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Milan-Cortina, the Olympic torch arrives in Cagliari after lighting up the island.

The last stop in Sardinia for the symbol of the Winter Games which, under the eyes of many curious people, crossed different municipalities in two days, from north to south
La cerimonia a Cagliari (Immagini: Perri e Rais)
La cerimonia a Cagliari (Immagini: Perri e Rais)
La Sartiglia di Oristano (foto Chergia)
La Sartiglia di Oristano (foto Chergia)
the comparison

Oristano: Debate opens on new safety regulations for the Sartiglia.

The Prime Ministerial Decree of January 2025 requires the use of helmets and protective vests for horse riders.
Un fermo immagine tratto da un video, presumibilmente girato durante la sparatoria di Bondi Beach, Sydney, mostra un uomo in maglietta bianca che, riesce a bloccare fisicamente un uomo armato di fucile che sta sparando, e dopo una breve colluttazione riesce a strappargli l'arma di mano e a puntargliela contro, 14 dicembre 2025. +++ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ NPK
Un fermo immagine tratto da un video, presumibilmente girato durante la sparatoria di Bondi Beach, Sydney, mostra un uomo in maglietta bianca che, riesce a bloccare fisicamente un uomo armato di fucile che sta sparando, e dopo una breve colluttazione riesce a strappargli l'arma di mano e a puntargliela contro, 14 dicembre 2025. +++ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ NPK
Australia

Hanukkah massacre in Sydney: a child among the victims, the heroic greengrocer, and Netanyahu's wrath.

"The shots were like fireworks," then the desperate escape. A Holocaust survivor and Rabbi Eli Schlanger were also killed.
bad weather

Sardinia, thunderstorms on the way: weather alert issued

Regional Civil Protection Department issues warning regarding hydrogeological risk in Iglesiente and Campidano.
Viale Don Sturzo (Foto Comune di Tempio Pausania)
Viale Don Sturzo (Foto Comune di Tempio Pausania)
traffic

Tempio Pausania: Speed limit 30 km/h on Viale Don Sturzo and Via Togliatti

The municipal administration's decision to reduce risks for pedestrians
the epidemic

Bovine dermatitis, the CSA: "The last outbreaks in Sardinia will be eliminated by the end of the year."

President Tore Piana: "The island could be safe as early as February 2026."
(Foto Carabinieri)
(Foto Carabinieri)
the theft

Carbonia: A couple was arrested while looting a supermarket.

A man and a woman were caught by staff while filling a bag with groceries. The Carabinieri then intervened.
Is cannoneris

Domus de Maria, they go out to look for mushrooms and disappear: found

The man and woman missing since last night in the countryside of the town are safe and sound.
to predda niedda

Sassari: Off-duty prison officers stop a fleeing thief.

Gregory Saba (USAPP): "Once again, our Corps demonstrated its professionalism and sense of duty."
the news

San Vito, the path of the "ancient gates" becomes a map for tourists.

Municipality initiative to allow visitors to better appreciate the town's jewels
I rifiuti in località Sa Sedda
I rifiuti in località Sa Sedda
ecology

Santu Lussurgiu, illegal landfill discovered in the countryside

Concrete mixers, inert materials and construction waste, scrap metal and even the carcass of an old wheelchair were abandoned in the Sa Sedda area.
I militari nello scalo di Porto Torres (Foto Guardia di Finanza)
I militari nello scalo di Porto Torres (Foto Guardia di Finanza)
Sardinia

Porto Torres, man violates the ban on leaving: arrested upon disembarkation

The 52-year-old man arriving from a town in Emilia Romagna was taken to Bancali prison.
La famiglia Deidda
La famiglia Deidda
The story

Mandas: The Deidda family inaugurates the town's first winery.

Almost four hectares of quality vineyards and a restored building in the historic center where grapes are transformed into wine.
epa12578612 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street, London, Britain, 08 December 2025. The President of Ukraine comes to Downing Street to meet the leaders of the UK, France and Germany to discuss the negotiations of the ongoing peace talks aimed at ending Russia
epa12578612 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street, London, Britain, 08 December 2025. The President of Ukraine comes to Downing Street to meet the leaders of the UK, France and Germany to discuss the negotiations of the ongoing peace talks aimed at ending Russia
the war in Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky meets Witkoff in Berlin: "Freeze the front line."

Kiev's leader: "We'll give up NATO in exchange for security guarantees."
Naples

His ex-in-laws reported him for threats, he hit them with his car as they left the barracks.

He ran over them after an argument with his ex-partner over spending Christmas with his daughter. He was arrested, but his injuries are not serious.
they make

Their parachutes got tangled and they fell 50 meters: two of them died, they were experts in jumps

The tragedy near the airport, under the eyes of several friends
In una foto combo la segretaria del Pd, Elly Schlein, e la presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni (Ansa)
In una foto combo la segretaria del Pd, Elly Schlein, e la presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni (Ansa)
the controversy

Meloni vs. Schlein: "Those who run away have no purpose." The Democratic Party leader: "The right is obsessed with power."

A long-distance exchange of words between the Prime Minister, who spoke on the Atreju stage, and the Democratic Party secretary
Palazzo Madama

Block on budget, Senate session and meetings postponed

The Budget Committee cancels the meeting and postpones the bilateral meetings with the parliamentary groups.
Alessio Boni (foto ufficio stampa-Filippo Manzini)
Alessio Boni (foto ufficio stampa-Filippo Manzini)
the show

The Iliad with Alessio Boni opens the CeDac season in Sassari

The rewriting of the Homeric poem travels between myth and current events
epa07081893 US actor Macaulay Culkin arrives for the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, USA, 09 October 2018. EPA/NINA PROMMER
epa07081893 US actor Macaulay Culkin arrives for the 2018 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, USA, 09 October 2018. EPA/NINA PROMMER
cinema

Thirty-five years ago, "Home Alone" debuted. Macaulay Culkin: "A sequel? Why not?"

The protagonist of the 90s cult film is ready to reinterpret the brilliant Kevin
Tazenda (foto Ansa)
Tazenda (foto Ansa)
the event

"S'istoria infinida", the Tazenda concert story in Sennori

An autobiographical choral work that tells the story of the career of one of Sardinia's most popular groups and their love for the island.
Dick Van Dyke (Ansa)
Dick Van Dyke (Ansa)
cinema

Dick Van Dyke, the chimney sweep from Mary Poppins, turns 100: "My secret? I work out three times a week."

To celebrate a family quiz marathon, last year he sang and danced in a Coldplay video.
Romina Casagrande (foto concessa dall'autrice)
Romina Casagrande (foto concessa dall'autrice)
Readings under 18

Friendship is stronger than evil

Primo Levi is at the center of Romina Casagrande's new children's novel
Grave infortunio a un ginocchio per Marshall, che aveva segnato 23 punti (foto G. Marras)
Grave infortunio a un ginocchio per Marshall, che aveva segnato 23 punti (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo makes a great comeback, but after two overtimes Tortona wins 118-113

Four players out with fouls and Marshall seriously injured
Buschiazzo in azione nel derby col Monastir (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Buschiazzo in azione nel derby col Monastir (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
soccer

Serie D: Olbia takes to Anzio to regain victory.

Buschiazzo is back for the last away game of the year
Sala, in maglia bianca, tra i migliorid ella Torres (foto ufficio stampa Gubbio)
Sala, in maglia bianca, tra i migliorid ella Torres (foto ufficio stampa Gubbio)
soccer

Serie C: Torres holds Gubbio to a 0-0 draw.

Diakite's overhead kick in the second half was ruled out for offside.