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ULTIM'ORA

Colonoscopy: Two-year wait on the island; for a heart exam, you go to Thiesi.

The ISTAT president in Parliament: "Sardinia has the highest rate of healthcare abandonment."
Due medici in una corsia d’ospedale (Foto Archivio US)
Due medici in una corsia d’ospedale (Foto Archivio US)
Un frame del video dell'operazione della Mobile di Nuoro
Un frame del video dell'operazione della Mobile di Nuoro
the investigations

End of fugitive status: Seventh member of Nuoro robbery gang surrenders

Peppino Puligheddu, a 60-year-old from Orgosolo, escaped arrest during the operation carried out at dawn on Wednesday.
I rilievi dopo il colpo a Pratosardo (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
I rilievi dopo il colpo a Pratosardo (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
The investigations

Attack on armored vans in the Nuoro area: those arrested exercised their right to remain silent.

The six men arrested at dawn Tuesday are being held in Badu 'e Carros prison. The 60-year-old man from Orgosolo is still on the run.
Elia Caprile (foto Valerio Spano)
Elia Caprile (foto Valerio Spano)
Italy

Caprile joins the national team, the Cagliari goalkeeper has been called up for the matches against Moldova and Norway.

The Rossoblu goalkeeper has received his first call-up to the Azzurri. Italy is preparing for the final matches of the World Cup.
Alessandra Todde
Alessandra Todde
the case

Todde's appeal hearing postponed to November 21st

The president's lawyers have requested the removal of Professor Riccardo Fercia. The lawyer is not in agreement.
Sassari, l'intervento dei carabinieri al Palazzo Rosa (Foto concessa)
Sassari, l'intervento dei carabinieri al Palazzo Rosa (Foto concessa)
the case

Sassari: Man in rage at Palazzo Rosa, screaming and kicking doors

Then she undresses in front of the building, the staff called the police
(Archivio L'Unione Sarda - Ungari)
(Archivio L'Unione Sarda - Ungari)
weather forecast

Storms in Sardinia: Severe weather alert issued

Civil Protection has issued a warning for adverse weather conditions, valid until Sunday. Rain is also expected in the Cagliari area.
Danni maltempo San Nicolò d'Arcidano (Foto Coldiretti)
Danni maltempo San Nicolò d'Arcidano (Foto Coldiretti)
Bad weather

San Nicolò d'Arcidano: A tornado and torrential rains devastate the countryside.

Greenhouses destroyed and farms severely damaged. Coldiretti: "Immediate aid and prevention policies are needed."
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
The controls

Cagliari, a 26-year-old man flees a roadblock and is chased through the city center.

The young man, who was travelling on a scooter, was stopped by the Carabinieri
La festa per i cent'anni di nonna Laurina Salis
La festa per i cent'anni di nonna Laurina Salis
the birthday

Soleminis celebrates grandmother Laurina Salis's 100th birthday.

She blew out the candles in the company of her closest relatives and surrounded by the good wishes of many villagers.
Scuola media Biddau in via Giovanni XXIII (foto Corrias)
Scuola media Biddau in via Giovanni XXIII (foto Corrias)
the protest

Bosa is divided over school sizing: the minority denounces the city's isolation.

At the centre of the controversy is the council's proposal to request the creation of an institute that brings together all levels of education.
Un momento della vaccinazione del sindaco di Sassari Mascia (foto ufficio stampa)
Un momento della vaccinazione del sindaco di Sassari Mascia (foto ufficio stampa)
Health

Vaccination campaign in Sassari, Alghero, and Ozieri: Mayor Mascia among the new testimonials

Among the faces of the initiative were also the mayor Caciotto and the councilor Molinu
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto concessa)
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto concessa)
The emergency

Alghero, flames at Enel's utility cabin: a neighborhood without power.

The alarm was raised on Via Vittorio Emanuele, but no injuries were reported.
Vigili del Fuoco (foto Ansa)
Vigili del Fuoco (foto Ansa)
The tragedy

A fire breaks out in a seven-story building in Milan, killing a woman.

The flames apparently started in the victim's apartment and then quickly spread to the other rooms.
The investigations

Trento, Clandestine Child Circumcisions: Doctor Arrested

He is alleged to have performed dozens of unauthorized operations on minors, many of whom were of foreign origin
Danni tornado , foto archivio (Ansa)
Danni tornado , foto archivio (Ansa)
Bad weather

Tornado in southern Brazil, at least 5 dead and 130 injured

The wind overturned several cars and destroyed entire homes in the municipality located about 300 kilometers from the famous Iguazu Falls.
James Watson (Ansa)
James Watson (Ansa)
the farewell

James Watson, Nobel Prize winner for DNA discoveries, has died at 97.

American biologist, geneticist and biochemist, he was awarded in 1962 together with Francis Crick
Usa, caos negli aeroporti (Ansa)
Usa, caos negli aeroporti (Ansa)
the crisis

Shutdown, chaos in the US: over 800 flights canceled

Disruptions could increase next week, affecting 20% of routes. This will also impact Italy and Europe.
Alessandra Campedelli (51 anni), autrice del libro “Io posso. Un’allenatrice di pallavolo in Iran e in Pakistan” (HERMES.Editoriale)
Alessandra Campedelli (51 anni), autrice del libro “Io posso. Un’allenatrice di pallavolo in Iran e in Pakistan” (HERMES.Editoriale)
The appointment

The final stage of Ideario Sport will take place in Cagliari.

The Sports Book Festival: two days of stories, champions, and visions spanning soccer, volleyball, and women's rights.
Barumini (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Barumini (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Eleventh edition

Barumini returns as the capital of culture: the Cultural Tourism Expo kicks off.

The award ceremony will be live-streamed from 10am, celebrating those who contribute, with their commitment and talent, to spreading knowledge, creativity and the identity of the territories.
eroCaddeo a X Factor (frame Sky)
eroCaddeo a X Factor (frame Sky)
the talent

X Factor, eroCaddeo advances to its fourth live show. Achille Lauro: "Sardinian pride."

On the evening dedicated to the Nineties, the singer from Sinnai chooses "Uomini soli" by Pooh, a hymn to male fragility
Jen Razavi
Jen Razavi
the stages

Jen Pop of the cult band The Bombpops will be on the island for two dates

The Californian punk icon will be at Devil Kiss in Olbia on Friday and at Cousinà in Cagliari on Saturday.
I Nomadi (Ansa - Ufficio stampa)
I Nomadi (Ansa - Ufficio stampa)
the live

The Nomads in concert at Putifigari

The longest-running Italian band opens its autumn/winter tour like this
Idrissa Toure (Ansa)
Idrissa Toure (Ansa)
soccer

Serie A: Touré scores the opener: Pisa-Cremonese ends 1-0

Matchday 11 of the championship, with results, scorers and standings
Marcella Dessolis campionessa regionale uscente (foto Antonio Burruni)
Marcella Dessolis campionessa regionale uscente (foto Antonio Burruni)
in December

Tennis: The Sardinian National Championships will be held in Olbia.

Tc Terranova will host the matches that are worth the regional titles
Gigi Riva con la maglia del Cagliari in una foto d'archivio (Ansa)
Gigi Riva con la maglia del Cagliari in una foto d'archivio (Ansa)
the myth

Cagliari pays tribute to Riva, 81 years after his birth: "He could have taken over the universe, but he chose to live in our world."

The Rossoblu club: "Eternally grateful for what he gave and how he did it. Happy birthday, Gigi."
Fabio Pisacane, allenatore del Cagliari (Foto Fabiano Gaggini)
Fabio Pisacane, allenatore del Cagliari (Foto Fabiano Gaggini)
Serie A

Cagliari, Pisacane offers no concessions: "We need more from everyone."

The Rossoblu coach: "We need to take a new step."
In Parlamento
I lavori del Consiglio nazionale (foto ufficio stampa)
I lavori del Consiglio nazionale (foto ufficio stampa)

National Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired: Monica Taula confirmed as president until 2029.

Originally from Loceri, she was elected unanimously. Her term runs until 2029.
Insularità
Cagliari via Trentino
Cagliari via Trentino

Rent-Home: Regional subsidy for non-residents increases

For university students, a contribution of 3 thousand euros per year towards rent