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the drama

Sassari, after a 26-year-old man fell ill and rushed to the hospital, an investigation has been opened into his death.

An autopsy has been ordered and has already been performed by coroner Valentina Piredda.

Emanuele Floris

Oristano

Ten stars for the Carpenters, two gold: the curtain falls on the Sartiglia 2026.

The event ended with 85 descents

Valeria Pinna

epa12750609 Gold medalists Team Italy pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's Team Pursuit of the Speed Skating competitions at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, in Milan, Italy, 17 February 2026. EPA/ROBERT GHEMENT

Milan Cortina

Speed skating: Italy wins splendid gold in the team pursuit

The United States were demolished in the final, falling behind by 4.5 seconds: their 24th medal of a triumphant Olympics.

I soccorsi in via Duomo (Foto: Sara Pinna)

the accident

Fall at the Sartiglia, rider and horse injured

Moments of fear this afternoon on Via Duomo

Sara Pinna

L'incidente a Uta (foto vigili del fuoco)

The accident

Uta, car overturns on Via Torino: woman driver unharmed

Firefighters, rescuers and law enforcement officers were on site

bad weather

Cagliari, danger of falling trees: Via Diaz closed

The mistral wind continues to rage, road closed as a precaution

bad weather

Nuoro, Via Segni closed due to a fallen tree.

The mayor closes parks due to strong mistral winds

Fabio Ledda

stalking

Donori: Man stalks ex-wife with dashcam and knife: arrested

The woman realized she was being followed and called the police, who managed the situation in flagrante delicto.

Angelica D'Errico

I colori del carnevale di Tempio (foto Busia)

Temple

Lu Carrasciali at the end of the line, but there will be the "Six Days" of spring

Thousands of people attended the Mardi Gras parade and the grand finale with the burning of King George and the fireworks display.

Andrea Busia

bad weather

Carbonia, winds ravage trees: fear erupts in Piazza del Minatore after a fallen pine tree.

The area, often frequented by children and families, was fortunately empty.

Fabio Murru

Le pecore investire sulla 131 (foto concessa)

The clarification

Muros, sheep massacre on Highway 131: Mayor: "No responsibility for road safety."

The mayor: "Installing fences bordering rural areas is not practical; livestock owners need to be more vigilant."

Mariangela Pala

the construction site

Cagliari, work continues on the 195 RACC highway in Via San Paolo: traffic restrictions in place for 15 days.

Road closures from tomorrow, February 18th, until March 4th

La madre del bimbo ricoverato in gravi condizioni dopo il trapianto di un cuore danneggiato (foto Ansa)

Naples

A baby with a burned heart is called to the hospital urgently: "The possibility of an organ transplant is suspected."

The news has been confirmed by hospital sources and the family's lawyer. Now it is necessary to verify the compatibility.

Davide Fontana e Carol Maltesi (foto dai social)

Milan

Carol Maltesi's femicide: The Supreme Court again overturns Davide Fontana's life sentence.

The trial against the 45-year-old banker who killed and dismembered his victim on January 11, 2022, has reopened for the third time at the second degree.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, reports at the Chamber of Deputies on the Board for Peace for Gaza, Rome, Italy, 17 February 2026. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI

the announcement

Tajani: "Italy will participate in the first meeting of the Peace Council. We will be an observer country."

The Deputy Prime Minister confirms: "Not being present would be contrary to Article 11 of the Constitution." The opposition, from Avs to Azione, is united in its opposition vote.

Rome

"€20 million tax evasion": Stefano Bandecchi sent to trial

The mayor of Terni is under investigation as de facto administrator of Unicusano: "No surprises, I expected it."

United States

Jesse Jackson Dies: Farewell to Civil Rights Reverend

One of Martin Luther King Jr.'s closest collaborators and a champion of African Americans has died at the age of 84.

the events

A weekend of music at Cousinà in Cagliari, including open mics and concerts.

From Thursday to Saturday three evenings with Open Stage Show and live performances by The Hangees and Backdoor Lads

Enrico Melis Costa

I giovani Boes e Merdules in posa davanti alla chiesa di San Nicola (foto Onano)

Traditions

Ottana and Mamoiada: Shrove Tuesday parades a success.

The protagonists are the young people of the masked groups

Giorgio Ignazio Onano

mourning

Carbonia: Farewell to Nino Mistretta, municipal employee, historian, and musician.

Originally from Sicily, he had moved to the mining town as a child: he was 91 years old

Andrea Scano

Orani. Grande successo per Su Bundu e i suonatori di launeddas al Carnevale tradizionale di Venezia

the party

The Orani mask and the launeddas players at the Venice Carnival

Sardinian tradition in St. Mark's Square with Su Bundu

GIOVANNA PITTALIS

Le Bambole di pezza (foto Ufficio stampa)

the interview

Sanremo, the Rag Dolls: "Strong, free, and rock in the name of sisterhood."

Five women for the only band competing: "Labels? We don't want any." At the cover night of "Occhi di gatto" with Cristina D'Avena

Angelica D'Errico

Michael Folorunsho, centrocampista del Cagliari (foto Ansa)

series a

Cagliari, Folorunsho returns: training partially with the group

The midfielder, out for two months, is expected to be called up for Saturday against Lazio

Richard Spignesi

epa12751148 Juventus' head coach Luciano Spaletti reacts during the UEFA Champions League play-offs 1st leg match between Galatasaray SK and Juventus FC, in Istanbul, Turkey, 17 February 2026. EPA/ERDEM SAHIN

European cups

Juventus collapses in Istanbul: Galatasaray wins 5-2, putting the Champions League playoffs in jeopardy. Dortmund-Atalanta ends 2-0.

Spalletti's team collapsed in the second half, and a miracle will be needed to advance to the round of 16. It was a tough night for the Bergamo team as well, but the Goddess can count on a return trip.

the case

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Waiting list cuts? Companies: "Half of patients aren't responding, and many are refusing new appointment dates."

Sassari, after a 26-year-old man fell ill and rushed to the hospital, an investigation has been opened into his death.

Ten stars for the Carpenters, two gold: the curtain falls on the Sartiglia 2026.

Speed skating: Italy wins splendid gold in the team pursuit

Fall at the Sartiglia, rider and horse injured

Uta, car overturns on Via Torino: woman driver unharmed

Cagliari, danger of falling trees: Via Diaz closed

Nuoro, Via Segni closed due to a fallen tree.

Donori: Man stalks ex-wife with dashcam and knife: arrested

Lu Carrasciali at the end of the line, but there will be the "Six Days" of spring

Carbonia, winds ravage trees: fear erupts in Piazza del Minatore after a fallen pine tree.

Muros, sheep massacre on Highway 131: Mayor: "No responsibility for road safety."

Cagliari, work continues on the 195 RACC highway in Via San Paolo: traffic restrictions in place for 15 days.

A baby with a burned heart is called to the hospital urgently: "The possibility of an organ transplant is suspected."

Carol Maltesi's femicide: The Supreme Court again overturns Davide Fontana's life sentence.

Tajani: "Italy will participate in the first meeting of the Peace Council. We will be an observer country."

"€20 million tax evasion": Stefano Bandecchi sent to trial

Jesse Jackson Dies: Farewell to Civil Rights Reverend

A weekend of music at Cousinà in Cagliari, including open mics and concerts.

Ottana and Mamoiada: Shrove Tuesday parades a success.

Carbonia: Farewell to Nino Mistretta, municipal employee, historian, and musician.

The Orani mask and the launeddas players at the Venice Carnival

Sanremo, the Rag Dolls: "Strong, free, and rock in the name of sisterhood."

Cagliari, Folorunsho returns: training partially with the group

Juventus collapses in Istanbul: Galatasaray wins 5-2, putting the Champions League playoffs in jeopardy. Dortmund-Atalanta ends 2-0.

Bastoni's mea culpa: "I exaggerated the contact." His subsequent celebration? "Even worse."

Former Cagliari player Fabio Macellari sentenced to eight months for drug dealing

Cagliari, Sardinia's grandmother Luisetta Mercalli turns 111.

Milleproroghe: Amendment extending redundancy payments in crisis areas approved

Airline continuity, Councilor Manca: "It's a tool for the right to mobility, not for the tourism market."

Horse dies before the Sartiglia. LAV: "Animals are exploited and stressed. Enough with these events."

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