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Cagliari is ready to welcome Sant'Efisio back, with a crowd awaiting his return.

The city prepares to welcome the simulacrum after the journey to the places of martyrdom
Fedeli in attesa del rientro di Sant'Efisio a Cagliari
Fedeli in attesa del rientro di Sant'Efisio a Cagliari
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.
Germany

A car plows into a crowd in a pedestrian zone in Leipzig, killing two and injuring dozens. The driver is arrested.

A speeding SUV, with a person on the roof according to some witnesses, mows down pedestrians.
the crisis

Fluorsid, unions: "There's a risk of redundancies; three production lines will close in June."

The closure of Hormuz and Chinese competition are the basis for the company's decision: "It intends to initiate direct negotiations with workers regarding their voluntary exit."
Marellis alla laurea e con l'abito tradizionale (Foto: Unica)
Marellis alla laurea e con l'abito tradizionale (Foto: Unica)
the story

Mariellis, from racism over Sardinian clothing to graduation in Cagliari: "My revenge."

The young woman had been the target of attacks because of her skin color, now she is a doctor with a thesis on immigration
L'autobus della nuova linea 10S
L'autobus della nuova linea 10S
CTM

Cagliari, bus service from Piazza Repubblica to Sa Duchessa. The new route for university students.

Electric buses will be used on the new 10S. Line 17 has also been upgraded.
traffic

Cagliari, cars lined up on the narrow Via Vesalio: "dynamic closures" are now in place.

Work to create flowerbeds to protect cycle paths: a 10-day intermittent traffic ban is also planned from May 5th.
Maria Luisa Ariu
Maria Luisa Ariu
The data

Nuoro, dynamism and resilience: youth-led businesses grow by 26.4%

Analysis by the Chamber of Commerce's Economic Observatory. Tourism leads the way among sectors, followed by business services, trade, and manufacturing.
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
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
the controls

Porto Torres, he had 300 grams of marijuana and a knife: arrested

The arrest of a fifty-two-year-old man was validated in a court in Sassari.
Operai Abbanoa al lavoro
Operai Abbanoa al lavoro
The service

Sassari: The new Abbanoa pipeline on Via Caprera will soon be operational.

The first section will be activated on Thursday 7 May
L'incontro a Mandas
L'incontro a Mandas
The intervention

Alta Trexenta: Irrigation project moves forward: operational meetings between municipalities

Representatives of the municipalities of Mandas, Selegas, Siurgus Donigala, Gesico, Suelli, Guamaggiore and Guasila were at the table: areas of approximately 400 hectares each were identified
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.
Giorgia Meloni e Marco Rubio (foto Ansa/Epa)
Giorgia Meloni e Marco Rubio (foto Ansa/Epa)
Rome

Rubio and Meloni meet Friday at Palazzo Chigi. The prime minister: "Withdrawal of US troops from Italy? I don't agree."

The Secretary of State will be in the capital from May 6 to 8 to "promote bilateral relations with Italy and the Vatican."
epa12664820 Switzerland's Federal President Guy Parmelin speaks during a press conference at the House of Switzerland (HoS), on the sideline of the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 20 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/LAURENT GILLIERON / POOL
epa12664820 Switzerland's Federal President Guy Parmelin speaks during a press conference at the House of Switzerland (HoS), on the sideline of the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 20 January 2026. The 2026 summit, running from 19 to 23 January and held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together global political leaders, corporate executives, and scientists to address international challenges. EPA/LAURENT GILLIERON / POOL
the case

Crans-Montana, the Swiss president: "The injured will not have to pay for medical care."

Guy Parmelin's announcement after his meeting with Giorgia Meloni: "Stop sending invoices."
Middle East

Tehran: "A US warship was hit, it was entering Hormuz." Washington denies it and reiterates: "We control the Strait, we're opening it."

A battle erupts between the two propaganda groups in Hormuz. The Pasdaran say, "No one should come near."
La combo mostra Andrea Sempio (S), Chiara Poggi e Alberto Stasi. La Procura di Pavia, nell'invito a comparire per Andrea Sempio per il 6 maggio, ha modificato il capo di imputazione per omicidio volontario togliendo la parte in cui l'amico del fratello di Chiara Poggi era accusato in concorso con altri ignoti o con Alberto Stasi. Solo al 38enne, dunque, viene contestato ora dai pm pavesi l'omicidio della studentessa nella nuova indagine. Tra l'altro, la stessa Procura sta per sollecitare alla Procura generale di Milano una richiesta di revisione del processo Stasi, condannato in via definitiva a 16 anni. ANSA
La combo mostra Andrea Sempio (S), Chiara Poggi e Alberto Stasi. La Procura di Pavia, nell'invito a comparire per Andrea Sempio per il 6 maggio, ha modificato il capo di imputazione per omicidio volontario togliendo la parte in cui l'amico del fratello di Chiara Poggi era accusato in concorso con altri ignoti o con Alberto Stasi. Solo al 38enne, dunque, viene contestato ora dai pm pavesi l'omicidio della studentessa nella nuova indagine. Tra l'altro, la stessa Procura sta per sollecitare alla Procura generale di Milano una richiesta di revisione del processo Stasi, condannato in via definitiva a 16 anni. ANSA
Garlasco

Sempio's forum posts, the defense: "The girl he's obsessed with wasn't Chiara."

The lawyers are also considering calling her to testify in a possible trial: "Our client's exposure, we will also take this into account when deciding whether to have him answer the question."
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
L'uscita mesta del presidente Sardara dal PalaSerradimigni (foto G. Marras)
L'uscita mesta del presidente Sardara dal PalaSerradimigni (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Sassari loses 80-73 against Virtus Bologna and is relegated to Serie A2.

Bitter defeat, yet another this season. And Dinamo leaves Serie A1 after 16 years.