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ULTIM'ORA

Israel, police ban Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering the Holy Sepulchre: "For security reasons." Netanyahu then opened the door.

The Patriarchate: "An act of unprecedented gravity." Tajani summons the ambassador, Meloni: "An offense to believers." Macron also condemns it.
epa12858928 Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, sits in the Church of All Nations on the day of a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday, in Jerusalem, 29 March 2026, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. EPA/Ammar Awad / POOL
epa12858928 Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, sits in the Church of All Nations on the day of a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday, in Jerusalem, 29 March 2026, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. EPA/Ammar Awad / POOL
the theft

Sassari: 80 kilos of copper stolen from a stroller at the Superintendency.

Electrical cables removed, gutters torn off: two men arrested red-handed by police
I tre cavalieri che guideranno la corsa (foto concessa)
I tre cavalieri che guideranno la corsa (foto concessa)
San vero Milis

"Sa Cursa de Sa Loriga," the horse riders' protest against the use of helmets: "Ready to strike."

The event that has always attracted so many people is at risk
Il basamento di una pala eolica nel parco Rwe che sta per essere realizzato tra Ittiri e Villanova Monteleone (foto Comitato Gallura)
Il basamento di una pala eolica nel parco Rwe che sta per essere realizzato tra Ittiri e Villanova Monteleone (foto Comitato Gallura)
The disfigurement

Wind power attack on the Grifone Valley: ten 66-megawatt towers on Mount Unturzu

In some cases the bases of the blades are already there: according to the Gallura Committee, whoever built them had no respect for the vegetation or the dry stone walls.
Un elicottero Agusta 132 della Guardia di Finanza uguale a quello scomparso dai radar il 2 marzo 1994
Un elicottero Agusta 132 della Guardia di Finanza uguale a quello scomparso dai radar il 2 marzo 1994
The investigation

Wrecks of a military helicopter found on Maddalena beach: the mystery of the "Volpe 132" is shed light on the matter.

The components of the vessel are believed to have resurfaced after the violent storm that devastated the beach at Capoterra on January 20th: the findings were seized, and RIS experts took action.
Le armi sequestrate (foto Cc)
Le armi sequestrate (foto Cc)
the search

Silius: Clandestine weapons hidden in hay: Farmer arrested

You will find a 9mm Beretta pistol, complete with magazine, and a 16mm double-barrelled shotgun.
Il cane maltrattato a Ossi (foto Cc)
Il cane maltrattato a Ossi (foto Cc)
Carabinieri

Ossi, tied to a rusty chain without food or water: dog Fiamma rescued, owner in trouble

The poor animal was in serious health conditions and in very poor hygienic conditions.
L'Unione Sarda English

Quiet air conditioners: what to consider for the bedroom

Teheran (foto Ansa/Epa)
Teheran (foto Ansa/Epa)
Middle East

Iran, a month of war: "The Pentagon is preparing for ground operations." Houthis take action, US troops injured.

The Wall Street Journal reported this, but the White House clarified: "Making preparations doesn't mean Trump has already decided to escalate." Peace talks, a trilateral meeting between mediators in Islamabad today, are underway.
Carabinieri ad Alghero (foto carabinieri)
Carabinieri ad Alghero (foto carabinieri)
the controls

Ammunition receiving and recycling: a suspect reported in Alghero

Two stolen vans, a stolen luxury car, 97 12-gauge rounds and 210 22-gauge rounds
Annina Deplano
Annina Deplano
the birthday

Lanusei, Annina Deplano joins the centenarian club

The eldest of eleven children, she blew out one hundred candles in the company of her children and relatives.
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
the shot

Sestu, theft of e-cigarette refills: investigation reaches a turning point

The money from the till was also taken away.
Un intervento dei vigili del fuoco (Ansa)
Un intervento dei vigili del fuoco (Ansa)
the accusation

Bortigali's mayor, a councilor, faces an attack: "There are those who have been poisoning the wells for a long time."

Tonio Floris's car was burned. Mayor Massimo Caggiari said: "For years, there have been those who have been working to create a hostile climate in the town."
Rome

Preventive detention debuts, with 91 anarchists detained before the march. Meloni: "The security decree is working."

Protesters were arrested and taken to the barracks, they were taking part in the commemoration of the anarchists who died while making a bomb in the Parco degli Acquedotti
the accident

Milan: A Porsche crashes into parked cars, killing a 21-year-old.

A crash at dawn in the city center left two girls, aged 19 and 20, injured.
Angelo Bonelli and Ilaria Salis attend a No Kings protest against war, authoritarianism, genocide and no to repression, in Rome, Italy, 28 March 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
Angelo Bonelli and Ilaria Salis attend a No Kings protest against war, authoritarianism, genocide and no to repression, in Rome, Italy, 28 March 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
the case

Ilaria Salis was checked: "An hour of questions about the demonstration, then no report."

"We're now in a state of emergency," the MEP denounces. The automatic action was taken after the Schengen country Germany reported it.
Greg Bovino (al centro, foto Ansa/Epa)
Greg Bovino (al centro, foto Ansa/Epa)
United States

Greg Bovino: "Italy needs mass deportations to fight illegal immigration."

The ICE symbol: "Citizen safety is threatened, copy the American model."
the project

Wild herbs are a local resource: the "Garden of Knowledge" is born in Serdiana.

An initiative funded by the Region with 160 thousand euros
David Riondino (foto Ansa)
David Riondino (foto Ansa)
Mourning

Farewell to David Riondino: the Florentine actor and singer-songwriter has died at 73.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11am in Rome, in the Church of the Artists
Beliauskas e Visconti tra i migliori (foto G. Marras)
Beliauskas e Visconti tra i migliori (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo "suicide" after a stinging home defeat against Treviso: 103-108

Sassari leads for a long time but wastes the lead in the final stages, the championship becomes more complicated
Dimarco a Coverciano, a destra in un frame del video trasmesso dalla Rai
Dimarco a Coverciano, a destra in un frame del video trasmesso dalla Rai
The case

Dimarco and his celebration over Bosnia's victory: "No disrespect. It was disrespectful to catch up with us at that moment."

The Italian: "Are we arrogant? But what if we haven't qualified for two World Cups?" And then he attacks RAI.
epa12857481 Aprilia Racing rider Jorge Martin of Spain (L) and Ducati Lenovo rider Francesco Bagnaia of Italy in action during the free practice 2 for the Motorcycling Grand Prix of the United States at the Circuit Of The Americas racetrack in Austin, Texas, USA, 28 March 2026. The 2026 Motorcycling Grand Prix of the United States will be held on 29 March 2026. EPA/DUSTIN SAFRANEK
epa12857481 Aprilia Racing rider Jorge Martin of Spain (L) and Ducati Lenovo rider Francesco Bagnaia of Italy in action during the free practice 2 for the Motorcycling Grand Prix of the United States at the Circuit Of The Americas racetrack in Austin, Texas, USA, 28 March 2026. The 2026 Motorcycling Grand Prix of the United States will be held on 29 March 2026. EPA/DUSTIN SAFRANEK
the circuit

MotoGP in Austin: Martin (Aprilia) wins the Sprint Race

Second place went to Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati), followed by Pedro Acosta (KTM)
La Dinamo in allenamento (foto G. Marras)
La Dinamo in allenamento (foto G. Marras)
the challenge

Basketball: Dinamo-Treviso is worth staying up

The Sassari team wants to return to winning ways to earn another year in Serie A.
In Parlamento
Alessandro Caria, direttore del Parco di Tepilora
Alessandro Caria, direttore del Parco di Tepilora

Alessandro Caria is the new director of the Tepilora park

He leaves the management of the Gal Nuorese Baronia
Insularità
Le rovine antiche di Tharros (Foto Sara Pinna)
Le rovine antiche di Tharros (Foto Sara Pinna)

Cabras, archaeologists arriving in Tharros

The research will be conducted by the University of Bologna. The project was authorized by the City Council.