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ULTIM'ORA

Bovine dermatitis, alarm raised again: new outbreak in Escalaplano

The mayor is concerned, fearing a blockade of movement and the indiscriminate culling of other animals: "The damage would be extremely serious."
Esemplari di Bue rosso nelle campagne dell’Isola
Esemplari di Bue rosso nelle campagne dell’Isola
Centro storico basso
Centro storico basso
crime

Sassari, residents of the historic center: "Continuous fights, we're barricaded in our homes. They're hiding drugs in flowerpots."

"Every night there's screaming, fighting, and people running away. And then the thefts, they even steal clothes hanging out to dry. We're helpless."
healthcare

Community homes and hospitals, Todde: "PNRR target achieved." But they will be operational in 2027.

The governor: "Many construction sites need to be completed, and for this reason, €10 million will be allocated in budget adjustments."
Un'area attraversata dal fuoco a Noragugume (Foto: Comune)
Un'area attraversata dal fuoco a Noragugume (Foto: Comune)
the emergency

Large fire in Noragugume: two helicopters in flight, Canadair requested intervention

The flames were fueled by wind and the presence of hay bales. The municipality said: "Exercise extreme caution, leave access roads clear."
L'incontro di Coldiretti Nuoro-Ogliastra
L'incontro di Coldiretti Nuoro-Ogliastra
THE EMERGENCY

Fires: Nuoro signs a pact to protect Sardinia: "Farmers and institutions join forces for prevention."

Coldiretti Nuoro-Ogliastra brings together institutions, organizations, operators, and the local business community. President Salis: "Territorial defense cannot be color-coded or affiliated."
the story

Olbia, accused of kidnapping, acquitted after ten years

The defendant was deemed innocent of the facts. The judges granted the defense's request.
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
the hearing

Kidnapped in Alghero, her husband remains in prison. The lawyer renounces his mandate.

The 47-year-old will now have to appoint a new defense attorney. He is accused of beating his wife and shaving her hair to humiliate her.
Il centro commerciale Le Vele & Millennium (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Il centro commerciale Le Vele & Millennium (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the clash

Quartucciu, opposition to the attack on the Le Vele shopping center expansion

According to the minority, the project as it stands will have negative impacts on the territory, the environment, traffic and the local economy.
Un rubinetto (foto Sara Pinna)
Un rubinetto (foto Sara Pinna)
The disservice

San Vero Milis: Water main supplying the Capo Mannu reservoir is damaged, causing taps to run dry.

Water supply suspended from 7pm, causing inconvenience to residents.
sacrilegious theft

Sorso, thieves steal the jewels of the Virgin from the Sanctuary

Gold earrings and necklaces donated by the faithful have disappeared.
Uno degli alloggi Erp a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Uno degli alloggi Erp a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
the emergency

Porto Torres, the "case" of the 49 ERP housing units: safety work assigned

Delivered in 2019 by the Wheeler administration, serious structural issues were discovered shortly after the inauguration
Quartu, la demolizione (foto Daga)
Quartu, la demolizione (foto Daga)
The intervention

Quartu: An old, unsafe kiosk on Via Marconi has been demolished; residents' petition has been accepted.

The curtain falls on the structure located between Via Marconi and Via Merello and which once housed a newsstand
Garlasco

Marco Poggi breaks his silence after 19 years: "Being involved hurt me. The investigators could have dampened some leads."

Chiara Poggi's brother: "What saddens me most is that they ruined her image. My family hopes to turn over a new leaf."
Seduta del Consiglio Regionale della Lombardia. Nella foto il nuovo consigliere Nicole Minetti. Milano, 26 ottobre 2012. ANSA/DANIELE MASCOLO
Seduta del Consiglio Regionale della Lombardia. Nella foto il nuovo consigliere Nicole Minetti. Milano, 26 ottobre 2012. ANSA/DANIELE MASCOLO
the case

Thanks to Minetti, the Quirinale: "No unusual secrecy or influence."

Following further investigations by the Prosecutor's Office, the President of the Republic stated: "There are no grounds for reconsidering the clemency measure adopted."
Tor Vergata, nel riquadro Mahmoud Al Najjar (foto X Drop Site via Ansa)
Tor Vergata, nel riquadro Mahmoud Al Najjar (foto X Drop Site via Ansa)
the case

A Palestinian student on his way to Tor Vergata University was arrested by the IDF. The university said he was "qualified to apply for a master's degree."

The rector: "We're taking care of admissions. We don't know anything else, and we hope everything becomes clear."
Silvio Berlusconi e Marcello Dell'Utri a Montecatini Terme (Pistoia). ANSA/MAURIZIO DEGL'INNOCENTI
Silvio Berlusconi e Marcello Dell'Utri a Montecatini Terme (Pistoia). ANSA/MAURIZIO DEGL'INNOCENTI
Florence

'93 massacres: Dell'Utri and Berlusconi's charges dismissed (for the sixth time): "There's a lack of evidence regarding their relationship with Cosa Nostra."

The investigators' hypothesis was that the season of massacres was aimed at favoring the rise of Forza Italia
Iranian director Marjane Satrapi poses during the photocall for the movie 'La bande des Jotas', at the seventh annual Rome Film Festival, in Rome, Italy, 16 November 2012. The movie is presented out competition at the festival that runs from 09 to 17 November. ANSA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
Iranian director Marjane Satrapi poses during the photocall for the movie 'La bande des Jotas', at the seventh annual Rome Film Festival, in Rome, Italy, 16 November 2012. The movie is presented out competition at the festival that runs from 09 to 17 November. ANSA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
mourning

Farewell to Marjane Satrapi: She told the world about Iran with the comic "Persepolis"

She was 56 years old, her family said: "She died of sadness just over a year after the passing of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life."
Gue' (foto concessa)
Gue' (foto concessa)
the event

Sorso, countdown to rapper Guè's concert

On Saturday 6th June at 6pm Parco Vita will host one of the most iconic artists of the Italian hip hop scene
the project

Tortolì signs the "The Longevity Experience" memorandum of understanding.

Blue Zone Agreement between Sardinia, Okinawa, Nicoja (Costa Rica), and Ikaria (Greece)
Elisabetta Canalis con gli altri atleti del cast (foto Netflix via Ansa), nei riquadri Ithocor Meloni e Federica Murgia (foto Instagram)
Elisabetta Canalis con gli altri atleti del cast (foto Netflix via Ansa), nei riquadri Ithocor Meloni e Federica Murgia (foto Instagram)
the show

One hundred athletes, one winner: Elisabetta Canalis and two other Sardinians in the "Physical Italia" arena.

Ithocor Meloni and Federica Murgia are also among the champions of the new Netflix program, on air from September with extreme resistance challenges
Stelle, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Stelle, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
astronomy

The night sky spectacle rewards Allai: the municipality is the first "Village of the Stars" in Italy.

The certificate marks the entry of the small town into the international network of exceptional places for the quality and observation of the celestial vault.
Da sx Luca Vitali, Francesco Sardara, Stefano Sardara, Jack Devecchi e Paolo Citrini (foto G. Marras)
Da sx Luca Vitali, Francesco Sardara, Stefano Sardara, Jack Devecchi e Paolo Citrini (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo Sassari presents its new coach: Luca Vitali

The sporting director will be Paolo Citrini
Guido Angelozzi (Cagliari Calcio)
Guido Angelozzi (Cagliari Calcio)
Cagliari

Official: Sporting Director Angelozzi leaves Cagliari

The club issued a statement: "Our professional relationship has ended. Thank you for your work."
Cagliari's head coach Fabio Pisacane gestures during Italian Serie A soccer match Cagliari calcio vs Udinese Calcio at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy, 9 may 2026 ANSA/FABIO MURRU
Cagliari's head coach Fabio Pisacane gestures during Italian Serie A soccer match Cagliari calcio vs Udinese Calcio at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy, 9 may 2026 ANSA/FABIO MURRU
soccer

Cagliari, Pisacane's contract renewal expected in a few days.

A two-year contract is ready for the coach
Napoli's coach Antonio Conte during the Italian Serie A soccer match Atalanta BC vs SSC Napoli at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, Italy, 22 February 2026. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
Napoli's coach Antonio Conte during the Italian Serie A soccer match Atalanta BC vs SSC Napoli at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, Italy, 22 February 2026. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
soccer

Napoli bids farewell to Antonio Conte: "Thank you, coach!"

The departure was made official with a club statement. Allegri is in pole position to replace him.
Insularità

No shows or theater: almost half of young Sardinians suffer from "cultural poverty."

The InClasse-Fondazione Articolo 49 analysis based on ISTAT data was presented to the Chamber of Deputies: on the island, the phenomenon affects 45% of children between the ages of 11 and 19.