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UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon: attack 70 kilometers from Sassari Brigade base

A Serbian soldier was fatally wounded by mortar fire. The ceasefire broke down: the Israeli army ordered a new evacuation in the southern part of the country.
Il Brotzu
Il Brotzu
the crash

Villaputzu, a car-truck collision on the 125 road: one seriously injured, road closed

The accident at kilometer 48: intervention of the air rescue
The investigation

A Cagliari resident was arrested for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl after they met online.

Police operation arrests a 38-year-old man living in the provincial capital: child pornography photos and videos found
L'equipe "Tavi" dell'ospedale Brotzu
L'equipe "Tavi" dell'ospedale Brotzu
Medicine

Goodbye open-heart surgery, Brotzu will perform a thousand minimally invasive procedures.

TAVI allows a diseased heart valve to be replaced without resorting to traditional methods. A conference reviews the progress.
Transportation

Territorial continuity, agreement between Aeroitalia and ITA Airways: "More connections between Sardinia and Rome."

The two companies announce a commercial agreement: interline active starting from July
the project

Cigarette butts in the environment: Sardinia responds with 17 cleanups.

Large national mobilization "The planet is not an ashtray" promoted by Plastic Free Onlus scheduled for June 6th and 7th
Alghero

A-Mare Beach Club requests trial: "Landscape violations on the Calabona cliffs."

Five people are under investigation, all linked to companies involved in the construction of the complex
the case

Israeli soldiers in Sardinia, M5S: "Unacceptable. Who organizes these trips?"

Alessandro Solinas: "Are there agreements between governments? Who is in charge of and coordinating security measures?"
Prelievi per le analisi dell'acqua
Prelievi per le analisi dell'acqua
Arzachena

Waste discharges into the sea, bathing prohibited at Cala Bitta

ARPAS detects abnormal levels of intestinal bacteria: mayoral order
Palazzine di via Rockfeller
Palazzine di via Rockfeller
The works

Sassari, public housing amid miasma and decay: the municipality's plan for revitalization.

The administration plans extraordinary maintenance of the ERP buildings on Via Rockefeller.
La chiusura della campagna elettorale di Graziano Milia
La chiusura della campagna elettorale di Graziano Milia
Elections

Quartu, Milia's final rally at Casa Olla: "The city's rebirth must not be stopped."

The final days of campaigning are upon us. Candidates Marco Porcu (center-right) and Roberto Matta (civic party) will make appeals tomorrow.
Arzachena

Fatal head trauma after parking lot altercation, case dismissed for five doctors

The investigation into the case of Giuseppe Mannoni, 28, from Thiesi, who died on September 3, 2024 after a fatal fall, is in its final stages.
Pamela Genini, 29 anni, e il luogo dove è stato uccisa dal compagno Gianluca Soncin (Ansa)
Pamela Genini, 29 anni, e il luogo dove è stato uccisa dal compagno Gianluca Soncin (Ansa)
court

Pamela Genini's murder: Mother cries in court and shouts "bastard" at Soncin

The family of the 29-year-old woman killed in Milan with 76 stab wounds: "We want a life sentence."
Il Suv dopo l'incidente e, dall'alto, Vannacci e Pozzolo
Il Suv dopo l'incidente e, dall'alto, Vannacci e Pozzolo
the case

Vannacci, who tested positive for alcohol after an SUV accident, says: "Private life, no action against Pozzolo."

The leader of National Future has ruled out disciplinary action for his MP: "He's not setting a good example, but he'll pay the price, like any other citizen."
Il Tribunale di Milano (Ansa), nel riquadro Igor Squeo (foto Instagram)
Il Tribunale di Milano (Ansa), nel riquadro Igor Squeo (foto Instagram)
Milan

He died after a police operation: six officers and a doctor under investigation

The Attorney General's Office reopens Igor Squeo's case: "Improper restraint."
Middle East

The IDF arrests a student on his way to Tor Vergata: "He's a Hamas terrorist."

"He took part in the October 7 massacre." Gaza media: "He was supposed to continue his studies in Italy."
Il consigliere regionale della Lombardia, Nicole Minetti, all'interno del palazzo della Regione, Milano, 26 ottobre 2012. ANSA/DANIELE MASCOLO
Il consigliere regionale della Lombardia, Nicole Minetti, all'interno del palazzo della Regione, Milano, 26 ottobre 2012. ANSA/DANIELE MASCOLO
the case

Nicole Minetti, the Milan prosecutor's office confirms his positive opinion on the pardon.

"Further investigations have revealed that the press reports are not true," writes the Attorney General's Office.
Neri Marcorè e Marco Navone dall’Associazione Argonauti (foto Andrea Mignogna)
Neri Marcorè e Marco Navone dall’Associazione Argonauti (foto Andrea Mignogna)
cinema

The Tavolara Festival warms up its engines with three events in June.

A workshop, screening, and film concert of “Metropolis” are scheduled.
the case

Erri De Luca banned from the Salerno Festival: "We disagree with his comments on Gaza."

The writer was supposed to deliver the opening address at the event, the organizers' decision was made after his statements on Zionism and genocide in Palestine.
Il rapper Gue' (foto concessa)
Il rapper Gue' (foto concessa)
the concert

Sorso, rapper Guè on stage at "Beauty in Music"

See you on Saturday, June 6th at Parco Vita
Il referendum del 1946
Il referendum del 1946
to learn more

The girls and boys of 1946

In the book by Alfonso Celotto and Giulia Guerrini, the voice of those who chose between monarchy and republic
The show

Theater, what a passion: aspiring actors on stage in Guspini

A successful premiere, awaiting the encore that will take place in a few days in Arbus
Il manto erboso del "Vanni Sanna" (foto Torres)
Il manto erboso del "Vanni Sanna" (foto Torres)
The investment

Torres: Work begins on the pitch at the "Vanni Sanna" stadium.

Thanks to the Municipality of Sassari, the grass will be restored and improved
Un momento della scorsa edizione (foto Aci Sassari)
Un momento della scorsa edizione (foto Aci Sassari)
engines

International Rally of the Gulf of Asinara: Over 60 cars at the start

The 31st edition of the event organized by the Automobile Club Sassari starts on Thursday 4 June.
Charles Leclerc (foto Ansa/Epa)
Charles Leclerc (foto Ansa/Epa)
Formula One

Ferrari and Leclerc sign a multi-year contract extension. The Monegasque driver: "It's a dream to be here."

"The team I've always loved and that has become a second family. Ready to fight to bring the world title back to Maranello."
Italy's Marco Palestra during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers playoff semifinal soccer match between Italy and Northern Ireland at Bergamo Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, 26 march 2026. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
Italy's Marco Palestra during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers playoff semifinal soccer match between Italy and Northern Ireland at Bergamo Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, 26 march 2026. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
soccer

Transfer market, the coaches' waltz. Inter pressuring Palestra.

Atalanta wants at least €50 million for the Cagliari winger. Allegri is moving to Napoli. For the national team, Conte or Mancini's sensational return.
In Parlamento
Il 16 giugno scadono i termini per il versamento dell'acconto Imu (Foto: Ansa)
Il 16 giugno scadono i termini per il versamento dell'acconto Imu (Foto: Ansa)

From IMU to Tax: All the June Deadlines

The 16th is the last day for the payment of the advance payment of the property tax.
Insularità

Disaronno acquires Zedda Piras, the historic Sardinian myrtle brand changes hands.

Campari is also selling Amaro Averna: the new company is based in Sassari, which has also absorbed all the employees of the two plants in Sicily and Sardinia