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Cruises in Sardinia: More ships but fewer passengers: Cagliari loses, Olbia soars.

The Port Authority's 2025 budget: the capital is cut off from the routes of some "larger" companies, and the White Island doubles. Oristano remains at zero.
Crocieristi in arrivo a Cagliari (L'Unione Sarda)
Crocieristi in arrivo a Cagliari (L'Unione Sarda)
I sommozzatori dei vigili del fuoco e, nel riquadro, Martina Lattuca
I sommozzatori dei vigili del fuoco e, nel riquadro, Martina Lattuca
the operations

Special equipment training and searches in the Devil's Saddle Sea: no trace of Martina Lattuca

Special diving team at work with advanced equipment
Francesca Deidda
Francesca Deidda
Saint Sperate

Why Igor Sollai killed Francesca Deidda: "Futile motives? No, a criminal plan."

The reasons for the life sentence for femicide have been filed. The husband wanted to rebuild his life with his new partner and cash in on the insurance policy.
the report

Sardinian DOP and IGP products: declining, but worth over half a billion

Ismea-Qualivita: -6.5% for food and wine labeled with the Island, but the sector's impact remains very high, with over 18,000 operators.
Indennità per i pediatri che prestano servizio nelle zone disagiate della Sardegna
Indennità per i pediatri che prestano servizio nelle zone disagiate della Sardegna
the resolution

Up to €1,800 per month in compensation for pediatricians in disadvantaged locations in Sardinia.

The regional supplementary agreement has been definitively approved
the accident

Crash on Highway 131, involving two cars and a horse-drawn vehicle: 2 injured

It happened near Macomer, in the direction of Sassari
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
the report

Healthcare spending on private care is growing: in Sardinia it stands at 13.2%.

Gimbe: Italians' spending on services offered by non-public facilities has increased 137% in six years.
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
the sentence

Ploaghe, accused of attempted murder of his mother: sentenced to 4 years and 10 months

A 42-year-old man was charged with kicking and punching the woman, then attempting to strangle her. The prosecutor had requested a 17-year sentence.
L'udienza a Sassari (Floris)
L'udienza a Sassari (Floris)
Sassari

The Becciu and Ozieri bishop's trial for the 8x1000 funds is now underway: five witnesses have been heard.

Three testimonies of a technical nature, then it was the turn of two women who were involved in parish activities
the intervention

Alghero, 59-year-old man falls off cliff; prognosis is guarded.

Someone spotted him this morning and immediately called for help.
L'ospedale San Martino di Oristano (Foto Sara Pinna)
L'ospedale San Martino di Oristano (Foto Sara Pinna)
the fire

Ghilarza, house on fire: woman hospitalized

The alarm was raised last night on the outskirts of the town, a building was evacuated
Guano sui tavoli e nella veranda del locale bar a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Guano sui tavoli e nella veranda del locale bar a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
the protest

Porto Torres, a bar besieged by pigeon droppings: "They're scaring customers away."

They're dirtying tables, chairs, and umbrellas, invading outdoor spaces. The owners: "We're paying for public land, we need a solution now."
Il ministro della Giustizia Carlo Nordio in aula alla Camera dei Deputati durante lo svolgimento di interrogazioni a risposta immediata del Question Time, Roma, 26 novembre 2025. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
Il ministro della Giustizia Carlo Nordio in aula alla Camera dei Deputati durante lo svolgimento di interrogazioni a risposta immediata del Question Time, Roma, 26 novembre 2025. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
Montecitorio

A family in the woods, Nordio: "Ready to intervene, but perplexed by this extreme measure."

The minister: "I'm awaiting the documents. If any disciplinary matters emerge, I will exercise my powers."
Vigili del fuoco nel quartiere Tai Po di Hong Kong (Ansa-Epa)
Vigili del fuoco nel quartiere Tai Po di Hong Kong (Ansa-Epa)
the fire

Hong Kong's skyscrapers erupt in flames, killing and injuring thousands.

Fire breaks out in a residential complex in the Tai Po district
La manifestazione organizzata da "Non una di meno" in occasione della Giornata internazionale della donna, Milano, 08 marzo 2025. ///// People participate in a demonstration by movement "Non una di meno" ("Not one less") to mark International Women's Day in Milan, Italy, 08 March 2025. ANSA/MOURAD BALTI TOUATI (presidio, corteo, festa della donna, donne)
La manifestazione organizzata da "Non una di meno" in occasione della Giornata internazionale della donna, Milano, 08 marzo 2025. ///// People participate in a demonstration by movement "Non una di meno" ("Not one less") to mark International Women's Day in Milan, Italy, 08 March 2025. ANSA/MOURAD BALTI TOUATI (presidio, corteo, festa della donna, donne)
the debate

Salvini: "The current consent law leaves room for revenge." Roccella: "There's a risk of reversing the burden of proof."

On the day femicide becomes a crime, the agreement on sexual violence collapses. Nordio: "Just a postponement."
Paris

The fourth man arrested in the Louvre robbery. But no trace of the instigators or the jewels remains.

Everyone in jail, but the hunt is still on for the French Crown jewels valued at 88 million euros.
La casa nel bosco a Palmoli (ANSA/ANTONELLA SALVATORE)
La casa nel bosco a Palmoli (ANSA/ANTONELLA SALVATORE)
palmoli

Family in the woods: preparations are underway for work on the farmhouse. Father Nathan chooses silence.

The family's lawyer is working on an appeal against the order to remove the three children.
La conf stampa al Quarter
La conf stampa al Quarter
the holidays

Cap d'Any: A month of events for everyone in Alghero

Mayor Caciotto: "Our city is capable of celebrating its unique heritage and confirming its position as a prime destination for New Year's Eve in Sardinia."
Una foto di scena del film Wicked - Parte 2 (foto Ansa/© Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved)
Una foto di scena del film Wicked - Parte 2 (foto Ansa/© Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved)
cinema

The Wicked, Part 2: The sequel sets a new box office record in the US.

With nearly $31 million in pre-sales alone, the film has achieved its best result of 2025.
Ambra Cau (foto Zecchino d'oro)
Ambra Cau (foto Zecchino d'oro)
the kermesse

Little Ambra Cau is ready to represent Sardinia at the Zecchino d'Oro.

Five years old and a great desire to sing, Capoterra is rooting for her
the concert

New Year's Eve in Olbia: not just Mengoni, but also Lazza. "It'll be a great music celebration."

The Milanese rapper will be performing in the square until dawn: "It will make many young people happy, a great opportunity to promote the city."
Il maestro delle launeddas Luigi Lai (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Il maestro delle launeddas Luigi Lai (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
first edition

Notes on Paper, a literary festival in Cagliari featuring music and words.

An event to showcase authors, composers, and artists. Guests include launeddas maestro Luigi Lai.
Luca Mazzitelli (Ansa)
Luca Mazzitelli (Ansa)
series a

Cagliari, still a personalized deal for Mazzitelli: Juventus remains a doubt.

The Rossoblu club expresses its condolences for the passing of former midfielder Franco Loriga.
Fabio Pisacane (ANSA/ABBONDANZA SCURO LEZZI)
Fabio Pisacane (ANSA/ABBONDANZA SCURO LEZZI)
soccer

Juventus-Cagliari, Crezzini is the match's referee: he's making his debut.

The designations of the thirteenth day of the championship
Milano-Cortina 2026, la cerimonia di accensione della Fiamma olimpica (Ansa)
Milano-Cortina 2026, la cerimonia di accensione della Fiamma olimpica (Ansa)
in Greece

Milan-Cortina 2026, the torch of the Winter Olympics is lit: the journey begins

The ceremony will take place in the evocative setting of the archaeological museum. On December 4th, the flame will be in Rome, and on the 13th and 14th in Sardinia.