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Mafiosi in Uta, Sardinia becomes "Devil's Island" in the British press. Controversy erupts.

The Sun highlights that the bosses and terrorists have been transferred to a "popular British tourist destination." Five Star Movement attacks the government: "This has caused enormous damage to its reputation."
Il carcere di Uta, nei riquadri dall'alto i titoli del Sun e del Times
Il carcere di Uta, nei riquadri dall'alto i titoli del Sun e del Times
Il Brotzu
Il Brotzu
the accident

Serdiana, a car crashes into a tree and overturns: a 34-year-old man is seriously injured.

It happened on State Road 466, the man was airlifted to Brotzu with a red code.
Emanuele Ragnedda e Cinzia Pinna (Foto: Archivio)
Emanuele Ragnedda e Cinzia Pinna (Foto: Archivio)
from prison

A year ago, the Conca Entosa crime, Ragnedda's letter: "That evening I was attacked, I defended myself."

The businessman accused of Cinzia Pinna's murder: "I ask her family's forgiveness; these have been months of suffering and reflection."
the tragedy

A man from Iglesias died from illness during a boat trip, his wife and daughter witnessing the tragedy.

The ferry, which left Cagliari and was headed to Civitavecchia, was diverted to Olbia to disembark the body and family members.
(foto www.pixabay.com)
(foto www.pixabay.com)
The data

Agri-food: "Sardinian exports are growing slowly, while imports are soaring. The island must promote its traditional products."

The Crea Report on foreign trade was presented in Rome: "For Sardinia, a strong and recognizable territorial identity, the challenge is to transform it into commercial capacity."
Un reparto di terapia intensiva pediatrica (foto Ansa)
Un reparto di terapia intensiva pediatrica (foto Ansa)
healthcare

Cagliari, €1.6 million for pediatric intensive care: six beds at Brotzu for young critically ill patients.

The funding anticipates the creation of the future "Children's Hospital"
Silvana Gandola (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Silvana Gandola (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the investigation

Pensioner dies in Aglientu; one-year prison sentence requested for caregiver

According to the prosecutor, Silvana Gandola got lost in the thick Mediterranean scrub because she was not adequately supervised.
immigration

The League in Piantedosi: "The army or more officers at the reception center and hotspot in Monastir."

The Northern League also highlights the increasing flow of Algerians to the island: "It must be countered."
Nel cerchio il sindaco Nizzi. Sullo sfondo il ristorante teatro di un'aggressione venerdì scorso
Nel cerchio il sindaco Nizzi. Sullo sfondo il ristorante teatro di un'aggressione venerdì scorso
The decision

Crime in Olbia, Nizzi: "Now a special local police force"

The mayor: "It's a safe city; we mustn't get the impression that we're in the trenches."
healthcare

Cardinal Bagnasco makes a surprise visit to the San Giuseppe Calasanzio Hospital in Isili.

The cardinal visited the departments, listened to the problems related to the shortage of doctors and brought a word of comfort to the patients and staff.
the virus

New case of West Nile fever in the Oristano area, the 27th.

A man over 60 years old hospitalized at San Martino Hospital tests positive.
electoral law

After the amendment on preferences was rejected, the opposition attacked Meloni: "Shameful."

FdI: "Between an instrumental proposal and maintaining agreements with the majority, we have no hesitation; we'll keep our word."
Nella combo, a sinistra Sigfrido Ranucci e a destra Valter Lavitola. 6 luglio 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO/CIRO FUSCO
Nella combo, a sinistra Sigfrido Ranucci e a destra Valter Lavitola. 6 luglio 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO/CIRO FUSCO
Rome

Lavitola remains in prison, the mafia method confirmed. Prosecutors: "Suspicious deletions in chats with Ranucci."

The Court of Appeal's decision, the Prosecutor's Office investigates the time gaps in the conversations with the journalist
epa13222821 Benjamin Netanyahu (C), Israeli Prime Minister and leader of the Likud party, arrives for the party's presentation of new team members for the upcoming elections, in Jerusalem, Israel, 08 September 2026. Israel will hold elections for the 26th Knesset on 27 October 2026. EPA/ABIR SULTAN
epa13222821 Benjamin Netanyahu (C), Israeli Prime Minister and leader of the Likud party, arrives for the party's presentation of new team members for the upcoming elections, in Jerusalem, Israel, 08 September 2026. Israel will hold elections for the 26th Knesset on 27 October 2026. EPA/ABIR SULTAN
Middle East

The October 7 attack: What did Netanyahu do during the massacre? The reconstruction.

The Israeli prime minister denies having been warned by the Emirates ten days earlier and blames the security forces: "If they had informed me in time, the massacre could have been prevented."
Intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto Ansa)
Intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto Ansa)
Udine

Car trapped in flooded underpass, woman dies

The call to 112 and the dramatic rescue attempt by a policeman, who managed to extract her from the vehicle when it was already too late
Climate

Copernicus: August 2026 will be the warmest ever: 1.65 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial times.

Scientists sound the alarm: the limit beyond which the consequences of global warming are unpredictable has been passed.
Il Murats
Il Murats
Samugheo

“100 Years Elsewhere,” a new exhibition at the Murats

Until November 15th the rooms host the Daneu-Tschinke collection
Il fotografo Steve McCurry posa in una bottega in cui si realizzano le maschere del carnevale barbaricino
Il fotografo Steve McCurry posa in una bottega in cui si realizzano le maschere del carnevale barbaricino
The demonstration

Longevity Weeks Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo becomes a laboratory for quality of life

The event will take place from September 25th to October 11th, with the Longevity Award ceremony to be held in honor of Steve McCurry.
the event

Mandas, the Lawrence Festival returns: ten days of literature, history, and identity.

The program of the International Travel Literature Festival
Terme Pallottino e via Ponte Romano a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Terme Pallottino e via Ponte Romano a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
green light

One-way traffic on Via Ponte Romano and cycle paths: the new face of the Turris area.

The project was approved by the executive branch led by Mayor Massimo Mulas.
the review

Santa Teresa Gallura: The sixth edition of "Venti d'Essai" is underway.

From 10 to 17 September, nine films by directors from Sardinia, Germany, Taiwan, France, USA, Great Britain and Spain are scheduled.
Gli atleti in allenamento all'Asinara (foto concessa)
Gli atleti in allenamento all'Asinara (foto concessa)
I swim

Special training for champions Taddeucci, Guidi, and Caponi: 5 km in the Asinara sea

The Azzurri will be protagonists together with the athletes of Canottieri Napoli and Livorno Aquatics
series d

After the defeat against Monastir, Mr. Loi doesn't look for excuses: "But the regret remains."

The coach after the 2-1 defeat in the league derby: "The incidents made the difference."
La conferenza stampa (foto Renna)
La conferenza stampa (foto Renna)
The presentation

Cagliari, here are Gagliardini, Ciervo and Aurelio

For the three new rossoblù signings good feelings and a great desire to do well
Young mentre porta palla e al suo fianco Nze (foto G. Marras)
Young mentre porta palla e al suo fianco Nze (foto G. Marras)
At the PalaPirastu

Basketball: Dinamo in Cagliari with Young and Nze

The Sassari team faces Brindisi for the Sardinia Cup
In Parlamento
Piero Nurra, segretario provinciale Conapo di Sassari
Piero Nurra, segretario provinciale Conapo di Sassari

Sassari, firefighters declare a state of emergency. Conapo: "Rescue efforts at risk."

"We have reached a point," a statement reads, "that we can no longer consider normal."
Insularità

Marble and stone processing: Sardinia confirms its position as the top country.

Confartigianato: "With 416 businesses and 1,522 employees, Isola is second only to Molise and a cornerstone of the Italian stone industry."