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ULTIM'ORA

Security, the decree is out today. The President's requests, changes to the shield, and preventive detention.

The draft also includes urban red zones, a crackdown on edged weapons, and a naval blockade. Bail for demonstrations is skipped.
Recenti scontri a Torino, a destra il ministro Piantedosi (foto Ansa)
Recenti scontri a Torino, a destra il ministro Piantedosi (foto Ansa)
the investigation

Drones loaded with drugs and phones in Sardinian prisons: who are those arrested? A silent scene before the investigating judge.

Investigations are underway on some of the prisoners who were the recipients of the deliveries
Il traghetto della Moby Giraglia
Il traghetto della Moby Giraglia
the accusation

No ferries between Sardinia and Corsica, Confindustria: "The situation is out of control."

The three Moby ships that could be sailing between Santa Teresa and Bonifacio are out of service, amid a harsh attack from industrialists: "This is a strategic route, causing enormous damage to businesses. Unacceptable structural problems in transport."
Militari a Casa Serena durante il Covid (Archivio)
Militari a Casa Serena durante il Covid (Archivio)
the process

Sassari, 22 deaths at Casa Serena during Covid: trial opens

Two defendants are charged with multiple manslaughter and culpable epidemic.
Il Brotzu e, nel tondo, Stefano Schirru
Il Brotzu e, nel tondo, Stefano Schirru
healthcare

Brotzu raises concerns about the administrative director's appointment. But the Region denies it: "It's legitimate."

Regional Councilor Stefano Schirru (Alliance Sardinia) expresses concern: "A pensioner should work for free for a maximum of two years: he risks being unfairly employed."
The virus

West Nile, new operational summit in Oristano: 68,000 anti-larval kits distributed to municipalities

Significant numbers for the new campaign against infected mosquitoes: 130 traps are also planned for monitoring
Il tir ribaltato sulla vecchia 125
Il tir ribaltato sulla vecchia 125
the accident

Villaputzu: A tractor-trailer overturns on the old Eastern Highway, causing traffic disruption.

The driver apparently lost control of the truck which ended up in a ditch, traffic diverted
Il corso cittadino di Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Il corso cittadino di Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Population decline

Porto Torres, depopulation alarm: 1,100 fewer residents in six years

In just one year, 235 residents were lost
the process

Sassari, man accused of showing a pornographic video to a child: acquittal requested

He's a 48-year-old, and the alleged victim is a neighbor's 10-year-old daughter. The prosecutor is asking for the man's acquittal: "The girl is credible, but reasonable doubt remains."
Il tir ribaltato
Il tir ribaltato
the accident

Villaputzu, traffic has been restored after the truck accident. Inspections are underway.

According to initial investigations, the road shoulder collapsed.
Cagliari, il mercato comunale di via Quirra (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Cagliari, il mercato comunale di via Quirra (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the controversy

Councilor Serra's response to the Via Quirra market: "At risk of closure? It's more vibrant than ever."

Accusations rejected, and a reassurance: "We're moving toward a further relaunch."
Milano-Cortina (foto Ansa)
Milano-Cortina (foto Ansa)
Milan-Cortina

The Winter Olympics kick off today, with Italy making its curling debut. Russian-led cyberattacks on Olympic venues foiled.

Tajani: "Hotels in Cortina are targeted." Alert for Saturday's demonstration in Milan, San Siro area cordoned off ahead of the inauguration.
Ambulanza (foto Ansa)
Ambulanza (foto Ansa)
The tragedy

Lucca: Family killed by carbon monoxide poisoning: father, mother, and two children dead

The tragedy occurred in a house, the three police officers who intervened to provide assistance were also intoxicated.
USA

Tensions ease in Minneapolis as Trump withdraws 700 ICE agents.

There are still 2,000 men left, but the goal is to reduce them further: "Maybe we could use a slightly softer touch."
Il Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella con Alfredo Mantovano, Sottosegretario di Stato alla Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri e Autorità delegata per la Sicurezza della Repubblica, in occasione del centenario dell�Intelligence Italiana, Roma, 15 ottobre 2025 ANSA / Francesco Ammendola - Ufficio per la Stampa e la Comunicazione della Presidenza della Repubblica +++ UFFICIO STAMPA Presidenza della Repubblica +++ FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++ NPK +++
Il Presidente della Repubblica Sergio Mattarella con Alfredo Mantovano, Sottosegretario di Stato alla Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri e Autorità delegata per la Sicurezza della Repubblica, in occasione del centenario dell�Intelligence Italiana, Roma, 15 ottobre 2025 ANSA / Francesco Ammendola - Ufficio per la Stampa e la Comunicazione della Presidenza della Repubblica +++ UFFICIO STAMPA Presidenza della Repubblica +++ FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI +++ NPK +++
Quirinal

Security: Mattarella calls for a halt to criminal sanctions for officers and preventative detention: "These rules must be amended."

The President's comments, government sources: "Excellent discussions." The decree will be presented to the Council of Ministers on Thursday.
La foto allegata al post di Ilaria Salis sulla sentenza per l'attivista tedesca Maja T.
La foto allegata al post di Ilaria Salis sulla sentenza per l'attivista tedesca Maja T.
the process

Hungary: Maja, the "German Salis," gets eight years. Gabriele Marchesi also sentenced.

Like the Italian activist, now a member of the European Parliament, they were accused of violence committed in 2023 during a far-right demonstration
the show

Mauro Porcu's "The Museum of Errors" will be held at Yaqqu in Cagliari on Friday.

A hilarious traveling exhibition on the mistakes (and horrors) committed by Italian voice actors.
A book to discover

We're all a little (a lot) anxious

A comic to manage anxiety and…live better
Alessia Mureddu il giorno della partenza
Alessia Mureddu il giorno della partenza
the project

Macomer, the winner of the Nino Carrus Award flies to Sierra Leone.

The 22-year-old will participate in a humanitarian mission with the Saverians
live

MoonFoongo arrives at Jazzino in Cagliari

The alternative R&B of the duo born in 2023 will take to the stage, including festivals and their original repertoire.
Sebastiano Luperto (Archivio)
Sebastiano Luperto (Archivio)
the interview

Luperto, a painful transfer

Cagliari sporting director Angelozzi takes stock of the transfer market: "If I made a mistake, time will tell."
L'attaccante Pierluca Luciani (foto G. Marras)
L'attaccante Pierluca Luciani (foto G. Marras)
soccer

Serie C, Torres: here is striker Pierluca Luciani, coming from Ravenna

The new Rossoblu player: "A stronger team than the standings suggest."
Un’immagine della gara tra Olbia e Nocerina (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Un’immagine della gara tra Olbia e Nocerina (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
soccer

Serie D, Olbia to Sassari without Islam

In addition to Furtado, the Whites will have to do without their midfielder due to suspension in the derby against Latte Dolce. Corda will be out for two matches.
Cremonese's goalkeeper Emil Audero in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match between SS Lazio vs US Cremonese at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 20 December 2025. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
Cremonese's goalkeeper Emil Audero in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match between SS Lazio vs US Cremonese at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 20 December 2025. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI
Milan

A firecracker attacked Audero, a 19-year-old Inter fan arrested

This is not the same fan hospitalized, who was in possession of another firecracker that exploded in his hand. Inter fans are banned from away games until March 23.
In Parlamento
La consegna delle firme in Consiglio regionale per la Pratobello 24 (Archivio)
La consegna delle firme in Consiglio regionale per la Pratobello 24 (Archivio)

Wind farm attack: protests return to the streets

On February 6th, a sit-in took place in front of the regional government building in Cagliari: "The Todde administration must take action against speculation."
Insularità
Neil Maden (foto concessa)
Neil Maden (foto concessa)

The future of creativity and AI: a debate at the former Cagliari factory

International expert Neil Maiden will be a guest at a conference on design and innovation.