L´Unione Sarda

the report

Sardinian craftsmanship at its best: the island will be third in growth by 2026.

Confartigianato: "Regional performance in the top three, just behind Valle d'Aosta and Trentino. Now we need to capitalize on the results."

Luigi Barnaba Frigoli

moments of fear

A violent family fight broke out in Villacidro: a 56-year-old man was arrested.

The man was arrested by the Carabinieri after an altercation with his sister. He will face charges of mistreatment and assault.

the accident

Esclaplano: Worker falls from scaffolding; seriously injured, airlifted to Brotzu

The man is 51 years old and was restoring the facade of a building.

Antonio Serreli

prison

Prisoners under the 41 bis regime: MPs inspect Uta: "Security alert in the area."

Meloni, Serracchiani, and Ghirra inside the prison: "Dangerous bosses who have nothing to do with Sardinia: a reckless decision."

Roberto Murgia

common

Cagliari's San Benedetto Market, Farris lashes out: "It will cost €42 million and there's no underground parking."

The councilor accuses the project of being stalled at 3% of its financial progress and a reopening postponed to 2028 "if all goes well." Expenses have soared due to changes and modifications.

Quattro operai dell'Eurallumina di Portovesme, nel Sulcis, sono saliti in cima al forno di calcinazione statico numero 1, a oltre 60 metri d'altezza. 23 ottobre 2026. + NO SALES - EDITORIAL USE ONLY + NPK

the mobilization

Eurallumina workers walk out of the furnace: protest suspended pending new management

The meeting between the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Mimit, the company, the Region, the Province and the Municipality has been adjourned to next week.

Antonella Pani

healthcare

Waiting lists and delayed treatments: The Region allocates €3 million for three critical services.

The 2026-2027 two-year plan to accelerate cataract, colonoscopie, and gastroscopie procedures has been preliminarily approved. Funds will be divided among the island's eight local health authorities based on the elderly population.

the operation

A 27-year-old man arrested in Olbia after a drug package from Spain was held in the mail.

Financial police intercept a package containing two kilos of hashish: the recipient was found to be non-existent.

the sentence

He threatened his mother over gambling money: she forgives him, the trial ends without convictions

The prosecutor in Sassari had requested a two-year prison sentence for the 35-year-old Bonnanaro man arrested in February. The judge dismissed the charges after the victim backed out.

Emanuele Floris

the emergency

Quartu, the rat invasion continues: two more schools closed.

Rats continue to roam undisturbed in various areas of the city

Georgia Daga

La seduta aperta del Consiglio sulla Tarip

common

Sinnai: The minority council presents five amendments to the Tarip regulation.

The proposals also collect the users' requests that emerged during and after the open meeting of the civic assembly

Il "bottino" soperto dalla polizia locale

I discovered it

Electricity dealing and theft: one arrest in Sassari

The man was arrested by local police with drugs hidden in his mouth and clothes. He had installed an illegal electricity connection at his home.

Emanuele Floris

the debate

Daylight saving time returns, turning the clocks back: "But there are too many negative effects."

Calls and petitions to abolish the seasonal change are growing. Experts and associations warn: "It has consequences for the environment, health, and even animals."

Germany

Hitler's "Eagle's Nest" in the Alps burns: "Arson"

Two hundred firefighters worked to put out the blaze. A suspect was arrested.

Militari presidiano piazza Mercanti nelle vicinanze di piazza del Duomo a Milano, 23 Ottobre 2026.// Military patrols conduct inspections at sensitive locations throughout the city, in Milan, Italy, 23 October 2026. On Saturday 17 October clashed set the Lombard capital ablaze. Groups of young people are threatening to repeat the clashes every Saturday thereafter. ANSA / MATTEO BAZZI

the demonstrations

Milan goes on lockdown: maximum alert for possible riots

Other cities have also been sealed off for fear of further clashes during protests.

the riots

The October 17 Movement challenges the Ministry of the Interior: "You lock down the squares; we'll choose others at the last minute."

Alarm in the cities: what happened last weekend in Milan could happen again, and multiply, involving other centers

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the conflict

Ukraine, humanitarian truce in Oleshky: "Credit goes to Melania Trump."

Even the Pope had spent himself for the exhausted city: the mediation of the first lady was decisive, also thanked by the Kremlin

the choice

Monreale, Italian Capital of Book 2027, but Nuoro and Iglesias are no match.

The Sicilian city was unanimously chosen, and the winning dossier received €500,000 from the Ministry of Culture.

music

Pianist Paolo Ehrenheim in concert in Sassari

The event closes the 3rd Nessun Dorma – La Belle Époque festival.

Giampiero Marras

the appointment

Borutta, Gian Marco Carboni recounts the Nasiriyah attack

On Saturday 24 October the doctor, protagonist of the rescue operations in the Italian base, will present his three books on the attack

Mariangela Pala

Barcelona

Assemini: Mulas and Izzo's Panada triumphs on Spanish TV

The dish by two Sardinian restaurateurs wins the "Little Big Italy" program.

SARA SAIU

the talent

X Factor: Mad-Dog set the first live show ablaze. Paola Iezzi: "My four dark-haired friends."

The round ends without a hitch for the four Sassari players, who pass the test and leave the tension of the run-off to others.

Angelica D'Errico

Cagliari

Caprile becomes an Albanian citizen, and the question arises: will he join Maran's national team?

The Rossoblu goalkeeper has dual citizenship thanks to his partner's nationality. Having never made his debut for Italy, he could theoretically answer his former coach's call, but he's still hoping to be included in Mancini's squad.

Roma's Donyell Malen scores the goal (penalty kick) during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between AS Roma and Slovan Bratislava at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 20 October 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

the challenges

Serie A resumes with Torino vs. Monza. Napoli vs. Roma is the big match of the eighth round.

Results, standings and scorers of the eighth day of the championship

series a

Pisacane: "Against Bologna, I want a different Cagliari. Monza lacked attitude."

The rossoblù coach presents the challenge to the Felsinei, scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Domus

Fabiano Gaggini

Il tecnico Alfonso greco (foto G. Marras)

Serie C

Torres prepares to host Guidonia Montecelio

Coach Greco: "We're facing one of the best teams in the league."