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Summer kicks off with a scorching heat in Sardinia: temperatures around 40 degrees and tropical nights.

Civil Protection has issued a heatwave alert, with western inland areas particularly affected.
Turisti si riparano dal caldo a Cagliari (archivio-Ungari)
Turisti si riparano dal caldo a Cagliari (archivio-Ungari)
US Vice President JD Vance (L) makes an opening statement next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (C) and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off on June 21, 2026 with Iranian negotiators arriving in the Swiss host city hours ahead of US Vice President JD Vance, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. (Photo by Nathan Howard / POOL / AFP)
US Vice President JD Vance (L) makes an opening statement next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (C) and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off on June 21, 2026 with Iranian negotiators arriving in the Swiss host city hours ahead of US Vice President JD Vance, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. (Photo by Nathan Howard / POOL / AFP)
Middle East

US-Iran talks, Vance: "Progress has been made." Trump threatens: "If you close Hormuz, I'll take the country."

The Strait, however, remains closed. Tehran: "We will reopen it only after the ceasefire in Lebanon is respected and after waivers for the sale of our oil are granted."
Una veduta di Punta Molentis, Villasimius, 5 giugno 2024. ANSA/ FABRIZIO FOIS
Una veduta di Punta Molentis, Villasimius, 5 giugno 2024. ANSA/ FABRIZIO FOIS
Tourism

Sardinia kicks off summer with a boom in bookings. Federalberghi: "Excellent forecasts for the island."

Foreigners and international visibility are the driving force, but the transport issue remains.
Polizia di Stato sul posto
Polizia di Stato sul posto
the yellow

A tragic discovery was made at a B&B in Sassari, with a 48-year-old Gallura man found dead.

The police are investigating the case and the body has been seized.
Lo sbarco dalla nave Azzurra Gnv (foto Pala)
Lo sbarco dalla nave Azzurra Gnv (foto Pala)
The Odyssey

Fire on GNV, no peace for passengers: after a nightmare return, Allegra's departure is delayed by three hours

The ship set sail at 10:30 PM instead of 7:00 PM amid protests: "No information and no one to bring us water despite the terrible heat."
The initiative

Freight transport, businesses take action: Ambasciatori di Sardegna is born

On the island, costs are 40% higher than in the rest of the country: "Our products need real continuity."
Intervento dei vigili del fuoco e dei carabinieri a Sassari
Intervento dei vigili del fuoco e dei carabinieri a Sassari
The emergency

Sassari, fear erupts in a home on Via Canopolo: part of the ceiling collapses.

The alarm was raised during the night, and the firefighters, Carabinieri, and 118 intervened. No one was injured.
La provinciale 21 da Burcei a Campu Omu
La provinciale 21 da Burcei a Campu Omu
The accident

Burcei: Car crashes into a rock, couple uninjured. The mayor: "The road must be made safe."

The mayor's anger: "Yet another near-tragedy, and the lack of cell phone signal makes it impossible to alert emergency services. The Metropolitan City must intervene; we demand answers."
I cuccioli salvati dai carabinieri
I cuccioli salvati dai carabinieri
Investigations underway

Golfo Aranci: Three puppies abandoned in a cage under a bridge: rescued by the Carabinieri.

The military intervened after a report from several residents: the animals, unable to free themselves, had died from heat and starvation. An investigation into possible culprits is underway.
the nominations

Burcei, the City Council has chosen a "young and competent team."

Marcello Malloru has chosen four councilors, other responsibilities will be assigned to the councilors
the raid

Quartu, vandals at work in Margine Rosso: the railings of the ancient fort have been torn down.

It is not the first incursion of the thugs, who in the last few months have been unleashed
Controlli della polizia locale
Controlli della polizia locale
The operation

Sassari: Local police conduct night patrols in the historic center, arresting one person.

From 11pm to 3am the officers moved along the alleys of Sassari Vecchia to check documents and inspect cars
L'assessore Massimo Rizzu
L'assessore Massimo Rizzu
The works

Sassari, Metrotranvia: still at a standstill for lots 3 and 4 towards Sant'Orsola and Li Punti.

In recent days, in the city council, Mayor Mascia and Councillor Rizzu outlined the status of the project
Savona

A man films a video after the fatal shooting and laughs, crowds gather outside his home: the young man calls the police, "I feel threatened."

Horrifying footage posted on social media immediately after the tragedy: "She's dead, bro." A small group gathered outside the boy's home, who, terrified, called 911 last night.
Polizia, immagine simbolo (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Polizia, immagine simbolo (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Turin

He strangles his thirteen-year-old daughter and kills himself. His other 19-year-old daughter finds her mother and sister dead.

The bodies in an apartment on Via Domodossola are being investigated by the Police Flying Squad.
Palermo

He invades the oncoming lane in an illegal overtaking manoeuvre and hits a group of cyclists: one is killed.

The other two sustained minor injuries and reported the incident to investigators. Alcohol and drug tests have been ordered for the driver.
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni con il senatore Marco Dreosto e l’assessora regionale Fvg Barbara Zilli, in occasione del raduno degli Alpini del triveneto di Gemona del Friuli, Trieste, 21 giugno 2026. ANSA/ ALICE FUMIS
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni con il senatore Marco Dreosto e l’assessora regionale Fvg Barbara Zilli, in occasione del raduno degli Alpini del triveneto di Gemona del Friuli, Trieste, 21 giugno 2026. ANSA/ ALICE FUMIS
in Friuli

Meloni made a surprise appearance at the Alpine troops rally: "Thank you for your valuable work."

The president walked part of the parade, greeted and applauded: "Well done, keep it up."
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
The alarm

France, extreme heatwave on the way: temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius, alcohol consumption banned.

Many events related to the "Fête de la Musique" currently underway across the country are at risk. Alcohol sales are banned in 35 departments, including Paris, on high alert.
Alasdair Skelton (foto concessa @CarolineFalkman)
Alasdair Skelton (foto concessa @CarolineFalkman)
To learn more

Climate change and global warming: here's why we still have time

In the essay “A Brief History of the Earth”, Alasdair Skelton explains why the future of the planet is in our hands
The festival

Sinnai, a town celebrating Saint Victoria and Saint Agnes

A procession through the streets of the town is scheduled for the evening.
Uno scorcio di Nora
Uno scorcio di Nora
the initiative

Pula aims for the Nora Regional Park

The process for recognition has begun
Antonello Salis (foto Roberto Cifarelli)
Antonello Salis (foto Roberto Cifarelli)
the demonstration

Time in Jazz, the grand finale of the prologue in Berchidda

With Mario Ganau's "Miniatures," Paolo Fresu's podcast on Miles Davis, Antonello Salis solo, and "Lùmia." See you in August.
The publication

"I Wanted to Be Engineer Carta": Franco Meloni Presents His Book in Cagliari

In the book the author recounts his entire journey: from his childhood in Carbonia to his university life, up to his positions at the highest levels in the Sardinian healthcare system.
Un’immagine della sfida playout Ischia-Olbia (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Un’immagine della sfida playout Ischia-Olbia (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
the point

Football: Olbia's silence makes a noise in the Eccellenza league.

The club is shrouded in uncertainty, with bankruptcy feared in the city, but some hope to start over with a new club.
Guido Angelozzi, ex direttore sportivo del Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
Guido Angelozzi, ex direttore sportivo del Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
the appointment

Angelozzi returns to Serie C after Cagliari: he is the new sporting director of Spezia.

The manager finds a team just a few weeks after ending his contract with the rossoblù
Vincenzo Montella durante il match contro il Paraguay (foto Ansa/Epa)
Vincenzo Montella durante il match contro il Paraguay (foto Ansa/Epa)
The matches

Montella's slip-up leaves Turkey out of the World Cup after losing to Paraguay.

Ancelotti was pleased with Brazil's first victory, defeating Haiti 3-0. The United States reached the round of 32 with a game to spare.
epaselect epa13021357 Former Brazilian player Ronaldinho reacts during an exhibition match in Caracas, Venezuela, 06 June 2026. Ronaldinho headlined a game before hundreds of children and teenagers from Petare, Venezuela's largest slum, as part of the Monumental League, a tournament that has featured legends of the sport worldwide. EPA/RONALD PENA
epaselect epa13021357 Former Brazilian player Ronaldinho reacts during an exhibition match in Caracas, Venezuela, 06 June 2026. Ronaldinho headlined a game before hundreds of children and teenagers from Petare, Venezuela's largest slum, as part of the Monumental League, a tournament that has featured legends of the sport worldwide. EPA/RONALD PENA
transfer market

Ronaldinho returns to the game at 46 and starts again with Ravenna in Serie C. Braida: "Just one special match."

Sensational news from Miami, the official announcement on June 23rd at a major event. The vice president downplays
In Parlamento

Xference awarded as Sardinian startup of the year

The award was given during the seventh edition of “SIOS26 Summer - AI First”
Insularità
La raffineria di Sarroch
La raffineria di Sarroch

Saras holds a conference in Cagliari on energy security for Sardinia and the country.

An opportunity to discuss the energy sector's prospects amid geopolitical tensions, security of supply, and the transition to new production models.