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ULTIM'ORA

Plastic emergency: large centers reopen: "But the crisis isn't over."

Cacip and Cipnes are back in operation: a total capacity of 2,700 tons, but only temporarily. Without the resumption of Corepla collections, the crisis risks recurring within days.
the accident

Villasor, a car and a motorcycle collide: traffic blocked on Highway 293.

Investigations are underway to reconstruct the dynamics
Screenshot
Screenshot
healthcare

General practitioners lined up all night in Oristano, but the 1,000 spots were full: "There were people with 30 responsibilities."

A race that ended at 9.30am: anyone who arrived later, at the counter or on the portal, was left outside
the controversy

Salvini: "I'm used to protests, but no one can tell me not to listen to De André. What kind of world is this?"

The League leader, following an attack by a spectator at the Agnata before Diodato's concert, said: "You're not free just because you have the 'right ideas.'"
Nella combo, a sinistra Sigfrido Ranucci e a destra Valter Lavitola (foto Ansa)
Nella combo, a sinistra Sigfrido Ranucci e a destra Valter Lavitola (foto Ansa)
Rome

Valter Lavitola Arrested in Ranucci Attack

He is accused of instigating the October sting in Pomezia against the Report journalist. An arrest warrant has also been issued for the alleged intermediary, Gomes Tavares.
the investigation

Poaching, illegal weapons, and drugs: Gang busted in southwest Italy

Twenty people under investigation, eight arrested by the Forestry Corps
Una zanzara (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Una zanzara (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
The virus

West Nile fever: Nine new cases in the Oristano area

Two elderly people were hospitalized, another person went to the emergency room but has already been discharged.
Officina abusiva a Oristano (foto Masala)
Officina abusiva a Oristano (foto Masala)
The controls

Oristano, illegal dumping of hazardous waste in an unauthorized workshop: seizure triggered

Local police officers discovered the structure in the north of the city
Ombrelloni segnaposto
Ombrelloni segnaposto
The rules

Castiadas, new ordinance: it's forbidden to leave umbrellas unattended, even during the day.

Smoking and animals on the beach are also banned, as are tents, bivouacs and boats parked in areas that could disturb bathing.
Valter Lavitola arriva in procura a Roma, 8 luglio 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI (piazzale Clodio, tribunale, interrogatorio)
Valter Lavitola arriva in procura a Roma, 8 luglio 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI (piazzale Clodio, tribunale, interrogatorio)
the investigation

Valter Lavitola arrested for Ranucci attack, mafia-style tactics challenged

According to the prosecutors, he was the instigator of the rudimentary explosive device placed by a gang of four people on October 16th in Pomezia.
epa13159752 People walk through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, 10 August 2026. At least 20 buildings sustained severe damage as a result of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that shook most of the country, with its epicenter in the Pacific region. EPA/ERNESTO GUZMAN JR
epa13159752 People walk through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, 10 August 2026. At least 20 buildings sustained severe damage as a result of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that shook most of the country, with its epicenter in the Pacific region. EPA/ERNESTO GUZMAN JR
the earthquake

Earthquake in Colombia leaves dozens dead and injured. Children trapped under hospital rubble in Cali.

A race against time to save lives. At this time, no Italians are involved, the Foreign Ministry announced.
Nel riquadro, la vittima
Nel riquadro, la vittima
Lampedusa

Diver dies after being hit by a dinghy: tourists investigated for nautical homicide

The victim was a 29-year-old, his presence in the water was regularly signalled by a buoy
Polizia australiana (foto Ansa)
Polizia australiana (foto Ansa)
Australia

"There's a body in the suitcase." The forensic team intervenes, and then the discovery: it's an ultra-realistic sex doll.

Two men were found in the countryside and the police were called, who launched an investigation. Misleading signs of bruises and scratches on the doll's body were the cause of the accident.
Friedrich Merz e Giorgia Meloni (foto Ansa/Epa)
Friedrich Merz e Giorgia Meloni (foto Ansa/Epa)
The case

Berlin takes a hard line on migrants, but the Interior Ministry holds back: "No one should be reprimanded."

Germany: "We are implementing the new pact." EU slams: "Italy will be in default by mid-July."
Cinema in Sardinia

Mereu's "Wandering Trees" at the Locarno Film Festival: "They remind us of our destiny."

The Sardinian director's film in competition
Melissa Floris (foto di Antonio Incani)
Melissa Floris (foto di Antonio Incani)
the recognition

Melissa Floris of Paulilatino wins the title of Miss Miluna Sardegna

The one in Sassari was one of the most important events of the Miss Italy journey on the Island
Enrico Mattei
Enrico Mattei
To learn more

Who gave the order to kill Enrico Mattei?

In the essay “Lampi sull'Eni” an investigation into the first major political-industrial crime of the Italian Republic
La presentazione di Figulinas Festival (foto G. Marras)
La presentazione di Figulinas Festival (foto G. Marras)
The appointment

The 36th Figulinas Festival kicks off with Brazil, Taipei, Bolivia, Mexico, and New Zealand.

The international folklore festival stops in eight Sardinian towns.
the character

Bruno Putzulu, French film and theater star: "I'd like to act in Sardinia."

The Sardinian-French actor is currently busy rehearsing for "Diplomatie"
Tifosi all’Unipol Domus per una partita del Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
Tifosi all’Unipol Domus per una partita del Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
Italian Cup

Cagliari-Arezzo: Tickets on general sale starting Tuesday

The rossoblù's official debut this season will be on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Unipol Domus.
Michele Vitali alla visita media (foto dinamobasket.com)
Michele Vitali alla visita media (foto dinamobasket.com)
basketball

First medical visits for Dinamo players

In the next few hours everyone will arrive except Riismaa who is busy with the Estonian national team
Giuseppe Aurelio, nuovo acquisto del Cagliari, all’aeroporto di Elmas (foto Spignesi)
Giuseppe Aurelio, nuovo acquisto del Cagliari, all’aeroporto di Elmas (foto Spignesi)
Serie A

Cagliari, here's Aurelio: "Very happy with this new experience."

The trio of signings has been completed after Daniel Maldini and Kevin Carlos
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
In Parlamento
Migranti a Ceuta (foto Ansa/Epa)
Migranti a Ceuta (foto Ansa/Epa)

Those Who Hurt with Sovereignty: The Boomerang Effect of Border Controls

Ceuta, Hormuz, and Europe's shortsightedness amid the migration and energy crises
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