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ULTIM'ORA

Sardinia is a top destination for luxury cruises: 54 arrivals through December, 26,500 passengers expected.

Bagalà: "The concentration of airports in the shoulder months is a concrete opportunity to build new seasonality."
I migranti e i soccorsi per il ragazzo ferito (foto Murru)
I migranti e i soccorsi per il ragazzo ferito (foto Murru)
The emergency

Southern Sardinia continues to see more landings: around fifty migrants intercepted along the Sardinian coast.

Four small boats were escorted to Sant'Antioco, one injured person was transferred to Sirai. Two other vessels were spotted and stopped offshore.
L'intervento del CIsom e dell'Elisoccorso 118 all'Asinara (foto concessa)
L'intervento del CIsom e dell'Elisoccorso 118 all'Asinara (foto concessa)
the accident

A car overturns on the Asinara hairpin bends: two young women injured, one in serious condition.

A golf cart overturned at Cala del Bianco. Emergency helicopter transport to Sassari.
The fire

Fear in Macomer, flames near homes in Funtana Giaga: 4 people evacuated

Firefighters and police evacuated four residents. Air forces deployed from Bosa and Fenosu to stop the blaze.
L'assessore regionale al Turismo Franco Cuccureddu e il sindaco di Alghero Raimondo Cacciotto
L'assessore regionale al Turismo Franco Cuccureddu e il sindaco di Alghero Raimondo Cacciotto
the agreement

Alghero, the highlight of the Sardinian New Year: live TV (where is still unknown) and 3 million from the Region

Mayor Cacciotto and Councilor Cuccureddu have signed an agreement: "A great opportunity."
Auto danneggiata nel parcheggio del Brotzu
Auto danneggiata nel parcheggio del Brotzu
Cagliari

Damaged cars and threats to hospital goers: protests erupt over parking at Brotzu Hospital.

City Councilor Mura calls for cameras and constant police presence in the square
Panorama di Nuoro
Panorama di Nuoro
the intervention

Water leak in Nuoro: homes in Badu and Carros are dry.

Pressure drops and temporary interruptions are expected: the service will resume at full capacity once the work is completed.
L'incidente a Olbia (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente a Olbia (foto Vigili del fuoco)
the accident

Head-on collision at the entrance to Olbia: Four injured, one person trapped in wreckage

The collision on Provincial Road 38 bis: firefighters, ambulances, and local police were on site.
Guasto alla rete idrica in viale Diaz
Guasto alla rete idrica in viale Diaz
The letter

"Water mains failure, leaving the area between Viale Diaz and Via Campidano dry."

Service interrupted. Residents protest: "Fourth water outage in two months, an unsustainable situation for the elderly and businesses."
Monastir 29-8-2020 - Protesta dei migranti nel centro di accoglienza di Monastir - foto Angelo Cucca
Monastir 29-8-2020 - Protesta dei migranti nel centro di accoglienza di Monastir - foto Angelo Cucca
migrants

Monastir: Five Star Movement raids the reception center: "Failed management, case in Parliament."

The police union conducted an inspection. Senator Licheri announced a question to the government regarding the facility's conditions.
the rite

Cabras, Nicola Poddi's first barefoot race: "A dream come true."

The 17-year-old prepares to carry the statue of San Salvatore to the country village
Isili, pronto soccorso (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Isili, pronto soccorso (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Healthcare

Isili's emergency room remains open through September.

The facility will be open every day from 8am to 8pm, with the aim of making it available 24 hours a day.
escalation alert

Berlin accuses Moscow of being behind the explosive drone in Leipzig. Meloni: "Italy is close to Germany."

Von der Leyen and Rutte: "We will respond united." The Kremlin's anger.
Mario Calabresi, presidente Be Content, partecipa al Salone dei Pagamenti 2025 presso il MiCo a Milano, 29 ottobre 2025. ANSA/MOURAD BALTI TOUATI
Mario Calabresi, presidente Be Content, partecipa al Salone dei Pagamenti 2025 presso il MiCo a Milano, 29 ottobre 2025. ANSA/MOURAD BALTI TOUATI
towards the announcement

Mario Calabresi ready to run for mayor of Milan

The journalist has resigned from Chora Media and is about to make his candidacy for Palazzo Marino official.
Benevento

He kills his two brothers and then takes his own life: tragedy at the restaurant

The shooting death. The Carabinieri are investigating.
Italian Minister for Infrastructure and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini during a question time at the Senate, Rome, Italy 23 April 2026. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI
Italian Minister for Infrastructure and Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini during a question time at the Senate, Rome, Italy 23 April 2026. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI
politics

Salvini and the "threat" of his former colleagues: a front is formed to revive the Northern League.

Former parliamentarians and provincial secretaries launch the Committee for the Convocation of the Federal Congress
Florence

A migrant "offends" the Italian flag: "He will be expelled from Italian soil."

Minister Piantedosi: "The man entered illegally. Symbols must be honored here."
Ares
Ares
The story

Sassari, owner dies after a long illness: dog Ares has been waiting for him for months behind the door.

Now the 5-year-old Amstaff is looking for a new family: "He's docile and affectionate, let's save him from the pound."
the event

The Kolors at Torre Grande: What to Know Before the Concert

Traffic management measures have been implemented due to the high traffic volume. Restrictions have also been imposed to prevent tensions and excessive drinking.
the kermesse

Måneskin will reunite on the Ariston stage at Sanremo 2027: Stefano De Martino confirms.

The host and artistic director announced it in an interview with “Tv Sorrisi e Canzoni”
La conduttrice Francesca Fagnani durante la trasmissione televisiva Rai 'Belve', in onda il primo novembre 2022 a Roma. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI
La conduttrice Francesca Fagnani durante la trasmissione televisiva Rai 'Belve', in onda il primo novembre 2022 a Roma. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI
TV

Francesca Fagnani is ready to leave RAI, Viale Mazzini calls her a "precious resource."

The host of "Belve" has reportedly asked to terminate her contract, which expires in spring 2027.
Scotto e Brentan, due dei giocatori col contratto prolungato (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
Scotto e Brentan, due dei giocatori col contratto prolungato (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
Serie C

Torres, core team confirmed: contracts extended to nine key players

Mastinu, Zaccagno, and Brentan sign contracts until 2029. Gigi Scotto and five other key members of the team extend their contracts until 2028.
Fiorentina's foward M'Bala Nzola celebrate after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals 1st leg soccer match between ACF Fiorentina and Club Brugge at the at Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, 2 May 2024 ANSA/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI
Fiorentina's foward M'Bala Nzola celebrate after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals 1st leg soccer match between ACF Fiorentina and Club Brugge at the at Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, 2 May 2024 ANSA/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI
the shot

Cagliari, final blow: M'Bala Nzola arrives on a permanent deal.

The Angolan striker arrives from Fiorentina in the final stages of the transfer window to strengthen the Rossoblu's attacking department.
il play canadese Kaza Kajami-Keane (foto G. Marras)
il play canadese Kaza Kajami-Keane (foto G. Marras)
Basketball

Dinamo loses Canadian playmaker Kajami-Keane to injury

The company is looking for a foreign replacement
Cristian Bunino (foto Torres)
Cristian Bunino (foto Torres)
series c

Torres signs striker Cristian Bunino

The thirty-year-old player arrives from Cittadella
In Parlamento

Alghero, clash over the Puc, a tit-for-tat exchange between Reformists and the majority.

The opposition contests the absence of a Coastal Use Plan and a Port Master Plan.
Insularità

Sardinian hunters: "Wildlife and the environment aren't protected by appeals."

Hunting, Fishing, and Sardinian Traditions: "We're on the front lines protecting the region. What are animal rights activists actually doing?"