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Wind and rain, violent storms in Trexenta: roads flooded

Debris on the road between Sant'Andrea Frius and Senorbì, causing problems for power lines.
Blitz dei carabinieri a Orune (foto carabinieri)
Blitz dei carabinieri a Orune (foto carabinieri)
The operation

Carabinieri raid in Orune: explosives, illegal weapons, and drugs seized, two arrests

The investigations, coordinated by the Nuoro Public Prosecutor's Office, have dismantled a drug dealing network active in the area.
The Emergency

Storms spark wildfires, burning northern Sardinia. Canadair helps from Sicily.

Fire in several areas, helicopters and Super Pumas in flight
servitude

Too much silence from the Ministry of Defense: Comipa rejects the exercises at the Sardinian shooting ranges.

Civilian members reject the military's proposal. A decree from Crosetto is now needed. A clash over institutional relations.
At the Marina

Cagliari money transfer company targeted by robbers; four young men arrested

Precautionary measures have been taken against a group of twenty-year-olds from Monastir, Assemini, and Decimomannu. The victim is a Bangladeshi businessman.
Loiri Porto San Paolo

Finance cuts off, permits suspended. Green light amid controversy at City Hall.

The City Council approved the mayor's resolution, but not without controversy.
Ospedale San Francesco di Nuoro
Ospedale San Francesco di Nuoro
The case

"Unbearable" heat at San Francesco Hospital in Nuoro; the Local Health Authority responds to the complaint: "93% of the departments are air-conditioned."

The health authority has released the results of the checks carried out by technicians and specifies: "Installations are underway in rooms not equipped with them."
Matteotti Square

Cagliari, a man misses his train and damages the ticket office, then attacks the police.

It happened last night at the station, a 33-year-old employee was arrested
Marcello Mura
Marcello Mura
The story

Pula, Marcello Mura and the art of reed weaving: "A passion passed down in the family."

First the grandfather, then the father: a tradition in weaving that requires time, attention and a good knowledge of the techniques
La fontanella a secco nel parco (foto Daga)
La fontanella a secco nel parco (foto Daga)
The complaint

Quartu: Padre Pio Park lacks amenities, prompting protests from seniors.

No bathrooms or even a drinking fountain: "It's a shame no one is thinking of solving the problem."
Il cimitero di San Michele in una foto di archivio (L'Unione Sarda)
Il cimitero di San Michele in una foto di archivio (L'Unione Sarda)
safety

Cagliari's heatwave has triggered a red alert: the San Michele cemetery is closed.

Gates closed on July 1st from 1pm to 3pm to avoid the most critical hours
epa13073678 US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on vehicle repairs at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 29 June 2026. EPA/SAMUEL CORUM / POOL
epa13073678 US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on vehicle repairs at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 29 June 2026. EPA/SAMUEL CORUM / POOL
United States

The US Supreme Court against Trump: maintains ius soli

The president had called for the abolition of the right to citizenship by birth
Bologna

A 26-year-old man falls to his death after a skylight collapses: he climbed onto the roof to avoid a fight between two friends who were infatuated with him.

Giovanni Luppi was at his girlfriend's house when her best friend unexpectedly arrived and he hid. Then tragedy struck.
Il titolare di una pizzeria, Raffaele Stipa, è stato ucciso accoltellato da un cliente, a Reggio Emilia poco dopo le 22.30 di ieri, 30 giugno 2026. E' successo alla pizzeria Yoghi in via Gran Sasso d'Italia, nella zona sud della città, non lontano dall'ospedale. Facebook / Pizzeria Yoghi +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
Il titolare di una pizzeria, Raffaele Stipa, è stato ucciso accoltellato da un cliente, a Reggio Emilia poco dopo le 22.30 di ieri, 30 giugno 2026. E' successo alla pizzeria Yoghi in via Gran Sasso d'Italia, nella zona sud della città, non lontano dall'ospedale. Facebook / Pizzeria Yoghi +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
Reggio Emilia

Pizza chef killed, alleged killer arrested: he's an Italian with drug addiction problems

He demanded a free pizza, but the victim refused: "I already offered you three more."
(foto Epa)
(foto Epa)
the guaira

Earthquake in Venezuela, 1,719 dead: 12-year-old boy pulled alive after five days

The child was rescued from the rubble. Rescue operations continue unabated to find other survivors.
Carabinieri, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Carabinieri, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
the tragedy

Reggio Emilia: A customer refuses to pay and stabs the pizza chef to death.

Sister seriously injured, attacker flees
Un momento della premiazione
Un momento della premiazione
Agri-food

Sardinia Food Awards 2026, a recognition of the quality of the island's businesses.

The eleventh edition of the competition ended with the awards ceremony
Santa Cristina
Santa Cristina
Paulilatino

Santa Cristina, great success for the screening of the film on Antonio Zara

Also attending the evening was Giuseppe Mellai, over ninety years old, the last surviving collaborator of the important season of archaeological excavations.
the project

Cagliari, sailing therapy expands: the Naval League and Lions Club inaugurate the fourth boat.

The outings, lasting an hour or a little more, are led by instructors trained in Paralympic sailing.
Mariangela Pira (foto concessa)
Mariangela Pira (foto concessa)
Books

Porto Torres, Mariangela Pira presents her new essay

Appointment Friday, July 3rd in the Comita Atrium of the Basilica of San Gavino
Alessandro Bastoni (foto Ansa)
Alessandro Bastoni (foto Ansa)
The investigation

Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni investigated for child prostitution

He allegedly had a relationship with a 17-year-old girl
Matteo Liviero (foto Torres)
Matteo Liviero (foto Torres)
series c

Winger Matteo Liviero extends his contract with Torres until 2028.

Negotiations are underway with Idda, Marano and Zambataro, whose contracts are expiring.
La festa dei tifosi del Paraguay (Ansa)
La festa dei tifosi del Paraguay (Ansa)
2026 World Cup

Germany were shocked, eliminated by Paraguay on penalties. The Netherlands also eliminated, while Morocco advanced.

Two matches decided by penalties, the Moroccans now await Canada and dream of the quarter-finals, after reaching the semi-finals in 2022.
L'esultanza del Brasile / Ansa
L'esultanza del Brasile / Ansa
Soccer

World Cup: Brazil comes from behind to beat Japan and advance to the Round of 16

The Verdeoro overturn the result, Martinelli scores in injury time
In Parlamento

Maritime continuity: The Region calls for the revocation of tenders: "They are limited compared to our needs."

Also requested, together with Corsica, a 5-year derogation for the application of the ETS directive
Insularità
Il cancelletto rimesso al suo posto (foto Daga)
Il cancelletto rimesso al suo posto (foto Daga)

Quartu, the gate to the Margine Rosso fort has been repaired after a vandal raid.

The Friends of the Forts Association: "The relevant authorities have been informed and a request for intervention has been forwarded to the Region."