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Fire in Olbia, 180 passengers stranded in Rome: "First flight tomorrow, we're being held hostage."

Flight canceled due to the fire that disrupted the Costa Smeralda on Thursday evening, a real ordeal for travelers: "Mobility denied to Sardinians, we know. But this is going too far."
Pesanti disagi per i passeggeri dopo l'incendio a Olbia
Pesanti disagi per i passeggeri dopo l'incendio a Olbia
Il grosso incendio nelle campagne di Sedini
Il grosso incendio nelle campagne di Sedini
the fire

Large fire in the Sedini countryside: Canadair in flight

A cork oak forest bordering the Nulvi area was attacked.
Un pasticcio sugli stipendi dell'Arst
Un pasticcio sugli stipendi dell'Arst
the background

Two thousand Arst employees without pay: the mess of appointments and warnings

Sole administrator Roberto Neroni has been sacked, but the new one is not yet in office: behind the pay freeze, a heated exchange of threats and snide responses involving the regional government's top brass.
Simone Pisu (Archivio)
Simone Pisu (Archivio)
muravera

Simone Pisu, killed on a 125cc motorcycle: his friend who was riding the motorbike was convicted of road homicide.

Giuseppe Murru is under house arrest after the vehicle crashed on a curve. The 30-year-old man on board was killed.
Un intervento dell'ambulanza
Un intervento dell'ambulanza
the accident

Two injured in a scooter fall at Poetto Beach in Quartu Hospital, traffic jam.

The impact on traffic was severe, also affecting Viale Colombo.
Viale Bonaria (foto Ungari)
Viale Bonaria (foto Ungari)
traffic

Cagliari, light rail work underway: traffic on Viale Bonaria has changed again.

Starting next Monday, until September 14th, further changes to traffic will be defined
I controlli (foto carabinieri)
I controlli (foto carabinieri)
The controls

Dirt, rust, and cockroaches: a beach resort in Quartu has been suspended.

The NAS Carabinieri inspection, the reopening "only after full restoration of hygiene and health standards."
Il carcere di Fornelli all'Asinara (foto Pala)
Il carcere di Fornelli all'Asinara (foto Pala)
The plan

Asinara's revitalization begins: State-owned buildings to the Region and then to the Park.

The aim is also to create a deseasonalization on the island, starting from the establishment of a university training center
I vigili del fuoco durante l'esercitazione allo stabilimento Sarlux
I vigili del fuoco durante l'esercitazione allo stabilimento Sarlux
the simulation

Sarroch, LPG leak at the Saras plant: but it was a drill

The test was carried out to verify the level of coordination between the company and external rescuers.
Il pronto soccorso dell'ospedale Santissima Annunziata di Sassari
Il pronto soccorso dell'ospedale Santissima Annunziata di Sassari
The accident

Simaxis, pensioner burns himself while trying to set fire to an ant nest: he is hospitalized.

He remains under observation at the Santissima Annunziata Hospital in Sassari.
La spiaggia di San Giovanni di Sinis (foto Sara Pinna)
La spiaggia di San Giovanni di Sinis (foto Sara Pinna)
Safety

Cabras, safer beaches: sea rescue service begins

Turrets in San Giovanni, Mari Ermi, Is Arutas and Maimoni
Il carcere di Bancali a Sassari
Il carcere di Bancali a Sassari
the arrest

Sassari, a fight with the landlord over the contract and a shooting.

A revolver shot to intimidate him, followed by death threats. The 65-year-old was taken to Bancali.
L'aereo dopo lo schianto al suolo (Ansa)
L'aereo dopo lo schianto al suolo (Ansa)
the investigation

Air India disaster: "The Boeing's engines were shut down."

The WSJ: "Investigating the pilots' actions and the control switches." Was it intentional or accidental?
Distribuzione di aiuti nella Striscia di Gaza (Ansa-Epa)
Distribuzione di aiuti nella Striscia di Gaza (Ansa-Epa)
Middle East

Gaza, 800 deaths since May at food distribution centers. IDF: "We've learned our lesson."

Israeli army's "mea culpa" after UN casualty figures
Viterbo

Rudy Guede on trial for sexual assault on his ex

The 38-year-old Ivorian man was convicted of the murder of Meredith Kercher and was released from prison at the end of 2021.
(Foto Ansa-Epa)
(Foto Ansa-Epa)
the commemoration

Thirty years since the horror of Srebrenica: over 8,000 civilians massacred by Bosnian Serbs

On July 11, 1995, General Mladic's troops tortured and killed thousands of Muslim men, women and children.
Viterbo

Buried in the hole, the reconstruction: the "tunnel" that the 17-year-old wanted to build was fatal, the sand gave way

Her 5-year-old brother warned his mother: "Riccardo is down there": lifeguards, rescuers and passers-by dug for 40 minutes but it was too late.
Lauren Sanchez e la Birkin da record (Ansa)
Lauren Sanchez e la Birkin da record (Ansa)
lifestyle

Million-dollar Birkin: Lauren Sanchez and Kris Jenner compete for it at auction (sold by an unknown collector)

The newlywed journalist may soon have a consolation prize: word in fashion circles is that Jeff Bezos wants to buy her Vogue as a wedding present.
Lo scontro tra Padellaro e Bocchino (frame)
Lo scontro tra Padellaro e Bocchino (frame)
the tensions

"Who cares about Michela Murgia?" "Don't you dare?": a clash between Bocchino and Padellaro.

Rags are flying at Il Libro Possible, the festival underway in Polignano a Mare. The journalist told the former parliamentarian: "If you keep this up, I'll quit."
La locandina di "Akenta, un brindisi alla Sardegna"
La locandina di "Akenta, un brindisi alla Sardegna"
The event

"Akènta Day," a celebration of Italy's sparkling wine excellence tomorrow in Alghero.

In the morning, a toast will be held in the Marine Area where the bottles are aged, while in the evening, the traditions of Sardinia will take centre stage in the town centre.
Mariana Popa - cantina Sorso Sennori
Mariana Popa - cantina Sorso Sennori
The awards

Vermentino Award: Gold and two bronze medals for the wine from the Sorso-Sennori winery

The bottles produced by the company directed by Giacomo Baralla and Mariana Popa obtained the Lone d'oro with the Vermentino “Prendas”, the Lone di bronzo with “Festhamanna” and “Lamentu”
Simone Cristicchi (foto Ansa)
Simone Cristicchi (foto Ansa)
The singer

Cristicchi cancels the concert: "I have Bell's palsy."

The announcement on social media has raised concerns among fans.
epa12232068 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action during the Men's Singles semi-finals match against Taylor Fritz of the USA at the Wimbledon Championships, Wimbledon, Britain, 11 July 2025. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN EDITORIAL USE ONLY
epa12232068 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in action during the Men's Singles semi-finals match against Taylor Fritz of the USA at the Wimbledon Championships, Wimbledon, Britain, 11 July 2025. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN EDITORIAL USE ONLY
tennis

Wimbledon: Alcaraz is the first finalist, defeating Fritz in four sets

The Spaniard wins 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6, and awaits the winner of Sinner-Djokovic
Francesco Pisano, nuovo allenatore del Cagliari Primavera
Francesco Pisano, nuovo allenatore del Cagliari Primavera
Soccer

Cagliari Primavera, Francesco Pisano new coach of the rossoblù youth team

After ending his career as a footballer at Olbia he embarked on the path of the bench
Desure Buie (foto da wikipedia)
Desure Buie (foto da wikipedia)
Basketball

Dinamo Sassari is banking on Desure Buie as a playmaker.

The idea is to pair him with Nate Johnson to rebuild the Neptunas Klaipeda guard duo.
Gennaro Borrelli (Foto Spignesi)
Gennaro Borrelli (Foto Spignesi)
series a

Borrelli has arrived in Cagliari: "I'm so happy."

The striker, made official on Thursday evening, will immediately join the gathering at the Crai Sport Center in Assemini
In Parlamento
Kristen Stewart in jorts (Ansa)
Kristen Stewart in jorts (Ansa)

Oversized or tailored, the fashion trend of the summer is “jorts”

History of shorts, from the 60s to the current revenge of Bermuda shorts in the city
Insularità
Viale Merello
Viale Merello

Cagliari, Viale Merello closes (in the morning) for tree maintenance.

Traffic is prohibited to non-residents from 6:45 am to 1 pm in the stretch between Via Is Maglias and Piazza d'Armi.