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Trump: "Iran is out of control, they would have attacked us." Tehran missile shot down by NATO, Iraqi Kurds "ready to attack Iran."

Fifth day of a widening conflict: total blackout after Iranian bombings in Iraq, close-range clashes between IDF and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Islamic Republic ship destroyed in Sri Lanka
Temple

Olbia, a woman raped at age 8, then sold to a gang of men and forced into prostitution: a horrific court hearing.

A harrowing tale, a nightmare that lasted 14 years: "abhorrent" sexual practices, violence "with the aid of hardware tools, humiliation, and beatings with a nail-studded stick."
Sardegna, prezzi alle stelle e file ai distributori
Sardegna, prezzi alle stelle e file ai distributori
price alert

War and price increases: in Sardinia diesel fuel is approaching 2 euros per litre

Diesel fuel in Muros costs €1,949. Long lines at gas stations still cost "only" €1.80.
(Foto Lorenzo Piras)
(Foto Lorenzo Piras)
wind assault

Pratobello, promoters and council meet to discuss how to protect the island from speculation.

First day of hearings of the promoting committees before the Commissions
Passeggeri a bordo della Msc Euribia
Passeggeri a bordo della Msc Euribia
high voltage

Sardinian tourists in Dubai, a letter to Todde: "The situation is deteriorating, help them return."

Annalisa Melis, sister of one of the cruise passengers stranded on the MSC Euribia, appeals: "They don't know where to turn. Some people on board are no longer eating."
Il materiale sequestrato dai carabinieri (foto Pala)
Il materiale sequestrato dai carabinieri (foto Pala)
attempted murder

Pozzomaggiore, man arrested for attacking farmer with billhook

A 71-year-old man suffered serious injuries. A 66-year-old man was arrested.
(Archivio)
(Archivio)
drug dealing

Over half a kilo of drugs and €2,500 in cash: 22-year-old arrested in Quartu

Hashish and marijuana seized, the young man was admitted to Uta prison.
Adelia Belci
Adelia Belci
mourning

Santa Maria Navarrese grandmother dies at 103 after saving her husband from Nazi roundup.

Adelia Belci was Istrian by birth, Sardinian by adoption. She moved to the island for love in 1945.
Un neonato, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Un neonato, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
the story

The little girl is in a hurry to be born: I give birth in the car outside the Santissima Trinità hospital in Cagliari.

The entire medical team was also present alongside the supermom: "A beautiful moment."
roads

The Abbasanta-Santu Lussurgiu provincial road is full of sinkholes: the mayor's car was destroyed.

Angelo Mele, mayor of Boroneddu: "Are they waiting for someone to die?"
question and answer

Child abuse: the controversy between the Guarantor and the Sardinian CEI continues.

The bishops dismissed Puligheddu's data as "false." He responded: "I won't back down an inch."
music controller DJ mixer in a night club at a live electronic music concert
music controller DJ mixer in a night club at a live electronic music concert
the rules

Safety in venues: rules, inspections, and prevention. The "recipe" from Fipe and Silb Sud Sardegna

Two months after the fire in Switzerland that caused 41 deaths and 115 injuries, Confcommercio Sud Sardegna takes stock
Temple

Gallura Emergency Department: Eight out of 35 specialists on duty

The mayor of Calangianus, Fabio Albieri: «Our communities deceived»
David Rossi (Ansa)
David Rossi (Ansa)
the investigations

David Rossi's Death: The Commission of Inquiry Says He Was Murdered

The report will be presented in Siena, exactly 13 years after the death of the former MPS communications chief. Prosecutors will receive expert reports that rule out suicide.
the earthquake

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Catania, with the epicenter on Mount Etna.

The tremors were also felt in the Messina and Syracuse areas. No damage was reported, but schools were closed.
Il tratto tra piazza della Repubblica e viale Vittorio Veneto a Milano, dove un tram è deragliato con un bilancio di almeno due morti e decine di feriti, il giorno dopo l'incidente (Ansa)
Il tratto tra piazza della Repubblica e viale Vittorio Veneto a Milano, dove un tram è deragliato con un bilancio di almeno due morti e decine di feriti, il giorno dopo l'incidente (Ansa)
investigations underway

Tram derailment in Milan, the shadow of human error: driver illness or distraction among the hypotheses.

The safety braking system and warning lights were found to be functioning. The black box is pending examination.
Caserta, terra dei fuochi (Foto simbolo)
Caserta, terra dei fuochi (Foto simbolo)
the provision

Land of Fires: €205 million confiscated from the Pellini brothers: "Unscrupulous criminals."

Three boats and two helicopters were also sealed. Judges said: "Devastating consequences for the region."
Naples

The autopsy on little Domenico: "At the time of the removal, his heart was healthy." The head physician defends himself: "I'm the victim."

It was therefore dry ice that damaged the organ: two of the seven suspects have made their voices heard
(foto concessa - crediti cousinà late show)
(foto concessa - crediti cousinà late show)
shows

Cagliari's Cousinà Weekend: Art and Music

Ambra Pinna's exhibition on Thursday, concerts by The Shyboys and Factory Kids on Friday and Saturday
Massimo Ranieri (archivio L'Unione Sarda-Ansa)
Massimo Ranieri (archivio L'Unione Sarda-Ansa)
the event

Massimo Ranieri returns to Sassari's Teatro Comunale for a concert.

The show "Tutti i sogni ancora in volo" will see him as the protagonist on stage with a big band
Una delle opere (foto G. Marras)
Una delle opere (foto G. Marras)
the exhibition

Sassari, Bernardino Palazzi, and Tasso's "Jerusalem Delivered"

The works of the Nuoro painter at the Sassari headquarters of the Fondazione di Sardegna
(foto Oggianu)
(foto Oggianu)
the program

The "Acustica" festival kicks off in Macomer: a mix of music, art, fashion, and food.

A series of events that mix different arts, blending sound and images in an immersive journey
culture

The Start Award finalists on display in Cagliari, including paintings, photographs, and graphics.

From March 5th to 20th, the expo at the Bartoli-Felter Foundation, designed for young talents
Giovanni Veronesi quando era in forza alla Dinamo (foto G. Marras)
Giovanni Veronesi quando era in forza alla Dinamo (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo Sassari's former Veronesi apologizes to the management for calling them "infamous."

The player, currently playing for Cremona, took to social media to say: "I admit I used an inappropriate and offensive term."
soccer

Cagliari, Caprile challenges Como: "It's a tough match, but we're ready."

The rossoblù goalkeeper was the star of the show last Friday in Parma with saves bordering on the surreal
Gli allenatori del corso Master Uefa Pro all’allenamento del Cagliari (foto Cagliari Calcio)
Gli allenatori del corso Master Uefa Pro all’allenamento del Cagliari (foto Cagliari Calcio)
Serie A

Ribéry and former players Beretta and Ulivieri at Cagliari's training session. Pisacane: "We're proud to host them."

The Rossoblù received a visit from the coaches enrolled in the UEFA Pro Master course.
Primo allenamento per Macon (foto G. Marras)
Primo allenamento per Macon (foto G. Marras)
Basketball

Dinamo Sassari: first training sessions for point guard Macon

The new white-blue signing will make his debut on Saturday in Trento
In Parlamento
Il presidente del Gal Antonio Arba (al centro) con Maria Carmela Lecca e Simone Melis
Il presidente del Gal Antonio Arba (al centro) con Maria Carmela Lecca e Simone Melis

Ortacesus and Sant'Andrea Frius enter the Gal Sgt Leader area

Trexenta, Gerrei, Sarrabus, and Campidano di Cagliari merge into a single rural development project.
Insularità
Il canto delle sigaraie - Contest musicale (foto concessa)
Il canto delle sigaraie - Contest musicale (foto concessa)

Cagliari, "The Song of the Cigar Girls": a competition to commemorate 120 years of female courage.

The Department of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism is offering a cash prize for the top 3 works.