Are Trump, the Gulf states and Russia meddling in Italy's top newspapers change of ownership?
Two of Italy’s top newspapers, La Repubblica and La Stampa, are likely to be sold to Greek media tycoon Theodore Kyriakou, whose political and business links abroad have sparked concern over editorial independence. The proposed sale, which involves foreign investment from Gulf allies and has drawn interest from Moscow, has prompted strikes, political debate and widespread unease among journalists and readers alike.