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Former Sardinian 007 arrested for spying for Russia

Gavino Raoul Piras, 59, has a background in the secret services, like his colleague who was arrested on the same charge: passing classified information to a contact in Moscow. Four others are under investigation.
Liliana e Neimar Perez
Liliana e Neimar Perez
Scano Montiferro

He came to Sardinia from Venezuela to meet his grandson, and escaped the earthquake: "It saved my life."

Church support and fundraising to help grandmother who lost everything
Il Pronto soccorso del Brotzu
Il Pronto soccorso del Brotzu
the accident

Quartu: Car vs. Scooter Crash Begins at Leonardo da Vinci: 40-Year-Old Man in Red Code at Brotzu

The driver who was travelling on the two-wheeled vehicle was the one who got the worst of it.
09 10 24 cagliari via meilogu case comunali - foto giuseppe ungari
09 10 24 cagliari via meilogu case comunali - foto giuseppe ungari
The decision

Public housing: 100 empty or walled-up units in Cagliari now being assigned.

Agreement between the Municipality, the Area, and tenants' unions. Public rankings will be followed.
the intervention

Teulada: Dozens of boats abandoned by migrants in Malfatano are being removed.

A €50,000 project funded by the regional Department of the Environment.
Foto archivio
Foto archivio
the arrest

Suni: He attacks his ex at a bar and throws a stool at her, then seven years of violence emerges.

A 35-year-old man ends up in prison: the woman left him in 2024, running away from home to put an end to a relationship filled with insults and harassment, but he continued to stalk her
the story

Sassari: Man evades house arrest to attend a party and is arrested.

The discovery was made by the Carabinieri who went to the man's home for a check.
Allevamento di maiali a Caniga
Allevamento di maiali a Caniga
The sentence

Sassari, pig farm in Caniga: Sardinia's Regional Administrative Court rejects the managers' appeal.

The activity had sparked protests from residents and environmental associations
Preccint

Carjacked with heroin, arrested in Alghero

Police increased controls and arrested two men after finding them in possession of 120 grams of drugs.
L'incontro promosso da Europa Verde
L'incontro promosso da Europa Verde
the conference

In Sardinia, one in 54 children is autistic: "These numbers are higher than in the rest of Italy."

The data were presented during an initiative organized by Europa Verde and ISDE
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New corporate structures: The impact of AI on internal processes

Alghero

Boat sinks at Punta Negra, a boater experiences fear.

After the alarm, the providential rescue by the Coast Guard
epa13094698 Britain’s Prince Harry waves as he arrives for an Invictus Games event in London, Britain, 07 July 2026. Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in the UK for a series of events related to the Invictus Games. EPA/ANDY RAIN
epa13094698 Britain’s Prince Harry waves as he arrives for an Invictus Games event in London, Britain, 07 July 2026. Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in the UK for a series of events related to the Invictus Games. EPA/ANDY RAIN
United Kingdom

Prince Harry and Elton John lose lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher

According to the English justice system, the tabloid's illegal spying against the Duke of Sussex and other celebrities has not been proven.
Trump con Erdogan ad Ankara (Ansa-Epa)
Trump con Erdogan ad Ankara (Ansa-Epa)
the summit

Trump delivers another dig: "Italy and Germany have turned their backs on us."

More criticism from the US president during a meeting with Erdogan in Ankara, on the occasion of the NATO summit
epa13094527 Rassemblement National (RN) parliamentary party leader Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris courthouse for a hearing on the verdict in her appeal trial in Paris, France, 07 July 2026. EPA/Mohammed Badra
epa13094527 Rassemblement National (RN) parliamentary party leader Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris courthouse for a hearing on the verdict in her appeal trial in Paris, France, 07 July 2026. EPA/Mohammed Badra
France

Marine Le Pen convicted on appeal for misappropriation of public funds

The leader of the National Rally was found guilty. She could campaign, but with an electronic bracelet.
(FOTOGRAMMA DA VIDEO) Due persone sono state arrestate a Roma dai carabinieri del Ros per spionaggio e accesso abusivo a sistemi informatici. ll principale indagato, un 59enne ex appartenente al comparto di intelligence italiano e già sottoufficiale dell'Arma dei carabinieri, è accusato di aver svolto attività di spionaggio in cambio di soldi per un presunto agente dei servizi di intelligence russi, coperto da immunità diplomatica in Italia. L'uomo acquisiva informazioni attraverso sei fonti, tra cui quattro militari in servizio, tutti indagati. 7 luglio 2026. ANSA/CARABINIERI ROS + UFFICIO STAMPA, PRESS OFFICE, HANDOUT PHOTO, NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY + NPK
(FOTOGRAMMA DA VIDEO) Due persone sono state arrestate a Roma dai carabinieri del Ros per spionaggio e accesso abusivo a sistemi informatici. ll principale indagato, un 59enne ex appartenente al comparto di intelligence italiano e già sottoufficiale dell'Arma dei carabinieri, è accusato di aver svolto attività di spionaggio in cambio di soldi per un presunto agente dei servizi di intelligence russi, coperto da immunità diplomatica in Italia. L'uomo acquisiva informazioni attraverso sei fonti, tra cui quattro militari in servizio, tutti indagati. 7 luglio 2026. ANSA/CARABINIERI ROS + UFFICIO STAMPA, PRESS OFFICE, HANDOUT PHOTO, NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY + NPK
the investigation

Two former Italian intelligence agents arrested for spying on behalf of Russia; four other military personnel are under investigation.

The main suspect is a 59-year-old former intelligence officer who, in exchange for money, provided information to a Moscow intelligence agent.
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

Attack on Ranucci, Lavitola also charged with massacre

The journalist is believed to be the instigator of the attack. A month earlier, he had inspected the home of the Report host.
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Mosquito repellents? A guide to summer products, from diffusers to bracelets.

There's no one-size-fits-all solution: each system has its strengths and limitations. Here's when to choose sprays, mosquito coils, fans, or traps.
the case

Francesco Renga, tensions on board and the singer is made to disembark from the plane.

The intervention of a steward was not enough to restore calm and the captain returned to the gate
Martina Barella, Alessandro Vinciguerra e il piccolo Gabriele (Foto: Ig)
Martina Barella, Alessandro Vinciguerra e il piccolo Gabriele (Foto: Ig)
The happy event

Martina Barella and Alessandro Vinciguerra's son is born: "Welcome, the love of our lives."

The sister of the Inter midfielder and the former Cagliari striker announce the arrival of Gabriele
Lo spettacolo a Castelsardo (foto concessa)
Lo spettacolo a Castelsardo (foto concessa)
the event

Timeless Notes: The Amoris Laetitia vocal group enchants Castelsardo.

A fascinating sonic journey through the most beautiful pages of sacred and profane music
L'autrice ligure Chiara Ferraris (foto ufficio stampa)
L'autrice ligure Chiara Ferraris (foto ufficio stampa)
eleventh edition

The "Island of Books" festival returns to Carloforte.

Eight events including meetings with the authors, an exhibition, music, and a moment of discussion between experts
epa11450893 Italian referee Daniele Orsato gestures during the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Slovenia, in Frankfurt Main, Germany, 01 July 2024. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
epa11450893 Italian referee Daniele Orsato gestures during the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Slovenia, in Frankfurt Main, Germany, 01 July 2024. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
soccer

Orsato appointed new referee designator for Serie A and Serie B

He takes over from the resigning Rocchi at the helm of the CAN
L'Iglesias festeggia la vittoria dell'ultima Coppa Italia di Eccellenza (foto Giacomo Pala)
L'Iglesias festeggia la vittoria dell'ultima Coppa Italia di Eccellenza (foto Giacomo Pala)
the tournament

The regional phase of the Coppa Italia Eccellenza begins in August.

The winner will participate in the national team, where Sardinia will face a team from Lazio in the round of 16
Diego Monaldi con la Dinamo 2016/17 (archivio)
Diego Monaldi con la Dinamo 2016/17 (archivio)
basketball

Diego Monaldi returns to Dinamo after Verona's promotion to Serie A.

The 33-year-old basketball player played in Sassari in 2016-17: "I had a great time here."
Delusione Usa dopo l'eliminazione (Ansa-Epa)
Delusione Usa dopo l'eliminazione (Ansa-Epa)
soccer

Belgium's poker: USA out of the World Cup after controversy

Rudy Garcia's team advances to the quarterfinals. Balogun (playing after his suspension was revoked) and his teammates are defeated 4-1.
In Parlamento

Air passenger rights, new EU rules: more protections on refunds

The European Council will approve the new rules by August.
Insularità
La Pelosa (foto Pala)
La Pelosa (foto Pala)

La Pelosa sold out: 1,000 seats booked in 90 seconds.

Mostly taken by accommodation facilities, which, if in compliance with the tourist tax, enjoy priority