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Breakdowns, outdated networks, and bad weather: this is the island of rolling blackouts.

Thousands of Sardinians in dozens of municipalities are experiencing disruption. Cagliari is a case in point: lights out on streets and in homes in many neighborhoods.
Cagliari, viale Diaz al buio (L'Unione Sarda)
Cagliari, viale Diaz al buio (L'Unione Sarda)
L'acqua che viene scaricata dalla diga di Monte Pranu a Tratalias (foto Fabio Murru)
L'acqua che viene scaricata dalla diga di Monte Pranu a Tratalias (foto Fabio Murru)
bad weather

An appeal from the Sardinian countryside: "Dam water should not be wasted."

Floodgates opened at Monte Pranu: water discharges into the sea. Sardinian farmers: "It's the same story every year, then water restrictions come in the summer."
Scontri tra manifestanti e forze dell'ordine durante il corteo contro lo sgombero del centro sociale Askatasuna (foto ANSA/Alessandro Di Marco)
Scontri tra manifestanti e forze dell'ordine durante il corteo contro lo sgombero del centro sociale Askatasuna (foto ANSA/Alessandro Di Marco)
Chigi Palace

Security: Meloni prepares a crackdown in the decree: an "extended" criminal shield and a 12-hour preventive detention.

The Prime Minister, after the injured officers in Turin, said: "We will do what it takes to restore order in this country."
Villa Devoto, sede della presidenza della Regione (L'Unione Sarda)
Villa Devoto, sede della presidenza della Regione (L'Unione Sarda)
region

Healthcare appointments chaotic: department director also removed

Still at a standstill in Cagliari and Olbia, the two local health authorities left without managers: the outcome of negotiations with the former directors is awaited.
Alberto Trentini ospite da Fazio (frame Che tempo che fa)
Alberto Trentini ospite da Fazio (frame Che tempo che fa)
the interview

Trentini on Che tempo che fa: "A hole for a toilet and shower. They told us we were bargaining chips."

The aid worker, freed after 423 days of detention in Venezuela, hosted by Fazio: "I've changed many cells, all two meters by four."
the accident

Car crashes off the road in Quartu, leaving three injured in hospital.

Ambulances arrived immediately, a red code for the dynamics
L'incidente ad Aidomaggiore (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente ad Aidomaggiore (foto Vigili del fuoco)
the accident

Aidomaggiore, car goes off the road and overturns

Firefighters on site, the injured man in hospital with yellow code
Danni da maltempo (foto Zizi)
Danni da maltempo (foto Zizi)
The bad weather

Cyclone Harry: All of Parteolla declares a state of natural disaster.

Rural roads were particularly affected due to the flooding of some streams.
Quartu, centro storico (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Quartu, centro storico (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
The controls

Quartu Sant'Elena, cocaine on the streets of the city center: dealer arrested

A 64-year-old local man, unemployed and already known to the police, was stopped by the Carabinieri.
Il cartello stradale di chiusura della strada a Stintino (foto concessa)
Il cartello stradale di chiusura della strada a Stintino (foto concessa)
The works

Road repairs: panoramic road closes in Stintino

Workers at work from February 4th to April 5th: resurfacing of the asphalt in the most critical areas is planned, followed by new guardrails and a traffic island.
the theft

Serramanna, 49-year-old caught at school at night while attempting to steal: in trouble

The man, originally from Decimomannu, was arrested in flagrante delicto.
The accident

Quartu, car collision: two children hospitalized

Another 3-year-old injured in an accident in Perdaxius
Devastazione a Gaza (Ansa)
Devastazione a Gaza (Ansa)
Middle East

Rafah crossing open for entry and exit, IDF kills 3-year-old boy in Gaza

A maximum of 50 people will be allowed to pass through each day in both directions. Meanwhile, Israeli incursions continue.
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the triumph

At the 2026 Grammys, Bad Bunny makes history by attacking ICE: "We're not animals, we're humans and Americans."

The Puerto Rican rapper wins Album of the Year. Billie Eilish's "Wildflower" is the best song.
the clashes

Officers injured in Turin, Meloni: "Attempted murder." Officer who was hit with a hammer has been released.

One of the attackers has been arrested and investigations continue to identify all those responsible.
Polizia scientifica in azione a Milano (foto Ansa)
Polizia scientifica in azione a Milano (foto Ansa)
Milan

He steals a gun and fires at patrol cars, the police return fire and wound him: 25-year-old is in critical condition.

The young man, a foreigner of Chinese origin, was taken to the Niguarda hospital
Il cherubino con le fattezze di Giorgia Meloni (ANSA/FABIO CIMAGLIA)
Il cherubino con le fattezze di Giorgia Meloni (ANSA/FABIO CIMAGLIA)
the case

"Giorgia Meloni, the Angel": the monument commissioned by Don Pietro Pintus and the diocese's irritation.

The basilica has always been linked to the world of monarchists and right-wing circles in the capital. The prime minister jokes, but the Democratic Party protests: "Unacceptable."
La Maddalena. Un momento della premiazione
La Maddalena. Un momento della premiazione
the event

"My Place in the World": A new literary prize is born in La Maddalena.

A significant moment for the cultural life of the archipelago, filling a void that had persisted for years.
the idea

Ulysses in Santa Teresa Gallura? Architect Fara's thesis on the land of the Laestrygonians

A close comparison between the Homeric text and possible concrete findings in the sea, in the bay and along the coast
Emilio Jona (foto concessa)
Emilio Jona (foto concessa)
Dialogue with the writers

The silent courage of four women

In Emilio Jona's book, a hymn to gentle heroism
Su Crucifissu Mannu (foto Pala)
Su Crucifissu Mannu (foto Pala)
Porto Torres

Su Crucifissu Mannu, archaeological excavation and educational laboratory

Museum educators and tour guides are finalizing preparations and preparing educational materials to accompany participants on a unique experience.
the recognition

“Jeff” Onorato appointed Commander of the Italian Republic

The water ski instructor will receive his investiture on March 3rd at the Quirinale Palace from President Sergio Mattarella.
11-7-2007 ds nicola salerno
11-7-2007 ds nicola salerno
mourning

Former Cagliari sporting director Nicola Salerno has died: "He was a wise leader."

He was "among the architects of the promotion to Serie A in the 2003/04 season"
Raterink al Cagliari (foto @CagliariCalcio)
Raterink al Cagliari (foto @CagliariCalcio)
Transfer market

Othniël Raterink is a Cagliari player: the rossoblù club's announcement.

The Dutch right-back has a contract until June 2030.
Matteo Liviero (foto Torres)
Matteo Liviero (foto Torres)
soccer

Serie C: Torres pulls off a sensational 2-0 victory over Ternana.

The Sassari team takes the lead with Diakite's penalty and Liviero seals the deal.
In Parlamento
Iris e il suo conduttore (foto Cc)
Iris e il suo conduttore (foto Cc)

Cagliari Provincial Command's canine units at Milan-Cortina 2026

An excellence that crosses the borders of the island to land in the prestigious setting of the Winter Olympic Games
Insularità
Il salvataggio a Molentargius
Il salvataggio a Molentargius

Labrador trapped in the Molentargius canal: rescued by Forestry Police, now looking for a home.

Stuck with his paws in cold water, he was rescued and entrusted to the kennel