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Healthcare: Pd-M5S dialogue attempts, meeting on Viale Trento

The first clearing of the air after weeks of tension: "Full agreement on priorities, from waiting lists to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) projects that need to be completed as soon as possible."
21 aprile 2025 Cagliari palazzo Regione della Giunta Regionale viale Trento esterno. Foto Max Solinas
21 aprile 2025 Cagliari palazzo Regione della Giunta Regionale viale Trento esterno. Foto Max Solinas
the protest

Bovine dermatitis, Sardinian farmers: "The total lockdown has been lifted, outbreaks are only in the south, but we're all held hostage by the virus."

The concept was reiterated at the meeting convened by Councilor Agus: "Five thousand calves ready to leave for the continent, we can't wait another day."
Il vascello (Ansa-Epa)
Il vascello (Ansa-Epa)
the training ship

The case of the Russian vessel Shtandart: "It's heading toward Cagliari."

+Europa raises alarm: "Its transponder is off and Sicily and Sardinia are on its navigation plan, in violation of sanctions over the war in Ukraine."
the “prank”

Quartu, the kids' crazy game: slalom between speeding cars on the Poetto seafront.

The drivers' story: "They would park near the former newsstand and take off as soon as they saw vehicles passing by."
the sentence

Illegal withdrawals from client accounts: Oliena, former administrator Barabino receives new conviction

Four months, in continuation of a sentence of 4 years and 2 months already final
Una delle scalinate (Foto Sara Pinna)
Una delle scalinate (Foto Sara Pinna)
goats

Cyclone Harry has brought the pearls of Sinis to their knees, even the Isthmus beach is on the verge of closure

The mayor's announcement after an inspection: "High risk, several boulders and fractures in the ground."
fight against drug dealing

Man wandering around Sassari with half a kilo of cocaine in his trolley: arrested

The man was stopped by the Carabinieri due to his suspicious behavior. Then the discovery was made.
The research

Nicola Cambarau's body found after disappearing in Capoterra

The 39-year-old man was found dead
A destra Fabio Malu
A destra Fabio Malu
The hearing

Luras killed his friend with the handle of a vacuum cleaner: "I didn't mean to hit him. I apologize to his family and mine."

Fabio Malu, accused of the murder of Davide Unida in Luras in 2023, spoke in court in Sassari.
Tetti in eternit (foto archivio Unione Sarda)
Tetti in eternit (foto archivio Unione Sarda)
the data

Oristano, asbestos continues to claim victims: 42 victims in the province in the last year.

Giampaolo Lilliu, president of the Ex-Exposed Association, calls for an extraordinary plan to address the emergency.
Il sindaco di Uri con la nuova centenaria (foto concessa)
Il sindaco di Uri con la nuova centenaria (foto concessa)
Big party

Uri celebrates 100 years of zia Maria Lughia Alvau: a life of faith and charity

Also paying homage to her was the Archbishop of Sassari, Monsignor Francesco Soddu, who has kept her memory alive since the time he was parish priest of the Cathedral of San Nicola.
epa12934874 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks about the Iran war in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington, DC, USA, 05 May 2026. Rubio also addressed Cuba and Taiwan during the briefing. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
epa12934874 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks about the Iran war in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington, DC, USA, 05 May 2026. Rubio also addressed Cuba and Taiwan during the briefing. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
USA

Rubio: "Operation Epic Fury in Iran is over, objectives achieved. Now there's Project Freedom to liberate Hormuz."

The US Secretary of State: "Our action is defensive. I advise Iran to sit down at the negotiating table."
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Vatican

The Pope and Trump's attack: "I proclaim peace; those who criticize me for it should do so."

The US President: "With his positions on Iran, Leone is endangering many Catholics." But the audience with Marco Rubio remains confirmed.
the investigations

Garlasco, the Cappa twins have been questioned. Now Marco Poggi and Andrea Sempio (who will not respond to prosecutors) are being questioned.

Chiara's cousins are "collaborative as always," their lawyers stated in a statement.
Il momento della premiazione della Brigata Sassari (foto Stato Maggiore dell'Esercito)
Il momento della premiazione della Brigata Sassari (foto Stato Maggiore dell'Esercito)
The recognition

Mission in Lebanon, Silver Medal of Valor for the Sassari Brigade

The war flag of the historic "Dimonios" unit was awarded in L'Aquila for its commitment to the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon between August 2024 and February 2025.
La nave MV Hondius a Capo Verde (Ansa-Epa)
La nave MV Hondius a Capo Verde (Ansa-Epa)
the case

Hantavirus, WHO: "Possible human-to-human transmission"

The World Health Organization: "Infections likely occurred before boarding." An infected woman boards a plane: tests are underway.
Il Teatro Verdi di Sassari
Il Teatro Verdi di Sassari
The concert

"A Night on Broadway" will be held at the Verdi Theater in Sassari.

An evening dedicated to musicals as part of the "Great Interpreters of Music" series.
I Negramaro (foto Ansa)
I Negramaro (foto Ansa)
The tour

The only Sardinian stop for Negramaro is in Golfo Aranci.

The live concert is scheduled for June 27th in Piazza Cossiga
valerio Zurlini (foto concessa)
valerio Zurlini (foto concessa)
the review

Oristano: Three films celebrating Zurlini's cinema

Today the first screening, proposed by the Band Apart association
Foto di Stefano Pia dal libro Alla fine c'è il mare
Foto di Stefano Pia dal libro Alla fine c'è il mare
The volume

At the end there is the sea, the authorial photography of Stefano Pia

The work of the artist from Mogoro is now available in bookstores. The presentation will be tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5th, at 6:00 PM in Cagliari at the Fondazione di Sardegna.
the calendar

Olbia, Sa festa Manna de Mesu Maju kicks off: New Trolls and Mr Rain in the name of San Simplicio

The celebration committee has revealed the packed program of religious and secular events.
epa12934855 Bukayo Saka (C) of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-finals 2nd leg match Arsenal FC against Atletico de Madrid, in London, Britain, 05 May 2026. EPA/NEIL HALL
epa12934855 Bukayo Saka (C) of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-finals 2nd leg match Arsenal FC against Atletico de Madrid, in London, Britain, 05 May 2026. EPA/NEIL HALL
the challenge

Champions League: Arsenal reach the final first place, with Atletico Madrid beaten 1-0 by Saka's goal.

After the 1-1 draw in Madrid, the team capitalized on the home advantage and flew to Budapest. They will face Bayern or PSG in the final on May 30th.
Alessandro Deiola contrastato da Martín Payero in Cagliari-Cremonese (foto Ansa)
Alessandro Deiola contrastato da Martín Payero in Cagliari-Cremonese (foto Ansa)
Serie A

Cagliari is still dealing with injuries: the conditions of Deiola, Liteta and Rodríguez

Mazzitelli, who was out of the match against Cremonese, could return against Udinese.
Fallo su Furtado nel match di campionato tra Ischia e Olbia (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Fallo su Furtado nel match di campionato tra Ischia e Olbia (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
series d

Olbia's survival depends on the away match in Ischia.

A victory is a must in the playout against the Campania team on Sunday: Ragatzu, Biancu and Viscovo are worth considering.