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Lebanon, risks are increasing for UNIFIL and the Sassari Brigade. Crosetto: "Return? We'll evaluate with the UN."

The international coalition, with the Dimonios commanding the Western Sector, is caught in the midst of the Israel-Hezbollah clashes. The Defense Minister: "A peacekeeping mission is one thing, but presence in a war zone is another."
Mezzi Unifil in Libano (Archivio)
Mezzi Unifil in Libano (Archivio)
La cerimonia all'Unica
La cerimonia all'Unica
the ceremony

Cagliari University inaugurates its 405th academic year

Rector Mola: "Sardinia can grow if the entire education system grows with it, up to higher education."
Braccialetto elettronico
Braccialetto elettronico
the story

"Beaten and insulted for six years": Quartu, a woman finds the courage to report her partner.

A "Red Code" is triggered. The man is prohibited from approaching the area and given an electronic bracelet.
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
the alarm

Healthcare, a dangerous profession: nearly 300 workers have been attacked in Sardinia in one year.

A worrying figure for the island, where in 2025 hundreds of cases of insults, threats and attacks against doctors and nurses were recorded.
Donald Trump (Ansa-Epa)
Donald Trump (Ansa-Epa)
The conflict

Trump: "Iran is about to surrender." The Pasdaran: "Anyone who protests against the regime will be punished."

The conflict in the Middle East continues. Israel: "Hundreds of new attacks in the Islamic Republic and Lebanon in 24 hours." Macron: "A French soldier killed."
fight against drug dealing

Drugs hidden in bedroom: 39-year-old from Sindia arrested

Carabinieri from the Macomer branch raided the area. Nearly 100 grams of hashish were seized.
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
The investigation

Rivers of drugs from Sassari to Nuoro: 18 defendants, two of whom choose the ordinary trial.

The others have requested expedited sentencing and plea bargains. They are accused of selling and purchasing kilos of cocaine and marijuana, with an alleged network of couriers and messengers.
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco
the fire

Orgosolo: A barn catches fire, killing 25 sheep.

Initial investigations have revealed no evidence that would suggest arson.
L'ospedale Brotzu
L'ospedale Brotzu
the accident

Quartu, a man climbs onto the roof with his landlord to fix the antenna and falls: he is in intensive care.

The injured man was hospitalized at Brotzu after a six-meter fall.
Il sindaco Antonello Perra
Il sindaco Antonello Perra
healthcare

Siurgus Donigala, citizens without a GP

With the termination of Dr. Marongiu's assignment, the only alternatives are the medical emergency center in Mandas and the Senorbì outpatient clinic.
L'incontro a Palazzo Ducale
L'incontro a Palazzo Ducale
the meeting

Multiple Italian wrestling champion Gabriele Doro at the Palazzo Ducale

Mayor Mascia: "We're working to fill the gap in sports facilities."
under house arrest

Man withdrew money from a 90-year-old woman's ATM and stole her lifetime's worth of jewelry: arrested in Sassari

He and an accomplice had planned everything between January and February, when the two were busy with construction work in the victim's home
Chiara Petrolini prima dell'udienza alla Corte di assise di Parma per il processo a suo carico per il duplice omicidio premeditato e la soppressione dei cadaveri dei suoi due figli neonati, 30 giugno 2025. ANSA/ LUCA AMEDEO BIZZARRI
Chiara Petrolini prima dell'udienza alla Corte di assise di Parma per il processo a suo carico per il duplice omicidio premeditato e la soppressione dei cadaveri dei suoi due figli neonati, 30 giugno 2025. ANSA/ LUCA AMEDEO BIZZARRI
Parma

Chiara Petrolini in court: "I'm not a murderous mother, I didn't know I was pregnant."

The defendant reads spontaneous statements at the trial for the murder of her two infant children, buried in the garden
La casa nel bosco a Palmoli dove vivono Nathan Trevallion e Catherine Birmingham (Ansa)
La casa nel bosco a Palmoli dove vivono Nathan Trevallion e Catherine Birmingham (Ansa)
the case

Forest family: father negotiates to reunite with his children

Local press reports: Nathan Trevaillon held a private meeting with a social worker and the Children's Ombudsman in Vasto.
Bruno Contrada ritratto nel suo studio ANSA/FRANCO LANNINO
Bruno Contrada ritratto nel suo studio ANSA/FRANCO LANNINO
Palermo

Bruno Contrada, the former 007, has died at 94.

Number 3 of the SISDE during the years of the bloodiest mafia war, the mystery policeman was at the centre of a long and controversial judicial affair
Alessandro Giuli ministro della cultura (foto ansa)
Alessandro Giuli ministro della cultura (foto ansa)
Arm wrestling

At the Venice Biennale, Minister Giuli calls for Gregoretti's resignation: he had agreed to Russia's return.

The reply: "I'm calm, I acted in compliance with the Statute."
Sparatoria in Michigan (foto da frame video - via Ansa)
Sparatoria in Michigan (foto da frame video - via Ansa)
United States

Michigan synagogue shooting: Attacker killed

There was also a nursery school in the complex, the children were evacuated
Caterina Murino (foto concessa)
Caterina Murino (foto concessa)
the film

Actress Caterina Murino joins the cast of "Bandidos and Balentes: The Showdown"

The final clapperboards are scheduled in the Court of Assizes of the Tribunal of Sassari
Alberto Gazale (foto G. Marras)
Alberto Gazale (foto G. Marras)
the appointment

Baritone Alberto Gazale is vice president of the newly formed Opera Commission.

For the first time in the parliamentary context, the voices of the sector arrive
Dialoghi muragici, il convegno sul dna sardo (Foto: Scano)
Dialoghi muragici, il convegno sul dna sardo (Foto: Scano)
the meeting

Nuraghi on the way to UNESCO: DNA doesn't lie, Sardinians are the offspring of a thousand different peoples.

In Carbonia, Paolo Francalacci, professor of genetics at the University of Cagliari, gave a lecture: the islanders have "ancestors" from Africa and the Middle East, with some Northern European lineages.
businesses and tourism

Salude & Trigu 2026: 350 events to showcase Northern Sardinia

The program of the main territorial marketing action promoted by the Sassari Chamber of Commerce
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
Soccer

Bologna scores, Roma responds: the Europa League derby ends 1-1.

The qualification for the quarter-finals will be decided in a week at the Olimpico
Gianluca Gaetano, centrocampista del Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Gianluca Gaetano, centrocampista del Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Serie A

On the road to Pisa-Cagliari, the Rossoblù have Gaetano back.

The midfielder trained with the team in today's session at the CRAI Sport Center. Yerry Mina was partially with the group.
Obert (foto Ansa)
Obert (foto Ansa)
Serie A

Cagliari and Obert, still together: the renewal until 2030 is official.

The 2002-born defender extends his contract with the Rossoblù by one year.
Prima gara da ex per Manuel Fischnaller (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
Prima gara da ex per Manuel Fischnaller (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
Serie C

Ravenna without fans at the "Vanni Sanna" stadium against Torres

The provision was issued by the prefect of Sassari
In Parlamento
Donne nel Risorgimento
Donne nel Risorgimento

Cagliari, Women in the Risorgimento: A meeting at the State Archives to celebrate March 8th and 17th.

The initiative is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of the role of women and their active presence within historical processes.
Insularità

SindacoAI, the artificial intelligence that gives the mayor a voice and engages with citizens: the idea of a Sardinian company

"How can I pay the Tari? Where can I get a good coffee or have a good fish lunch?" the mayor answers directly.