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House explosion in Terralba: owner arrested for manslaughter

38-year-old Aleandro Frau, who suffered serious injuries, allegedly attempted to damage the house using two gas cylinders and a lighter.
(foto carabinieri)
(foto carabinieri)
Il luogo dell'incidente
Il luogo dell'incidente
the tragedy

Sassari: 93-year-old woman crashes car; rescue efforts fail.

It happened on Via delle Magnolie. The elderly woman was reportedly struck by a sudden illness while driving.
Israel

Flotilla activists mistreated, Mattarella: "Uncivilized, the lowest level from Ben Gvir."

Netanyahu also condemned his minister: "We will expel the provocateurs, but his behavior is not in line with our values." 430 people were arrested, 30 of whom were Italian, including two Sardinians.
Barcone attracca sulla spiaggia di Cala Luna. Foto dalla pagina Facebook "Viaggio in Sardegna"
Barcone attracca sulla spiaggia di Cala Luna. Foto dalla pagina Facebook "Viaggio in Sardegna"
The dispute

Cala Luna pier seized, tourist boat docks on the sand

The infrastructure that allowed visitors to land safely and while preserving the environment is unusable
weather forecast

Sardinia, the African anticyclone brings a long early summer: temperatures peaking at 32 degrees this weekend.

Temperatures are rising, and next week we'll begin to feel the heat even at night. This phase is expected to continue until June 2nd.
fight against drug dealing

Cagliari: Over a kilo of drugs found in the house: 32-year-old arrested

Police raided the Cep neighborhood. A 22-year-old was reported after leaving his home after purchasing 100 grams of hashish.
L'incidente a Nuoro (foto Ledda)
L'incidente a Nuoro (foto Ledda)
The accident

Nuoro: Car collides with scooter, 18-year-old hospitalized

The collision occurred on Via Toscana at the intersection with Via Piemonte. Firefighters and local police were on scene.
the complaint

Ghilarza, Father Paolo Contini: "Electricity cuts without warning, funerals in darkness and without sound."

"When they cut off water, they notify businesses and public offices, not the parish. Unacceptable."
Il pontile di Cala Luna sotto sequestro
Il pontile di Cala Luna sotto sequestro
The provision

Cala Luna pier seized in Baunei

The decision comes as the tourist season is upon us
Il giardino della scuola di via Vespucci
Il giardino della scuola di via Vespucci
the ordinance

There are rats: the school on Via Vespucci in Quartu is closing.

Students will be home until Thursday, May 28th to allow for rodent control.
Via Porcell (foto ufficio stampa)
Via Porcell (foto ufficio stampa)
traffic

Cagliari's Via Porcell reopens to traffic.

From 10 a.m. on May 22nd. The green light has been given after the completion of safety measures on the University's unsafe wall.
olizia locale a Sassari
olizia locale a Sassari
In the night

Sassari, man steals 24 bottles of spirits: arrested by local police

The incident at the Crai supermarket on Via IV Novembre
Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove, sottosegretario alla Giustizia, all'evento "Vota si" sul referendum della giustizia presso Nh Torino Centro, Torino, 10 marzo 2026 ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO
Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove, sottosegretario alla Giustizia, all'evento "Vota si" sul referendum della giustizia presso Nh Torino Centro, Torino, 10 marzo 2026 ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO
Rome

Cospito case: Delmastro's 8-month sentence confirmed.

The appeal judges also said that the former undersecretary of Justice had spread classified information about the anarchist detained in Sassari.
Catania

Sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl: her mother and her partner arrested

The investigation was launched after a complaint from the school. The victim and her siblings are now in a protected facility.
Iran

Tehran has full control of Hormuz: allies pass through, enemies are pushed back, tolls for those who negotiate

The Pasdaran have "consolidated" control over the Strait, Reuters reports. Fares exceed $150,000.
Polizia stradale (foto Ansa)
Polizia stradale (foto Ansa)
Bologna

He crashes into the guardrail, then steals the ambulance during the rescue and tries to escape: arrested

The man was stopped by the Highway Police after a long chase that included a collision with the patrol car.
Mahmood (Archivio)
Mahmood (Archivio)
the case

Fashion designer on trial for rape in New York: Mahmood called to testify

The name of the singer, who is not under investigation, appears in the documents of a civil proceeding against Riccardo Tisci, former creative director of brands such as Givenchy and Burberry
Giancarlo Biffi (Foto: Gianfilippo Masserano)
Giancarlo Biffi (Foto: Gianfilippo Masserano)
on stage

Festival dei Tacchi, theater in the landscape: seven days of "Running with Courage" through the landscapes of Ogliastra.

From 3 to 9 August in Jerzu and Ulassai the 27th edition of the Cada Die Teatro festival
the initiative

Young people, artificial intelligence, and sustainability: a new Sardinian hospitality concept is born at the Fipe Hackathon.

The Gramsci School of Monserrato and the Hotel Management School of Oristano tied for first place: the "Nur-AI" and "Biosa" projects were awarded.
Angelo Branduardi (foto di Angelo Radaelli)
Angelo Branduardi (foto di Angelo Radaelli)
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Angelo Branduardi in Cagliari and Sassari with "Il Cantico"

The Lombard artist celebrates the 800th anniversary of the oldest poetic text in Italian literature.
Stanlio e Ollio
Stanlio e Ollio
A book to discover

A century of Laurel and Hardy

Andrea Ciaffaroni's book celebrates the centenary of the famous comic duo
Un momento dello spettacolo (foto ufficio stampa)
Un momento dello spettacolo (foto ufficio stampa)
TO Verdi

Sassari, the Jesùs Cortés flamenco company arrives

The famous choreographer and dancer from Seville explains that "flamenco is about expressing feelings through dance."
La tappa del Motogiro a Pisa
La tappa del Motogiro a Pisa
last stage

Siniscola, Santa Lucia hosts the grand finale of the Motogiro d'Italia.

The final day is scheduled for Saturday, May 30th. Departure from Sassari.
Fabio Pisacane in Cagliari-Torino (foto Ansa)
Fabio Pisacane in Cagliari-Torino (foto Ansa)
soccer

Fabio Pisacane honored in Siena: Cagliari coach receives the "Briglia d'Oro 2026" award.

The Rossoblu coach has won the award given by the Tuscan city's Coaches' Association. The ceremony will take place on June 12th.
Carlos Alcaraz (foto Ansa/Epa)
Carlos Alcaraz (foto Ansa/Epa)
Tennis

Alcaraz's announcement: "I won't even play Wimbledon."

The Spaniard on social media: "My recovery is progressing, but I'm not ready yet."