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Daniela Santanchè resigns. Letter to Meloni: "I obey; I'm used to footing other people's bills, too."

The Tourism Minister backtracked after pressure from the Prime Minister: "Dear Giorgia, I'm stepping down, but the referendum defeat wasn't my fault, and my criminal record is spotless."
La ministra del Turismo Daniela Santanche' in aula al Senato durante la mozione di sfiducia alla ministra del Turismo Daniela Santanche', Roma, 26 luglio 2023. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
La ministra del Turismo Daniela Santanche' in aula al Senato durante la mozione di sfiducia alla ministra del Turismo Daniela Santanche', Roma, 26 luglio 2023. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
Il Comune di Maracalagonis (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Il Comune di Maracalagonis (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the crisis

Maracalagonis: The mayor and nine councilors resign; a commissioner is appointed.

Political upheaval two and a half months before the election. Mayor Fadda: "A palace conspiracy."
the case

Referendum: Counting has closed in Sassari's only remaining polling station in Italy.

The Provincial Office has completed the counting of the ballots in section 127 where a discrepancy had arisen between the number of ballots and the number of votes cast.
Serdiana - Paracadutismo paracadutisti Aviosuperficie del Parteolla Skydive Is Paulis
Serdiana - Paracadutismo paracadutisti Aviosuperficie del Parteolla Skydive Is Paulis
the drama

Tragedy in Serdiana: Who is the dead parachutist, his 600 flights, and the fatal turn?

Simone Bacchiega, 51 years old, arrived this morning from Cremona: the reconstruction of the accident and the desperate attempts at resuscitation
Il campo dove ha perso la vita Gioele Putzu (nel tondo)
Il campo dove ha perso la vita Gioele Putzu (nel tondo)
the investigation

Hit by a goalpost at a playground: a referral to trial for the death of little Gioele Putzu

Gianfranco Lai, manager of Atletico Ozieri, is on trial, according to preliminary hearing judge Sergio De Luca.
Mario Siffu (foto concessa)
Mario Siffu (foto concessa)
the case

A Bancali prisoner dies in hospital: his parents appeal to the prosecutor's office.

Mario Siffu had been complaining of severe abdominal pain for some time, and emergency surgery was not enough to save his life.
La conferenza stampa, la moneta nel riquadro (foto Busia)
La conferenza stampa, la moneta nel riquadro (foto Busia)
the investigations

Operation Numisma: A rare gold tremissis coin recovered, only four in the world.

A treasure of inestimable value, delivered to Olbia
La droga sequestrata a Bosa (foto carabinieri)
La droga sequestrata a Bosa (foto carabinieri)
Carabinieri

Bosa, caught with over a kilo of marijuana ready for sale: three young men arrested

The three were found in a vacant house in a peripheral area of the town: discovered after a suspicious and continuous coming and going of people
Il campo di Flumini (foto Daga)
Il campo di Flumini (foto Daga)
the ordinance

Quartu's Flumini sports field has closed, leaving San Giorgio without a facility to finish the season.

The facility has been declared unfit for use. The president: "It was a bolt from the blue. We were aware of the renovation, but we thought it would begin at the end of the season."
Nel tondo, la vittima Luca Goddi
Nel tondo, la vittima Luca Goddi
The hearing

No verdict in Goddi murder: expert assessment ordered on wiretaps

The judge deemed it necessary to carry out a technical analysis of the contents of the conversations before reaching a decision on the crime in which Pietro Contena is the sole defendant.
Screenshot
Screenshot
the alarm

New text message scam: Nuoro Local Health Authority warns citizens

In these hours several people are receiving suspicious messages coming from numbers with prefix 351, but also 352
Un momento dell'udienza
Un momento dell'udienza
Sassari

Tonino Becciu trial: many documents filed by the prosecutor have been rejected.

The documents removed include judicial police activities which, according to defense lawyers Ivano Iai and Antonello Patané, "have nothing to do with this proceeding."
epa12001490 People walk past the logo of Google during the Hanover Fair 2025 (Hannover Messe) in Hanover, Germany, 31 March 2025. More than 4,000 exhibitors are expected to showcase their innovations from 31 March to 04 April at what is billed as the world's largest industrial trade fair, with visitors from approximately 150 countries expected. The partner country in 2025 is Canada under the theme 'The future is here'. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE
epa12001490 People walk past the logo of Google during the Hanover Fair 2025 (Hannover Messe) in Hanover, Germany, 31 March 2025. More than 4,000 exhibitors are expected to showcase their innovations from 31 March to 04 April at what is billed as the world's largest industrial trade fair, with visitors from approximately 150 countries expected. The partner country in 2025 is Canada under the theme 'The future is here'. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE
USA

"Meta and Google Guilty of Social Media Addiction": The Historic Verdict Against the Web Giants

They are said to have caused serious psychological distress to a 20-year-old girl, to whom they must now pay 3 million dollars in compensation in moral and material damages.
Cosenza

Kidnapping a newborn baby from a clinic, sentenced to five years and four months

The woman faked a pregnancy for nine months, then stole a baby from the hospital by posing as a nurse. The preliminary hearing judge granted mitigating circumstances.
I genitori della 'famiglia nel bosco', Catherine Birmingham e Nathan Trevallion fuori Palazzo Giustiniani al termine dell'incontro con il presidente del Senato, Ignazio La Russa a Roma, 25 marzo 2026. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI
I genitori della 'famiglia nel bosco', Catherine Birmingham e Nathan Trevallion fuori Palazzo Giustiniani al termine dell'incontro con il presidente del Senato, Ignazio La Russa a Roma, 25 marzo 2026. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI
Rome

The Bosco family meets La Russa. Mother Catherine is filled with tears and hope: "We want to be reunited."

The meeting at Palazzo Giustiniani. The Senate President: "Let's drop the rigidity. There's no greater happiness for children than being with their parents."
L'hotel Bristol a Parigi (foto Ansa/Epa)
L'hotel Bristol a Parigi (foto Ansa/Epa)
France

Paris: Hotel Bristol on fire, 400 evacuated, alarm raised just steps from the Elysée Palace

It is one of the most prestigious 5-star hotels in the French capital.
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Bergamo

Teacher stabbed in front of school by 13-year-old student: serious condition

The woman underwent surgery for neck and abdominal injuries. Valditara: "We must approve the laws against juvenile crime."
Gigi Riva 69 70 (foto promozionale - crediti Teatro del Segno)
Gigi Riva 69 70 (foto promozionale - crediti Teatro del Segno)
the show

Cagliari, "Riva Luigi '69-70" on stage at the Teatro del Segno

The event will be divided into 3 dates: Thursday 26th and Friday 27th March for students, Saturday 28th the evening open to all
Jessica Chia (crediti Premio Emilio Lussu)
Jessica Chia (crediti Premio Emilio Lussu)
the event

A preview of the Emilio Lussu Award in Cagliari, with author Jessica Chia.

On Friday, the presentation of "The Nameless Relay", a book about Sandra Gilardelli, in conversation with Lorella Villa at the ANPI headquarters in the capital.
Conor Niland (foto Roveda)
Conor Niland (foto Roveda)
books

Not everyone becomes a Sinner

The hard life of "second division" tennis players
music

The fifth year of Insulae Lab, a journey between Sardinia and the Mediterranean

Artistic director Polo Fresu at the presentation
the documentary

"In the Penal Colonies" screening at Sardinian cinemas

On stage in Cagliari, Uta and Macomer
Gennaro Gattuso (foto Ansa)
Gennaro Gattuso (foto Ansa)
soccer

Italy-Northern Ireland, Gattuso doesn't shy away: "I have the country on my shoulders."

The Italian coach charges his team on the eve of the semi-final match of the World Cup playoffs
Eliseo Secci (foto FIPAV Sardegna)
Eliseo Secci (foto FIPAV Sardegna)
Volley

Eliseo Secci resigns as president of FIPAV Sardinia

The announcement was made in a letter sent to all affiliated clubs: "I wish Sardinian volleyball continued growth and promotion of our sport."
Gennaro Borrelli in Cagliari-Inter del girone d'andata di Serie A (foto Ansa)
Gennaro Borrelli in Cagliari-Inter del girone d'andata di Serie A (foto Ansa)
series a

Borrelli and Liteta are looking to recover for Sassuolo-Cagliari.

The two injured rossoblù players are still not in the group, training without 5 internationals
Tifosi del Cagliari all'Unipol Domus (foto Max Solinas)
Tifosi del Cagliari all'Unipol Domus (foto Max Solinas)
series a

No restrictions for Cagliari fans: against Sassuolo, free sale for away fans

President Tommaso Giulini's request was accepted, following the ban on the away match in Pisa.
In Parlamento

Cagliari, virtual reality to support cancer patients

The visors arrive in hospitals to provide patients with moments of escape and relief during therapies or periods of hospitalization.
Insularità
epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges
epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges

Brazilian MotoGP: Marc Marquez wins the sprint

Decondo Di Giannantonio. Behind the Ducatis are the Aprilias of Martin and Bezzecchi.