Piero Castellano 🇪🇺
@pierocastellano.com
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Photojournalist, biker, reader, writer: street photography, heritage, rights and struggle for them. Food&wine and their history. Italy, Mediterranean, Europe. 🧿
https://linktr.ee/PieroCastellano
Photojournalist, biker, reader, writer: street photography, heritage, rights and struggle for them. Food&wine and their history. Italy, Mediterranean, Europe. 🧿
https://linktr.ee/PieroCastellano
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Piero Castellano 🇪🇺
@pierocastellano.com
· Nov 18
Wow, good morning skywalkers! Thanks and welcome to everyone, this is the number of people who followed me on X when I left...
I hope I won't disappoint you, I will follow up later with a proper and updated introduction.
I hope I won't disappoint you, I will follow up later with a proper and updated introduction.
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Every time Trump is asked about people struggling to pay rent, buy a home, afford groceries, health care and gas and he responds claiming this is the greatest economy ever and people on Wall Street are making tons of money speculating on AI, Republicans go down another point in the polls.
October 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Every time Trump is asked about people struggling to pay rent, buy a home, afford groceries, health care and gas and he responds claiming this is the greatest economy ever and people on Wall Street are making tons of money speculating on AI, Republicans go down another point in the polls.
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This is absolutely a stunning piece of investigative work.
The height of corruption and the people of Ukraine are dying because of the morally indecent Trump family. We're seeing a complete U.S. realignment with Russia for their friends' and family's profit.
Grateful for what you've uncovered.
The height of corruption and the people of Ukraine are dying because of the morally indecent Trump family. We're seeing a complete U.S. realignment with Russia for their friends' and family's profit.
Grateful for what you've uncovered.
October 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
This is absolutely a stunning piece of investigative work.
The height of corruption and the people of Ukraine are dying because of the morally indecent Trump family. We're seeing a complete U.S. realignment with Russia for their friends' and family's profit.
Grateful for what you've uncovered.
The height of corruption and the people of Ukraine are dying because of the morally indecent Trump family. We're seeing a complete U.S. realignment with Russia for their friends' and family's profit.
Grateful for what you've uncovered.
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JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2026 at 10:07 AM
JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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Trump is now comparing himself to Vladimir Putin as a way to justify his war in Iran.
Trump: Look at Vladimir Putin. He thought he was gonna have a 1 day war, it's lasted 5 years. Things happen. #cdnpoli
Trump: Look at Vladimir Putin. He thought he was gonna have a 1 day war, it's lasted 5 years. Things happen. #cdnpoli
October 3, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Trump is now comparing himself to Vladimir Putin as a way to justify his war in Iran.
Trump: Look at Vladimir Putin. He thought he was gonna have a 1 day war, it's lasted 5 years. Things happen. #cdnpoli
Trump: Look at Vladimir Putin. He thought he was gonna have a 1 day war, it's lasted 5 years. Things happen. #cdnpoli
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President Donald Trump has questioned alliance guarantees as China encircles Taiwan and Russia signals future conflict, forcing allies to confront a return to great-power spheres of influence as danger mounts for the world's democracies.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/a-return-t...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/a-return-t...
October 3, 2026 at 1:01 PM
President Donald Trump has questioned alliance guarantees as China encircles Taiwan and Russia signals future conflict, forcing allies to confront a return to great-power spheres of influence as danger mounts for the world's democracies.
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/a-return-t...
theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/a-return-t...
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"Fascism is both a permanent temptation, and, as history teaches and current events show, a powerful one. As history also teaches, it can be defeated. But first one has to recognize it for what it is. Trump and Hegseth have helped us in this task."
www.thebulwark.com/p/not-to-ala...
www.thebulwark.com/p/not-to-ala...
Not To Alarm You, But Trump’s Brain Is Melted
And Hegseth’s neo-fascism is out in the open.
www.thebulwark.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
"Fascism is both a permanent temptation, and, as history teaches and current events show, a powerful one. As history also teaches, it can be defeated. But first one has to recognize it for what it is. Trump and Hegseth have helped us in this task."
www.thebulwark.com/p/not-to-ala...
www.thebulwark.com/p/not-to-ala...
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This can't be talked about enough.
"President Donald Trump's move to cut most of the US funding towards foreign humanitarian aid could cause more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to research published in The Lancet medical journal."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"President Donald Trump's move to cut most of the US funding towards foreign humanitarian aid could cause more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to research published in The Lancet medical journal."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump's aid cut risks causing 14 million deaths, report finds
The figure from the Lancet, a leading medical journal, includes 700,000 child deaths globally a year.
www.bbc.com
October 2, 2026 at 8:44 AM
This can't be talked about enough.
"President Donald Trump's move to cut most of the US funding towards foreign humanitarian aid could cause more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to research published in The Lancet medical journal."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"President Donald Trump's move to cut most of the US funding towards foreign humanitarian aid could cause more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, according to research published in The Lancet medical journal."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The Morning Post Europe is online
Today’s story by @werlych.bsky.social : “Is Switzerland the new Sweden?”
In our brief: the EU Court upholds asylum; the new recommendations by Draghi; elections in Latvia.
With @cspillmann.bsky.social and @grimmse.bsky.social 👇
Today’s story by @werlych.bsky.social : “Is Switzerland the new Sweden?”
In our brief: the EU Court upholds asylum; the new recommendations by Draghi; elections in Latvia.
With @cspillmann.bsky.social and @grimmse.bsky.social 👇
Is Switzerland the new Sweden?
Good morning!
europemorningpost.substack.com
October 2, 2026 at 5:57 AM
The Morning Post Europe is online
Today’s story by @werlych.bsky.social : “Is Switzerland the new Sweden?”
In our brief: the EU Court upholds asylum; the new recommendations by Draghi; elections in Latvia.
With @cspillmann.bsky.social and @grimmse.bsky.social 👇
Today’s story by @werlych.bsky.social : “Is Switzerland the new Sweden?”
In our brief: the EU Court upholds asylum; the new recommendations by Draghi; elections in Latvia.
With @cspillmann.bsky.social and @grimmse.bsky.social 👇
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Things like that leave a mark.
Here in the Netherlands air raid siren tests on the first Monday of every month, were recently reinstated.
They were planned to be discontinued to go digital. But the plan was dropped after public outcry.
Here in the Netherlands air raid siren tests on the first Monday of every month, were recently reinstated.
They were planned to be discontinued to go digital. But the plan was dropped after public outcry.
October 1, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Things like that leave a mark.
Here in the Netherlands air raid siren tests on the first Monday of every month, were recently reinstated.
They were planned to be discontinued to go digital. But the plan was dropped after public outcry.
Here in the Netherlands air raid siren tests on the first Monday of every month, were recently reinstated.
They were planned to be discontinued to go digital. But the plan was dropped after public outcry.
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This is horrific. Lethal injection has never been a reliable means of execution, because doctors with the necessary expertise refused to help develop the process, and most drug companies don’t want to supply the substances used. It is a story of cruelty and incompetence.
Tennessee fails to execute the lone woman on its death row, Christa Pike, as planned, after injecting her twice with a lethal drug. Attorneys for Pike say that she is being treated at a hospital, but they did not know her condition.
‘It was a mess’: Tennessee fails to execute inmate after 2 lethal injections
Attorneys for Christa Pike said she was being treated at a hospital but her condition is unknown. Journalists who witnessed her attempted execution described snoring, kicking and complaints from Pike about pain.
nbcnews.to
October 1, 2026 at 9:58 AM
This is horrific. Lethal injection has never been a reliable means of execution, because doctors with the necessary expertise refused to help develop the process, and most drug companies don’t want to supply the substances used. It is a story of cruelty and incompetence.
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This is the definition of cruel and unusual punishment. The state of Tennessee botched an execution and tried to hide the gory consequences as witnesses twice watched a woman survival the supposedly “lethal” injection. The death penalty is a crime against humanity.
Holy fuck. SCOTUS overturned the circuit court ruling, sending Christa Pike to her death, and then the state of Tennessee botched the execution and she’s still alive.
There are no fucking words.
There are no fucking words.
After SCOTUS allowed Tennessee execution to go ahead, Tennessee botched the execution
SCOTUS, over the liberals’ dissent, cleared the way for Tennessee to kill Christa Pike. The alarming order from DC was followed by even more disturbing developments in Tennessee.
www.lawdork.com
October 1, 2026 at 12:08 PM
This is the definition of cruel and unusual punishment. The state of Tennessee botched an execution and tried to hide the gory consequences as witnesses twice watched a woman survival the supposedly “lethal” injection. The death penalty is a crime against humanity.
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As long as British voters are not able to cope with trade-offs of Euro and Schengen then the healthiest option for the EU is a UK in the Single Market with a Customs Union but not a full member.
The Brits have a choice between being a rule taker with benefits or a rule taker with nothing.
The Brits have a choice between being a rule taker with benefits or a rule taker with nothing.
I am a pessimist on this. Most polls do not even attempt to point out to punters that Rejoin is unlikely to mean Revert.
We can't be sure of terms but we have a pretty good idea. And it'll involve 'a commitment' to the euro. A low enough bar for the Stayouts to make hay.
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We can't be sure of terms but we have a pretty good idea. And it'll involve 'a commitment' to the euro. A low enough bar for the Stayouts to make hay.
bsky.app/profile/rola...
And I really am sorry for being a pessimist on this. Just trying to warn against running onto a knockout punch prematurely (before voters/British culture are fully ready). And yes I've seen the polls - they are soft.
bsky.app/profile/rola...
bsky.app/profile/rola...
October 1, 2026 at 7:44 AM
As long as British voters are not able to cope with trade-offs of Euro and Schengen then the healthiest option for the EU is a UK in the Single Market with a Customs Union but not a full member.
The Brits have a choice between being a rule taker with benefits or a rule taker with nothing.
The Brits have a choice between being a rule taker with benefits or a rule taker with nothing.
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Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras backed buying weapons from outside the EU during debate on defence spending. #EuropeNews
Europe’s arms industry cannot keep pace with defence needs, MEP warns
Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras backed buying weapons from outside the EU during debate on defence spending.
l.euronews.com
September 30, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras backed buying weapons from outside the EU during debate on defence spending. #EuropeNews
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Commentary: Killer mosquitoes, rabid bats and bear attacks: Climate change is making eco-horror feel real
Commentary: Killer mosquitoes, rabid bats and bear attacks: Climate change is making eco-horror feel real
In the 1970s, the environmental movement sparked a string of 'nature rebels' horror films. As climate change increases deadly interaction between humans and wildlife, homicidal rats and frogs no longer seem quite as far-fetched.
www.latimes.com
September 30, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Commentary: Killer mosquitoes, rabid bats and bear attacks: Climate change is making eco-horror feel real
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To speed up mass deportations, the Trump administration didn't just launch raids—it stripped $200M+ from nonprofit legal aid groups, bringing them to the brink of collapse.
Here’s how immigrant legal defense barely survived the campaign to kneecap them:
Here’s how immigrant legal defense barely survived the campaign to kneecap them:
First Trump came for immigrants. Then he came for their lawyers.
How legal aid groups survived the administration's attacks—barely.
www.motherjones.com
September 30, 2026 at 3:19 PM
To speed up mass deportations, the Trump administration didn't just launch raids—it stripped $200M+ from nonprofit legal aid groups, bringing them to the brink of collapse.
Here’s how immigrant legal defense barely survived the campaign to kneecap them:
Here’s how immigrant legal defense barely survived the campaign to kneecap them:
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This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
Twisteddoodles on the discovery of a new cat species | New Scientist
www.newscientist.com
September 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
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I have no idea if this is true but the collage kills me
September 30, 2026 at 12:16 AM
I have no idea if this is true but the collage kills me
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EXCLUSIVE: The EU will open its vast economy to countries waiting to join its ranks, provided they agree to stand with the bloc against hostile states and industrial rivals.
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
September 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
EXCLUSIVE: The EU will open its vast economy to countries waiting to join its ranks, provided they agree to stand with the bloc against hostile states and industrial rivals.
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
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September 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Sometimes the Onion hits one out of the park. 🤣
September 30, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Sometimes the Onion hits one out of the park. 🤣
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Lithuanian Gen Vaiksnoras delivered a stark warning on NATO collective security at Euronews Defence Space 2026.
Source: Euronews
Source: Euronews
September 30, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Lithuanian Gen Vaiksnoras delivered a stark warning on NATO collective security at Euronews Defence Space 2026.
Source: Euronews
Source: Euronews
"The crew dedicated one of the final maneuvers to steer the wrecked ship further into the iceberg, before evacuating on their lifeboats"
Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms Senate Republicans are dedicating one of the final votes leading up to the midterms to a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills ...
Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms
Senate Republicans are dedicating one of the final votes leading up to the midterms to a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills
abcnews.com
September 30, 2026 at 3:35 PM
"The crew dedicated one of the final maneuvers to steer the wrecked ship further into the iceberg, before evacuating on their lifeboats"
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Texas Attorney General and GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton privately badmouthed President Donald Trump's midterm convention, audio recorded at a private fundraiser and obtained by The New York Times revealed on Wednesday.
Secret recording catches Ken Paxton privately trashing Trump’s convention: NYT
Texas Attorney General and GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton privately badmouthed President Donald Trump’s midterm convention, audio recorded at a private fundraiser and obtained by The New York Times revealed on Wednesday.“This is more manipulated nonsense from The New York Times to create a story th...
bit.ly
September 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Texas Attorney General and GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton privately badmouthed President Donald Trump's midterm convention, audio recorded at a private fundraiser and obtained by The New York Times revealed on Wednesday.