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Monserrato Murder: A Date with Death: Some Young Men in the Barracks

Leonardo Mocci, a 23-year-old from Villacidro, was killed in Piazza Settimio Severo with a gunshot to the chest after an evening with friends.
Carabinieri sulla scena del crimine a Monserrato, in via Settimio Severo
Carabinieri sulla scena del crimine a Monserrato, in via Settimio Severo
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
court

The "Dirty Uniforms" trial in Sassari, with the two police officers' sentences reduced on appeal.

Gianluca Serra from 5 to 3 years, Marco Fenu from 4 years and 2 months to 2 years and 8 months
prisons

Todde to Nordio: "We will not be the repository of Article 41 bis; we will oppose this discriminatory decision."

The president will visit the Badu 'e Carros prison on Monday: "There are issues with construction costs and security."
TOPSHOT - A commercial vessel is seen off the coast of Dubai on April 20, 2026. Oil prices jumped sharply on April 20 over fears hostilities could resume in the weeks-long war, after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again over the weekend following its brief reopening on Friday in recognition of a ceasefire in Lebanon. (Photo by AFP) /
TOPSHOT - A commercial vessel is seen off the coast of Dubai on April 20, 2026. Oil prices jumped sharply on April 20 over fears hostilities could resume in the weeks-long war, after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again over the weekend following its brief reopening on Friday in recognition of a ceasefire in Lebanon. (Photo by AFP) /
Middle East

The White House: "Ceasefire? No deadline, Trump decides."

But there is uncertainty about the resumption of talks. Tehran: "The US naval blockade of Hormuz prevents us from reopening the Strait and violates the truce."
Antonio Cannas con il bestiame (g.a.)
Antonio Cannas con il bestiame (g.a.)
muravera

190 cows, nearly all healthy and vaccinated, were slaughtered: "The efforts of three families were wasted."

Four had been affected by bovine dermatitis, the community and local administrators protested: "It's inhumane."
Il Tribunale di Oristano
Il Tribunale di Oristano
court

Arrested for extortion in Macomer, evidence is insufficient: the judge releases them.

Antonio Falchi and Angela Scarpulla have been released from prison after being accused of threatening their victim to pay off a drug debt.
I danni causati dal ciclone Harry nel territorio di Pula
I danni causati dal ciclone Harry nel territorio di Pula
Bad weather

Cyclone Harry causes €14 million in damage in Pula. The mayor: "No compensation from the government."

With summer just around the corner, the municipality is still dealing with the consequences of January's storm surges.
Un aereo Ryanair
Un aereo Ryanair
The alarm

Aviation fuel at risk, Lai (Democratic Party): "Sardinia is already damaged, the government is hiding the crisis."

The MP: "Immediate consequences for the island, bookings already declining."
healthcare

Milis, Ascot open only six hours a week: long lines, angry patients

There is no GP in the village, so everyone flocks to the clinic, even just to get a prescription for a drug.
Le reti abusive nelle acque del litorale quartese (foto carabinieri)
Le reti abusive nelle acque del litorale quartese (foto carabinieri)
Carabinieri

Red Margin: Over three kilometers of illegal fishing nets seized at sea

Divers at work in the waters off the Quartu coast. Their equipment lacks marker buoys and identification codes.
Environment, protection and sustainable development

Capo Spartivento, the Marine Protected Area is born: the future of the sea begins in Domus de Maria.

Over 3,700 hectares of sea and 10 kilometers of coastline between Chia and Capo Spartivento become a model of protection and enhancement. A strategic project for biodiversity and sustainable tourism in southern Sardinia.
Viale Trieste, Cagliari (Ansa)
Viale Trieste, Cagliari (Ansa)
the works

Viale Trieste, green light for the redevelopment of the second lot between Via Pola and Piazzale Trento.

Cagliari City Council approves the project. Investment of €10.5 million.
Immagine simbolo (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Immagine simbolo (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the emergency

Herd slaughtered due to dermatitis, Sarrabus farmer abandons fundraiser

Many had decided to lend a hand. But the family chose to block the crowdfunding initiative launched by a Muravera entrepreneur.
Antonella Di Ielsi (2-D) e Sara Di Vita (D) con il marito Gianni Di Vita e la figlia Alice di Vita in una immagine esposta durante i funerali nel Santuario della Madonna di Costantinopoli a Pietracatella, in provincia di Campobasso, 10 gennaio 2026. ANSA/NICOLA LANESE
Antonella Di Ielsi (2-D) e Sara Di Vita (D) con il marito Gianni Di Vita e la figlia Alice di Vita in una immagine esposta durante i funerali nel Santuario della Madonna di Costantinopoli a Pietracatella, in provincia di Campobasso, 10 gennaio 2026. ANSA/NICOLA LANESE
investigations underway

Ricin-poisoned deaths: eldest daughter Alice's cell phone seized

The program "Chi l'ha visto" (Who has seen it) announced this. On April 28, chats, web searches, emails, and social media profiles will be acquired.
Barbara D'Urso (Ansa)
Barbara D'Urso (Ansa)
in court

"Interference and unpaid royalties": Barbara D'Urso sues Mediaset

After the mediation process fails, the tenant proceeds with legal action.
Polizia penitenziaria (Ansa)
Polizia penitenziaria (Ansa)
attempted escape

Rovigo, prison phones and a helicopter used for escape: a high-security inmate's plot foiled.

The discovery was made after a control and search activity inside the cells where the cell phones were found.
Ukraine

Kiev's plan to curry favor with Trump: "The disputed Donbass? Let's call it Donnyland."

The green-and-gold flag and the anthem composed by AI are already in the works: "Governments are exploiting Trump's vanity to gain US support."
epa12086516 Russian TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov arrives for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2025. Russia marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II over Nazi Germany and its allies. The Soviet Union lost 27 million people in the war. EPA/PAVEL BEDNYAKOV / POOL
epa12086516 Russian TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov arrives for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2025. Russia marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II over Nazi Germany and its allies. The Soviet Union lost 27 million people in the war. EPA/PAVEL BEDNYAKOV / POOL
Russia

Solovyov attacks again: "Meloni shares Mussolini's ideas and supports the Nazis in Kiev."

The TV host, king in Putin's propaganda chessboard, had already lashed out against the Prime Minister
L'evento lo scorso anno (foto concessa)
L'evento lo scorso anno (foto concessa)
average

Nurachi, Radio CantinArte Live is born

An event linked to the world of free broadcasters that were very popular in the Oristano area and Sardinia in the 1970s
La copertina del libro
La copertina del libro
the presentation

At the Sulis Tower, Giacomo Oppia's new book, "Extravagant Tales of Alghero's History," is available.

An ironic and affectionate journey through characters, curiosities, anecdotes and atmospheres that have their roots in the collective memory of the city.
"Sa Trebina longa", sul Monte Arci di Morgongiori
"Sa Trebina longa", sul Monte Arci di Morgongiori
The project

"Sentieri d'Arci": Ten municipalities working together to enhance the area.

The project of the Monte Arci Regional Natural Park Consortium
L'ingresso di Luras
L'ingresso di Luras
the initiative

In Luras, Andrea Lentini is remembered: Councilor Portas closes the conference on anti-fascism.

A conference to reconstruct a human and political story that has remained on the margins of historical narrative.
L'arbitro Juan Luca Sacchi (foto Ansa)
L'arbitro Juan Luca Sacchi (foto Ansa)
series a

Cagliari-Atalanta, Sacchi has been appointed as the referee.

The penultimate matchday will be played on Monday at 6.30pm at Unipol Domus.
the comment

What if Italy returned to the field?

Paolo Zampolli, Trump's envoy to Italy, asked Gianni Infantino to admit the Azzurri to the World Cup instead of Iran.
Francesco Torre, neo campione italiano di KickJitsu (foto ufficio stampa)
Francesco Torre, neo campione italiano di KickJitsu (foto ufficio stampa)
Martial arts

Francesco Torre from Sassari is the Italian KickJitsu champion in Jesolo.

The Tarantini Fight Club athlete is 15 years old
In Parlamento
La sindaca Tirotto con Maria Tugulu (foto concessa)
La sindaca Tirotto con Maria Tugulu (foto concessa)

Castelsardo celebrates the centenary of Maria Tugulu: "A treasure trove of wisdom."

Around her are her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the embrace of the entire country.
Insularità
Giorgia Bruni, crediti Premio Emilio Lussu
Giorgia Bruni, crediti Premio Emilio Lussu

The new Emilio Lussu Award preview in Cagliari

Biancospino Dispenses the poetry of "Pagan Rites" with the author Giorgia Bruni, in conversation with Lorella Costa