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The virus

West Nile Fever continues: Oristano departments are struggling.

Nine patients admitted to San Martino, some transferred to other hospitals

Valeria Pinna

Elections

Politics: The race to Rome is on in the island too: regional councilors and councilors are ready for the big leap.

The natural deadline is September 2027, but an election is being considered for early summer. The Sardinian Democratic Party is considering Meloni and Comandini, while the Five Star Movement is focusing on Desirè Manca.

Roberto Murgia

L'incidente nella zona industriale di Tortolì

The accident

Tortolì, car-motorcycle collision: 41-year-old man seriously injured, air ambulance responds

The crash on the road leading from the industrial area to the western pier of the port of Arbatax

Roberto Secci

The case

Fears abound on the Cagliari-Rome flight, when the plane lands with a slashed tire: emergency procedures are triggered.

The Aeroitalia plane landed at Fiumicino Airport an hour late, with fragments of its tires found at Elmas. The airline stated, "Everything proceeded safely."

Andrea Deidda

Porto Torres, uomo trovato morto in casa (foto Pala)

The drama

Porto Torres, 54-year-old found dead at home: autopsy ordered

Carabinieri and a magistrate are on site, and an autopsy will be performed in the next few hours. The initial hypothesis is that it was a natural death.

Mariangela Pala

The fire

Quartu, fire in Sant'Anastasia: several turtles killed in the flames

The fire found easy fuel among the stubble of at least three hectares of land, also attacking tall trees and then spreading into the courtyards of houses.

Antonio Serreli

Uno dei ciclisti investiti sulla sp25 a Porto Torres (foto concessa)

The accident

Porto Torres, cyclists hit by hit-and-run driver: "Too much hatred against bikers."

The two friends who were hit, who suffered bruises and grazes, vented: "The worst thing is hearing how much hatred we feel on the streets and on social media against our sporting category." Meanwhile, the hunt for the driver who fled the scene continues.

Mariangela Pala

the accident

Quartu, a car and a van collide, injuring drivers and passengers.

The collision between Via Merello and Via Principessa Jolanda, one of the most dangerous intersections in the city, already the scene of other accidents

Georgia Daga

to Torregrande

Oristano: Rescue equipment stolen from a sea rescue station.

The material was later recovered thanks to the cooperation of citizens: "An inexplicable gesture that could have harmed everyone."

Sara Pinna

the event

A large open-air restaurant in Cabras: 600 menus featuring local products.

The "Cabras a tavola" initiative organized by Pro Loco was a success in Piazza Stagno.

Sara Pinna

Efisia Lusso con la sindaca di Muravera Francesca Mattana e il vicesindaco di Villasalto Francesco Cotza

Happy Birthday

Aunt Efisia turns 100: Muravera and Villasalto embrace

The mayors' tribute to the lady who celebrated her 100th birthday

SALVATORE MONTISCI

the hole

Sarroch: The sinkhole that has been present for months on Via Val d'Aosta has still not been removed.

Problematic and dangerous road traffic, Abbanoa does not intervene

Ivan Murgana

Giorgia Meloni in videocollegamento con la riunione dei leader della Coalizione dei volenterosi (foto Ansa)

Kiev

The Volenterosi stand with Ukraine: "Exercises in October." Italy withdraws: "No to Italian soldiers, but the commitment remains."

Allies pledge military support and sanctions. London and Paris approve missile production.

The war

Two dead in overnight attack on Russian refinery in Krasnodar

On the Ukrainian side, two victims in Zaporizhzhia, Kiev, Kharkiv and Dnipro were also hit.

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the plan

US tightens noose on Iran's economy: sanctions on gold, tech, aviation, and transportation

Treasury Secretary Bessent launches an operation to financially stifle the regime: "Whoever launders money for Tehran, stay out of the dollar." He also warns China.

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the story

A baby girl dies in Palermo: diphtheria confirmed. The ISS says, "Thanks to the vaccine, 2 million cases have been prevented each year."

The National Institute of Health (ISS) after the tests: "Samples from the little girl tested positive for Corynebacterium diphtheriae."

La presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, partecipa in videocollegamento alla riunione dei leader della Coalizione dei volenterosi (Ansa-Palazzo Chigi)

the summit

The Volunteers for Ukraine: "Increase air defenses and sanctions against Moscow."

Meloni on the line: "Italy stands alongside its international partners." Macron: "Moscow is ready to raise tensions."

The initiative

Quartucciu, food and conviviality: over 200 people for the "Dinner under the colored stars 2026"

At the end of the evening, a moment of solidarity with the donation of food by the participants to the "Angeli della strada" association.

Matteo Cabras

Licia Sulas - Benedetta Piseddu (foto concessa)

Fourth edition

Victory for the Vittorio Inzaina Award: here are all the winners.

Thirty-six participants, divided by age group, were accompanied on their journey by artistic director Claudia Aru. Among the guests, Moses Concas and Gianfranco Zola were very enthusiastic.

Viviana Luisa Montaldo

The competition

Miss Italy: The lights go on in Oristano for the regional final.

See you on Saturday, August 29th on the stage in Piazza Arborea

Marianna Guarna

Music

The Marano-Rigliari-Sanna trio performs in Alghero

New concert as part of the Mediterranean Festival

Giampiero Marras

the analysis

The debate on "woke" culture: sociologist Luca Ricolfi: "The left must change course."

"A degeneration that coincides with the rise of social media; the left is largely to blame."

Massimiliano Rais

Zecca in contenimento (foto ufficio stampa Livorno)

Serie C

Torres defeated in Livorno, losing 2-1

Leading with Di Stefano, they conceded the equaliser from the penalty spot and were overtaken in the 92nd minute by Mawete

Giampiero Marras

Serie A

Romano scored on his debut against Parma and Mancini is eyeing him for the national team.

And on social media, Giallorossi fans are already talking about "regret"

Serie A

Cagliari wins and convinces in the first match, decisive days for the transfer market

Esposito close to joining Torino, Pisacane awaits a striker

Lo stadio "Vanni Sanna" in notturna (foto Torres)

the event

Serie C: Torres presents itself to the city in "its" stadium

The event at "Vanni Sanna" will be enriched by some surprises

Giampiero Marras

Mourning

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Tortolì, road tragedy: motorcyclist dies after being transferred to Brotzu Hospital after accident

West Nile Fever continues: Oristano departments are struggling.

Politics: The race to Rome is on in the island too: regional councilors and councilors are ready for the big leap.

Tortolì, car-motorcycle collision: 41-year-old man seriously injured, air ambulance responds

Fears abound on the Cagliari-Rome flight, when the plane lands with a slashed tire: emergency procedures are triggered.

Porto Torres, 54-year-old found dead at home: autopsy ordered

Quartu, fire in Sant'Anastasia: several turtles killed in the flames

Porto Torres, cyclists hit by hit-and-run driver: "Too much hatred against bikers."

Quartu, a car and a van collide, injuring drivers and passengers.

Oristano: Rescue equipment stolen from a sea rescue station.

A large open-air restaurant in Cabras: 600 menus featuring local products.

Aunt Efisia turns 100: Muravera and Villasalto embrace

Sarroch: The sinkhole that has been present for months on Via Val d'Aosta has still not been removed.

The Volenterosi stand with Ukraine: "Exercises in October." Italy withdraws: "No to Italian soldiers, but the commitment remains."

Two dead in overnight attack on Russian refinery in Krasnodar

US tightens noose on Iran's economy: sanctions on gold, tech, aviation, and transportation

A baby girl dies in Palermo: diphtheria confirmed. The ISS says, "Thanks to the vaccine, 2 million cases have been prevented each year."

The Volunteers for Ukraine: "Increase air defenses and sanctions against Moscow."

Quartucciu, food and conviviality: over 200 people for the "Dinner under the colored stars 2026"

Victory for the Vittorio Inzaina Award: here are all the winners.

Miss Italy: The lights go on in Oristano for the regional final.

The Marano-Rigliari-Sanna trio performs in Alghero

The debate on "woke" culture: sociologist Luca Ricolfi: "The left must change course."

Torres defeated in Livorno, losing 2-1

Romano scored on his debut against Parma and Mancini is eyeing him for the national team.

Cagliari wins and convinces in the first match, decisive days for the transfer market

Serie C: Torres presents itself to the city in "its" stadium

Farewell to master puppeteer Rahul Bernardelli, son of an artist who brought puppet theatre to Sardinia.

Sardinia approves new regional treatment pathway for pituitary tumors: Brotzu becomes the leading surgical center.

Meloni's government: what results will it achieve amidst second thoughts and end-of-term budgets?

"Pediatric eye emergency, no service in Campidano on weekends?"

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