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Tragic motorcycle crash in Nuoro: 17-year-old boy killed

The young man lost control of the vehicle at the cemetery bend, in Via Ballero, and ended up against the steps
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Silvia Ferrari mentre mostra la sabbia (foto concessa)
Silvia Ferrari mentre mostra la sabbia (foto concessa)
the story

Is Arutas, a tourist brings 40 kilos of sand back to Sardinia: "My mother collected it in 1979."

Silvia Ferrari: "Before she died, she asked me to return them to the beach. After so many years, I can finally drive there."
Sullo sfondo una delle località dove è prevista l’istallazione delle pale eoliche
Sullo sfondo una delle località dove è prevista l’istallazione delle pale eoliche
Environment

Calangianus, protests and legal action against the wind farm: "200-meter-tall towers will devastate the landscape."

The City Council votes against the installation of six wind turbines in the upper Gallura region.
Roads

An accident on State Road 195 sends traffic into a tailback: cars stuck for two kilometers.

Heavy traffic disruption on the SS195 Var highway towards Cagliari
La statua dedicata all'Aga Khan, a destra il figlio Rahim con Todde e Ragnedda (foto De Roberto)
La statua dedicata all'Aga Khan, a destra il figlio Rahim con Todde e Ragnedda (foto De Roberto)
the ceremony

The young Aga Khan pointing to Porto Cervo: the statue unveiled in the square named after the prince

The son of the Costa Smeralda's founder: "My father loved this land." Ragnedda: "Honorary citizenship also for Rahim."
the meeting

Water for villages on the former Orientale, a meeting at the Sinnai Municipality for the project

The plan includes the construction of a pipeline starting from the Simbiritzi water purification plant
the blitz

Selargius, seals on an 8,000-square-meter illegal landfill near Highway 554

The Forestry Corps raided "Su Petzu Mannu": three reports were filed, and two trucks used for the illegal disposal of mainly plastic and ferrous materials were seized.
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the ranking

Sea and tourism, Romagna leads Sardinia. But the island is the best for relaxation, luxury, and sustainability.

The JFC rankings crown Rimini. Porto Cervo, Santa Teresa Gallura, Baunei, and San Teodoro shine.
La caserma dei carabinieri di Alghero
La caserma dei carabinieri di Alghero
the scam

Alghero, fake magistrate scam: jewels stolen from an elderly woman recovered

The woman received a phone call: "Your husband's car was used in a robbery. We need to take all the belongings he has in his house for comparison." But the criminals were identified by the Carabinieri.
Roads

Cars go off the road and collide head-on in Alghero.

Two accidents in a short time on state road 127bis and provincial road 19bis
Il Municipio di Orosei
Il Municipio di Orosei
The announcement

Orosei: 22-year-old missing since last night found

After the appeal launched in the early afternoon by the municipal administration and the mobilization of the rescue teams, the young man was found
Ancona

A 33-year-old woman was stabbed to death, her ex-boyfriend arrested after he showed up at the police station covered in blood.

The victim, Luigia Fortunato, was killed during an argument over the care of her son: the self-confessed femicide is a 39-year-old Tunisian.
La pistola regalata dal presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ai leader dopo il vertice NATO di Ankara (Ansa)
La pistola regalata dal presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ai leader dopo il vertice NATO di Ankara (Ansa)
Ankara

A gun with bullets, Erdogan's unusual gift to Meloni and other leaders after the NATO summit

Starmer and Merz left it in Türkiye, and the Belgian prime minister noticed it once he landed in his homeland. Meloni brought it to Italy, registering it at Palazzo Chigi like all gifts.
epaselect epa13098564 US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, 08 July 2026. The NATO Summit takes place from 07-08 July. EPA/FILIP SINGER
epaselect epa13098564 US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, 08 July 2026. The NATO Summit takes place from 07-08 July. EPA/FILIP SINGER
Middle East

Israel to Trump: "Iran has a new plan to kill you." Ali Khamenei's burial, 40 million attend funeral.

Speaking to the press in Ankara, the US president mentioned threats against him
Spain

Forest fire in Andalusia, 11 dead: "Trapped in the flames while fleeing by car"

The toll is provisional, there are also seven injured and entire villages evacuated
Il maxi rogo a Milano (foto Ansa)
Il maxi rogo a Milano (foto Ansa)
The fire

Large-scale fire in Milan: the DDA investigates arson.

Hypothesis formulated as a precaution, the flames would have started from a package loaded on a truck headed to Turin
music

Summer hit wanted (but it could arrive in winter)

Who competes for the title which, between algorithms and ruthless social media, remains coveted
the event

Quartu, the 41st edition of Sciampitta is underway

The International Folklore Festival returns. The show will be broadcast live on Videolina on Wednesday.
Cinema

Salvatore Mereu's new film, "Wandering Trees," premieres at Locarno.

The film, based on a novel by Alberto Capitta, was selected in the international competition
Niccolò Fabi (foto ufficio stampa © Zani-Casadio)
Niccolò Fabi (foto ufficio stampa © Zani-Casadio)
music

Niccolò Fabi: three concerts in Porto Rotondo, Cabras, and Sarroch to showcase "Freedom in the Eyes."

Three events in evocative locations and a repertoire that combines intimacy and participation.
The initiative

In Cagliari, a solidarity shop with forty local producers of Gerrei

Sales but also tastings and stories to tell
epa13087903 Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring the 0-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Paraguay against France, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 04 July 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER
epa13087903 Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring the 0-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Paraguay against France, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 04 July 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER
2026 World Cup

France steamrolls, Morocco dominates and defeats with goals from Mbappé and Dembelé: it's the semi-final.

The unstoppable march of the French continues, as they await the winner of Spain-Belgium
Gianluca Gaetano, passato dal Cagliari all'Atalanta (foto Ansa)
Gianluca Gaetano, passato dal Cagliari all'Atalanta (foto Ansa)
transfer market

Gaetano leaves Cagliari: his transfer to Atalanta is official.

The midfielder leaves the rossoblù after two and a half seasons
Marco Russu, nuovo acquisto del Bonorva, ai tempi del Latte Dolce (foto Spignesi)
Marco Russu, nuovo acquisto del Bonorva, ai tempi del Latte Dolce (foto Spignesi)
transfer market

Bonorva, the first four signings for their Eccellenza debut have arrived.

Balbo and Russu were acquired from Ossese, while 15 players were not confirmed.
Massimo Cellino imprenditore ed ex presidente del Cagliari Calcio. Foto Max Solinas
Massimo Cellino imprenditore ed ex presidente del Cagliari Calcio. Foto Max Solinas
L'Unione Sarda English

Cellino is banking on a preventive settlement to avoid Brescia's collapse.

However, the Prosecutor's Office insists on the bankruptcy of the company with 20 million in debt.
In Parlamento

A shop against depopulation: "Terre Ritrovate" opens in Cagliari.

The initiative promotes Gerrei products and supports work in Sardinia's inland areas.
Insularità
Un modello Audi
Un modello Audi

The Audi brand returns to Olbia on the initiative of the Catte Group

Gallura is one of Sardinia's most dynamic regions, an international hub for tourism.