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The Russian ship's strange route off the coast of Sardinia: NATO monitors its movements

Since yesterday evening, an anomalous "pendulum" has been observed off the coast of Ogliastra: in recent days, the Alliance announced it was monitoring a cargo ship moving with a destroyer that entered the Mediterranean.
La rotta della nave russa
La rotta della nave russa
Il cardinale Angelo Becciu
Il cardinale Angelo Becciu
The process

Becciu's lawyers: «The ruling on Vatican funds must be annulled»

The court returned to the courtroom yesterday after a break imposed by the request for recusal of the prosecutor Alessandro Diddi.
La Blue Ocean A (foto Guardia Costiera)
La Blue Ocean A (foto Guardia Costiera)
safety

From the risk of shipwreck to irregularities on board: the Blue Ocean A blocked at the port of Cagliari.

The ship had been rescued in Carloforte due to engine failure. The detention was initiated after inspections. A container ship was also detained at the canal port.
the tragedy

Narcao: Roof collapses while checking for leaks, killing man after falling four meters.

The man, aged eighty, lived in the hamlet of Is Aios. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
Il Pronto soccorso del Santissima Trinità (Archivio)
Il Pronto soccorso del Santissima Trinità (Archivio)
the appeal

"My father can return home, but he's been held hostage in the hospital for a month."

The man in his seventies has been hospitalized at the Santissima Trinità hospital in Cagliari since December 18. His son: "The wait is wearing him down, we're demanding answers."
La Panda e il personale Anas sul posto (foto Fabio Murru)
La Panda e il personale Anas sul posto (foto Fabio Murru)
the accident

San Giovanni Suergiu, two-car crash on State Road 126: one injured and traffic slowed.

A two-car collision occurred at the entrance to the town. One driver was taken to Sirai Hospital for medical checks.
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
The blitz

Sestu, another diesel theft overnight: arrest made

A 33-year-old man from Cagliari has been jailed for stealing around thirty litres of diesel from a truck's tank.
Il team di otorinolaringoiatria del San Martino (Foto Asl)
Il team di otorinolaringoiatria del San Martino (Foto Asl)
Oristano

The ENT department at San Martino Hospital is growing: evening visits will be available starting February 1st.

Director Melis takes stock of the second year of life of the facility, founded in 2024
Guardia costiera
Guardia costiera
In the night

La Maddalena, illness aboard the ship: the Coast Guard intervenes

The alarm was raised by the “Tony Stark” transiting the Strait of Bonifacio.
Ciclone Harry, le onde sulla laguna di Nora (foto Facebook, Comune di Pula)
Ciclone Harry, le onde sulla laguna di Nora (foto Facebook, Comune di Pula)
the budget

Cyclone Harry devastates the Nora lagoon, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and fishing.

Dams and facilities compromised, businesses paralyzed: "In 40 years of management, we've never seen a situation like this."
La Torre della Polveriera sui Bastioni Pigafetta
La Torre della Polveriera sui Bastioni Pigafetta
the appeal

The Torre della Polveriera is losing pieces, Alghero Initiative: "Immediate intervention is needed."

Its conditions, as reported by the association, have reached a "red alert" level of degradation.
Cinghiali in via Rockefeller
Cinghiali in via Rockefeller
the alarm

Sassari, wild boars on Via Rizzeddu: "Now we're scared."

Between Rockefeller, London and Moscow streets they attack the bins, taking out the garbage bags and scattering the rubbish on the ground.
The investigations

Tortolì: Man threatens and assaults young man for €60: Reported

The man, a 38-year-old of Moroccan origin, approached the victim on an isolated bench and extorted her wallet.
Un poliziotto aggredito dai manifestanti durante gli scontri dopo il corteo contro lo sgombero del centro sociale Askatasuna, a Torino, 31 gennaio 2026. ANSA
Un poliziotto aggredito dai manifestanti durante gli scontri dopo il corteo contro lo sgombero del centro sociale Askatasuna, a Torino, 31 gennaio 2026. ANSA
Turin

The Askatasuna clashes resulted in one of the three arrested being placed under house arrest, while the others were required to sign in. Salvini called it "shameful."

The preliminary investigations judge's decision at the end of the validation hearing, angered the Deputy Prime Minister: "He's already at liberty."
Saif al-Islam Gheddafi (foto ANSA/EPA)
Saif al-Islam Gheddafi (foto ANSA/EPA)
The ambush

Libya: Gaddafi's son killed in his villa by four assassins

Attack on his residence in Hamada, in the Nafusa mountains: commando on the run, photo of the body online
Il ministro dell'interno, Matteo Piantedosi, alla Camera durante l'informativa urgente sugli scontri avvenuti a Torino durante il corteo pro Askatasuna, Roma, 3 Febbraio 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
Il ministro dell'interno, Matteo Piantedosi, alla Camera durante l'informativa urgente sugli scontri avvenuti a Torino durante il corteo pro Askatasuna, Roma, 3 Febbraio 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
Olympics

ICE agents for Milan-Cortina, Piantedosi: "They won't carry out operational activities; concerns are unfounded."

The minister, in a briefing to the Chamber of Deputies, stated: "Security and public order are ensured exclusively by our police forces."
La polizia sul posto, nel riquadro Jlenia Musella (Ansa)
La polizia sul posto, nel riquadro Jlenia Musella (Ansa)
Naples

Jlenia Musella stabbed by her brother: "She kept me awake. I didn't mean to kill her."

The screams, then the shoves and slaps. Giuseppe, 28, grabbed a blade and threw it at her, hitting her in the back.
La portaerei americana Abraham Lincoln (foto ANSA/EPA)
La portaerei americana Abraham Lincoln (foto ANSA/EPA)
Middle East

The US shot down an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz: "It was too close to the Lincoln aircraft carrier."

The White House confirms talks with Tehran this week. Witkoff meets with Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
A book to discover

We're all a little (a lot) anxious

A comic to manage anxiety and…live better
Alessia Mureddu il giorno della partenza
Alessia Mureddu il giorno della partenza
the project

Macomer, the winner of the Nino Carrus Award flies to Sierra Leone.

The 22-year-old will participate in a humanitarian mission with the Saverians
live

MoonFoongo arrives at Jazzino in Cagliari

The alternative R&B of the duo born in 2023 will take to the stage, including festivals and their original repertoire.
Tamara Pes (foto concessa)
Tamara Pes (foto concessa)
the book

"Memories of a Button" in Cagliari: A meeting with author Tamara Pes

The event will take place in the foyer of the Teatro Massimo on February 9th.
Il falò a Gesico (foto Sirigu)
Il falò a Gesico (foto Sirigu)
the promise

The centuries-old vow to Saint Sebastian the Martyr was fulfilled in Gesico.

A celebration of devotion and identity, born as protection against the plague and documented since 1592
Un’immagine della gara tra Olbia e Nocerina (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Un’immagine della gara tra Olbia e Nocerina (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
soccer

Serie D, Olbia to Sassari without Islam

In addition to Furtado, the Whites will have to do without their midfielder due to suspension in the derby against Latte Dolce. Corda will be out for two matches.
Cremonese's goalkeeper Emil Audero in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match between SS Lazio vs US Cremonese at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 20 December 2025. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
Cremonese's goalkeeper Emil Audero in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match between SS Lazio vs US Cremonese at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 20 December 2025. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
Milan

A firecracker attacked Audero, a 19-year-old Inter fan arrested

This is not the same fan hospitalized, who was in possession of another firecracker that exploded in his hand. Inter fans are banned from away games until March 23.
Pisacane e Luperto (L'Unione Sarda)
Pisacane e Luperto (L'Unione Sarda)
the transfer

Cagliari, Luperto's bitter farewell: "I've acknowledged the decisions made; I would have been sidelined."

The defender sold to Cremonese: "Thanks to the fans, a bond I'll never forget."
E' la gara del rientro per l'americano Johnson? (foto G. Marras)
E' la gara del rientro per l'americano Johnson? (foto G. Marras)
basketball

European Cup: Eliminated Dinamo hosts Peristeri

Sassari, already out of contention, is aiming to give its fans a European victory: Nate Johnson remains a doubt.
In Parlamento
La consegna delle firme in Consiglio regionale per la Pratobello 24 (Archivio)
La consegna delle firme in Consiglio regionale per la Pratobello 24 (Archivio)

Wind farm attack: protests return to the streets

On February 6th, a sit-in took place in front of the regional government building in Cagliari: "The Todde administration must take action against speculation."
Insularità
Neil Maden (foto concessa)
Neil Maden (foto concessa)

The future of creativity and AI: a debate at the former Cagliari factory

International expert Neil Maiden will be a guest at a conference on design and innovation.