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L’ospedale Brotzu
L’ospedale Brotzu
epa12936873 Ambulances arrive at Schiphol-East airport for three medical evacuees from the cruise ship MV Hondius in Schiphol, Netherlands, 06 May 2026. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), three suspected hantavirus case patients have been evacuated from the ship, anchored off the coast of Praia in Cape Verde, and are on their way to receive medical care in the Netherlands in coordination with WHO. EPA/JEFFREY GROENEWEG
epa12936873 Ambulances arrive at Schiphol-East airport for three medical evacuees from the cruise ship MV Hondius in Schiphol, Netherlands, 06 May 2026. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), three suspected hantavirus case patients have been evacuated from the ship, anchored off the coast of Praia in Cape Verde, and are on their way to receive medical care in the Netherlands in coordination with WHO. EPA/JEFFREY GROENEWEG
the alarm

Hantavirus: The Hondius ship has arrived in Tenerife, requiring special disembarkation procedures.

The vessel has dropped anchor, meanwhile the four people currently in Italy who were on the same flight as one of the victims have been isolated.
transportation

Elmas Airport to private ownership: major moves at Sogaer, potential management change

The political conflict over the airport's sale continues. FI: "A new power center is being created."
Don Mario Cugusi
Don Mario Cugusi
the investigations

Fraud against Serdiana parish priest: investigations into telephone numbers and money flows

Don Mario Cugusi was contacted by a fake policeman who reported suspicious money movements: the criminal managed to make 69,000 euros disappear.
Cagliari, traffico all’ingresso per un cantiere tra viale La Plaia e via Riva di Ponente (foto Spignesi)
Cagliari, traffico all’ingresso per un cantiere tra viale La Plaia e via Riva di Ponente (foto Spignesi)
traffic

Cagliari, construction site on Viale La Plaia: traffic jam at the entrance to the city.

Long queues to enter the capital, on a day of considerable influx for the match at the stadium
Il serbatoio (Foto concessa)
Il serbatoio (Foto concessa)
the inconveniences

Cabras without water, after the failure, an inspection of the Feurreddu reservoir construction site.

The president of the board of directors of Abbanoa Giuseppe Sardu will be present
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto Daga)
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto Daga)
Cagliari Street

Quartu: Flames erupt in a painter's studio, black smoke engulfing the street and balconies.

No injuries, the fire was fueled by a wooden cabinet that was in a room
the controls

Terralba: Drugs in car and home reported

The man was also found in possession of 2,600 euros in cash.
Le indagini dei Ris, nel riquadro Rosa Bechere (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Le indagini dei Ris, nel riquadro Rosa Bechere (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the yellow

Missing pensioner in Olbia, suspects remain silent.

The new investigation into Rosa Bechere's fate remains stalled.
Incidente a Li Punti
Incidente a Li Punti
The accident

Two cars collide head-on in Sassari, leaving injuries

It happened in the hamlet of Li Punti
The initiative

Giorgino, 750 volunteers clean up the beach: "Eight tons of waste collected."

The CleanUp Games 2026 was an unprecedented success. Organizers described it as "one of the largest environmental mobilizations ever seen in Sardinia."
Giuliana Catalani e di Cora Casula
Giuliana Catalani e di Cora Casula
the birthday

Olbia celebrates two new centenarians

Giuliana Catalani and Cora Casula received greetings from the mayor Settimo Nizzi
Massimo Pusceddu e Gigi Puddu
Massimo Pusceddu e Gigi Puddu
administrative

Mayor of Settimo San Pietro, a two-way battle between Puddu and Pusceddu.

The lists have been filed: here are all the candidates for the June elections.
Braccialetto elettronico
Braccialetto elettronico
Terni

He tore off his electronic bracelet and struck his wife with a hammer. The woman is in serious condition.

The man managed to remove the device, which had been placed on him for crimes under the "Red Code", then he got on a bus and brutally attacked his wife.
epa12944478 Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures speaking with media following his meeting with foreign delegations at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2026. Russia marks the 81 st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV / POOL
epa12944478 Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures speaking with media following his meeting with foreign delegations at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2026. Russia marks the 81 st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II. EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV / POOL
Russia

Putin: "The conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end. We are ready for dialogue with the European Union."

Moscow's leader: "Never refuse negotiations with Brussels. I would like former German Chancellor Schroeder as my negotiator."
Il presidente del Movimento 5 Stelle (M5s) Giuseppe Conte durante la festa per i 55 anni del quotidiano Il Manifesto, presso il Teatro India, Roma, 26 aprile 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
Il presidente del Movimento 5 Stelle (M5s) Giuseppe Conte durante la festa per i 55 anni del quotidiano Il Manifesto, presso il Teatro India, Roma, 26 aprile 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
the M5S leader

Giuseppe Conte underwent surgery: "A delicate procedure, I feared the worst."

The former prime minister: "Thank God, I'm fine now. Grateful for the bipartisan solidarity."
(foto EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH)
(foto EPA/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH)
the statements

Iran breaks its silence on Khamenei: "He has injuries to his kneecap and back, and is keeping a low profile for his safety."

The wounds he sustained during the US and Israeli attacks: "He is in good health and will reveal himself at the appropriate time."
Le forbici dimenticate nell'addome della donna (Foto Ansa)
Le forbici dimenticate nell'addome della donna (Foto Ansa)
Medical malpractice

Surgeon leaves scissors in patient's abdomen, discovered seven months later

It happened during an operation in a clinic in Naples, the doctor was reported
Fotografia di Roberto Pili
Fotografia di Roberto Pili
The exhibition

Sardinian photographer Roberto Pili exhibits at the sixth edition of the Hip Hop Cinefest in Rome.

It will be the protagonist at Fusolab on May 15th and 16th 2026
Pinuccio Sciola
Pinuccio Sciola
The memory

Ten years since the passing of Pinuccio Sciola, art and events in San Sperate to remember him.

A series of initiatives scheduled between May and June
Meryl Streep (foto EPA/TOLGA AKMEN)
Meryl Streep (foto EPA/TOLGA AKMEN)
at the cinema

The Devil Wears Prada 2: After the unstoppable debut, new information emerges regarding some deleted scenes.

The film confirms itself as the best opening of this first half of 2026, even surpassing the box office hit "Michael" in Italy.
Il taglio del nastro del PCWFF 2026
Il taglio del nastro del PCWFF 2026
the event

Daniela Ferolla inaugurates the Porto Cervo Wine and Food Festival 2026

Carraro: "We are an important organization created by the Aga Khan's vision."
Show

The semi-finals of the Bodie Rock Music Contest, a competition for emerging bands, will take place at the Fabrik in Cagliari.

The aim of the competition is to promote the visibility of the groups at a local level
Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his men's singles match against Sebastian Ofner of Austria (not pictured) at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, 09 May 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his men's singles match against Sebastian Ofner of Austria (not pictured) at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Italy, 09 May 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
tennis

Rome, Sinner wins his debut, defeating Ofner in straight sets.

At the Italian Internationals, the Italian defeated the Austrian in straight sets. The match ended 6-3, 6-4.
Il match winner Di Stefano (foto Torres)
Il match winner Di Stefano (foto Torres)
The race

Serie C play-offs: Torres' win against Bra puts safety a step closer.

The decisive goal was scored in the first half by striker Di Stefano
L'amarezza di Jasmine Paolini (Ansa)
L'amarezza di Jasmine Paolini (Ansa)
tennis

Italian Open: Paolini eliminated by Mertens. She's now out of the top 10.

The Italian, reigning champion, loses to the Belgian in three sets and leaves the tournament
Veduta dall'alto dello stadio Buoncammino di Santa Teresa (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Veduta dall'alto dello stadio Buoncammino di Santa Teresa (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
soccer

Excellency, Santa Teresa at the last bend

To avoid defeat against Buddusò, it will be enough not to lose by more than 2 goals.
In Parlamento
Don Giovanni Laconi
Don Giovanni Laconi

Farewell to Don Giovanni Laconi, missionary from Ussassai in the Holy Land

The priest passed away in Rome, he had turned 90 last September
Insularità
Una veduta della mostra nella Pinacoteca di Sassari
Una veduta della mostra nella Pinacoteca di Sassari

Identities Revealed: The exhibition, spread across four locations, opens in Sassari.

The exhibition is hosted in the Tavolara Pavilion, the “Sanna” Museum, the Pinacoteca and the Sala Duce in the Palazzo Ducale.