L´Unione Sarda

prison

Prisoners under the 41 bis regime: MPs inspect Uta: "Security alert in the area."

Meloni, Serracchiani, and Ghirra inside the prison: "Dangerous bosses who have nothing to do with Sardinia: a reckless decision."

Roberto Murgia

Seduta del Consiglio Comunale di Quartucciu S. Anedda Endrich

the turnaround

Political upheaval in Quartucciu: 9 councilors resign, and Mayor Pisu is dismissed.

Simultaneous signatures in the council chamber at 10:30 a.m. The civic administration is interrupted before the natural expiration of its mandate.

Una protesta degli agricoltori. In alto a sinistra l'assessore Agus

refreshments

Diesel prices are rising, with the Region providing €25 million for agricultural businesses.

The council approved the 30 cents per liter bonus for the period June-December 2026. Applications will be pre-filled and payments will be made quickly. Agus: "Sardinia is leading the way."

healthcare

The Brotzu-Bambin Gesù agreement is contested, with payments stalled: "Legitimacy must be clarified."

Following the auditors' harsh criticism of the agreement, the Arnas purchasing office has blocked invoices for staff travel expenses in Rome.

Enrico Fresu

common

Cagliari's San Benedetto Market, Farris lashes out: "It will cost €42 million and there's no underground parking."

The councilor accuses the project of being stalled at 3% of its financial progress and a reopening postponed to 2028 "if all goes well." Expenses have soared due to changes and modifications.

Quattro operai dell'Eurallumina di Portovesme, nel Sulcis, sono saliti in cima al forno di calcinazione statico numero 1, a oltre 60 metri d'altezza. 23 ottobre 2026. + NO SALES - EDITORIAL USE ONLY + NPK

the mobilization

Eurallumina workers walk out of the furnace: protest suspended pending new management

The meeting between the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Mimit, the company, the Region, the Province and the Municipality has been adjourned to next week.

Antonella Pani

healthcare

Waiting lists and delayed treatments: The Region allocates €3 million for three critical services.

The 2026-2027 two-year plan to accelerate cataract, colonoscopie, and gastroscopie procedures has been preliminarily approved. Funds will be divided among the island's eight local health authorities based on the elderly population.

the operation

A 27-year-old man arrested in Olbia after a drug package from Spain was held in the mail.

Financial police intercept a package containing two kilos of hashish: the recipient was found to be non-existent.

the emergency

Quartu, the rat invasion continues: two more schools closed.

Rats continue to roam undisturbed in various areas of the city

Georgia Daga

La seduta aperta del Consiglio sulla Tarip

common

Sinnai: The minority council presents five amendments to the Tarip regulation.

The proposals also collect the users' requests that emerged during and after the open meeting of the civic assembly

Il "bottino" soperto dalla polizia locale

I discovered it

Electricity dealing and theft: one arrest in Sassari

The man was arrested by local police with drugs hidden in his mouth and clothes. He had installed an illegal electricity connection at his home.

Emanuele Floris

I titolari della tabaccheria Zanda di via Fiume a Quartu (Daga)

gambling

Quartu, a man wins €50,000 on the 10-and-Lotto card: "He's a worker, he said he'll pay off our mortgage."

The lucky man hit the winning combination at the tobacconist's on Via Zanda: he bet only 3 euros.

Georgia Daga

epa13324183 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) visits the Machane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, Israel, 22 October 2026. The visit comes ahead of Israel's upcoming legislative elections on 27 October. EPA/ABIR SULTAN EPA

Middle East

Netanyahu: "Large-scale operation in the West Bank"

Tel Aviv government reacts harshly after Palestinian attack on Israeli troops in Hebron

Le zone gialle rappresentano le principali aree sismogenetiche conosciute (sono le faglie attive). 23 ottobre 2026. INGV + ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA + NPK

the earthquake

Earthquake in Sicily: magnitude 5.0

The epicenter was in the sea off the Aeolian Islands

Varese

He kills his girlfriend and then turns himself in

After the crime, committed in Vergiate, the 53-year-old man turned himself in to the police in Abruzzo. His lawyer stated: "He was defending himself from an attack."

Un momento delle manifestazioni a Parigi, 17 ottobre 2026. ANSA/PAOLO LEVI

high voltage

France, another Saturday of protests: 500,000 people expected in the streets

The 007s raise the risk of attacks on public buildings and state symbols. Law enforcement is on maximum alert.

Scontri in piazza del Duomo durante la manifestazione 'Italia in piazza' del 17 Ottobre 2026 a Milano. ANSA/MATTEO CORNER

risk of clashes

Shopkeepers in Milan are fearful: shutters were lowered during Saturday's demonstration.

Concerns are growing after recent riots and in anticipation of the next demonstration. Mayor Sala: "Don't give in to panic."

the choice

Monreale, Italian Capital of Book 2027, but Nuoro and Iglesias are no match.

The Sicilian city was unanimously chosen, and the winning dossier received €500,000 from the Ministry of Culture.

music

Pianist Paolo Ehrenheim in concert in Sassari

The event closes the 3rd Nessun Dorma – La Belle Époque festival.

Giampiero Marras

the appointment

Borutta, Gian Marco Carboni recounts the Nasiriyah attack

On Saturday 24 October the doctor, protagonist of the rescue operations in the Italian base, will present his three books on the attack

Mariangela Pala

Barcelona

Assemini: Mulas and Izzo's Panada triumphs on Spanish TV

The dish by two Sardinian restaurateurs wins the "Little Big Italy" program.

SARA SAIU

the talent

X Factor: Mad-Dog set the first live show ablaze. Paola Iezzi: "My four dark-haired friends."

The round ends without a hitch for the four Sassari players, who pass the test and leave the tension of the run-off to others.

Angelica D'Errico

Roma's Donyell Malen scores the goal (penalty kick) during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between AS Roma and Slovan Bratislava at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 20 October 2026. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

the challenges

Serie A resumes with Torino vs. Monza. Napoli vs. Roma is the big match of the eighth round.

Results, standings and scorers of the eighth day of the championship

series a

Pisacane: "Against Bologna, I want a different Cagliari. Monza lacked attitude."

The rossoblù coach presents the challenge to the Felsinei, scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Domus

Fabiano Gaggini

Il tecnico Alfonso greco (foto G. Marras)

Serie C

Torres prepares to host Guidonia Montecelio

Coach Greco: "We're facing one of the best teams in the league."