bsky.social
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This week, we look at how populist politics have returned to Italy via the US, plus the furore over Shein's arrival in fashion capital Milan.
Inside Italy: Trump-style politics in Naples and the ultra-fast fashion 'invasion'
This week, we look at how populist politics have returned to Italy via the US, plus the furore over Shein's arrival in fashion capital Milan.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
This week, we look at how populist politics have returned to Italy via the US, plus the furore over Shein's arrival in fashion capital Milan.
Reposted by Clare Speak
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday slammed a court's ruling against her government's plan to spend billions on a bridge to Sicily, insisting the project would continue regardless.
'Not game over': Meloni hits out at court ruling against Sicily bridge plan
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday slammed a court's ruling against her government's plan to spend billions on a bridge to Sicily, insisting the project would continue regardless.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday slammed a court's ruling against her government's plan to spend billions on a bridge to Sicily, insisting the project would continue regardless.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump have become close allies – but she's discovering that Trump's friendship isn't always an asset.
Why Trump's friendship is becoming a problem for Italy's Meloni
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump have become close allies – but she's discovering that Trump's friendship isn't always an asset.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump have become close allies – but she's discovering that Trump's friendship isn't always an asset.