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Cyclone Harry: The Council of Ministers allocates over one billion euros for Sardinia, Sicily, and Calabria.

The measure to support the three affected regions has been approved. Five million euros for tourism. The decree to cut utility bills has also been approved.
La statale 195 dopo il Ciclone Harry (Foto S. Anedda Endrich)
La statale 195 dopo il Ciclone Harry (Foto S. Anedda Endrich)
Il progetto del nuovo stadio (Cagliari Calcio)
Il progetto del nuovo stadio (Cagliari Calcio)
the meeting

Cagliari and its Euro 2032 bid: "UEFA fully appreciates the new stadium project."

Federations, the City Council, and clubs met in Rome to discuss the project's progress: "The facility meets the standards for major competitions."
Un'ambulanza (foto Archivio)
Un'ambulanza (foto Archivio)
the accident

Guasila, elderly couple hit by a car while crossing the street: red code

The woman was hospitalized at Brotzu Hospital in Cagliari with serious facial trauma. The man was transported to Santissima Trinità Hospital.
the accident

Cagliari, collision on the former 131 Dir: two injured and traffic at a standstill

Three cars were involved at the entrance to the capital. Emergency services and traffic police were on site.
Il Tribunale di Cagliari, a sinistra Chiara Carta (Archivio)
Il Tribunale di Cagliari, a sinistra Chiara Carta (Archivio)
in the assize court

Chiara Carta's murder: her mother's trial begins three years after the tragedy.

The experts are divided between semi-infirmity and total incapacity of the woman to understand and want.
Il tribunale di Tempio Pausania, 30 giugno 2025. ANSA/ANTONELLA BRIANDA
Il tribunale di Tempio Pausania, 30 giugno 2025. ANSA/ANTONELLA BRIANDA
Olbia

Forced into prostitution at 16, names of other clients emerge in court: new investigations opened

The alleged exploiter and three men to whom she was allegedly sold are already under accusation
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
The drama

Sassari: 55-year-old man found dead on Via Donizetti

The discovery in the Santa Maria neighborhood of Pisa: the most likely hypothesis is that the person lost his life due to drug abuse.
Corso Pascoli a Sassari (foto Floris)
Corso Pascoli a Sassari (foto Floris)
Tragedy averted

Sassari, a man threatens to blow himself up with a gas canister: "It could have been a massacre."

The alarm was raised in a complex housing several families, and police intervention averted the worst. The man, a 43-year-old from Sassari, was taken to Bancali prison.
L'Asse mediano (L'Unione Sarda)
L'Asse mediano (L'Unione Sarda)
traffic

Cagliari, a nightmare day on the Asse Mediano: two accidents and traffic paralyzed.

In a short time a kilometre-long queue formed which reached as far as the 131st dir.
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
The investigations

Fonni: Man pays three thousand euros for missing car; two reported

The two people in whose name the cards and telephone numbers used in the scam were registered have been identified by the Carabinieri.
Area mineraria a Montevecchio
Area mineraria a Montevecchio
environment

There is an operational project for the reclamation of the mining areas of Montevecchio Ponente

The document has been sent: a 40 million euro operation
Giovanna Scanu (foto concessa)
Giovanna Scanu (foto concessa)
towards the vote

Scanu and Cuccu candidates for mayor in Ittiri: two-way challenge for the Pd primaries

The Democratic Party vote is set for March 1st, with party president Giovanna Scanu also in the running.
I colori del carnevale di Tempio (foto Busia)
I colori del carnevale di Tempio (foto Busia)
Temple

Lu Carrasciali at the end of the line, but there will be the "Six Days" of spring

Thousands of people attended the Mardi Gras parade and the grand finale with the burning of King George and the fireworks display.
I carabinieri hanno arrestato un 20enne, nel Bolognese, mentre metteva pietre sui binari, 18 febbraio 2026. Lo anticipa il Tg1 sui social. A casa del fermato sarebbe stato trovato vario materiale riconducibile all'area dell'estremismo antagonista. Secondo quanto apprende l'ANSA, l'arresto è avvenuto ieri sera nei pressi di Castel San Pietro, in provincia, in un tratto dove i carabinieri sarebbero intervenuti sulla base di una segnalazione. L'accusa è attentato alla sicurezza dei trasporti. ANSA/US CARABINIERI ++FOTO DIFFUSA DALL'UFFICIO STAMPA - USARE SOLO PER ILLUSTRARE OGGI LA NOTIZIA INDICATA NEL TITOLO - NON ARCHIVIARE – FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI - NPK+++
I carabinieri hanno arrestato un 20enne, nel Bolognese, mentre metteva pietre sui binari, 18 febbraio 2026. Lo anticipa il Tg1 sui social. A casa del fermato sarebbe stato trovato vario materiale riconducibile all'area dell'estremismo antagonista. Secondo quanto apprende l'ANSA, l'arresto è avvenuto ieri sera nei pressi di Castel San Pietro, in provincia, in un tratto dove i carabinieri sarebbero intervenuti sulla base di una segnalazione. L'accusa è attentato alla sicurezza dei trasporti. ANSA/US CARABINIERI ++FOTO DIFFUSA DALL'UFFICIO STAMPA - USARE SOLO PER ILLUSTRARE OGGI LA NOTIZIA INDICATA NEL TITOLO - NON ARCHIVIARE – FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI - NPK+++
in the Bolognese area

A 20-year-old man was arrested for placing dozens of rocks on the tracks.

The impact forced a train to stop. After the accident, a second attempt at sabotage was attempted, placing another 30 rocks, but was stopped by the Carabinieri.
All'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, la madre del bimbo ricoverato in gravissime condizioni (Ansa)
All'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, la madre del bimbo ricoverato in gravissime condizioni (Ansa)
the story

Naples baby: experts say no to another transplant. The heart will go to another child who is waiting.

The consultation between experts regarding the new surgery for the little boy admitted to Monaldi Hospital yielded a negative outcome: "We are close to the family."
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
macabre discovery

Horror near Florence: woman's decapitated body found

The body was found in the former CNR area of Scandicci. Carabinieri officers were on site.
Il Presidente Sergio Mattarella all'Assemblea plenaria straordinaria del CSM (foto Ansa)
Il Presidente Sergio Mattarella all'Assemblea plenaria straordinaria del CSM (foto Ansa)
The head of state

Justice referendum: Mattarella makes a surprise appearance at the CSM to tone things down: "We need respect between institutions."

The President's "blitz" after the controversy and Nordio's harsh attack: "Never here for ordinary work."
Il ghanese ripreso dalle telecamere
Il ghanese ripreso dalle telecamere
the investigations

"That son isn't yours," and he tries to kidnap a child: Ghanaian arrested in Caivano

The 45-year-old tried to tear the 5-year-old boy away from his mother: providential intervention by the Carabinieri
Fulminacci (foto Ansa)
Fulminacci (foto Ansa)
The announcement

Fulminacci, after Sanremo, there's a summer concert at the Alguer Summer Festival.

The appointment on the Island is for Friday 21 August
Esterno del Museo Organica
Esterno del Museo Organica
Art

Tempio Pausania: The Organica Museum is enriched with new installations.

The initiative, part of the "Places of the Heart" program: "Labyrinth" and "Dodecahedron" are under construction.
Camilla Soru, presidente della commissione Cultura del Consiglio regionale
Camilla Soru, presidente della commissione Cultura del Consiglio regionale
the decision

Sardinia's regional library named after Grazie Deledda, approved by the Culture Commission

Green light from the Council parliament led by Camilla Soru (Democratic Party)
Il duo Alena & Josep (foto ufficio stampa)
Il duo Alena & Josep (foto ufficio stampa)
Music

Alena and Josep Duo in concert at Santa Maria di Betlem in Sassari

The event opens the "Concerts in the Library" series.
The meeting

A journey through the Balkans, exploring cultures and identities: Ivo Murgia is a guest at the "Libburus e Contus" festival.

The event will focus on the presentation of the travel book "The Bridge of Mostar"
Michael Folorunsho (Ansa)
Michael Folorunsho (Ansa)
soccer

Cagliari continues preparations for the Lazio match.

Michael Folorunsho still partially worked with the group
Elia Barp e Federico Pellegrino (foto Ansa/Epa)
Elia Barp e Federico Pellegrino (foto Ansa/Epa)
Milan-Cortina

Pellegrino-Barp Sprint: Italfondo wins another bronze medal

"The crowd gave us a huge boost." Abodi: "We're at 25 medals and it's not over yet."
Michael Folorunsho, centrocampista del Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Michael Folorunsho, centrocampista del Cagliari (foto Ansa)
series a

Cagliari, Folorunsho returns: training partially with the group

The midfielder, out for two months, is expected to be called up for Saturday against Lazio
epa12751148 Juventus' head coach Luciano Spaletti reacts during the UEFA Champions League play-offs 1st leg match between Galatasaray SK and Juventus FC, in Istanbul, Turkey, 17 February 2026. EPA/ERDEM SAHIN
epa12751148 Juventus' head coach Luciano Spaletti reacts during the UEFA Champions League play-offs 1st leg match between Galatasaray SK and Juventus FC, in Istanbul, Turkey, 17 February 2026. EPA/ERDEM SAHIN
European cups

Juventus collapses in Istanbul: Galatasaray wins 5-2, putting the Champions League playoffs in jeopardy. Dortmund-Atalanta ends 2-0.

Spalletti's team collapsed in the second half, and a miracle will be needed to advance to the round of 16. It was a tough night for the Bergamo team as well, but the Goddess can count on a return match at home.
The comment
Claudio Lotito e il progetto del nuovo stadio Flaminio (foto Ansa)
Claudio Lotito e il progetto del nuovo stadio Flaminio (foto Ansa)

A stage by magic

In Parlamento
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari - Elmas
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari - Elmas

Airline continuity, Councilor Manca: "It's a tool for the right to mobility, not for the tourism market."

Regarding the possibility of introducing a maximum price cap for the free market, he clarified: "The EU has not accepted the idea."
Insularità
L'incidente prima della Sartiglia (frame da video)
L'incidente prima della Sartiglia (frame da video)

Horse dies before the Sartiglia. LAV: "Animals are exploited and stressed. Enough with these events."

The animal rights group points the finger at "screams, noise, firecrackers, and confusion."