L´Unione Sarda

the controls

Cagliari: Four arrested after drug-throwing chase

A risky maneuver to avoid a police car, followed by a dash through the streets of Sant'Avendrace: cocaine was found in the discarded packages and on the vehicle.

The investigations

Anti-drug raid in Northern Sardinia: four arrests and searches throughout the island.

The suspects reside in Gallura, Goceano, and Barbagia. A plantation of over a thousand cannabis plants in the Luras countryside was dismantled.

Mobility chaos

Cagliari in the grip of traffic: construction sites and closures, the ordeal continues.

From Castello to Pirri via Roma: a journey through the roadworks in the capital city.

Richard Spignesi

the protest

Bovine dermatitis, Sardinian farmers: "The total lockdown has been lifted, outbreaks are only in the south, but we're all held hostage by the virus."

The concept was reiterated at the meeting convened by Councilor Agus: "Five thousand calves ready to leave for the continent, we can't wait another day."

administrative

Outsider Roberto Matta presents his list and program for Quartu: "We are the real alternative."

The entrepreneur running for mayor: the coast at the center, a revolution in waste collection, a revitalization of the historic heart, and the ambition of a more tourist-friendly city.

Federica Lai

Il vescovo di Ozieri, Corrado Melis, in tribunale (Ansa)

court

Becciu trial in Sassari: no defendant will undergo examination

Procedure regarding 8X1000 funds for the Diocese of Ozieri

Emanuele Floris

La sede di Fluorsid a Macchiareddu, Assemini

Industry

Fluorsid: "A restructuring plan to ensure sustainability in the new market environment."

Company statement following union position on production downsizing

L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Sorso (foto vvf)

The emergency

Sorso, injured by a branch, remains hanging from the tree: the rescue operation lasts two hours.

The man was stuck at a height of ten meters

Mariangela Pala

The news

Sassari, a miracle in Ottava: the school board gives the green light to the new first-grade class.

The commitment of the school, families, and committees to keep the community alive: "The enrolled children are all local."

Emanuele Floris

La Maddalena: Avis, Autoemoteca in Piazza Umberto I

Blood emergency

Avis, a warning from Gallura: "Fewer donations during the most critical months."

Many donors are busy working in tourism, catering and services, often with long shifts and even night shifts which make it difficult to get to the bloodmobile.

Claudio Modesto Ronchi

Transportation

Alghero Airport, Pais: "Ryanair reports worrying signals regarding its winter schedule."

«Only national connections, no international routes and weekly frequencies that would go from 22 to 9»

Catherine Flowers

Tetti in eternit (foto archivio Unione Sarda)

the data

Oristano, asbestos continues to claim victims: 42 victims in the province in the last year.

Giampaolo Lilliu, president of the Ex-Exposed Association, calls for an extraordinary plan to address the emergency.

Valeria Pinna

Great Britain

London, Kensington Palace announces: "Kate Middleton resumes travel, first stop in Italy."

He will be in Reggio Emilia on May 13-14: his first visit abroad after cancer.

Mourning

Farewell to Evaristo Beccalossi, former Brescia and Inter champion

Having been struggling with a serious illness for a year, he would have turned 70 on May 12th.

The alarm

Hantavirus: Argentina clarifies: 41 cases of infection have already been recorded in 2026.

The government of the country from which the cruise ship departed clarifies: "The spread of the disease has already exceeded the epidemic threshold."

Middle East

Trump halts Project Freedom: "Great progress toward the Iran deal."

A pause after just one day to verify whether the agreement "can be finalized and signed."

epa12934874 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks about the Iran war in the White House Press Briefing Room in Washington, DC, USA, 05 May 2026. Rubio also addressed Cuba and Taiwan during the briefing. EPA/JIM LO SCALZO

USA

Rubio: "Operation Epic Fury in Iran is over, objectives achieved. Now there's Project Freedom to liberate Hormuz."

The US Secretary of State: "Our action is defensive. I advise Iran to sit down at the negotiating table."

Theater

"The Wrong Man" a huge success for Pablo Trincia in Cagliari.

The rerun will be held this evening at the Sassari Municipal Stadium.

the memory

Alghero pays tribute to Joaquim Arenas i Sampera, the man who helped spread the Alghero dialect in schools.

The event, promoted by Òmnium Cultural de l'Alguer, will be held on May 8th and 9th and is open to all citizens.

Catherine Flowers

The concert

"A Night on Broadway" will be held at the Verdi Theater in Sassari.

An evening dedicated to musicals as part of the "Great Interpreters of Music" series.

Giampiero Marras

The tour

The only Sardinian stop for Negramaro is in Golfo Aranci.

The live concert is scheduled for June 27th in Piazza Cossiga

Tania Careddu

the review

Oristano: Three films celebrating Zurlini's cinema

Today the first screening, proposed by the Band Apart association

Valeria Pinna

epa12934855 Bukayo Saka (C) of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-finals 2nd leg match Arsenal FC against Atletico de Madrid, in London, Britain, 05 May 2026. EPA/NEIL HALL

the challenge

Champions League: Arsenal reach the final first place, with Atletico Madrid beaten 1-0 by Saka's goal.

After the 1-1 draw in Madrid, the team capitalized on the home advantage and flew to Budapest. They will face Bayern or PSG in the final on May 30th.

Alessandro Deiola contrastato da Martín Payero in Cagliari-Cremonese (foto Ansa)

Serie A

Cagliari is still dealing with injuries: the conditions of Deiola, Liteta and Rodríguez

Mazzitelli, who was out of the match against Cremonese, could return against Udinese.

Richard Spignesi

Fallo su Furtado nel match di campionato tra Ischia e Olbia (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)

series d

Olbia's survival depends on the away match in Ischia.

A victory is a must in the playout against the Campania team on Sunday: Ragatzu, Biancu and Viscovo are worth considering.

Ilenia Giagnoni

The greeting

Achille Polonara announces his retirement from basketball: "I will never be the same player again. I want you to remember me for who I was."

He also thanks Dinamo for hiring him in the most difficult moment.