L´Unione Sarda

the accident

Cagliari: A pedestrian was hit by a bus on Via Dante.

Seventy-two-year-old transported to Brotzu Hospital with red code

Matthew Vercelli

Un momento dell'operazione dei carabinieri

the decision

Drug trafficking in Sardinia: The Court of Appeal overturns the measures taken against four suspects; the alleged ringleader is released from prison.

A dramatic turn of events has broken up the investigation that has dismantled two gangs that allegedly "moved" tons of drugs: the judges say the alleged facts date back too far and there is no risk of the crime being repeated.

Andrea Busia

Il ministro dell’Economia e delle Finanze, Giancarlo Giorgetti, durante il voto di fiducia in Senato sulla legge di bilancio 2026, Roma, 23 dicembre 2025. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI

the budget law

The Senate approved the budget, Giorgetti said: "We've addressed issues that seemed impossible."

There were 110 votes in favor, 66 against, and 2 abstentions. The measure now goes to the Chamber.

the yellow

Two devastating fires in just a few months: a double blow for the Macchiareddu company.

Extensive damage to West Recycling: the previous incident dates back to the end of October, investigations underway

violence

Oliena, man kicks dog to death in his garden: reported

The brothers had asked the police for help, but when they arrived the animal was already dead.

Fabio Ledda

The structure

Oristano: Fenosu airport ready to reopen, but not listed in the regional transport plan.

In recent days, ENAC has adopted the Airport Regulations, an essential act for the start of activities

Marianna Guarna

Stabilimento Eni Rewind a Porto Torres (foto concessa)

the opinion

Eni Rewind gets green light for groundwater discharge into the sea

The Integrated Environmental Authorization (AIA) will be formalized in the next few days.

Mariangela Pala

the discovery

Cagliari, an illegal landfill along the coast: two reports

The Coast Guard took action and reported the incident to the judicial authorities. The removal of waste and debris was ordered.

moments of fear

Cagliari, a man threatens social center staff with a box cutter: arrested

The man was stopped on Viale Sant'Ignazio by the Carabinieri of the mobile radio unit.

Matthew Vercelli

I vigili del fuoco al lavoro (Foto di Matteo Cabras)

the accident

Cagliari, debris falls from a balcony on Viale Sant'Avendrace, damaging a parked car.

No one was walking on the sidewalk: the area was cordoned off for safety

Matteo Cabras

the controversy

Self-defense, Giagoni shakes up social media: "It's not ideology, it's instinct."

The Gallura MP for the League: "Anyone who hasn't felt that chill that takes your breath away can't understand."

Il sindaco di Olbia, Settimo Nizzi, in conferenza stampa (Ansa)

common

Olbia, Nizzi takes stock of 2025: "I give myself 10/10 for my commitment."

The mayor: "I'd do it all again, I don't regret a thing." And he's already identified his possible successor: "A politician, not a technician."

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Türkiye

Ankara: Private jet of Libyan Chief of Staff crashes, killing five.

The flight carrying General Mohammed Al-Haddad was headed to Tripoli

Vatican

"A 24-hour truce for Christmas in Ukraine and beyond": Pope Leo's appeal

The pontiff: "Sadness over Russia's refusal. My thoughts also go to Gaza."

USA

Epstein case: Trump traveled at least eight times on the financier's jet: "Once there was a 20-year-old."

Over 11,000 files on the pedophile financier have been published. The name of the US president also surfaces.

I militari con il piccolo (foto carabinieri)

in the Neapolitan area

At eleven, he sells books and drawings on the street: "I want to give my little sister a Christmas present."

He disappeared from home to set up a stall. The Carabinieri returned him to his family and awarded him a prize.

Rachele Frongia

Venetian

A dispute over maneuvers has resulted in the driver who shot at a group of cyclists being identified.

He is a twenty-five year old from Verona: trivial motives behind the gesture

art

Quartu, an exhibition featuring works by Magritte, De Chirico, Sironi, and Klinger

The exhibition at the former Capuchin convent

Antonio Serreli

culture

Sassari: The "Fino a leggermi matto" Festival commemorates Giancarlo Siani and Pino Daniele.

Saturday's double date with writer Pietro Perone

Giampiero Marras

music

Daniele Mondello arrives in Bosa for Enjoy Parade

The internationally renowned DJ and producer will liven up Christmas Eve

Giampiero Marras

Cinema

"Nassargius," the new documentary by Muravera director Gabriele Carrus, arrives.

The work, filmed mainly in Ballao, brings to light the river culture

Gianni Agus

the party

Olbia, the SOS Astores choir from Golfo Aranci sings for hospital patients.

A concert to bring the Christmas atmosphere to the hospital corridors and give a moment of serenity to those who are hospitalised and those who work there.

Fabrizio Ungredda

Michael Folorunsho in campo contro il Pisa (Ansa)

series a

The initiative

Insularità

Public transportation in Cagliari: CTM timetables, routes, and schedules from December 24th to 26th

The biggest changes on Christmas Day

L'Unione Sarda English

ULTIM'ORA

The Constitutional Court rejects the appointment of a commissioner to Sardinia's local health authorities: a major disruption to healthcare.