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ULTIM'ORA

Cagliari, the messy construction on Via Roma: the gas network has been "forgotten," a new construction site is needed.

Work is also planned for the redeveloped "garden" section. And there's still some controversy surrounding a 2023 meeting: the problem had emerged, but was it decided to speed things up to avoid losing funding?
the investigations

Couple hit by car in Alghero: hit-and-run car recovered, driver unaccounted for

It is not excluded that he may be inside his home without responding to repeated attempts to contact him, or that he has not yet returned home.
healthcare

Brotzu without air conditioning: an oven (almost) the entire hospital, even the escalators blocked

The problem that emerged Tuesday evening hasn't been resolved: departments, patients, and workers are left in the heat. The CGIL union urges the company to provide explanations.
Polizia locale e 118 (foto archivio)
Polizia locale e 118 (foto archivio)
the accident

Alghero, a man hits a couple on a motorbike and runs away, leaving two seriously injured. The man is being hunted down.

Two Sassari residents are in hospital, while local police are searching for the driver of the car that hit them without providing assistance.
Loiri Porto San Paolo

A raid on Cala Finanza, Tavolara Bay: "We complied with laws and court rulings."

The company intervenes after the seizure of Villa Joy and takes a position with a note
Un momento dell'incontro a Isili (Sonia Gioia)
Un momento dell'incontro a Isili (Sonia Gioia)
Healthcare

The emergency is over, the Isili emergency room is not closed

The announcement was made by ASL Director General Aldo Atzori during the meeting with local mayors. Pilia: "Good, but we can't always intervene to plug the holes."
La scarpa indossata dalla turista
La scarpa indossata dalla turista
urzulei

Wearing walking shoes on the Gorropu trail, he falls and the air rescue team intervenes.

A Dutch tourist suffered a sprain after hiking with inadequate equipment: "Choosing the right shoes is crucial."
Da sinistra, Sergio Urso, Giuseppe Dessì, Giuseppe Ruggiu e Antonio Pau
Da sinistra, Sergio Urso, Giuseppe Dessì, Giuseppe Ruggiu e Antonio Pau
Healthcare

Cagliari, a cutting-edge hip replacement procedure at Brotzu Hospital.

A 3D-printed “custom” implant restores autonomy to a patient
the operation

Brotzu's custom-made 3D hip replacement restores independence to a 63-year-old Sardinian.

A very complex operation, the first of its kind performed in Sardinia and among the first in Italy
Il crollo dell'abitazione di Luigi Solinas a Bono
Il crollo dell'abitazione di Luigi Solinas a Bono
The tragedy

Bono, the mayor after the collapse and death of Luigi Solinas: "A cynical and cruel fate, our community is destroyed."

A Facebook post recalls the victim's humanity and the dramatic context of the tragedy. The entire administration extends its condolences to his wife, children, and family.
the fire

Fire in Sant'Isidoro di Quartucciu: houses damaged, a woman rescued

The courtyards of some houses were reached: two people were evacuated, a woman felt ill and the ambulance intervened
Olbia

Accident involving six injured on a 125cc motorcycle, so a policeman on holiday pulled four of them out of the cars

Riccardo Colangeli, 36 years old, witnessed the head-on collision that occurred on July 26th and did not hesitate to intervene
the provision

Arguments, assaults, and stabbings: A bar in Arzachena has been closed.

The police suspended the operator's license after finding a "concrete and present danger to public order."
Il tabellone elettronico con il risultato del voto sulla Relazione della Giunta per le autorizzazioni sulla domanda di autorizzazione al sequestro di corrispondenza (chat) nei confronti del l’ex sottosegretario della Giustizia e deputato di Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove, Roma, 05 agosto 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
Il tabellone elettronico con il risultato del voto sulla Relazione della Giunta per le autorizzazioni sulla domanda di autorizzazione al sequestro di corrispondenza (chat) nei confronti del l’ex sottosegretario della Giustizia e deputato di Fratelli d'Italia (FdI) Andrea Delmastro Delle Vedove, Roma, 05 agosto 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI
Montecitorio

Delmastro, the Chamber denies the use of chat rooms. A row erupts in the chamber, with Schlein saying, "Don't mention Borsellino again."

The session was suspended when the Five Star Movement approached the majority benches with their cell phones raised and the #fuorilechat campaign.
in Puglia

A 6-year-old girl was bitten by a stray dog and is now in intensive care.

The small wound to the head, neck and arm is hospitalized in the Policlinico of Bari
World

Malta: A 15-year-old Italian boy has been detained for over two months. His parents appeal.

The teenager was arrested for setting off a bomb threat at a school. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring the case.
the presentation

Marceddì, the memory told in "Acqua bramastra" by the Granate Rosa

The volume is born from the collection of thirteen oral testimonies, enriched by numerous archival sources and newspaper articles
La presentazione del Carnevalo estivo turritano (foto Pala)
La presentazione del Carnevalo estivo turritano (foto Pala)
the event

Porto Torres hosts the Viareggio-inspired summer carnival: the Satyr mask opens the parade.

Appointment on Saturday 8 August with allegorical floats and hundreds of extras
Il jet (foto L'Unione Sarda), nel riquadro Paris Hilton (Ansa)
Il jet (foto L'Unione Sarda), nel riquadro Paris Hilton (Ansa)
at the airport

Paris Hilton's pink and white jet spotted at the Costa Smeralda

It's impossible not to notice the plane of the rich American heiress, she had already been on the Island last year
the event

Sardinia's Footprints: The parade that smells of summer (and of the island)

Alongside the clothes, space is also given to traditional costumes, popular music and folkloristic moments
Matteo Leone e Davide Casu
Matteo Leone e Davide Casu
the concert

Ittiritmi: From the Eurovision Song Contest, here are Shkodra Elektronike.

Also in the XXXI edition Dobet Gnahoré, Davide Casu and Matteo Leone
Un'azione di Ossese-Torres (foto G. Marras)
Un'azione di Ossese-Torres (foto G. Marras)
Serie C

Torres wins 3-1 in Ossi: Scotto, Carboni and Sanat score in the unofficial friendly

Coach Greco had to do without four injured players: strikers Di Stefano and Sorrentino, defender Nunziatini and attacking midfielder Lunghi.
Valentina Vezzali, 52 anni, con una giovane allieva dell'Academy nella palestra del Forte Village (foto Dario Sequi)
Valentina Vezzali, 52 anni, con una giovane allieva dell'Academy nella palestra del Forte Village (foto Dario Sequi)
fencing

Valentina Vezzali at Forte Village: "We are the stronghold of Italian sport."

The best of fencing on the island for an international stage, where the multiple Olympic champion has had her own Academy for years
La presidente dell’Olbia Calcio Flavia Fiore (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
La presidente dell’Olbia Calcio Flavia Fiore (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
SOCCER

Excellence, Olbia relies on lawyer Eduardo Chiacchio to get back in the running after being excluded.

President Flavia Fiore: "We're ready to appeal to save 120 years of history."
Lo staff tecnico della Torres (foto Torres)
Lo staff tecnico della Torres (foto Torres)
series c

Torres, Alfonso Greco's technical staff has been defined.

Mureddu is the assistant, and the staff also includes former goalkeepers Garau and Pinna