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The blitz

Illegal construction on the dunes overlooking the sea in Castiadas: seizure triggered

Coast Guard operation seals off an area of over 100 square meters
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epa13203137 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) and Saxony-Anhalt Governor Sven Schulze attend a press conference after a campaign event ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, in Quedlinburg, Germany, 31 August 2026. The state of Saxony-Anhalt will hold its state parliamentary election on 06 September 2026. EPA/FILIP SINGER
Escalation alert

Berlin accuses Moscow of attacking Leipzig drones: "An act of hybrid warfare." Europe and NATO: "We will respond."

Putin: "They were accused for domestic political reasons." Giorgia Meloni also expressed solidarity with Germany: "United against intimidation."
Sopralluogo dei carabinieri nel luogo di ritrovamento del corpo senza vita di Florina Florea (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Sopralluogo dei carabinieri nel luogo di ritrovamento del corpo senza vita di Florina Florea (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Selargius

Caregiver dies in Is Corrias, home remains off limits

The 87-year-old owner had asked to be allowed back into the home: the matter will be discussed again in October.
I migranti e i soccorsi per il ragazzo ferito (foto Murru)
I migranti e i soccorsi per il ragazzo ferito (foto Murru)
The emergency

Southern Sardinia continues to see more landings: around fifty migrants intercepted along the Sardinian coast.

Four small boats were escorted to Sant'Antioco, one injured person was transferred to Sirai. Two other vessels were spotted and stopped offshore.
Auto danneggiata nel parcheggio del Brotzu
Auto danneggiata nel parcheggio del Brotzu
Cagliari

Damaged cars and threats to hospital goers: protests erupt over parking at Brotzu Hospital.

City Councilor Mura calls for cameras and constant police presence in the square
Panorama di Nuoro
Panorama di Nuoro
the intervention

Water leak in Nuoro: homes in Badu and Carros are dry.

Pressure drops and temporary interruptions are expected: the service will resume at full capacity once the work is completed.
L'incidente a Olbia (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente a Olbia (foto Vigili del fuoco)
the accident

Head-on collision at the entrance to Olbia: Four injured, one person trapped in wreckage

The collision on Provincial Road 38 bis: firefighters, ambulances, and local police were on site.
Litoranea di Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Litoranea di Porto Torres (foto Pala)
The alarm

Porto Torres, the coastal road has been dark for days: "Reactivate the 36 lights."

The League's complaint: "More than 1 km of road has safety issues."
Oristano, ospedale San Martino (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Oristano, ospedale San Martino (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Solidarity

Oristano, the San Martino Hospital's blood transfusion center invites citizens to donate blood.

"A demonstration of solidarity that allows us to continue meeting the needs of the local community."
Guasto alla rete idrica in viale Diaz
Guasto alla rete idrica in viale Diaz
The letter

"Water mains failure, leaving the area between Viale Diaz and Via Campidano dry."

Service interrupted. Residents protest: "Fourth water outage in two months, an unsustainable situation for the elderly and businesses."
The case

He was released after expressing "displeasure" after abusing a 13-year-old girl. Meloni: "We're moving forward on security, but with certain sentences, it's difficult."

Having a clean criminal record and cooperating with officers were the cards that played in the suspect's favor, and he was released after two days. The arrest, according to the judge, was a "trauma" that will have a "deterrent effect."
Polizia (foto Ansa)
Polizia (foto Ansa)
Germany

A violent explosion at Augusta's central station left several injured, and investigations underway.

An unidentified object exploded in the internal passage of a building, bomb disposal experts on site
Polizia (foto Ansa)
Polizia (foto Ansa)
Rome

Man stabs ex-wife and leaves her in emergency room, then flees with son: caught after 7 hours of searching

According to doctors, the stab wounds did not kill the woman by chance alone.
(foto Ansa/Epa)
(foto Ansa/Epa)
Middle East

New US strikes on Hormuz. Tehran's response: "US bases hit with missiles and drones."

Explosions in Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Pezeshkian meets with Putin and Xi and receives Kremlin support.
Alessandro Di Battista (foto Ansa)
Alessandro Di Battista (foto Ansa)
The former deputy

Di Battista on social media: "These are difficult days, but I remain optimistic. I'll be returning to Italy on Friday. Thanks to the Cuban doctors."

Then the clarification: "For the trip I will use an air ambulance, the costs covered by my insurance policy."
La presentazione del Capodanno
La presentazione del Capodanno
The appointment

New Year's Eve live on TV, the Alghero Foundation will manage the call: "A huge responsibility."

A public tender open to companies owning generalist TV stations broadcasting between the first and ninth channels of digital terrestrial television.
Università di Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Università di Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Instruction

From artificial intelligence to environmental protection: the University of Cagliari launches seven new degree programs.

Among the new courses is also the degree in Business Economics delivered entirely online
Ares
Ares
The story

Sassari, owner dies after a long illness: dog Ares has been waiting for him for months behind the door.

Now the 5-year-old Amstaff is looking for a new family: "He's docile and affectionate, let's save him from the pound."
the event

The Kolors at Torre Grande: What to Know Before the Concert

Traffic management measures have been implemented due to the high traffic volume. Restrictions have also been imposed to prevent tensions and excessive drinking.
Scotto e Brentan, due dei giocatori col contratto prolungato (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
Scotto e Brentan, due dei giocatori col contratto prolungato (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
Serie C

Torres, core team confirmed: contracts extended to nine key players

Mastinu, Zaccagno, and Brentan sign contracts until 2029. Gigi Scotto and five other key members of the team extend their contracts until 2028.
Fiorentina's foward M'Bala Nzola celebrate after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals 1st leg soccer match between ACF Fiorentina and Club Brugge at the at Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, 2 May 2024 ANSA/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI
Fiorentina's foward M'Bala Nzola celebrate after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals 1st leg soccer match between ACF Fiorentina and Club Brugge at the at Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, 2 May 2024 ANSA/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI
the shot

Cagliari, final blow: M'Bala Nzola arrives on a permanent deal.

The Angolan striker arrives from Fiorentina in the final stages of the transfer window to strengthen the Rossoblu's attacking department.
il play canadese Kaza Kajami-Keane (foto G. Marras)
il play canadese Kaza Kajami-Keane (foto G. Marras)
Basketball

Dinamo loses Canadian playmaker Kajami-Keane to injury

The company is looking for a foreign replacement
Cristian Bunino (foto Torres)
Cristian Bunino (foto Torres)
series c

Torres signs striker Cristian Bunino

The thirty-year-old player arrives from Cittadella
In Parlamento

Alghero, clash over the Puc, a tit-for-tat exchange between Reformists and the majority.

The opposition contests the absence of a Coastal Use Plan and a Port Master Plan.
Insularità

Sardinian hunters: "Wildlife and the environment aren't protected by appeals."

Hunting, Fishing, and Sardinian Traditions: "We're on the front lines protecting the region. What are animal rights activists actually doing?"