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Justice referendum: Government reform rejected, 'No' wins with 53.7%, two million more votes

Turnout neared 59%, with the opposition winning in 17 regions: only Friuli, Lombardy, and Veneto had a "Yes" vote.
ALESDIMARCO
ALESDIMARCO
the data

In Sardinia, the "No" vote is approaching 60%: in Cagliari, it exceeds 61%, and in Nuoro, it's close to 70%.

"Bulgarian" results in the cities, with only Gallura being a close call. Turnout was 52.8%; here's how Sardinians voted, province by province.
The reactions

Justice referendum, Meloni: "We respect the Italians' choice and move forward." The center-left rejoices.

The Prime Minister after the No victory: "We will continue our commitment to the country." Conte: "A new political spring is beginning." Schlein: "Young people have made the difference." Salvini: "The citizens are always right."
Cagliari, 12 marzo 2026 - Spoglio schede referendum - S. Anedda Endrich
Cagliari, 12 marzo 2026 - Spoglio schede referendum - S. Anedda Endrich
the numbers

Referendum turnout on the island: highest percentages in Cagliari and Sassari, Gallura below 50%.

Voter turnout for justice reform on the island was 52%, six points below the national average.
Alessandra Todde e la sentenza
Alessandra Todde e la sentenza
the sentence

Todde's electoral report is irregular, but it exists: this is why the Court of Appeal rejects the forfeiture.

A 91-page verdict saves the legislature and overturns the Court of First Instance's decision, upholding the €40,000 fine. Comandini: "Good faith recognized."
the accident

Cagliari: Woman hit by car on Via Stamira: serious condition

The victim is a 96-year-old woman, taken in red code to the Santissima Trinità
Pazienti in corridoio al Brotzu
Pazienti in corridoio al Brotzu
healthcare

"Medicine at Brotzu, inhumane conditions for patients and staff": the USB complaint.

Union representative Gianfranco Angioni: "Those who care for patients are getting sick. Beds in the corridors: an unsustainable situation."
L'ospedale di Tempio
L'ospedale di Tempio
Barony

Happy ending for "impossible" exam on 11-year-old girl

After the ordeal of the visit and the parents' appeal, the availability of the head of the Tempio hospital for an ultrasound
Carabinieri a Predda Niedda sul luogo dello sparo
Carabinieri a Predda Niedda sul luogo dello sparo
Sassari

Predda Niedda shooting, Silanos and Levanti out of prison: the review has decided

The measure had been decided at the beginning of March with the accusation of receiving stolen goods and illegal possession of a firearm.
L'ospedale San Martino di Oristano
L'ospedale San Martino di Oristano
healthcare

Oristano: The pediatric diabetes service reopens.

He had been suspended in December because the doctor's contract had expired.
Pirri, via Italia (Google Maps)
Pirri, via Italia (Google Maps)
traffic

Pirri, a new construction site to prevent flooding: a revolution in traffic on Via Italia.

Work on the C47 collector is scheduled from March 25th to April 26th
L'incrocio tra via dei Partigiani e via Marzabotto a Pirri (foto Google Maps)
L'incrocio tra via dei Partigiani e via Marzabotto a Pirri (foto Google Maps)
is bingias

Flowerbeds and asphalt to be redone: Via dei Partigiani and Via Marzabotto are being closed in Pirri.

Work will begin on March 24th, with traffic restrictions and a speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour.
Un pitbull (immagine simbolo, foto Ansa)
Un pitbull (immagine simbolo, foto Ansa)
THE AGGRESSION

Two-year-old girl attacked by pitbull undergoes surgery at Bari Polyclinic

The dog belongs to a neighbor, and the little girl's father intervened to save her.
Leo Radvinsky
Leo Radvinsky
United States

Farewell to Leo Radvinsky, OnlyFans owner, dead at 43

The company's announcement: "He passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer."
Matteo Del Fante, amministratore delegato Poste Italiane (foto Ansa)
Matteo Del Fante, amministratore delegato Poste Italiane (foto Ansa)
the operation

Poste Italiane is taking over TIM with a €10.8 billion mega-offer.

The goal is to create a large group that combines the financial-insurance and telecommunications sectors
Ambulanza (foto Ansa)
Ambulanza (foto Ansa)
Accident at work

A 22-year-old worker dies after being trapped in a machine.

Tragedy in the Padua area. A colleague who attempted to help him was injured.
L'ex premier francese Lionel Jospin (foto Ansa/Epa)
L'ex premier francese Lionel Jospin (foto Ansa/Epa)
Paris

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88

Head of government from 1997 to 2002, he was first secretary of the Socialist Party from 1981 to 1988 and again from 1995 to 1997
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 24, 2018 US actor Bill Cosby arrives at court in Norristown, Pennsylvania to face sentencing for sexual assault. - A US court overturned comedian Bill Cosby's conviction for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman 15 years ago on June 30, 2021 allowing his release from prison. (Photo by - / AFP)
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 24, 2018 US actor Bill Cosby arrives at court in Norristown, Pennsylvania to face sentencing for sexual assault. - A US court overturned comedian Bill Cosby's conviction for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman 15 years ago on June 30, 2021 allowing his release from prison. (Photo by - / AFP)
USA

Bill Cosby ordered to pay $19.25 million to woman he abused in 1972

A Los Angeles civil court ruled that the actor had invited her to see one of his shows, then drugged and raped her.
La Chiesa di San Gabriele Arcangelo di Cheremule (foto ufficio stampa)
La Chiesa di San Gabriele Arcangelo di Cheremule (foto ufficio stampa)
the appointment

The "Giuseppe Verdi" Musical Band Association of Sassari in concert at Cheremule

The Church of San Gabriele Arcangelo will host the musical meditation concert "In Passione Domini"
Arzachena. Daniela Desogus, delegata alle Politiche del Lavoro (foto Ronchi)
Arzachena. Daniela Desogus, delegata alle Politiche del Lavoro (foto Ronchi)
the seminar

Business and digital: a meeting on security and AI in Arzachena.

The meeting was born with the aim of providing concrete tools to understand and use new technologies in an informed way.
Cristina Parodi e Giorgio Gori in Sardegna (foto Instagram)
Cristina Parodi e Giorgio Gori in Sardegna (foto Instagram)
on Instagram

Cristina Parodi and Giorgio Gori are the "testimonials" for Sardinia's off-season: "Beautiful."

The MEP and the journalist are regular guests in the south of the island where their eldest daughter, Benedetta, lives: a botanist from London who has decided to complete her doctorate at the University of Cagliari.
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
the appeal

World Puppy Day, OIPA: "Too many uninformed purchases, yes to responsible adoptions."

The international organization calls for more ethical choices: "Animals are not objects; many in shelters are waiting for an opportunity."
De Grazia nel derby Atletico Uri-Olbia dell'anno scorso (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
De Grazia nel derby Atletico Uri-Olbia dell'anno scorso (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
the dispute

Serie D: Olbia forced to pay Lorenzo De Grazia

The former player is owed €5,644.42. Corda: "We're inheriting old disputes, but the club will pay what's owed."
Coverciano

Heading to Northern Ireland: the Azzurri will train with a reduced number of players. Caprile and Palestra will be present.

Only 14 national teams were present at the first training session. The real preparations for the World Cup playoff semifinals begin on Tuesday.
Testagrossa tra i pali durante Olbia-Cassino (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Testagrossa tra i pali durante Olbia-Cassino (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Soccer

Serie D, Olbia's point against Cassino is a "glass half empty" result.

Corda: "To save ourselves, we need a solid roadmap."
Giada Billi (foto Alessio Mitolo)
Giada Billi (foto Alessio Mitolo)
Women's soccer

Serie C: Women Torres draws 0-0 with Solbiatese and is mathematically safe

The Sassari team pays for its absences and concedes its first point to its opponent
In Parlamento
Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)
Donald Trump (foto Ansa/Epa)

US-Iran Conflict: War as a Tool for Resolving Disputes?

What is felt everywhere, today more than ever, is the need to bring dialogue and mediation back to the centre
Insularità
epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges
epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges

Brazilian MotoGP: Marc Marquez wins the sprint

Decondo Di Giannantonio. Behind the Ducatis are the Aprilias of Martin and Bezzecchi.