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Seawater flowing at 150 cubic meters per second: the immense mockery of the Maccheronis dam.

The reservoir was empty until November, but now the 38-meter limit set by the Civil Protection Department during an Enas intervention has been reached. Guiso (CBSC): "The Abbaluchente dam is necessary; everyone must work towards it."
the violence

Three suspects in the Sorso beating: the victim remains in a coma.

Brutal attack on Christmas Eve, first suspects: it is not excluded that the fifty-two-year-old was also run over after the beating
Desirè Manca e Alessandra Todde (Foto: Uff. Stampa Regione)
Desirè Manca e Alessandra Todde (Foto: Uff. Stampa Regione)
the controversy

Sta.Bile Call for Proposals: Labor consultants: "The Region's mistakes and improvisation are unacceptable."

Harsh criticism of the process initiated by the department to promote permanent hiring: "The climate is uncertain, and the decision to hold a Click Day event is also a mistake." The response: "A postponement is impossible."
environment

A night of flames and miasma in Sarroch, Saras: "It was a lightning strike that caused a blackout."

The air was unbreathable after the torches were lit. The committee stated: "No danger warning for the public."
15/07/2012 omicidio antonello arca silanus - VEDUTA DEL PAESE - FOTO MASSIMO LOCCI
15/07/2012 omicidio antonello arca silanus - VEDUTA DEL PAESE - FOTO MASSIMO LOCCI
the operation

Major raid in Silanus: explosives, landmines, and kilos of marijuana seized, one arrest.

The town was under siege for a morning: the operation was triggered after vandalism to several homes and the incident on Christmas night, when police were surrounded by dozens of people during a check. A 42-year-old farmer was arrested.
Un altro giorni di ricerche vane per Cristian Carta
Un altro giorni di ricerche vane per Cristian Carta
the emergency

Burcei, search still in vain: no trace of Cristian Carta, missing for four days

Reports from both the town and Assemini, but they proved unreliable. Mayor Simone Monni: "Great mobilization, we're still hoping."
L'aeroporto di Alghero
L'aeroporto di Alghero
the investigations

Pepper spray at Alghero airport delayed flights: two investigated

Identified thanks to the cameras: on December 11th, with their action they caused the halt of security and boarding operations
the arrest

Elderly scams in the Oristano area: A raid in Alghero has resulted in a 37-year-old Campanian man being held in jail.

Using the fake policeman technique, he had extorted 12 thousand euros from a man and had almost extorted another 16 thousand from a woman.
Il salvataggio del cane a Masua
Il salvataggio del cane a Masua
Iglesias

Masua, chasing goats and getting stuck: dog rescued by police

The animal got away from its owner during a hunting trip
Gianna Masu alla sua prima uscita (Foto: Busia)
Gianna Masu alla sua prima uscita (Foto: Busia)
administrative

Tempio Municipal Elections: Candidate Gianna Masu presents herself: "The city must emerge from isolation."

The public manager, with a notable CV in European development programmes, has rejected the last thirty years of choices made by the Municipality
Mario Melosu con le tre bandiere dell'Ardia 2025 (foto Corrias)
Mario Melosu con le tre bandiere dell'Ardia 2025 (foto Corrias)
Mourning

Sedilo: Farewell to Mario Melosu, president of the Ardia Riflemen.

The 66-year-old Carabinieri Marshal was originally from Laconi.
The intervention

Alghero, truck on fire on Via XX Settembre

The alarm was raised when fire began to break out from the vehicle.
L'iniziativa di raccolta e scambio vestiti usati (foto concessa)
L'iniziativa di raccolta e scambio vestiti usati (foto concessa)
The initiative

Castelsardo launches Clothes Sharing: a new way to exchange used clothing.

The project promotes reuse and social solidarity
Bruno Petrone, il 18enne accoltellato la scorsa notte a Napoli, in una foto postata sui social della squadra Sorrento Calcio in cui il giovane milita (Ansa)
Bruno Petrone, il 18enne accoltellato la scorsa notte a Napoli, in una foto postata sui social della squadra Sorrento Calcio in cui il giovane milita (Ansa)
the investigations

An 18-year-old was stabbed in a raid on Naples' nightlife scene: two assailants, one 15, turned themselves in.

The gang wanted revenge after a fight with Bruno Petrone, a promising footballer.
Corte dei Conti (Ansa)
Corte dei Conti (Ansa)
the provision

The Senate approves the bill on the Court of Auditors: the reform is now law.

All that's missing is publication in the Official Journal. There were 93 yes votes, 51 no votes, and 5 abstentions.
Campania

The mayor of Salerno was beaten with a stick by a hooded man, resulting in fractures all over his body, an amputated finger, and a disfigured face.

Carmine Siano is hospitalized in serious condition: his attacker was waiting for him outside his home.
Immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Bad weather

Japan: Massive pileup during snowstorm leaves two dead and 26 injured

67 vehicles involved, highway closed north of Tokyo
Ukraine

A new corruption scandal has erupted in Kiev, involving MPs. Chaos erupts in Parliament, and searches are prevented.

NABU agents detained by security services, the case erupts while Zelensky is en route to the US
Tunno e gli Alligatori
Tunno e gli Alligatori
live

Cagliari's Jazzino festival concludes with an unexpected rock concert featuring Tunno and the Alligator.

The island singer-songwriter in concert with his backing band, The Evergreenz opening
La locandina del concerto lirico di Capodanno ad Alghero
La locandina del concerto lirico di Capodanno ad Alghero
the concert

New Year's Eve Opera Gala at the Civic Theatre of Alghero

A musical greeting that combines tradition and accessibility, artistic quality and festive spirit in the spirit of great Italian opera.
Il palco in piazza Repubblica
Il palco in piazza Repubblica
the event

Bari Sardo, everything is ready for an early New Year's Eve: Federico Poggipollini expected

Not even the rain stopped the technical rehearsals on the stage set up in Piazza Repubblica
Perry Archangelo Bamonte 1960-2025 (Foto sito band)
Perry Archangelo Bamonte 1960-2025 (Foto sito band)
Mourning

Farewell to Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist of The Cure.

He died at the age of 65 after an illness
Paolo Nori (foto concessa da Claudio Sforza)
Paolo Nori (foto concessa da Claudio Sforza)
The event

At the Civic Theater in Sassari, Paolo Nori recounts Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment.

The novelist's monologue opens the performing arts festival generazioni
Il coach Paolo Citrini (foto G. Marras)
Il coach Paolo Citrini (foto G. Marras)
at the PalaSerradimigni

Women's Basketball: Dinamo Women hosts Derthona

Coach Citrini: "Tortona is a team aiming for the top four."
Lazio’s Matias Vecino jubilates after scoring the goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match Udinese Calcio vs SS Lazio at the Friuli - Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, 27 December 2025. ANSA / GABRIELE MENIS
Lazio’s Matias Vecino jubilates after scoring the goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match Udinese Calcio vs SS Lazio at the Friuli - Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, 27 December 2025. ANSA / GABRIELE MENIS
series a

Como overwhelms Lecce, Fiorentina sinks to Parma, and Udinese and Lazio draw.

Matchday 17 matches with results, scorers and standings
Gli italiani Ceron, Zanelli, Vincini e Mezzanotte (foto G. Marras)
Gli italiani Ceron, Zanelli, Vincini e Mezzanotte (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo seeks its first away win in Treviso

Zanelli: "A game that could make the difference."
Lo stadio comunale Zoboli, (foto Scano)
Lo stadio comunale Zoboli, (foto Scano)
The challenge

Iglesias and Carloforte will compete for the 62nd Santa Barbara Cup

It will be an unprecedented final at the Zoboli stadium
In Parlamento
Insularità
Una tavola pronta per festeggiare il Natale (foto Ansa)
Una tavola pronta per festeggiare il Natale (foto Ansa)

Christmas, parents, and silence: it's the "no contact" of young adults.

The interruption of relations with the family of origin during the holidays