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the investigations

Sassari: "Gentle robber" arrested on Via degli Astronauti

The alleged perpetrator of the armed robbery of July 17th has been arrested: before fleeing he had apologized to those present

EMANUELE FLORIS

Cagliari

He crashes his car, doctors find drugs in his wallet: his home is searched and he is arrested.

The call to the police station was made from the Brotzu emergency room: a forty-eight-year-old was hiding over two kilos of hashish

Un distributore di gasolio a Torino, 28 luglio 2026. ANSA/ ALESSANDRO DI MARCO (Generica, simbolica)

consumers

Diesel prices continue to rise: in Sardinia, at €2.08 per litre, it is among the most expensive regions.

New findings from the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy

The inspection

Quartu broadcasts the NAS (National Security Police) live on social media after they shut down his restaurant: "This is harassment."

The manager of the Pata Negra Prosciutto Factory: "They made us turn away our customers. An injustice." Action taken for alleged hygiene and sanitation irregularities: "Insects here? It's the bamboo worm, everything's normal."

Enrico Fresu

the operation

Quartu, poaching with "pappadroxia": 20 kilos of wild boar meat in the freezer, reported

Forestry inspections in the Salmagi area also include the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and night-time hunting lights.

environment

Macomer: An old landfill containing smelly waste was discovered and seized in Tossilo.

The perpetrators were identified and reported by the local police and the Carabinieri.

Francesco Oggianu

the intervention

Cagliari, mid-August cockroach disinfestation: permits suspended

Proservice works on the morning of the 13th and 14th. The Municipality: "Public safety takes precedence over the owners' commercial interests."

The emergency

A brawl at the Calangianus juvenile detention center has prompted Mayor Albieri to write to the Prefect and Minister Piantedosi: "Urgent intervention is needed."

The alarm was raised overnight, with a massive intervention by Carabinieri and emergency vehicles, and several injured people taken to hospital: "The local community cannot wait any longer."

Andrea Busia

The operation

Alta Marmilla: Farmer arrested for hiding weapons with erased serial numbers and ammunition

Carabinieri in Mogoro conducted a raid on the suspect's home and business. The investigation led to the forty-two-year-old's transfer to Massama prison.

the operation

Alghero, the pusher was traveling on a scooter with 100 grams of heroin in a sock.

Stopped by the Flying Squad near a roundabout: the drugs were hidden in his private parts.

Il sindaco Davide Fanari e la centenaria Nemesia Muscas (Foto concessa)

the story

San Nicolò d'Arcidano, celebration for Nemesia Muscas: the town's grandmother has blown out one hundred candles.

Mayor Fanari: "She has become a symbol and example for our community."

Sara Pinna

the operation

Sassari, 10,000 counterfeit and unsafe toys seized

Joint raid by local police and customs agency

Emanuele Floris

the crime

Fight between youths: 18-year-old stabbed to death in back

Violence erupted in Pope John XXIII Square in Trani

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Washington

Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt leaves the White House at the end of the month

Trump's announcement about the communications czarina: "She will dedicate more time to her children."

Fly

Putin warns Europe: "If you seize our ships, we will respond in kind."

The Russian leader condemned the European plans as acts of "piracy and robbery."

Arm wrestling

Migrant case, Berlin: "Surprised by the unrest, expulsions to Italy will take place."

German Interior Ministry spokeswoman: "We agreed on the fate of the Dubliners after the Pact came into force."

The emergency

Catania, chaos in the skies due to the Etna eruption: 700 flights cancelled

Air travel suspended until August 14th

the memory

La Maddalena, restoration in the final stages of "La Procellaria"

A monument created in 1949 by Carlo Fontana, on the Scoglio Roma, in front of the island of Santo Stefano

Claudio Modesto Ronchi

Candeliere d'Oro speciale a Giuseppina Canestrelli

Common

Sassari, Ada Lucia Marongiu and Giuseppina Canestrelli win the Golden Candelieri.

The ceremony also awarded Antonia Rassu with the silver, Giuseppe Cattaneo with the bronze and several historical award winners

Emanuele Floris

Annalisa al Red Valley nel 2024 (Foto: Ilenia Giagnoni)

Music

Let the Red Valley begin: it starts with Bresh, Achille Lauro will perform in the dead of night

Anna on Friday, and the other big names on Saturday: Ernia, Annalisa, and Sfera Ebbasta. The lineup and performers for each evening.

Ilenia Giagnoni

the initiative

Sassari, a camper area dedicated to Faradda to expand tourism options

The parking area, which can accommodate 40 vehicles, is located between Via Pirandello and Via Bellini.

Emanuele Floris

Books

Villasimius calls readers to action: the "Ideario Storie" series returns.

Three evening sessions with Gianluigi Paragone, Beatrice Venezi, and Marco Mancini. The sessions will address the themes of modernity, female talent, and Italian intelligence.

soccer

Cagliari restarts the Coppa Italia against Arezzo, Pisacane: "We're starting to get serious."

The coach warns: "All games can be tricky." Maldini might start. Esposito? "The situation troubles me."

Fabiano Gaggini

Nobili in primo piano e sullo sfondo Nze e il neo capitano Brooks (foto G. Marras)

Basketball

Dinamo trains at PalaSerradimigni: doors open to fans

Jeff Brooks named captain, Michele Vitali will be deputy

Giampiero Marras

epa13164222 Sara Curtis of Italy reacts after setting a new world record in the Women's 50m Backstroke Semifinals of the Swimming at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, France, 12 August 2026. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA

Paris

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Ryanair attacks the Region again: "They continue to waste money with continuity, and only half measures on the municipal surtax."

Sassari: "Gentle robber" arrested on Via degli Astronauti

He crashes his car, doctors find drugs in his wallet: his home is searched and he is arrested.

Diesel prices continue to rise: in Sardinia, at €2.08 per litre, it is among the most expensive regions.

Quartu broadcasts the NAS (National Security Police) live on social media after they shut down his restaurant: "This is harassment."

Quartu, poaching with "pappadroxia": 20 kilos of wild boar meat in the freezer, reported

Macomer: An old landfill containing smelly waste was discovered and seized in Tossilo.

Cagliari, mid-August cockroach disinfestation: permits suspended

A brawl at the Calangianus juvenile detention center has prompted Mayor Albieri to write to the Prefect and Minister Piantedosi: "Urgent intervention is needed."

Alta Marmilla: Farmer arrested for hiding weapons with erased serial numbers and ammunition

Alghero, the pusher was traveling on a scooter with 100 grams of heroin in a sock.

San Nicolò d'Arcidano, celebration for Nemesia Muscas: the town's grandmother has blown out one hundred candles.

Sassari, 10,000 counterfeit and unsafe toys seized

Fight between youths: 18-year-old stabbed to death in back

Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt leaves the White House at the end of the month

Putin warns Europe: "If you seize our ships, we will respond in kind."

Migrant case, Berlin: "Surprised by the unrest, expulsions to Italy will take place."

Catania, chaos in the skies due to the Etna eruption: 700 flights cancelled

La Maddalena, restoration in the final stages of "La Procellaria"

Sassari, Ada Lucia Marongiu and Giuseppina Canestrelli win the Golden Candelieri.

Let the Red Valley begin: it starts with Bresh, Achille Lauro will perform in the dead of night

Sassari, a camper area dedicated to Faradda to expand tourism options

Villasimius calls readers to action: the "Ideario Storie" series returns.

Cagliari restarts the Coppa Italia against Arezzo, Pisacane: "We're starting to get serious."

Dinamo trains at PalaSerradimigni: doors open to fans

European Swimming Championships: Legendary Sara Curtis sets world record in the 50-meter backstroke.

European Swimming Championships: Ceccon and Pilato win bronze in the 200-meter backstroke and 100-meter breaststroke

Katy Perry lights up the night on the Costa Smeralda

The tireless Pedrazzini remains at Ferrini: he will celebrate 57 years on the pitch.

Those Who Hurt with Sovereignty: The Boomerang Effect of Border Controls

Inflation at 2.9%, holiday prices skyrocket in July

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