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Man accused of sexual assault: placed under house arrest along with the victim

After the decision of the Court of Appeal, the intervention of the Carabinieri was necessary
Ansa/Archivio
Ansa/Archivio
Militari della Guardia di finanza di Arbatax
Militari della Guardia di finanza di Arbatax
The investigation

A tobacco shop turned black market bank was raided by the Guardia di Finanza, resulting in tax evasion of €760,000.

Checks at a center in Ogliastra. For the military, the business had become a point of reference for obtaining cash.
Incidente stradale
Incidente stradale
Sulcis

A violent collision on the provincial road in Santadi left two injured, including two children on board.

Fears erupt on the SP 79 following yet another road accident. A woman's Clio crashed into a Ford and crashed off the road. Four people were taken to Sirai Hospital in Carbonia.
the measures

The road tax for motorcycles and cars up to 80 kW will be abolished in 2027. Excise duty cuts extended until October 5th.

The two measures approved by the Council of Ministers. Meloni: "One of the most hated taxes has been abolished."
healthcare

Cagliari, dozens of patients "stretched out": the emergency room is like a parking lot.

Difficult working conditions for Santissima Trinità workers: an explosive situation
the construction site

Cagliari: Construction work on the new roundabout on Viale La Plaia is causing traffic congestion.

The works should be completed by the beginning of October, when the traffic lights will be turned off permanently.
L'incendio nelle campagne di Pabillonis
L'incendio nelle campagne di Pabillonis
the emergency

A fire in the Pabillonis countryside has destroyed a eucalyptus forest.

Fires in Is Arenas and Landiri Marras. Mobilization of forestry stations and local Civil Protection volunteers.
Una pecora ferita nell'incidente ferroviario Porto Torres- Sassari (foto Pala)
Una pecora ferita nell'incidente ferroviario Porto Torres- Sassari (foto Pala)
the accident

A train hits sheep on the tracks, blocking the Porto Torres-Sassari line for over an hour.

The vehicle was carrying a load of students and commuters, causing major inconvenience.
L'incendio sulla 131 (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incendio sulla 131 (foto Vigili del fuoco)
the fire

Fear on the 131 in Nuraminis, car catches fire: driver safe

The alarm was raised at kilometer 28 in the direction of Sassari.
Sardinia

"There's a bomb in the water": a stretch of sea in Ogliastra has been closed off.

The Navy's specialized diving units are expected at Cala 'e Luas in the Gairo Marina.
The blitz

Marrubiu: Homemade Greenhouse Discovered in Home: Two Arrested for Drug Dealing

Carabinieri seized over 6 kilos of dried cannabis, a packaging area, and vacuum-sealing equipment. The arrested individuals were placed under house arrest.
the company

From Porto Pozzo to Nuoro by ox cart: Gianfranco Serra's slow journey.

The Aggius entrepreneur left with Rossello and Biancone. Arrival is scheduled for October 2nd after crossing Gallura and the Nuoro area.
Una ruspa sul posto (Foto Maremosso, concessa)
Una ruspa sul posto (Foto Maremosso, concessa)
the controversy

Netflix arrives in Golfo Aranci, the Maremosso Committee asks: "Why the bulldozers at Cala Moresca?"

Citizens of the environmental group raise concerns ahead of filming of the movie "Grown Ups 3"
epa13243918 Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Khabarovsk Territory Governor Dmitry Demeshin (not pictured) at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 16 September 2026. EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
epa13243918 Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Khabarovsk Territory Governor Dmitry Demeshin (not pictured) at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 16 September 2026. EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT
Russia

Putin calls Russians to the polls: "No one will be able to divide us; you know what we're fighting for."

From Friday to Sunday the elections for the Duma, the first since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine: voting will also take place in the "new four Regions", the occupied ones
MI-2-12/7/00- MILANO- POL- TURCO, LEQUOTE DI IMMIGRATI SI POSSONO RITOCCARE. Un immigrato indiano indica il prorpio nome nella lista dei permessi di soggiorno relativi alla sanatoria del 1998 oggi davanti all'ufficio stranieri di Milano. DAL ZENNARO/ANSA
MI-2-12/7/00- MILANO- POL- TURCO, LEQUOTE DI IMMIGRATI SI POSSONO RITOCCARE. Un immigrato indiano indica il prorpio nome nella lista dei permessi di soggiorno relativi alla sanatoria del 1998 oggi davanti all'ufficio stranieri di Milano. DAL ZENNARO/ANSA
the provision

Forza Italia cracks down on citizenship, pushing back against the League: "Exclude negligent and minor crimes."

The Azzurri present amendments to lighten the Northern League's proposed law.
Mario Roggero al suo arrivo nel carcere di Bollate a Milano, 17 luglio 2026. ANSA/MOURAD BALTI TOUATI
Mario Roggero al suo arrivo nel carcere di Bollate a Milano, 17 luglio 2026. ANSA/MOURAD BALTI TOUATI
Milan

Roggero in court: "Every life deserves respect. I could have been less impulsive and more thoughtful."

The jeweler's spontaneous statements during the hearing on the request for a deferred sentence: an initial request has already been rejected in Turin.
Due caccia F-2000 Eurofighter dell'Aeronautica Militare del quarto Stormo di Grosseto durante il decollo immediato (in gergo militare "scramble"), per intercettare e verificare un velivolo civile che aveva perso il contatto radio con gli enti del traffico aereo, 20 luglio 2024. ANSA/ GIANLUIGI BASILIETTI
Due caccia F-2000 Eurofighter dell'Aeronautica Militare del quarto Stormo di Grosseto durante il decollo immediato (in gergo militare "scramble"), per intercettare e verificare un velivolo civile che aveva perso il contatto radio con gli enti del traffico aereo, 20 luglio 2024. ANSA/ GIANLUIGI BASILIETTI
international tensions

Italian fighter jets shoot down a drone in Lithuania. Crosetto: "We are essential on NATO's eastern flank."

It was carrying an explosive device, the Italian Defence Minister and the suspicions about Russia
migrants

Italy extends its Schengen ban with Spain for another 15 days, Madrid extends the ban until October 8th, and attacks: "Meloni is not up to the task."

Controls at ports and airports remain in place, the Spanish government said: "This is a useless and shameful decision."
the appointment

Sixty years of the Cineteca Sarda, with the "Nara" digital archive

The new platform will be presented at the Fondazione di Sardegna on Friday.
Cinema in Sardinia

Peter Marcias's film Almost Grace is seeking an Oscar spot.

The film about the Nobel Prize-winning writer for literature is among the 21 films nominated to represent Italy
Matteo Trullu ospite negli studi di Radiolina
Matteo Trullu ospite negli studi di Radiolina
the contest

Matteo Trullu is a star of European music: the 14-year-old from Decimomannu will represent Italy at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

The winner of the latest edition of The Voice Kids is ready for the big stage in Malta: "A dream come true."
Piera Meloni (foto Instagram)
Piera Meloni (foto Instagram)
on TV

Piera Meloni, from Sardinia to the Big Brother VIP house: "I'll be 100% myself."

Born in 2003, a beauty and fashion creator, she's among the contestants on the ninth season of the reality show. The doors have already opened for her with the Open House, which officially kicks off Thursday.
Foto Ansa
Foto Ansa
The match

Football and solidarity: a challenge between migrants at the Monastir and Bonorva reception centers.

Initiative promoted by the Region, coaches Pisano and Acquafresca
Joonas Riisma (foto G. Marras)
Joonas Riisma (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo Sassari, Riisma has resumed training

Kajami-Keane, Pisano and Vitali still stopped
Gianluca Manganiello, arbitro di Udinese-Cagliari di Serie A (foto Ansa)
Gianluca Manganiello, arbitro di Udinese-Cagliari di Serie A (foto Ansa)
the designation

Manganiello will referee the Serie A match between Udinese and Cagliari.

It will be played on Saturday, it will be the last match before the long break for the national teams
In Parlamento
Evgenii & Karina Gerasimovi
Evgenii & Karina Gerasimovi

Hydrogen, technologies, and skills for the energy of the future: Sardegna Ricerche courses for businesses begin

The program will conclude with a professional certification from RINA, one of the national leaders in the sector. Training will take place at the Macchiareddu Training Center.
Insularità

Lega: "Security alert in Cagliari, more soldiers needed on the streets."

Alessandra Zedda: "We will ask Parliament for a strengthening of its position. We hope the majority will support us."