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After two months of war, everything is increasing: for the Sardinians a 40 million blow

The conflict in Iran is causing an unprecedented economic upheaval. And the risk of even more difficult months is growing.
Rincari su tutti i fronti a causa della guerra in Iran
Rincari su tutti i fronti a causa della guerra in Iran
Pesca dei ricci prorogata fino al 16 maggio in Sardegna
Pesca dei ricci prorogata fino al 16 maggio in Sardegna
environment

A harsh winter and a cyclone mean the Region extends sea urchin fishing in Sardinia.

The season should already be over but the green light has arrived for harvesting until May 16th.
Un Canadair
Un Canadair
environment

The Ministry of the Interior reassures the Region: "Canadair will be operational during the 2026 fire season."

The announcement follows the Council of State's ruling canceling the half-billion euro tender for aircraft management. However, an appeal is still pending.
La consegna degli aiuti
La consegna degli aiuti
Solidarity

Lebanon: Medicines and aid from Sardinia for two hospitals in Tyre and Tibnin

The Sassari Brigade delivers medicines and medical supplies obtained thanks to contributions from the Region, municipalities, and associations.
Il rogo a Sassari (foto Floris)
Il rogo a Sassari (foto Floris)
The fire

Sassari, alarm raised overnight: one of the urban allotment sheds caught fire.

Third episode in three years, the Administration ready to eliminate the structures now only the site of looting and illegal occupations.
Il presidio dei carabinieri di Flumini di Quartu
Il presidio dei carabinieri di Flumini di Quartu
The controls

Quartu: Carabinieri find hashish, cocaine, and marijuana in the car, and report filed.

Two Cagliari residents, aged 42 and 48, are in trouble.
Piattaforma polifunzionale nell'area Sin di Porto Torres (foto concessa)
Piattaforma polifunzionale nell'area Sin di Porto Torres (foto concessa)
environment

Industrial waste is not a reusable raw material: the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) rejects Eni's appeal regarding cleanups in Porto Torres.

The appeal of the six-legged dog company against the Metropolitan City of Sassari has been rejected.
Sassari, ponte Rosello (foto Floris)
Sassari, ponte Rosello (foto Floris)
the episode

Sassari: Man kills dog by throwing it from Rosello Bridge: Reported

The woman was stopped by the police officers
the accident

Crash on the Sassari-Ittiri highway: Two injured, one man pulled from the wreckage.

A man was trapped in the passenger compartment, it happened in the afternoon immediately after Piandanna
Emiliano Bonini (Frame da video Ig)
Emiliano Bonini (Frame da video Ig)
social curiosity

The Roman influencer says "Nuòro," makes an ironic video about the criticism and is targeted by the Sardinians.

Surprised by the reactions, he tried to joke about it: "You can't expect us to say 'Nùoro.'" And the controversy over the wrong accent flared up. Geppi Cucciari also chimed in.
Chiara Poggi con le cugine gemelle Stefania e Paola Cappa (foto Ansa)
Chiara Poggi con le cugine gemelle Stefania e Paola Cappa (foto Ansa)
the investigations

Garlasco, the Cappa twins at the police station today. Sempio's lawyers: "He won't respond to prosecutors."

The lawyer: "We have been appointed to provide a personality assessment of the 38-year-old." Marco Poggi will also be heard tomorrow.
Vladimir Putin (foto Ansa)
Vladimir Putin (foto Ansa)
Russia

Putin is locked down, living in a bunker: "He fears betrayal and a coup."

The European 007 dossier: "Double checks for anyone entering the Kremlin, only phones without internet access allowed. Strict surveillance also on chefs, photographers, and bodyguards."
Venezia, ventenne muore annegato (foto vigili del fuoco)
Venezia, ventenne muore annegato (foto vigili del fuoco)
The tragedy

Venice, three end up in the water: twenty-year-old drowns

Two of them were rescued by passing fishermen, but nothing could be done for the third: the body was found almost two hours later by divers.
Indagini dei carabinieri (Ansa)
Indagini dei carabinieri (Ansa)
the investigation

Nightclub murder and gang war in Bari, 14 arrested and detained

Also involved in another bloody crime in 2024: operation by Carabinieri and police
Da sinistra: Giuseppe Poggi, padre di Chiara, la cugina Stefania Cappa, il fratello Marco, l'allora fidanzato Alberto Stasi, la madre Rita Preda e la cugina Paola Cappa ai funerali di Chiara Poggi, Garlasco (Pavia), 18 agosto 2007. ANSA/EMMEVI (genitori, mamma, papa, papà, cugine, gemelle)
Da sinistra: Giuseppe Poggi, padre di Chiara, la cugina Stefania Cappa, il fratello Marco, l'allora fidanzato Alberto Stasi, la madre Rita Preda e la cugina Paola Cappa ai funerali di Chiara Poggi, Garlasco (Pavia), 18 agosto 2007. ANSA/EMMEVI (genitori, mamma, papa, papà, cugine, gemelle)
the investigations

Garlasco, a dramatic turn of events: Marco Poggi and the Cappa twins will also be questioned.

Summoned as persons informed of the facts. As for Sempio, however, it seems increasingly likely that he will exercise his right to remain silent.
Foto di Stefano Pia dal libro Alla fine c'è il mare
Foto di Stefano Pia dal libro Alla fine c'è il mare
The volume

At the end there is the sea, the authorial photography of Stefano Pia

The work of the artist from Mogoro is now available in bookstores. The presentation will be tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5th, at 6:00 PM in Cagliari at the Fondazione di Sardegna.
the calendar

Olbia, Sa festa Manna de Mesu Maju kicks off: New Trolls and Mr Rain in the name of San Simplicio

The celebration committee has revealed the packed program of religious and secular events.
the series

Eric Moriarty and the problems during the filming of the fifth season of 'The Boys'

The actress suffers from Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that she was diagnosed with last year.
Sigfrido Ranucci nello studio televisivo della trasmissione Report, Roma 23 gennaio 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO (RaiTre , Rai3, tv , televisione)
Sigfrido Ranucci nello studio televisivo della trasmissione Report, Roma 23 gennaio 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO (RaiTre , Rai3, tv , televisione)
the indiscretion

Minetti Case: Nordio Ready to Sue Sigfrido Ranucci

Il Foglio: "The Minister of Justice will take legal action against the host of Report following his statements about the ranch in Uruguay."
Gianluca Ansalone (foto da frame video)
Gianluca Ansalone (foto da frame video)
To learn more

To fight chaos, we need balance.

A book against contemporary extremism and polarizations
I tifosi granata, commemorano il 77/o anniversario tragedia del Grande Torino calcio a Superga (Ansa)
I tifosi granata, commemorano il 77/o anniversario tragedia del Grande Torino calcio a Superga (Ansa)
the anniversary

Cagliari, former Torino player Belotti on social media: "Honor to the Great Torino!"

Remembering the Rossoblu striker 77 years after the Superga tragedy
Il portiere del Cagliari Under 14 Leonardo Cioni
Il portiere del Cagliari Under 14 Leonardo Cioni
soccer

Leonardo Cioni called up for the Under 14 national team

Best wishes from the Pula municipal administration for the very young fellow citizen
epa12930035 Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy attends the driver's presentation ahead of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA, 03 May 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
epa12930035 Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy attends the driver's presentation ahead of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA, 03 May 2026. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH
Formula 1

Spectacular Kimi Antonelli wins his third consecutive GP in Miami

Norris and Piastri also on the podium, sixth place for Leclerc's Ferrari
In Parlamento
Castelsardo (foto concessa)
Castelsardo (foto concessa)

Castelsardo's museums hit a record high: 10,000 visitors in the first few months of 2026.

A very positive start to the season, with a 68% increase in visitors in March compared to 2025.
Insularità

Sinnai: The red bench at the entrance to the pine forest has been inaugurated.

The "Sa Mariga de s'aggiuru" initiative against violence against women has thus concluded.