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Waste in Sardinia: after the plastic crisis, the alarm is now raised over dry waste.

Pet waste collection has been halted in several Sardinian municipalities. Now, according to Virgilio Vardeu, manager of the De Vizia company, a new emergency is looming.
Pausania Temple

"I'm not going along with this guy": Salvini protested at the De André concert in L'Agnata.

A Sardinian spectator walks out of Diodato's Live for Time in Jazz concert: she refuses to accept the Deputy Prime Minister's presence. The singer from the stage says, "I'm not calling anyone out, but we hope Faber's music will illuminate our politics."
La zona dove nascerà lo scavalco tra via San Paolo e viale Trieste
La zona dove nascerà lo scavalco tra via San Paolo e viale Trieste
Roads

Cagliari, a bridge between Via San Paolo and Viale Trieste: the plan to clear Via Roma of cars.

A €15 million project. The goal is to decongest Piazza Matteotti and protect the waterfront.
Alba e Nerone (L'Unione Sarda)
Alba e Nerone (L'Unione Sarda)
The story

Nero the cat gets lost but finds his way home (9 kilometers away)

The long distance traveled in five days: this is how he returned from Lanusei to Loceri. Alba Usai: "I thought I'd never see him again."
the alarm

Pattada: A car on fire on the provincial road triggers a brush fire.

The Forestry Corps and two helicopters are in action
the intervention

Three missing boys in the Villacidro mountains were rescued by helicopter.

Young people had lost their bearings: mobilization for recovery
the episode

Alghero, a man picks up a three-year-old girl and kisses her: chased by passersby, he risks being lynched.

Moments of great fear and excitement last night on the Barcelona seafront
fight against drug dealing

A cannabis plantation was discovered in the countryside between Pimentel and Barrali.

The illegal cultivation was discovered by the Carabinieri in a steep area, hidden by thick vegetation.
the fire

Olbia, two vans on fire: extensive damage

Firefighters intervened at the intersection of Via Barcellona and Via San Michele
Il Cpr di Macomer
Il Cpr di Macomer
The protest

At the Macomer CPR, officers report "dilapidated housing and unacceptable working conditions."

The unions are calling for an urgent roundtable discussion and a joint inspection, threatening further initiatives.
Sustainable mobility

Scooter sales in Quartu have halved in two years.

But residents don't miss them: "It's better this way, they were abandoned everywhere." Councilor Mura: "They work for short distances, let's think about pedestrian areas."
the poor service

Macomer, explosive situation at Ascot: people lined up from 6 a.m. even for a simple prescription.

The chronic shortage of general practitioners is generating a situation of serious hardship
epa13107015 Israel's Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, 12 July 2026. Operation Entebbe took place in July 1976, when Israel sent a special forces unit to rescue 106 Israeli passengers who had been hijacked by German and Palestinian militants and held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. The hostages were freed during an Israeli special forces raid. The commander of the operation, Yoni (Yonatan Netanyahu), the brother of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was killed during the rescue mission. EPA/ABIR SULTAN
epa13107015 Israel's Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, 12 July 2026. Operation Entebbe took place in July 1976, when Israel sent a special forces unit to rescue 106 Israeli passengers who had been hijacked by German and Palestinian militants and held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. The hostages were freed during an Israeli special forces raid. The commander of the operation, Yoni (Yonatan Netanyahu), the brother of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was killed during the rescue mission. EPA/ABIR SULTAN
Middle East

Netanyahu rejects Trump's plan: "Withdrawal only with Hamas disarmament."

The Israeli prime minister rejects the Peace Council's roadmap for Gaza: "With me, there will be no Palestinian state."
immigration

Ceuta crisis: Travelers from Cagliari also checked in Spain

The Ministry of the Interior in Madrid released data on the first day of checks, and Tajani reiterated: "The Schengen ban will remain in place until August 15."
Un fermo immagine di Massimiliano Cencelli. E' morto a Roma ieri pomeriggio Massimiliano Cencelli, aveva 90 anni. Funzionario della Democrazia Cristiana degli anni '60, divenne famoso per il manuale che prese il suo cognome, il 'Manuale Cencelli'. ANSA/FRAME LA7 +++ 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 +++
Un fermo immagine di Massimiliano Cencelli. E' morto a Roma ieri pomeriggio Massimiliano Cencelli, aveva 90 anni. Funzionario della Democrazia Cristiana degli anni '60, divenne famoso per il manuale che prese il suo cognome, il 'Manuale Cencelli'. ANSA/FRAME LA7 +++ 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

Massimiliano Cencelli, creator of the 'manual' for allocating political positions, has died.

A former DC official, he was 90 years old: his 'manual' has entered the history books.
Il Ministto Antonio Tajani durante l'incontro tra il Ministero Degli Affari Esteri e l'Associazione Nazionale Costruttori Edili alla Farnesina. Roma, 5 agosto 2026. ANSA / MASSIMO BARSOUM
Il Ministto Antonio Tajani durante l'incontro tra il Ministero Degli Affari Esteri e l'Associazione Nazionale Costruttori Edili alla Farnesina. Roma, 5 agosto 2026. ANSA / MASSIMO BARSOUM
the arm wrestling

Italy-Spain clash, Tajani: "Once the threat has passed, Schengen will be reinstated."

Foreign Minister: "Sanchez's behavior after Ceuta is unacceptable." 5-15% of travelers screened
the tragedy

Fatal illness on the beach: Sardinian swimmer dies on the Roman coast

Tragedy in Fregene. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful. The victim was 72 years old and had lived in Lazio for years.
The Kolors
The Kolors
The concert

Capoterra's Summer Fest is born: The Kolors will perform on the Maddalena Spiaggia stage on September 4th.

The aim is to enhance the coastline and make the event a regular fixture in the city's summer calendar, combining music, sea and entertainment.
social

"I had those kids' stalls closed down: they were outlaws": the influencer is trolling, thousands are falling for it.

Gian Marco Saolini falsely admits to having called the police on teenagers selling lemonade. This is clearly not true, but it sparks the typical "outrage among online audiences."
the competition

Miss Universe Sardinia, a catwalk under shooting stars: semifinal at Torre delle Stelle

The contestants are playing their last chance to access the final on August 20th.
culture

A musical evening with the DisOrchestra at the Sanna Museum in Sassari

Special and free night opening of the exhibition rooms
Dance

In Sassari, the show "In the Time Woven of Penelope - The Journey"

The production by Compagnia Danza Esttemporada features choreography by Francesco Bax
Alberto Cerri ai tempi del Cagliari (archivio)
Alberto Cerri ai tempi del Cagliari (archivio)
the match

Cagliari, Arezzo, led by former Cerri, will face them in the round of 32 of the Italian Cup.

The Tuscans beat Union Brescia and will challenge the Rossoblù on Friday at the Unipol Domus
Livio Berruti, in occasione del suo 80esimo compleanno, festeggiato dalla Polizia e da tutto il gruppo sportivo Fiamme Oro, al Salone d'onore del Coni, Roma, 28 maggio 2019. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
Livio Berruti, in occasione del suo 80esimo compleanno, festeggiato dalla Polizia e da tutto il gruppo sportivo Fiamme Oro, al Salone d'onore del Coni, Roma, 28 maggio 2019. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
Mourning

Farewell to Livio Berruti, Olympic champion in Rome in 1960

He dies at 87 after a period of illness, funeral held privately
epa13107492 Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the Men's Singles final against Alexander Zverev of Germany at the Wimbledon Championships in London, Britain, 12 July 2026. EPA/NEIL HALL
epa13107492 Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the Men's Singles final against Alexander Zverev of Germany at the Wimbledon Championships in London, Britain, 12 July 2026. EPA/NEIL HALL
tennis

Sinner misses Cincinnati due to a right knee injury

The announcement on social media by the organizers of the US tournament
Daniel Maldini firma con il Cagliari (foto Cagliari Calcio)
Daniel Maldini firma con il Cagliari (foto Cagliari Calcio)
transfer market

Cagliari announces Maldini's signing: he's the first of three new signings.

Kevin Carlos, already in the city, and Giuseppe Aurelio also arrive with him.
In Parlamento

Generational turnover of businesses: the Region is making €2 million available

Non-repayable grants have been allocated to encourage the creation of new artisan businesses. Grants can be granted at up to 85% to support young people and female employment.
Insularità
Calici di Stelle a Sorso (foto concessa)
Calici di Stelle a Sorso (foto concessa)

Calici di Stelle: Thousands of people toast in Sorso

A great collective celebration which, despite the particularly high turnout, took place in an atmosphere of absolute tranquility