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The mayors' front against the wind turbines: "Hands off our history!"

A swathe of heritage assets threatened by wind and solar energy: "Enough with top-down decisions without consulting the communities."
Il piano per un impianto eolico a Buddusò
Il piano per un impianto eolico a Buddusò
Clashes with police during the protest against the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, 07 February 2026. ANSA/DAVIDE CANELLA
Clashes with police during the protest against the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, 07 February 2026. ANSA/DAVIDE CANELLA
the clashes

Tensions are rising at the anti-Olympic march: "Meloni calls anyone demonstrating against the Games an enemy of Italy."

The Prime Minister on social media: "Solidarity with all those whose work will be ruined by these gangs of criminals."
Rapina in Piazza Yenne a Cagliari, l'intervento della Polizia (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Rapina in Piazza Yenne a Cagliari, l'intervento della Polizia (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Cagliari

First pepper spray in his eyes, then his wallet is stolen: robbery in Piazza Yenne

The young victim was walking down the street, the hunt is on for the perpetrator
harsher penalties

The Anti-Mafia will investigate the robberies of vaults and armored vehicles.

The Security Decree includes a heavy crackdown on all robberies committed by organised crime.
L'ospedale Sirai di Carbonia. (foto Scano)
L'ospedale Sirai di Carbonia. (foto Scano)
the accident

Fluminimaggiore, a crash on State Road 126 overnight left two young men in critical condition.

They are not in danger of dying, after the collision near Portixeddu.
Court

Student Seduced, Teacher Sentenced in Cagliari

Luca De Martini, accused of sexual assault on a minor, has been sentenced to five years in prison. The high school teacher has always maintained his innocence, but the judge didn't believe him.
the consultation

Referendum, the date remains March 22-23: the question will be integrated

The text will specify the articles of the Constitution that are being changed: the Council of Ministers' decision. The Democratic Party: "Institutional arrogance."
Il Pronto soccorso di Sassari
Il Pronto soccorso di Sassari
healthcare

Sassari, emergency room renovations underway. Disruptions expected: "Priority given to serious cases."

Renovation work begins on Tuesday and is expected to be completed in June 2026.
the blitz

Sassari: Police raid drug dealing house, two arrests

A house transformed into a heroin and cocaine trafficking hub was discovered.
Teresa Atzeri con la sorella Barbara
Teresa Atzeri con la sorella Barbara
mourning

Teresa Atzeri, the grandmotherly basket weaver and teacher, dies in Sinnai.

He had celebrated his 100th birthday in July last year.
Cagliari

Over a hundred people gathered in Piazza Garibaldi for the Iranian people against the Ayatollahs.

According to estimates by international human rights organizations, approximately 30,000 people have been arrested.
Un'auto dei carabinieri
Un'auto dei carabinieri
the violence

Sassari, young woman injured and with a rag in her mouth: one arrest

A 23-year-old woman was rescued by a passerby in Santa Maria di Pisa: the alleged perpetrator has been identified.
the provision

Giba, abuse of ex-wife: 68-year-old man banned from living in Giba

According to the precautionary order, the man will no longer be able to reside in the same municipality as his ex-spouse.
Fiori nel luogo in cui è stata trovata morta Zoe Trinchero, nel riquadro la vittima e Alex Manna (Ansa)
Fiori nel luogo in cui è stata trovata morta Zoe Trinchero, nel riquadro la vittima e Alex Manna (Ansa)
the femicide of Asti

Zoe Trinchero, 17, was killed for saying no. She was strangled and thrown into a river.

Alex Manna first blamed a North African man who risked lynching. When cornered, he confessed at the police station.
the protests

Seven arrested after clashes at the Corvetto stadium in Milan during a protest against the Games.

Riot police blocked the road leading to the ring road
I funerali nella chiesa Regina Pacis di Anguillara di Federica Torzullo, la donna uccisa a coltellate dal marito Claudio Carlomagno (Ansa)
I funerali nella chiesa Regina Pacis di Anguillara di Federica Torzullo, la donna uccisa a coltellate dal marito Claudio Carlomagno (Ansa)
the farewell

"Federica Torzullo, sweet and strong": A silent crowd at the funeral of the woman killed by her husband.

The final farewell at the Regina Pacis parish in Anguillara Sabazia, near Rome.
I tabelloni dei ritardi dei treni a Bologna a causa dei cavi tranciati vicino alla stazione, forse per un sabataggio, Bologna, 7 febbraio 2026 ANSA
I tabelloni dei ritardi dei treni a Bologna a causa dei cavi tranciati vicino alla stazione, forse per un sabataggio, Bologna, 7 febbraio 2026 ANSA
sabotage hypothesis

Cables cut near Bologna train station, Salvini: "It's an attack, someone wants Italy harm."

DIGOS investigations underway, severe delays at the railway junction
Sandro Puddu al lavoro
Sandro Puddu al lavoro
the character

From Sardinia to Ibiza: DJ Sandro Puddu's success

A further step into the international music scene
the show

Sigfrido Ranucci, the trapeze artist of truth

In the Auditorium of the Cagliari Conservatory the journalist embraced his audience for the 6pm performance.
Funtana Beat (foto concessa)
Funtana Beat (foto concessa)
the event

Off's hip-hop Sunday in Cagliari, with Funtana Beat, Wave MC, and Bugone

The first "Hip-Hop Pioneers" event at the popular bar
towards the festival

From Angelica Bove to Mazzariello: Who are the New Proposals at Sanremo?

Some are indie singer-songwriters, some are more classical, some try the urban hit route: for all of them the strong personal experience is central
La danzatrice Maria Biosa (foto concessa)
La danzatrice Maria Biosa (foto concessa)
Olympics

Milan-Cortina: Turritan dancer Maria Biosa at the opening ceremony

From Porto Torres to San Siro: the Sardinian dancer performed to choreography by Adriano Bolognino.
La Dinamo cerca il colpaccio a Udine (foto G. Marras)
La Dinamo cerca il colpaccio a Udine (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo in Udine against former players Bendzius and Mekowulu

In the first leg, the 70-88 defeat cost the white-blue coach Bulleri his job.
La Torres pronta alla sfida contro la Juventus Next Gen (foto G. Marras)
La Torres pronta alla sfida contro la Juventus Next Gen (foto G. Marras)
series c

Torres seeks repeat against Juventus Next Gen

Mister Greco's boys aim to avenge the defeat in the first leg
the tribute

Sestu: Mural dedicated to Gigi Riva unveiled

Nicola, son of Rombo di Tuono, also attended the ceremony
In Parlamento
La consegna delle firme in Consiglio regionale per la Pratobello 24 (Archivio)
La consegna delle firme in Consiglio regionale per la Pratobello 24 (Archivio)

Wind farm attack: protests return to the streets

On February 6th, a sit-in took place in front of the regional government building in Cagliari: "The Todde administration must take action against speculation."
Insularità
Jogging (Ansa)
Jogging (Ansa)

Health Points-Based Driving Licence (with Incentives): Experimental in Lombardy

Rewards for healthy lifestyles: first tests in the Pavia area on three thousand users.