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Energy, fuel, and transportation prices are skyrocketing in Cagliari.

According to inflation data released by the City Council, the cost of living continues to rise: liquid fuels are up 16.4%, and sea travel is up 34.6%. Housing prices are also skyrocketing, up 7.8% in one month.
the announcement

The road tax on motorcycles and small- and medium-sized cars has been abolished: "One of the most hated taxes has been abolished."

The measure is being approved by the Council of Ministers. However, each citizen will be entitled to only one benefit.
prisons

Mafiosi on the island: the Region appeals to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR): "The documents that led to the transfer were denied."

The Council takes the Ministry of Justice before the Administrative Court after the raid on September 5th in Uta
The disappearance

Farewell to Pietrino Soddu, a Sardinian politician in mourning: he was president of the Sardinian Region seven times.

He passed away at the age of 97, having held numerous positions
environment

Cool schools in Cagliari: the municipality plans to air-condition all classrooms.

Climate change: Zedda announces an extraordinary school investment plan alongside the planting of 1,500 trees in the city and other anti-heat measures.
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.
La serra artigianale (Foto: Polizia di Stato)
La serra artigianale (Foto: Polizia di Stato)
The operation

Five kilos of marijuana and a hashish-producing laboratory in Sarule: man arrested

A forty-five-year-old man was arrested for having organised the domestic supply chain, from cultivation to sales.
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"
the virus

Bluetongue returns to Sardinian farms, with three outbreaks discovered in September.

Two were identified in the Sassari area, in Mores and Perfugas, a third in Senorbì
charity

Cagliari, a bike ride to defeat cancer

The initiative by Fabio Bruni, Alessio Ghini and Gabriele Bellomi arrives in the city, who will travel 400 km in 4 days
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."
Rome

Emma Bonino's funeral was emotional at the Capitoline Hill: "The fight for the weak was her guiding star."

Mattarella and Meloni accompanied the coffin in their final farewell to the historic Radical leader: Magi's tears, the memories of Prodi, Letta, and Della Vedova.
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 13-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.
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.
Pozzi di petrolio in fiamme durante la prima Guerra del golfo del 1991
Pozzi di petrolio in fiamme durante la prima Guerra del golfo del 1991
To learn more

War also destroys the environment

Stefania Divertito reconstructs the military ecocide that is destroying the Earth
the live

The Barrittas' long-awaited concert in Santa Giusta

Born in the early 1960s in the Oristano area, they were among the Sardinian groups capable of intercepting the beat and rock revolution very early on.
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."