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Sardinian families in debt, even small purchases are paid in installments: "We risk a generation of bankruptcy."

With rising prices and stagnant wages, the phenomenon is growing, driven above all by millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996.
Foto dal satellite mostrano il lago Omodeo in Sardegna che si svuota (Fonte: Copernicus Eu)
Foto dal satellite mostrano il lago Omodeo in Sardegna che si svuota (Fonte: Copernicus Eu)
the emergency

The Omodeo River is increasingly empty: satellite photos reveal the drought in Sardinia.

Sardinia's largest artificial lake, imaged by Copernicus EU Sentinel-2 over two years, contains only 35% of the island's water volume.
Elisoccorso, immagine simbolo (Archivio)
Elisoccorso, immagine simbolo (Archivio)
The emergency

Luogosanto, quarry accident: 50-year-old man hit by boulder

The man suffered a fractured femur and other injuries and was airlifted to Sassari.
transportation

Continuity, bids opened: Ita is only in the running for the Cagliari-Roma tender, while the Alghero-Milan tender was deserted.

Aeroitalia is the only one to submit a proposal for Cagliari-Milan and Alghero-Rome. Volotea also offers flights to Olbia.
The massacre

Sydney, Hanukkah shooting: "The two attackers have ISIS ties."

At least 15 people were killed, with about forty injured. Israel attacked the Australian government: "It added fuel to the fire of anti-Semitism."
Uno scorcio dello stabilimento (Foto archivio)
Uno scorcio dello stabilimento (Foto archivio)
region

Another crack in Campo largo, Avs: "We will vote against the RWM expansion. Todde should open a discussion phase."

"Sardinia must not be condemned to be the rearguard of a war economy."
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
In prison

Gonnosfanadiga, 26-year-old arrested for death threat to mother and family

The young man was stopped by the Carabinieri after he had also poured petrol on his brother's car, ready to start a fire.
the epidemic

Bovine dermatitis, the CSA: "The last outbreaks in Sardinia will be eliminated by the end of the year."

President Tore Piana: "The island could be safe as early as February 2026."
(Foto Carabinieri)
(Foto Carabinieri)
the theft

Carbonia: A couple was arrested while looting a supermarket.

A man and a woman were caught by staff while filling a bag with groceries. The Carabinieri then intervened.
The investigations

Sassari: The alleged arsonist of Largo Budapest remains in prison.

The man, arrested by the Carabinieri shortly after the last fire, did not answer questions during the validation hearing and the judge ordered the confirmation of the measure.
the news

San Vito, the path of the "ancient gates" becomes a map for tourists.

Municipality initiative to allow visitors to better appreciate the town's jewels
I rifiuti in località Sa Sedda
I rifiuti in località Sa Sedda
ecology

Santu Lussurgiu, illegal landfill discovered in the countryside

Concrete mixers, inert materials and construction waste, scrap metal and even the carcass of an old wheelchair were abandoned in the Sa Sedda area.
Rimini

An 18-year-old girl dies in a car-motorcycle crash on her way to school.

He was on a SH 125 scooter with a companion who is hospitalized with a reserved prognosis.
L'incontro a Berlino (foto Ansa/AFP)
L'incontro a Berlino (foto Ansa/AFP)
The negotiations

Ukraine begins a decisive week. New peace talks begin today in Berlin.

Kiev hopes to convince Washington to agree to a ceasefire without prior territorial concessions to Russia.
epa12578612 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street, London, Britain, 08 December 2025. The President of Ukraine comes to Downing Street to meet the leaders of the UK, France and Germany to discuss the negotiations of the ongoing peace talks aimed at ending Russia
epa12578612 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street, London, Britain, 08 December 2025. The President of Ukraine comes to Downing Street to meet the leaders of the UK, France and Germany to discuss the negotiations of the ongoing peace talks aimed at ending Russia
the war in Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky meets Witkoff in Berlin: "Freeze the front line."

Kiev's leader: "We'll give up NATO in exchange for security guarantees."
Naples

His ex-in-laws reported him for threats, he hit them with his car as they left the barracks.

He ran over them after an argument with his ex-partner over spending Christmas with his daughter. He was arrested, but his injuries are not serious.
bad weather

Sardinia, thunderstorms on the way: weather alert issued

Regional Civil Protection Department issues warning regarding hydrogeological risk in Iglesiente and Campidano.
the celebration

Carbonia: Ten Years of Cinema and Memory

The Carbonia CSC of the Società Umanitaria is offering a two-day event featuring films and meetings open to the public.
Alessio Boni (foto ufficio stampa-Filippo Manzini)
Alessio Boni (foto ufficio stampa-Filippo Manzini)
the show

The Iliad with Alessio Boni opens the CeDac season in Sassari

The rewriting of the Homeric poem travels between myth and current events
epa07081893 US actor Macaulay Culkin arrives for the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, USA, 09 October 2018. EPA/NINA PROMMER
epa07081893 US actor Macaulay Culkin arrives for the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, USA, 09 October 2018. EPA/NINA PROMMER
cinema

Thirty-five years ago, "Home Alone" debuted. Macaulay Culkin: "A sequel? Why not?"

The protagonist of the 90s cult film is ready to reinterpret the brilliant Kevin
Tazenda (foto Ansa)
Tazenda (foto Ansa)
the event

"S'istoria infinida", the Tazenda concert story in Sennori

An autobiographical choral work that tells the story of the career of one of Sardinia's most popular groups and their love for the island.
Dick Van Dyke (Ansa)
Dick Van Dyke (Ansa)
cinema

Dick Van Dyke, the chimney sweep from Mary Poppins, turns 100: "My secret? I work out three times a week."

To celebrate a family quiz marathon, last year he sang and danced in a Coldplay video.
Grave infortunio a un ginocchio per Marshall, che aveva segnato 23 punti (foto G. Marras)
Grave infortunio a un ginocchio per Marshall, che aveva segnato 23 punti (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo makes a great comeback, but after two overtimes Tortona wins 118-113

Four players out with fouls and Marshall seriously injured
Buschiazzo in azione nel derby col Monastir (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Buschiazzo in azione nel derby col Monastir (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
soccer

Serie D: Olbia takes to Anzio to regain victory.

Buschiazzo is back for the last away game of the year
Sala, in maglia bianca, tra i migliorid ella Torres (foto ufficio stampa Gubbio)
Sala, in maglia bianca, tra i migliorid ella Torres (foto ufficio stampa Gubbio)
soccer

Serie C: Torres holds Gubbio to a 0-0 draw.

Diakite's overhead kick in the second half was ruled out for offside.
In Parlamento

Waiting lists: a reduction plan based on healthcare needs and structured interventions

Among the objectives, that of recovering thirty thousand people who are waiting for treatment
Insularità

What role does fiber play in Christmas meals?

Fundamental for promoting balance and well-being in a period in which fatty and high-calorie dishes are often brought to the table