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emergencies

The island is burning: ground teams and aircraft are in action in various locations

Alarm for fires along the Provincial Road 60 between Samassi and Villacidro, in Oniferi and Iglesias

Too many requests

Heat and electricity emergency: numerous blackouts in Sardinia

Among the most affected areas are the Cagliari area, the south of the island and Gallura.

Una vicenda surreale all'aeroporto di Cagliari

The story

Without a ticket or documents, he managed to board the Cagliari-Milan train: discovered "by chance"

Surreal incident at the airport: a fifty-year-old man with mental health issues evaded all security checks and made it onto the plane. He was stopped, but his suitcase arrived at Linate. His brother: "Someone help us."

Enrico Fresu

The protest

Without electricity and with her husband's body in the heat for days, the Carabinieri intervene in Quartu

The soldiers were called by a neighbor, then intervened to reconnect the electricity.

Georgia Daga

The warning

The heat continues, with a new alert in Sardinia: temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees until Wednesday.

Civil Protection has issued a new warning, highs still above 40

The protest

Forestry Corps strikes and holds a sit-in amidst firefighting campaign: "The situation is intolerable, we need answers."

Tomorrow from 10am, sit-ins will take place in front of the Regional Council in Cagliari.

Carabinieri

House burglary in Castiadas: caught drunk driving a 125cc scooter

The car's erratic driving prompted a call to 112. Cash, a laptop, and other valuables were recovered.

the controversy

No bike lanes in Sant'Avendrace, Zedda in the crosshairs of cyclists: "You're worse than Truzzu."

The municipality has been under fire for weeks for having too many lanes reserved for two-wheelers. But now the FIAB (Italian Bicycle Federation) has attacked the avenue's redevelopment project, which doesn't include them.

Enrico Fresu

L'incidente sull'Asse mediano (Foto: L'Unione Sarda)

traffic

Cagliari, yet another accident on the Asse Mediano: traffic at a standstill.

At least two cars were involved. The collision occurred near the Genneruxi exit heading towards Sestu.

Roberto Carta

the controls

Cagliari, arrested while trying to burgle a house under renovation

They were trying to force a window: couple in handcuffs

the phenomenon

Serial thief in the Su Planu church in Selargius: "He steals microphones and fans."

Father Giuseppe Camboni: "Reports have already been filed, but so far nothing has been done."

Federica Lai

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Second homes, the Sardinian paradox: the island of tourist records and closed shutters.

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Great Britain

Changing of the guard in London: Burnham replaces Starmer as prime minister

The new Labour Party leader takes office in Downing Street: "Britain must show the world that it can regain its stability."

Gli animali chiusi nel terrazzino di un immobile abbandonato a Sciacca (Foto: Ansa)

in the province of Agrigento

Puppies die from heat, activists fume: "The owner won't end up in jail."

A video of a horrifying scene of animals trapped on a balcony has gone viral on social media. Animal rights activist Rizzi says, "We need stricter regulations."

Combo di tre fermoimmagine dell'intervento di poliziotti e sanitari su Abderrahim Fakir, immobilizzato dagli agenti a Bologna il 19 luglio 2026. Il 43enne di origine marocchina è morto durante l'intervento della polizia.

investigations underway

Abderrahim Fakir's death in Bologna: Six people under investigation for manslaughter

The Public Prosecutor's Office has two police officers and four emergency workers in its records. The investigations will cover the entire dynamics of the events.

Via Svevo nel quartiere Pilastro di Bologna, a desta la vittima (Foto: Ansa)

the drama

"Help, Enough!": Man dies in Bologna during police arrest

A video captures the final moments of Abderrahim Fakir, the 42-year-old man pinned to the ground. His family members say "They killed him."

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the controversy

Musk defends Roggero: "This is madness. The judge and prosecutor should be convicted."

On X, the position taken in favor of the jeweler convicted of killing two robbers

on the web

Oristano, the dance teacher's battle against haters: "I'll expose anyone who insults me."

Francesca Urru, owner of the Bailemos school in Oristano, complains: "Enough with judging women's bodies; we need to expose those who offend."

Sara Pinna

the controversy

Tony Pitony arrives in Sassari, sparking protests: "The lyrics fuel stereotypes."

The artist is in town for the Abbabula Festival. A counter-demonstration will take place on Corso Regina Margherita during the concert.

Emanuele Floris

Sabrina Fiori, Francesco Basciu, Anna Tifu, Giuseppe Carta e Salvatore Taras

the delivery

Banari, violinist Anna Tifu awarded the Golden Onion

The recognition sculpted by Giuseppe Carta represented the highlight of the festival

Giampiero Marras

The rite

Sedilo, faith and emotion for the Ardia on foot

Davide Muscau's first pandela crowns his dream

Serafino Corrias

culture

Nobuyoshi Araki's "Secret Pages" in Oristano

An exhibition dedicated to the master of Japanese photography at the Carlo Contini Art Gallery.

Enrico Melis Costa

series d

Latte Dolce confirms coach Michele Fini

Confirmed for the third consecutive season: "We're starting again with a united group and the development of young players."

Giampiero Marras

L'esultanza della Spagna dopo l'uno a zero

The final

Spain is on top of the world, second Cup in history

Messi's Argentina defeated 1-0 after extra time

Andrea Deidda

The meeting

Sassari, boxing in the historic center: "Great opportunities can arise here."

A sign of vitality among dilapidated and uninhabited buildings

Emanuele Floris

Assemini

Cagliari's first friendly match: 12-1 win against the Primavera.

Felici, Kingstone, and Romano scored braces. Mendy also scored: "It's going to be an important season."

Fabiano Gaggini

the story

Elena Di Martino e, a sinistra, l'abbraccio con Bad Bunny

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Firefighter dies during training: tragedy on Lake Temo

The island is burning: ground teams and aircraft are in action in various locations

Heat and electricity emergency: numerous blackouts in Sardinia

Without a ticket or documents, he managed to board the Cagliari-Milan train: discovered "by chance"

Without electricity and with her husband's body in the heat for days, the Carabinieri intervene in Quartu

The heat continues, with a new alert in Sardinia: temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees until Wednesday.

Forestry Corps strikes and holds a sit-in amidst firefighting campaign: "The situation is intolerable, we need answers."

House burglary in Castiadas: caught drunk driving a 125cc scooter

No bike lanes in Sant'Avendrace, Zedda in the crosshairs of cyclists: "You're worse than Truzzu."

Cagliari, yet another accident on the Asse Mediano: traffic at a standstill.

Cagliari, arrested while trying to burgle a house under renovation

Serial thief in the Su Planu church in Selargius: "He steals microphones and fans."

Second homes, the Sardinian paradox: the island of tourist records and closed shutters.

Changing of the guard in London: Burnham replaces Starmer as prime minister

Puppies die from heat, activists fume: "The owner won't end up in jail."

Abderrahim Fakir's death in Bologna: Six people under investigation for manslaughter

"Help, Enough!": Man dies in Bologna during police arrest

Musk defends Roggero: "This is madness. The judge and prosecutor should be convicted."

Oristano, the dance teacher's battle against haters: "I'll expose anyone who insults me."

Tony Pitony arrives in Sassari, sparking protests: "The lyrics fuel stereotypes."

Banari, violinist Anna Tifu awarded the Golden Onion

Sedilo, faith and emotion for the Ardia on foot

Nobuyoshi Araki's "Secret Pages" in Oristano

Latte Dolce confirms coach Michele Fini

Spain is on top of the world, second Cup in history

Sassari, boxing in the historic center: "Great opportunities can arise here."

Cagliari's first friendly match: 12-1 win against the Primavera.

A Cagliari woman in Bad Bunny's "casita": "He chose me above all others, and I'll never forget his embrace."

Sardinian pride in Lake Garda: world record for Sub Sinnai

Hormuz between the US and the European Union: the end of multilateralism

Oristano appeals to young people: "Get vaccinated against human papillomavirus."

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