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Castiadas: Man forgets handbrake and dies after being crushed by his truck.

Piero Usai, 61, was in the garage of his home when he was hit by the vehicle
Un'ambulanza, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Un'ambulanza, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
epa12066671 An image made with a drone shows an onshore wind farm in Biggleswade, Britain, 01 May 2025. The UK Environment Secretary Steve Reed said transitioning to a green economy was necessary for the UK to take back 'control of our own energy supply' especially in light of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. EPA/NEIL HALL
epa12066671 An image made with a drone shows an onshore wind farm in Biggleswade, Britain, 01 May 2025. The UK Environment Secretary Steve Reed said transitioning to a green economy was necessary for the UK to take back 'control of our own energy supply' especially in light of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. EPA/NEIL HALL
energy

Eligible areas: The government is also challenging the latest Sardinian law, targeting the 90-day "mini" moratorium.

Another clash over renewables, the law approved last November 6th partially modifies the measure rejected by the Constitutional Court
Natale bagnato in Sardegna
Natale bagnato in Sardegna
weather forecast

No white Christmas in Sardinia, but rain and falling temperatures

Significant rainfall and some thunderstorms, with temperatures dropping 4-5 degrees on Santo Stefano. Snow only falls on the higher elevations.
(Archivio)
(Archivio)
the report

Road deaths on the island are almost double the rate in the rest of Italy: here are the most dangerous ones.

The University of Cagliari Observatory reports 113 deaths (+2.73%) on the island in 12 months. Injuries also increase (+6.26%).
I carabinieri indagano sul tentato omicidio
I carabinieri indagano sul tentato omicidio
the crime

Shots fired to kill: in Pattada it was an ambush

Antonello Regaglia, 55, was shot in the chest while he was in his car: no vital organs were damaged but he lost a lot of blood, a manhunt is underway.
the discovery

Cagliari, an illegal landfill along the coast: two reports

The Coast Guard took action and reported the incident to the judicial authorities. The removal of waste and debris was ordered.
Casa circondariale di Uta (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Casa circondariale di Uta (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
The arrest

Sinnai: 22-year-old man jailed for threatening father with knife

The young man was stopped by the Carabinieri and taken to Uta
Maltempo in arrivo sulla Sardegna (foto Ansa)
Maltempo in arrivo sulla Sardegna (foto Ansa)
Weather forecast

Bad weather is coming this Christmas week: wind, rain, and even snow are expected.

A vortex fueled by cold eastern currents over Italy
Sassari, vigili del fuoco davanti a Capitan Hook (Floris)
Sassari, vigili del fuoco davanti a Capitan Hook (Floris)
the fire

Arson attack in Sassari: man pours gasoline outside a bar, sets it on fire, and runs away

The "Capitano Hook" restaurant in Piazzale Segni is under scrutiny. State Police are investigating.
the shot

Solarussa, church robbery: 1,000 euros stolen, intended for the needy

The thieves already knew where to find the money, the country was shocked.
Sardinian companies

Zes Unica alert: "Island businesses penalized, €85 million in investments at risk."

Confindustria, Confapi, Cna, and Confartigianato are calling on the Region to intervene immediately.
I bambini affidano la lettera ai postini
I bambini affidano la lettera ai postini
Italian Post Office

"Dear Santa...": Thousands of letters sent by children at the Cagliari sorting center

The island's 442 post offices act as intermediaries between children and Santa Claus. Special postmen are also in action.
Pedopornografia, immagine simbolo
Pedopornografia, immagine simbolo
the emergency

Email and social media are the most vulnerable to cyberattacks: one in two Sardinians are targeted by hackers.

Growing concern about economic damage and theft of sensitive data
Milan

Fabrizio Corona appears before prosecutors after Signorini's complaint: he is under investigation for revenge porn.

In his program "Falsissimo", Corona accused the host of having carried out a system of sexual favors in exchange for participation in Big Brother VIP.
L'intervento dei soccorsi (Frame video da X)
L'intervento dei soccorsi (Frame video da X)
Nunspeet

Nine injured after car plows into crowd in the Netherlands: "It wasn't a deliberate act."

The vehicle ended up in the middle of pedestrians during a Christmas parade, local police speak of a possible accident
USA

Musk's rocket explosion endangered 450 passengers on board.

Three commanders were forced to decide whether to continue the flight amid a shower of debris or risk running out of fuel over the ocean. Space X only reported the accident 15 minutes later.
Carabinieri a Milano (ANSA / MATTEO BAZZI)
Carabinieri a Milano (ANSA / MATTEO BAZZI)
Buenos Aires area

Milan, 15-year-old attacked and robbed: four youths arrested

They also stole his shoes and jacket, then asked him to withdraw money from his ATM. The victim managed to alert his father.
(archivio L'Unione Sarda)
(archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Health

"More protein equals more weight loss": is it really true?

The nutritionist denies a very widespread and equally wrong belief
I Neri Per Caso
I Neri Per Caso
the show

Music: Neri Per Caso's Christmas concert in Golfo Aranci

The Campania band will be the guest of the "Sweet Christmas in Golfo Aranci" village on December 28th.
Ricchi e Poveri (foto Ansa)
Ricchi e Poveri (foto Ansa)
the show

Christmas on the Costa Smeralda: everything's ready for the Ricchi e Poveri concert.

The appointment is for Saturday 27 December in the central square
Un concerto al Verdi (foto ufficio stampa)
Un concerto al Verdi (foto ufficio stampa)
the event

At the Verdi Theater in Sassari, "All the Worlds of Hans Zimmer"

The Cine-Concert will see 80 choristers and 18 instrumentalists on stage
the exhibition

The legendary Carabinieri "Gazzella" in Mandas on the occasion of Saboris Antigus

The Alfa Romeo Giulia supplied to the Carabinieri a few decades ago
epa12609187 David Neres of Napoli (L) celebrates with teammates Amir Rrahimi after scoring the 1-0 opening goal during the Supercoppa Italiana, the Italian Super Cup final between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 22 December 2025. EPA/STRINGER
epa12609187 David Neres of Napoli (L) celebrates with teammates Amir Rrahimi after scoring the 1-0 opening goal during the Supercoppa Italiana, the Italian Super Cup final between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 22 December 2025. EPA/STRINGER
Riyadh

Napoli wins the Italian Super Cup: Bologna defeated 2-0 thanks to a sensational Neres goal.

The Brazilian striker scored a brace in a match dominated from start to finish by Conte's team.
Stefano Vavoli
Stefano Vavoli
mourning

Quartu, goalkeeper Stefano Vavoli passes away: from Serie A to Sardinian amateur football

After he hung up his gloves, he served as a coach for numerous Sardinian teams. A touching memory of Sant'Elena
the announcement

AC Milan-Como, the long trip to Australia is cancelled due to "financial risks."

Lega Serie A President Simonelli: "A missed opportunity for Italian football."
Il coach della Dinamo Women Paolo Citrini (archivio, foto G. Marras)
Il coach della Dinamo Women Paolo Citrini (archivio, foto G. Marras)
second half of the season

Women's basketball: Dinamo Women loses in a sprint to San Martino, 68-66.

Despite a good start, the Sassari team lost the first match of the second half of the season
In Parlamento
Passeggeri in aeroporto a Cagliari (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Passeggeri in aeroporto a Cagliari (archivio L'Unione Sarda)

Airports: A wave of no votes against privatization

With the new arrangements the Region is destined to lose "control" of the island's ports
Insularità
Bartolomeo Porqueddu (foto concessa)
Bartolomeo Porqueddu (foto concessa)

In Ossi "The winter solstice and the birth of Christ"

An initiative presented by scholar Bartolomeo Porqueddu