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ULTIM'ORA

Sparks, revenge, and a few cigarette butts: these are the causes of 30 years of fires in Sardinia.

A substantial and detailed dossier from the Forestry Department: the intent far outweighs the negligence. And there's a piece of advice: "Avoid hiring people related to the fires."
Un intervento di spegnimento di un incendio in Sardegna
Un intervento di spegnimento di un incendio in Sardegna
Piga (sopra) attacca Todde sulla sanità
Piga (sopra) attacca Todde sulla sanità
the clash

34 Local Health Authority managers in one year: "Todde's delirious waltz of appointments"

Piga (FdI): "Cagliari and Gallura have been without a general director for 50 days: organizational chaos and the risk of a humiliating administration."
Dramma in Calabria, dalle mareggiate i corpi dei migranti (Ansa)
Dramma in Calabria, dalle mareggiate i corpi dei migranti (Ansa)
the drama

Storm surge washes up migrants' bodies in Calabria, according to a theory: They were headed to Sardinia.

The bodies were found on the beaches of Paola, Scalea, Amantea, and Tropea. Investigators believe they may have been victims of a shipwreck on the route between Algeria and the island.
Crime

Selargius, San Lussorio residents exasperated by thefts: thief caught on video

Car break-ins and even home invasions: the criminal's movements were recorded by a security camera.
Raccolta differenziata a Cagliari
Raccolta differenziata a Cagliari
Common

Cagliari's waste collection project: De Vizia's half-billion contract approved.

The seven-year contract was awarded. Among the new features are a change in bin color and the option to use shared containers.
Intervento dei carabinieri
Intervento dei carabinieri
the intervention

He has a restraining order but continues to stalk his victim: arrested in Gonnosfanadiga

A fifty-seven-year-old man who stalked a woman has been subjected to a tougher precautionary measure.
The data

Sardinia, the island holds inflation steady but fails to guarantee adequate wages: families are increasingly poor.

The CNA Sardinia report: over five years, each worker has lost €1,700 in real income per year. And the signs for the future are not encouraging.
Volante della polizia di Stato
Volante della polizia di Stato
Tragedy averted

Sassari, man threatens to blow up house with gas canister: police intervene, arrest

Fear erupted overnight on Corso Giovanni Pascoli, with the man taken to Bancali prison.
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Bono
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Bono
the emergency

Bono, house fire breaks out: three people safe

Firefighters intervened on Via Fara: the flames started from an appliance in the kitchen.
Area mineraria a Montevecchio
Area mineraria a Montevecchio
environment

There is an operational project for the reclamation of the mining areas of Montevecchio Ponente

The document has been sent: a 40 million euro operation
Giovanna Scanu (foto concessa)
Giovanna Scanu (foto concessa)
towards the vote

Scanu and Cuccu candidates for mayor in Ittiri: two-way challenge for the Pd primaries

The Democratic Party vote is set for March 1st, with party president Giovanna Scanu also in the running.
I colori del carnevale di Tempio (foto Busia)
I colori del carnevale di Tempio (foto Busia)
Temple

Lu Carrasciali at the end of the line, but there will be the "Six Days" of spring

Thousands of people attended the Mardi Gras parade and the grand finale with the burning of King George and the fireworks display.
bad weather

Carbonia, winds ravage trees: fear erupts in Piazza del Minatore after a fallen pine tree.

The area, often frequented by children and families, was fortunately empty.
Il ghanese ripreso dalle telecamere
Il ghanese ripreso dalle telecamere
the investigations

"That son isn't yours," and he tries to kidnap a child: Ghanaian arrested in Caivano

The 45-year-old tried to tear the 5-year-old boy away from his mother: providential intervention by the Carabinieri
Una veglia all'esterno dell'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli (Ansa)
Una veglia all'esterno dell'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli (Ansa)
the story

A team of experts will decide on the transplant of the new heart for the child from Naples.

There is availability of a body, a summit is scheduled at Monaldi
La presidente della Bce Christine Lagarde (Ansa)
La presidente della Bce Christine Lagarde (Ansa)
the indiscretion

ECB President Lagarde faces early resignation

The exit would come before the French presidential election
La madre del bimbo ricoverato in gravi condizioni dopo il trapianto di un cuore danneggiato (foto Ansa)
La madre del bimbo ricoverato in gravi condizioni dopo il trapianto di un cuore danneggiato (foto Ansa)
Naples

A baby with a burned heart is called to the hospital urgently: "The possibility of an organ transplant is suspected."

The news has been confirmed by hospital sources and the family's lawyer. Now it is necessary to verify the compatibility.
Davide Fontana e Carol Maltesi (foto dai social)
Davide Fontana e Carol Maltesi (foto dai social)
Milan

Carol Maltesi's femicide: The Supreme Court again overturns Davide Fontana's life sentence.

The trial against the 45-year-old banker who killed and dismembered his victim on January 11, 2022, has reopened for the third time at the second degree.
The meeting

A journey through the Balkans, exploring cultures and identities: Ivo Murgia is a guest at the "Libburus e Contus" festival.

The event will focus on the presentation of the travel book "The Bridge of Mostar"
Marta Zoboli e Gianluca de Angelis (foto dalla locandina dello spettacolo)
Marta Zoboli e Gianluca de Angelis (foto dalla locandina dello spettacolo)
Double date

Marta Zoboli and Gianluca De Angelis arrive in Cagliari and Sassari

The comedy duo brings the unlikely encounters of speed dating to the theater.
The Hangees (foto concessa)
The Hangees (foto concessa)
the events

A weekend of music at Cousinà in Cagliari, including open mics and concerts.

From Thursday to Saturday three evenings with Open Stage Show and live performances by The Hangees and Backdoor Lads
I giovani Boes e Merdules in posa davanti alla chiesa di San Nicola (foto Onano)
I giovani Boes e Merdules in posa davanti alla chiesa di San Nicola (foto Onano)
Traditions

Ottana and Mamoiada: Shrove Tuesday parades a success.

The protagonists are the young people of the masked groups
Nino Mistretta (foto concessa)
Nino Mistretta (foto concessa)
mourning

Carbonia: Farewell to Nino Mistretta, municipal employee, historian, and musician.

Originally from Sicily, he had moved to the mining town as a child: he was 91 years old
Michael Folorunsho, centrocampista del Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Michael Folorunsho, centrocampista del Cagliari (foto Ansa)
series a

Cagliari, Folorunsho returns: training partially with the group

The midfielder, out for two months, is expected to be called up for Saturday against Lazio
epa12751148 Juventus' head coach Luciano Spaletti reacts during the UEFA Champions League play-offs 1st leg match between Galatasaray SK and Juventus FC, in Istanbul, Turkey, 17 February 2026. EPA/ERDEM SAHIN
epa12751148 Juventus' head coach Luciano Spaletti reacts during the UEFA Champions League play-offs 1st leg match between Galatasaray SK and Juventus FC, in Istanbul, Turkey, 17 February 2026. EPA/ERDEM SAHIN
European cups

Juventus collapses in Istanbul: Galatasaray wins 5-2, putting the Champions League playoffs in jeopardy. Dortmund-Atalanta ends 2-0.

Spalletti's team collapsed in the second half, and a miracle will be needed to advance to the round of 16. It was a tough night for the Bergamo team as well, but the Goddess can count on a return match at home.
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the case

Bastoni's mea culpa: "I exaggerated the contact." His subsequent celebration? "Even worse."

The Inter defender speaks out three days after the controversy that ignited the 25th matchday of the season: "I have the right to make mistakes and the duty to acknowledge them, that's why I'm here."
Fabio Macellari ai tempi della sua militanza nel Cagliari
Fabio Macellari ai tempi della sua militanza nel Cagliari
the sentence

Former Cagliari player Fabio Macellari sentenced to eight months for drug dealing

He admitted to using drugs but has always denied having sold them: after the verdict he was taken back to his cell where he is serving a sentence for mistreatment.
The comment
Claudio Lotito e il progetto del nuovo stadio Flaminio (foto Ansa)
Claudio Lotito e il progetto del nuovo stadio Flaminio (foto Ansa)

A stage by magic

In Parlamento
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari - Elmas
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari - Elmas

Airline continuity, Councilor Manca: "It's a tool for the right to mobility, not for the tourism market."

Regarding the possibility of introducing a maximum price cap for the free market, he clarified: "The EU has not accepted the idea."
Insularità
L'incidente prima della Sartiglia (frame da video)
L'incidente prima della Sartiglia (frame da video)

Horse dies before the Sartiglia. LAV: "Animals are exploited and stressed. Enough with these events."

The animal rights group points the finger at "screams, noise, firecrackers, and confusion."