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Investigation into the death of the 18-year-old TikTok user from La Maddalena

Young influencer Luigi Nativi's phones have been seized; an autopsy has been ordered.
Indagine sulla morte di Luigi Nativi
Indagine sulla morte di Luigi Nativi
the accident

A major collision on the 554 in Selargius has caused traffic to stall toward Cagliari.

Four vehicles were involved, there were no serious injuries: the emergency was resolved after the vehicles were removed
I funerali di Riccardo Piras (foto Lai)
I funerali di Riccardo Piras (foto Lai)
mourning

Selargius bids an emotional farewell to Riccardo Piras. His mother: "You were a gift from heaven."

The church of the Santissimo Salvatore was unable to contain the many people who gathered for the last farewell, amid tears and pain.
Rifiuti a Is Mirrionis
Rifiuti a Is Mirrionis
Town Hall

(Few) uncivilized people and incorrect waste collection: waste chaos in Is Mirrionis, the Municipality is relying on volunteer "vigilantes" and incentives.

A study into the deficiencies of waste separation in a densely populated Cagliari neighborhood: Massimo Zedda's government approved a project to strengthen the service.
L'incidente a Cagliari (foto Vercelli)
L'incidente a Cagliari (foto Vercelli)
The accident

Cagliari, crash on Viale Bonaria: motorcycle on the pavement, car flees

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with a yellow code, and the hunt for the hit-and-run driver is underway.
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
the story

Sassari: Arst employee convicted of beating colleague after reprimanding him

A train conductor who violently punched another employee was sentenced to one year and six months. A provisional payment of €3,000 was ordered.
the funerals

The communities of Sedilo and Bosa united in their final farewell to Father Paolino Fancello.

Two countries embrace the "people's priest"
Piazza Deffenu (L'Unione Sarda)
Piazza Deffenu (L'Unione Sarda)
traffic

Cagliari's traffic revolution: roundabouts arrive in Piazza Amendola and Piazza Deffenu.

They will be operational starting Monday, March 16th: traffic lights off and a 30 km/h speed limit. Changes due to light rail construction
L'area della tragedia
L'area della tragedia
the drama

Alghero, a woman falls from Capo Caccia: divers recover the body of a woman.

The alarm was raised yesterday evening: the dynamics of the tragedy are still unclear.
in Temple Street

Nuoro, an elderly man climbs onto the roof for work and is immobilized by illness: he is rescued.

The intervention of the Police and Fire Brigade: the man, 86 years old, wanted to verify the origin of some infiltrations
Irene Erdas (foto Sara Pinna)
Irene Erdas (foto Sara Pinna)
the case

The case of Irene Erdas: minority councilor in Riola Sardo and candidate in San Vero Milis

A challenge and dual role for the social worker: "Two areas that have much in common." Mayor Pinna: "No comment."
ISTAT data

Sardinia exports plummet: -11.4%

In 2025, the island will see the heaviest losses, along with Basilicata and Sicily. The decline in sales of refined petroleum products is weighing heavily.
La montagna di peluche per il piccolo Domenico davanti all'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, 24 febbraio 2026. ANSA/ CIRO FUSCO
La montagna di peluche per il piccolo Domenico davanti all'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, 24 febbraio 2026. ANSA/ CIRO FUSCO
the investigations

The death of little Domenico: a focus on ice and water quality in Bolzano

New hypotheses following anonymous reports on TV: among the hypotheses, the use of a contaminated water supply
Uno dei cpr in Albania (Ansa-Epa)
Uno dei cpr in Albania (Ansa-Epa)
the case

Migrants in Albania: The Rome Court of Appeals raises doubts about the legitimacy of the Italy-Tirana protocol.

The judges underlined this in their sentences which did not validate three detentions in the CPR of Gjader.
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
the sentence

Forced to serve coffee "because she's a woman" and fired on maternity leave: Judge reinstates manager

The judges said "the incidents constitute harassment." The manager was also awarded 50,000 euros in compensation.
the crime

Messina femicide: two reports and house arrest without a bracelet because "it wasn't available"

Daniela Zinnanti's brother: "A murder foretold. He had already sent her to the hospital with seven broken ribs."
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
The tragedy

A bus fire in Switzerland leaves six dead and five injured.

According to the police and authorities of Fribourg, the incident was not linked to terrorism.
theater

Stefania Secci Rosa's "25" on Friday at the Massimo in Cagliari

The singer-songwriter and composer celebrates her twenty-five-year career with friends and collaborators
La presentazione dell'accordo
La presentazione dell'accordo
the agreement

The Municipality and Crs4 join forces to enhance Pula's cultural heritage.

The agreement aims to experiment with new technologies in the museum and archaeological fields
(foto concessa)
(foto concessa)
books

In the Future City of Edenia: A Dream of Peace Written in 1918

The long story by Jewish writer Kalman Zingman, translated into Italian for the first time by Stefania Ragaù
Manuella (foto ufficio stampa)
Manuella (foto ufficio stampa)
the character

Sardinian Manuella will also be at the Musicultura live auditions in Macerata.

The artist is among the 60 artists selected for the Festival of Popular and Authorial Songs
La presentazione del modello tattile (foto ufficio stampa)
La presentazione del modello tattile (foto ufficio stampa)
Sassari

The tactile reproduction of the Monte d'Accoddi altar has been created

The model will be available on the website to assist the blind and visually impaired
(Foto Cagliari Calcio)
(Foto Cagliari Calcio)
the announcement

Cagliari: Matteo Mancosu joins Pisacane's coaching staff.

His place at the helm of the Under 17s will be taken by Alessio Rubicini
Cagliari 23 Settembre 2025 Coppa Italia Cagliari -Frosinone nella foto Riyad Idrissi FOTO FABIO MURRU
Cagliari 23 Settembre 2025 Coppa Italia Cagliari -Frosinone nella foto Riyad Idrissi FOTO FABIO MURRU
series a

Cagliari's season is over for Idrissi: cruciate ligament rupture

The rossoblù winger was injured in the match against Como
series a

Pisa-Cagliari: Ticket sales to Sardinian fans banned

Arena Garibaldi off-limits to Rossoblù supporters residing on the island
Iran (foto Ansa)
Iran (foto Ansa)
FIFA World Cup 2026

2026 World Cup: Iran withdraws: who replaces them? What are Italy's hopes?

Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali: "This corrupt government assassinated our leader. We have no intention of participating in the World Cup."