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Sant'Efisio on his way to Nora: thousands of faithful on the move, the embrace of a people

The procession was without oxen due to dermatitis, and the simulacrum was accompanied by four thousand figures from all over Sardinia.
Sant'Efisio, il cammino da Stampace a Nora (foto Niada)
Sant'Efisio, il cammino da Stampace a Nora (foto Niada)
I carabinieri sul luogo dell'omicidio di Leonardo Mocci (nel riquadro)
I carabinieri sul luogo dell'omicidio di Leonardo Mocci (nel riquadro)
the crime

The hooded gang and the 9 minutes that cost Leonardo Mocci his life: who are the three suspects?

Gainmarco and Filippo Tunis, from Pirri, and Daniel Campus, from Quartu. The latter, when questioned, remained silent.
Donald Trump (foto Ansa)
Donald Trump (foto Ansa)
United States

Trump slaps the EU: "Tariffs on cars at 25%." On Iran: "They want a deal, but I'm not satisfied."

Speaking at the White House, the tycoon also took another dig at Italy and Spain: "They think it's acceptable for Tehran to have nuclear weapons. I'm not happy."
epa12895817 Passangers board a RyanAir airplane at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, Germany, 17 April 2026. Global airlines face surging jet fuel costs amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The volatile situation is tightening supply and pushing kerosene prices to record levels. EPA/FILIP SINGER
epa12895817 Passangers board a RyanAir airplane at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schoenefeld, Germany, 17 April 2026. Global airlines face surging jet fuel costs amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The volatile situation is tightening supply and pushing kerosene prices to record levels. EPA/FILIP SINGER
transportation

Airplanes, the EU: "Fuel supplies are declining, prepare for the consequences." Todde to the government: "Remember we are an island."

The European task force raises the alarm and calls for the release of emergency supplies. The Region is focusing on Saras and, regarding continuity prices, warns: "There's a decree; it can only be changed with our approval."
I genitori di Gaia Costa davanti alla foto della figlia esposta in Municipio (Foto: Fadda)
I genitori di Gaia Costa davanti alla foto della figlia esposta in Municipio (Foto: Fadda)
The recognition

The Toson d'Oro Award goes to the parents of Gaia Costa, who was hit and killed in Porto Cervo.

The twenty-four-year-old loved to parade in traditional dress during the procession for Sant'Efisio: today those clothes are worn by her mother
the fire

Fear in Serdiana: flames from a barbecue erupt, a volunteer is hospitalized.

Intoxicated by smoke, the woman who intervened to provide assistance was taken to the Santissima Trinità hospital.
Auto dei carabinieri
Auto dei carabinieri
In the night

Driving without a license, he fails to stop at a police checkpoint and flees for 29 kilometers.

A twenty-year-old from Assemini arrested in a nighttime chase.
Roberto Capelli (foto Ansa)
Roberto Capelli (foto Ansa)
The comment

Former MP Capelli was convicted of defamation: "I wasn't referring to Zoffili; I was defending Sardinians accused of spreading the virus."

The Nuoro politician's remarks after being sentenced for a post written during the pandemic.
La polizia locale sul luogo dell'incidente
La polizia locale sul luogo dell'incidente
the sentence

Sassari: Pensioner hit and killed by scooter; driver jailed for one year

The man driving the motorcycle that hit pensioner Giovanni Fiori, who later died in hospital, will also have to pay a provisional sum of 10,000 euros.
Il sindaco di Bortigali Francesco Caggiari
Il sindaco di Bortigali Francesco Caggiari
the investigations

Bortigali, defamation from a fake profile against the mayor: a suspect is under investigation.

The alleged perpetrator of social media attacks and insults against Mayor Francesco Caggiari has been identified.
Middle East

Tehran delivers new peace proposal to mediators, Washington insists on nuclear power

Contents are currently unknown, but the US, rejecting the previous one, had asked to include the topic of enriched uranium.
Eithan Bondi, 21 anni, il ragazzo fermato per gli spari a Roma il 25 aprile contro una coppia dell'Anpi, in una foto tratta dal suo profilo Instagram. +++ NPK +++ INSTAGRAM/EITHAN BONDI +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
Eithan Bondi, 21 anni, il ragazzo fermato per gli spari a Roma il 25 aprile contro una coppia dell'Anpi, in una foto tratta dal suo profilo Instagram. +++ NPK +++ INSTAGRAM/EITHAN BONDI +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
Rome

Gunfire on April 25: Bondì placed under house arrest; attempted murder charge dropped

The investigating judge's decision, the young man made a spontaneous statement: "This is a deplorable act. I apologize, but I have no ties to the Jewish Brigade."
(Ansa-Romano)
(Ansa-Romano)
the demonstration

Turin, tension at the May Day march: opponents try to "reclaim" the Askatasuna, violent clashes.

Stones, bottles and sticks were thrown at the shields of the police, who responded with charges, tear gas and water cannons and repelled the attack.
Alberto Stasi, unico condannato per l'omicidio di Chiara Poggi (Ansa)
Alberto Stasi, unico condannato per l'omicidio di Chiara Poggi (Ansa)
the investigations

Garlasco, Chiara Poggi's family lawyers: "The Pavia prosecutors' new hypothesis is unrealistic."

The murdered girl's parents say the Sempio case appears to have been fabricated. We'll read the documents to understand the prosecutor's decisions.
Un momento della manifestazione per Palestina a sostegno della Global Sumud Flotilla bloccata da Israele (Ansa)
Un momento della manifestazione per Palestina a sostegno della Global Sumud Flotilla bloccata da Israele (Ansa)
middle East

Two Flotilla activists will be taken to Israel and questioned

The Israeli Foreign Ministry announced: "Perpetrators of suspicious activity."
I vincitori
I vincitori
The challenges

Mandas, the capital of the Murra: Victory for Davide Perra and Cristian Spano

In second place Carlo Allegria and Leonardo Dionis of Jerzu
Animali domestici (foto Ansa)
Animali domestici (foto Ansa)
the rules

Pets: The European Parliament has approved mandatory microchips for dogs and cats.

New rules also on imports: breeders have four years to comply
Presentazione della Cavalcata Sarda (Foto: Floris)
Presentazione della Cavalcata Sarda (Foto: Floris)
the celebration

Sassari, the 75th Sardinian Cavalcade has been presented. Two weeks of events.

Mayor Giuseppe Mascia: "We want a quantum leap."
Gianluca Cadenasso al Sardegna Open di tennis, Cagliari, 1 maggio 2026 ANSA / Stefano Ambu
Gianluca Cadenasso al Sardegna Open di tennis, Cagliari, 1 maggio 2026 ANSA / Stefano Ambu
tennis

Sardinia Open: Berrettini defeated by Hurkacz in the quarterfinals. Ligurian derby in the semifinals, Arnaldi vs. Cadenasso.

Great show on the Monte Urpinu courts: four very hard-fought matches, closing with the re-edition of the 2021 Wimbledon semi-final, then the Roman won, this time the Polish prevailed
epa12926792 Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during his men's singles semifinal match against Arthur Fils of France at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, 01 May 2026. EPA/CHEMA MOYA
epa12926792 Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during his men's singles semifinal match against Arthur Fils of France at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, 01 May 2026. EPA/CHEMA MOYA
tennis

Sinner goes fast: he dispatches Fils 6-2, 6-4 and is in the final in Madrid

The Italian is one step away from yet another Masters 1000, his fifth consecutive: not even the young Frenchman, in amazing form, can stop his run
Matteo Berrettini (foto Ansa)
Matteo Berrettini (foto Ansa)
The tournament

At the Sardinia Open, Berrettini defeats Navone and advances to the quarterfinals.

Victory in two sets (7-5, 6-3), Arnaldi also advances
In Parlamento

Quartu, the traders of via D'Annunzio: «Give us the blue stripes»

Shopkeepers are urging the city to provide paid parking: "Those who don't want to pay parking here are unacceptable."
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.