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Shade sails, new asphalt, and street spraying: Cagliari declares war on the heat.

The council approves the guidelines to fight climate change: "cool pavements" and "water ATMs" are coming to the city streets.

La Procura di Tempio (archivio L'Unione Sarda)

Temple

Attacked by a man wearing a balaclava on the beaches of Gallura: one arrest made.

While wearing a mask, he allegedly threatened several women to force them into sexual intercourse. A well-known figure in the motorsports world was arrested.

Andrea Busia

Migranti attendono al porto di Olbia di essere imbarcati su una nave per la Penisola

the case

Migrants stranded at the port of Olbia: boarding operations have begun

The bureaucratic problem with identification codes that had halted departures has been resolved. A significant deployment of law enforcement agencies has been deployed.

Police

Oristano: Man pretends to be a healer to abuse a woman; arrested for sexual assault.

The man had promised a job and a "treatment" to remove some moles, but was placed under house arrest. The mobile squad is investigating to find other victims.

La serra artigianale (Foto: Polizia di Stato)

The operation

Five kilos of marijuana and a hashish-producing laboratory in Sarule: man arrested

A forty-five-year-old man was arrested for having organised the domestic supply chain, from cultivation to sales.

Fabio Ledda

the controls

Frozen fish served as fresh or stored in illegal freezers: restaurant owners face massive fines

Coast Guard checks are being conducted extensively between Cagliari and the Sulcis-Iglesiente area.

the case

Migrants stranded at the port of Olbia: first embarkations, but dozens still ashore.

Departures have begun after bureaucratic hurdles. Many, however, remain waiting to learn their fate, without humanitarian support.

Andrea Busia

drug

Cagliari: 17-year-old drug dealer caught selling Rivotril in Piazza Matteotti arrested

The young man was wandering around suspiciously when he was stopped by the Carabinieri. He is now being held at the first reception center in Quartucciu.

I manifestanti in via Rockefeller (Pinna)

the denial

Controversy over the Israeli team at the "City of Cagliari" stadium. The Italian Basketball Federation (FIBA) states: "The city council has nothing to do with it."

Following the pro-PAL protests on Via Rockefeller, the FIP denies the administration's involvement and announces the removal of posters bearing the Palazzo Bacaredda logo: "The tournament is entirely our responsibility."

Ennio Neri

regional council

Accumulation of office allowances and "private" salaries for mayors and local administrators: the law exists

The Chamber approves the authentic interpretation of a 2017 law: the ban remains in place for positions obtained through institutional roles.

The report

Mountain biking is banned on the Devil's Saddle, but the prohibition signs have disappeared: "Someone stole them."

Environmentalists from the Legal Intervention Group: "A minority of bikers selfishly and arrogantly want to continue doing as they please."

Lanusei

Ogliastra Local Health Authority (ASL) appoints Nicola Vargas as its new health director.

He succeeds Alessandro Baccoli, who was appointed head of the Sanluri Health and Social Care District.

S Loi

Cartelli di protesta in Senato durante la votazione finale del disegno di legge sulla Riforma elettorale, Roma, 15 Settembre 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI

Palazzo Madama

Electoral law approved by the Senate. The opposition protests: "It's a scam."

The bill received 113 yes votes. Given the amendments made during the second reading, it now returns to the Chamber.

In foto la 26enne Gabriella Querino e il 25enne Sean Michieli. In corso le ricerche della moglie, mentre è stato avviato l'iter per dichiarare la morte cerebrale del marito. La tragedia è avvenuta nel canale Tessera a Venezia. 13 settembre 2026, ANSA/ +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++

in the lagoon

A taxi and a small boat collide in Venice; the body of a missing 26-year-old woman has been found.

Husband dies in hospital, investigation opened for nautical homicide

Bari

He spied on Mattarella and Meloni's accounts: investigation closed on a former bank employee

Prosecutors: "Monitoring of 3,572 clients documented." Victims include La Russa and Crosetto.

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Baltic

Italian fighter jets shoot down a suspicious drone in Lithuania.

NATO sources: "Investigations underway into the suspected Russian origin of the unmanned aircraft."

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Baltic

Russian frigate fires two flares and grazes a Danish helicopter

Flares fired just outside NATO. The aircraft narrowly missed. Copenhagen will summon the Russian ambassador.

epa13240768 Cast and crew from the series, winners of Outstanding Comedy Series for "Widow's Bay" pose in the press room during 78th annual Emmy Awards ceremony held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, USA, 14 September 2026. The Emmys celebrate excellence in national primetime television programming. EPA/JILL CONNELLY

the prizes

Emmy Awards 2026: "Widow's Bay" Sets Record 14 Statuettes

Apple TV's comedy surpasses "The Studio" in its lead. "Pluribus" and "The Pitt" also enjoyed success.

culture

Giorgio Pulixi's "The Cat Factor" is now on tour in Sardinia.

Presentations of the writer's new book departing from Cagliari.

Enrico Melis Costa

the exhibitions

Tempio, the Organica Museum celebrates National Small Museums Day with two new exhibitions.

"Traces of Earth and Wind" and "Atlas. Video Portraits of Gallura" will be inaugurated on Sunday.

Ilenia Giagnoni

epa13220773 British musicians Noel (R) and Liam Gallagher pose on the red carpet during the UK film premier of 'Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger' at Leicester Square in London, Britain, 07 September 2026. The film will be released in UK cinemas on 9 September. EPA/ANDY RAIN

the live

Oasis in Italy in 2027: two concerts in Rome, how to buy tickets

The Gallagher brothers' band will play at the Stadio Olimpico on July 29th and 30th. To access the tickets, registration is required by September 17th. Rumors about San Siro

La rievocazione medievale a Borutta (foto concessa)

the tradition

Bastida di Sorres: the reenactment of the storming of the fortress in Borutta

Appointment from September 17th to 20th

Mariangela Pala

Il calciatore Alessandro Romano. Foto Fabio Murru

Serie A

Giulini slams Romano: "Like Barella, from Cagliari to the national team."

"Our goal is to save ourselves quickly, satisfied with the start of the championship."

The victory

Wheelchair Basketball: Italy beats Argentina 71-44 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals

The three Dinamo Lab athletes Papi, Saaid and Ghione took to the field

Giampiero Marras

L'esultanza coreografica di Scotto e Di Stefano dopo il gol (foto Torres-A. Sanna)

series c

Torres: Lorenzo Di Stefano, 16 goals in six months

The team's most prolific striker in 2026

Giampiero Marras

Michele Vitali al tiro in allenamento (foto G. Marras)

basketball

Dinamo's forward Michele Vitali also stops

The player suffered an injury to his right hand

Giampiero Marras

The misadventure

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Giulini: "I have faith in Maldini. The report mentions THC, but he didn't smoke joints. No ketamine, anyway."

Shade sails, new asphalt, and street spraying: Cagliari declares war on the heat.

Attacked by a man wearing a balaclava on the beaches of Gallura: one arrest made.

Migrants stranded at the port of Olbia: boarding operations have begun

Oristano: Man pretends to be a healer to abuse a woman; arrested for sexual assault.

Five kilos of marijuana and a hashish-producing laboratory in Sarule: man arrested

Frozen fish served as fresh or stored in illegal freezers: restaurant owners face massive fines

Migrants stranded at the port of Olbia: first embarkations, but dozens still ashore.

Cagliari: 17-year-old drug dealer caught selling Rivotril in Piazza Matteotti arrested

Controversy over the Israeli team at the "City of Cagliari" stadium. The Italian Basketball Federation (FIBA) states: "The city council has nothing to do with it."

Accumulation of office allowances and "private" salaries for mayors and local administrators: the law exists

Mountain biking is banned on the Devil's Saddle, but the prohibition signs have disappeared: "Someone stole them."

Ogliastra Local Health Authority (ASL) appoints Nicola Vargas as its new health director.

Electoral law approved by the Senate. The opposition protests: "It's a scam."

A taxi and a small boat collide in Venice; the body of a missing 26-year-old woman has been found.

He spied on Mattarella and Meloni's accounts: investigation closed on a former bank employee

Italian fighter jets shoot down a suspicious drone in Lithuania.

Russian frigate fires two flares and grazes a Danish helicopter

Emmy Awards 2026: "Widow's Bay" Sets Record 14 Statuettes

Giorgio Pulixi's "The Cat Factor" is now on tour in Sardinia.

Tempio, the Organica Museum celebrates National Small Museums Day with two new exhibitions.

Oasis in Italy in 2027: two concerts in Rome, how to buy tickets

Bastida di Sorres: the reenactment of the storming of the fortress in Borutta

Giulini slams Romano: "Like Barella, from Cagliari to the national team."

Wheelchair Basketball: Italy beats Argentina 71-44 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals

Torres: Lorenzo Di Stefano, 16 goals in six months

Dinamo's forward Michele Vitali also stops

Quartu, tourists want to photograph flamingos but get too close: they sink in the mud of the salt flats.

Villaputzu, the iron bridge has been closed for a thousand days: protests begin.

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the future of the European Union: is peace still possible?

AI is now scary. Anthropic and Altman: "Let's slow down the pace."

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