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ULTIM'ORA

Cagliari cracks down on venues following the Crans-Montana tragedy.

Tomorrow's meeting at the Prefecture: a strategy is being sought to define more rigorous protocols and targeted controls.
Movida a Cagliari (Archivio)
Movida a Cagliari (Archivio)
the accident

Paulilatino: A car overturns on the 131, leaving a man and a woman in critical condition.

After the alarm, firefighters, the 118 air rescue service and the police went into action
Maltempo a Cagliari (Foto Ungari)
Maltempo a Cagliari (Foto Ungari)
bad weather

Rain and thunderstorms remain on the island: weather warning in effect until Tuesday night.

New risk warning from the Civil Protection Department. All of southwestern Sardinia is affected.
the crash

Accident on Highway 131 in Santa Cristina leaves two seriously injured: the doctor lowers himself from the helicopter with a winch.

A car goes off the road and crashes, leaving a man and a woman inside. Complex rescue operations are underway.
I lavori per la segnaletica questa mattina in viale Elmas
I lavori per la segnaletica questa mattina in viale Elmas
The disservices

Cagliari, new traffic jams at the city entrance: Anas and the Municipality are not communicating.

Stopgap operation on the 130, signage on Viale Elmas: queues and protests
Il Comune di Nuoro
Il Comune di Nuoro
the ordinance

Nuoro, water supply from the Murrone reservoir has been cut off: schools closed Wednesday, sparking controversy.

The minority councilors, Maura Chessa and Francesca De Ambrosis, have announced an inquiry into the delays
Il camion che ha perso il rimorchio in viale La Plaia
Il camion che ha perso il rimorchio in viale La Plaia
traffic

Truck loses trailer, causing heavy traffic exiting Cagliari

The incident on Viale La Plaia has caused traffic to slow down significantly.
the crime

Pasquarelli Murder: Fiori Acquitted on Appeal

The 78-year-old pensioner was beaten and killed in the pine forest of Piandanna, and then set on fire.
Carabinieri in piazza Yenne, foto simbolo (Archivio)
Carabinieri in piazza Yenne, foto simbolo (Archivio)
violence

Cagliari, a woman attacked with kicks and punches after defending a delivery driver: fear spreads in Piazza Yenne.

She ended up in the hospital with multiple facial injuries: "I did the right thing, I think of those who suffer in silence."
Un'immagine simbolica
Un'immagine simbolica
The complaint

INPS protests over payments for care for non-self-sufficient patients.

"Since July, families and cooperatives have been in debt to ensure continuity of care for the sick."
thieves in action

Diesel thefts in Elmas and Sestu: one arrest

Carabinieri foil robberies at two petrol stations
Carabinieri

Elmas, diesel fuel theft overnight: 43-year-old arrested

The man had been reported a few hours earlier for another theft at the expense of a company in Sestu
BENEVENTO

Security guard picks up a rifle and shoots his wife: the woman is in serious condition

The victim is hospitalized in desperate conditions
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
energy

EU phases out Russian gas supplies starting March 18

The RepowerEU roadmap, aimed at completely cutting imports by autumn 2027, comes into force on Tuesday.
Maria Rita Parsi
Maria Rita Parsi
Mourning

Farewell to Maria Rita Parsi: the psychologist and psychotherapist was 78 years old.

A well-known face on TV as an expert in her disciplines, she has dedicated her life to the study and defense of children's rights.
Sergio Mattarella (Uff. Stampa Quirinale)
Sergio Mattarella (Uff. Stampa Quirinale)
the president

Mattarella in Milan: hospital visit to the young people injured in Crans Montana

The President of the Republic visited Niguarda Hospital to express his sympathy to the children who were burned in the tragic New Year's Eve fire.
Un treno in stazione a Cagliari (immagine simbolo, foto Ansa)
Un treno in stazione a Cagliari (immagine simbolo, foto Ansa)
the protests

Transport: February is a month of travel excitement: strikes and disruptions on buses, trains, planes, and at ports.

There are around twenty stops between national and local, all the dates to mark on your calendar
Apparat (foto Max Zerrahn)
Apparat (foto Max Zerrahn)
the festival

Music: Time in Jazz Reveals 2026's First Protagonist

Apparat in concert in Berchidda with his live band on August 13th
art and culture

Cagliari: The Leonardo da Vinci exhibition opens at the Lazzaretto.

The inauguration will take place on Wednesday, February 4th at the Lazzaretto Art and Culture Center in Cagliari.
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
Cagliari’s Ibrahim Sulemana and teammates jubilate after scoring the goal 3-0 during the Italian Serie A soccer match Cagliari calcio vs Hellas Verona at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy, 31 January 2026 ANSA/FABIO MURRU
Cagliari’s Ibrahim Sulemana and teammates jubilate after scoring the goal 3-0 during the Italian Serie A soccer match Cagliari calcio vs Hellas Verona at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy, 31 January 2026 ANSA/FABIO MURRU
series a

Cagliari hosts an open-door training session on Wednesday at Unipol Domus.

The Rossoblù are waiting for the fans' embrace after three consecutive victories and before the away match against Roma.
Nicola Pintus durante il Trofeo Gigi Riva (Foto Fabio Murru)
Nicola Pintus durante il Trofeo Gigi Riva (Foto Fabio Murru)
transfer market

Cagliari, a chance to grow: Pintus joins Cosenza

The rossoblù defender will move on loan until the end of the season
Paolo Zanetti (Ansa)
Paolo Zanetti (Ansa)
soccer

Zanetti and Hellas have broken up: the defeat in Cagliari proved fatal.

The coach was removed from his position after the 4-0 defeat at Unipol Domus.
Frankie Dettori (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Frankie Dettori (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Horse racing

Frankie Dettori's final race was a victory in Brazil: "Thank you all, I lived a dream."

The Sardinian-born jockey ended an extraordinary career at the age of 55.