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the story

"The Towers in flames, chaos and fear": September 11, 2001, testimonies from Sardinians

The story of the original citizens of the Island, in the USA for work and tourism, in the terrible hours of the attack on the World Trade Center in New York, 25 years ago

tragic anniversary

A quarter of a century ago, the apocalypse of September 11: nearly 3,000 dead, 411 of Italian origin

Twenty-five years have passed since Al Qaeda's attack on the heart of America that shocked the world. A website has been launched to remember the victims, who were originally from our country.

The power line

Tyrrhenian Link construction work is a nightmare. Mayors are protesting: "Stop the work!"

Mayors concerned about traffic management as the school year begins

Raffaele Serreli

The rescue

A woman beaten by her husband called the police: worker arrested in Cagliari.

A 40-year-old man was arrested after a woman raised the alarm.

Firefighters

A fire breaks out in a house in Ghilarza, leaving a mother and 15-year-old daughter evacuated.

Moments of fear during the night in a house in the Mastru Umbrosu area

Un momento dell'intervento di Giorgio Pintore

university

University of Sassari: Four candidates for rector face off

In the final public debate before the September 21st vote, the issue of funding for Olbia and the declining number of voters exploded. The polls are in eleven days.

Emanuele Floris

L'ufficio postale di Gairo rapinato mercoledì mattina

The replica

Security alert following the attacks in Elini and Gairo. The Post Office: "Innovative alarm systems prevented 43% of the attacks."

Poste Italiane's response to the unions

Roberto Secci

Un reparto di terapia intensiva pediatrica (foto Ansa)

healthcare

Cagliari, €1.6 million for pediatric intensive care: six beds at Brotzu for young critically ill patients.

The funding anticipates the creation of the future "Children's Hospital"

Cagliari

Exhausted by thirst, he tries to drink but slips into the water: dog rescued in Molentargius

Misadventure with a happy ending for elderly Maki, saved by the Forestry Corps.

The accident

Two-car collision in Sassari overnight, injuries in the emergency room

It happened on Viale Porto Torres

Emanuele Floris

The intervention

Sestu, they steal from the supermarket then try to escape on a scooter.

Two Tunisian citizens arrested

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Meal vouchers: the network of retailers makes the difference: what to look for outside of major cities

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Da sinistra un momento della celebrazione dei funerali di Lea Garofalo in piazza Beccaria a Milano il 19 ottobre 2013 e - a destra - Lea Garofalo con la figlia Denise in una foto d'epoca. (Ansa)

Mourning

Farewell to Lea Garofalo's daughter, who like her mother rebelled against the 'Ndrangheta bosses.

She was a witness against her father. Father Ciotti called her a "courageous woman."

electoral law

After the amendment on preferences was rejected, the opposition attacked Meloni: "Shameful."

FdI: "Between an instrumental proposal and maintaining agreements with the majority, we have no hesitation; we'll keep our word."

Nella combo, a sinistra Sigfrido Ranucci e a destra Valter Lavitola. 6 luglio 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO/CIRO FUSCO

Rome

Lavitola remains in prison, the mafia method confirmed. Prosecutors: "Suspicious deletions in chats with Ranucci."

The Court of Appeal's decision, the Prosecutor's Office investigates the time gaps in the conversations with the journalist

epa13222821 Benjamin Netanyahu (C), Israeli Prime Minister and leader of the Likud party, arrives for the party's presentation of new team members for the upcoming elections, in Jerusalem, Israel, 08 September 2026. Israel will hold elections for the 26th Knesset on 27 October 2026. EPA/ABIR SULTAN

Middle East

The October 7 attack: What did Netanyahu do during the massacre? The reconstruction.

The Israeli prime minister denies having been warned by the Emirates ten days earlier and blames the security forces: "If they had informed me in time, the massacre could have been prevented."

Intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto Ansa)

Udine

Car trapped in flooded underpass, woman dies

The call to 112 and the dramatic rescue attempt by a policeman, who managed to extract her from the vehicle when it was already too late

I Mad-Dog a X Factor (frame Sky - X Factor)

the talent show Sky

Students in Sassari, rockstars at X Factor: Mad-Dog win four yeses

Renato, Davide, Jacopo, and Luca, aged between 17 and 20, auditioned for the Arctic Monkeys. Between school and university, they'd already released an album.

Angelica D'Errico

Samugheo

“100 Years Elsewhere,” a new exhibition at the Murats

Until November 15th the rooms host the Daneu-Tschinke collection

Alessia Orbana

Il fotografo Steve McCurry posa in una bottega in cui si realizzano le maschere del carnevale barbaricino

The demonstration

Longevity Weeks Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo becomes a laboratory for quality of life

The event will take place from September 25th to October 11th, with the Longevity Award ceremony to be held in honor of Steve McCurry.

Ilenia Giagnoni

the event

Mandas, the Lawrence Festival returns: ten days of literature, history, and identity.

The program of the International Travel Literature Festival

Severino Sirigu

Terme Pallottino e via Ponte Romano a Porto Torres (foto Pala)

green light

One-way traffic on Via Ponte Romano and cycle paths: the new face of the Turris area.

The project was approved by the executive branch led by Mayor Massimo Mulas.

Mariangela Pala

Giulio Maria Papi al tiro in una gara della Dinamo Lab (foto G. Marras)

the triumph

Wheelchair Basketball: Papi shines in Italy's 77-32 victory over Brazil.

A victorious World Cup debut for the Azzurri, with Saaid also on the pitch.

Giampiero Marras

Gli atleti in allenamento all'Asinara (foto concessa)

I swim

Special training for champions Taddeucci, Guidi, and Caponi: 5 km in the Asinara sea

The Azzurri will be protagonists together with the athletes of Canottieri Napoli and Livorno Aquatics

Mariangela Pala

series d

After the defeat against Monastir, Mr. Loi doesn't look for excuses: "But the regret remains."

The coach after the 2-1 defeat in the league derby: "The incidents made the difference."

Antonio Serreli

The presentation

Cagliari, here are Gagliardini, Ciervo and Aurelio

For the three new rossoblù signings good feelings and a great desire to do well

MATTIA RENN

The memory

Insularità

Marble and stone processing: Sardinia confirms its position as the top country.

Confartigianato: "With 416 businesses and 1,522 employees, Isola is second only to Molise and a cornerstone of the Italian stone industry."

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Farewell to Emma Bonino. The historic Radical leader was 78 years old.

"The Towers in flames, chaos and fear": September 11, 2001, testimonies from Sardinians

A quarter of a century ago, the apocalypse of September 11: nearly 3,000 dead, 411 of Italian origin

Tyrrhenian Link construction work is a nightmare. Mayors are protesting: "Stop the work!"

A woman beaten by her husband called the police: worker arrested in Cagliari.

A fire breaks out in a house in Ghilarza, leaving a mother and 15-year-old daughter evacuated.

University of Sassari: Four candidates for rector face off

Security alert following the attacks in Elini and Gairo. The Post Office: "Innovative alarm systems prevented 43% of the attacks."

Cagliari, €1.6 million for pediatric intensive care: six beds at Brotzu for young critically ill patients.

Exhausted by thirst, he tries to drink but slips into the water: dog rescued in Molentargius

Two-car collision in Sassari overnight, injuries in the emergency room

Sestu, they steal from the supermarket then try to escape on a scooter.

Meal vouchers: the network of retailers makes the difference: what to look for outside of major cities

Farewell to Lea Garofalo's daughter, who like her mother rebelled against the 'Ndrangheta bosses.

After the amendment on preferences was rejected, the opposition attacked Meloni: "Shameful."

Lavitola remains in prison, the mafia method confirmed. Prosecutors: "Suspicious deletions in chats with Ranucci."

The October 7 attack: What did Netanyahu do during the massacre? The reconstruction.

Car trapped in flooded underpass, woman dies

Students in Sassari, rockstars at X Factor: Mad-Dog win four yeses

“100 Years Elsewhere,” a new exhibition at the Murats

Longevity Weeks Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo becomes a laboratory for quality of life

Mandas, the Lawrence Festival returns: ten days of literature, history, and identity.

One-way traffic on Via Ponte Romano and cycle paths: the new face of the Turris area.

Wheelchair Basketball: Papi shines in Italy's 77-32 victory over Brazil.

Special training for champions Taddeucci, Guidi, and Caponi: 5 km in the Asinara sea

After the defeat against Monastir, Mr. Loi doesn't look for excuses: "But the regret remains."

Cagliari, here are Gagliardini, Ciervo and Aurelio

Castelsardo remembers Cinzia Pinna one year after her femicide.

Sassari: The city council allocates over half a million euros for the New Year's Concert.

Sassari, firefighters declare a state of emergency. Conapo: "Rescue efforts at risk."

Marble and stone processing: Sardinia confirms its position as the top country.

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