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Weather alert: Half of Sardinia is under red alert, with schools, parks, and cemeteries closed.

High risk in the eastern part of the island, from Sarrabus to Gallura, passing through Ogliastra and Baronia. Yellow critical status in Cagliari and western areas.
Un barchino con a bordo un gruppo di migranti (archivio)
Un barchino con a bordo un gruppo di migranti (archivio)
landings

Over 100 migrants blocked on Algerian routes to Spain and Sardinia.

Between October 28th and November 3rd, 107 "harraga" vessels were intercepted on homemade boats. The Algerian Ministry of Defense has arrested nearly three hundred people in total.
Franco Saba, sindaco di Ottana
Franco Saba, sindaco di Ottana
the decision

The preliminary investigation releases Franco Saba, the suspended mayor of Ottana.

The defense's request for revocation of house arrest having been accepted, the precautionary needs that had justified the measure no longer exist.
Lo stabilimento della Saras a Sarroch
Lo stabilimento della Saras a Sarroch
Court

Torch smoke and environmental disaster: Sarlux-Saras executives indicted

The Cagliari preliminary hearing judge is sending the company's managers and former CEO to trial. The prosecutor's office is examining the massive emissions and benzene peaks in the city center.
Un agente di polizia penitenziaria (L'Unione Sarda)
Un agente di polizia penitenziaria (L'Unione Sarda)
the controls

Three cell phones and drugs seized in Uta prison

The discovery in two cells. The SAPPE: "The officers demonstrated professionalism and a high sense of duty."
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
safety

Cagliari: A drunk man harasses customers on Via Malta and attacks police officers. A 32-year-old man from Sinnai is arrested.

A frenzy erupted at a downtown Cagliari club, where a man threatened to kill law enforcement. A widespread military operation also led to a criminal complaint filed overnight in Senorbì.
controls

Monastir: An 18-year-old man was caught among parked cars with a window breaker and a shears.

The young man, a foreigner and homeless, was intercepted in Via Nazionale by the Carabinieri
L'ambulanza della Croce verde davanti al Pronto soccorso di Lanusei (Secci)
L'ambulanza della Croce verde davanti al Pronto soccorso di Lanusei (Secci)
rescue

Accident in Tortolì on Via delle Lavandaie: 4 injured, including a mother and two young girls.

Sudden braking to avoid a dead dog: massive pileup on Via delle Lavandaie
Il materiale sequestrato (foto Corpo forestale)
Il materiale sequestrato (foto Corpo forestale)
the operation

Domusnovas, anti-poaching raid: father and son reported, weapons and ammunition seized

During the searches, knives, a cleaver, night hunting equipment and steel snares were also found.
The inconveniences

A classroom without a bathroom leads to protests by university students in Cagliari: fifty students desert the class.

At the Sant'Ignazio University campus, a large group of third-year Law students took action. There were also complaints about waste in common areas.
Un contenitore per abiti usati in piazza IV novembre (g. da.)
Un contenitore per abiti usati in piazza IV novembre (g. da.)
Environment

Quartu: Dead animals dumped in used clothing bins

The collection service has been improved, but it's not enough: some people throw everything in the bins.
30 08 23 cagliari poetto camion bar- foto giuseppe ungari
30 08 23 cagliari poetto camion bar- foto giuseppe ungari
The protest

"Public land in Cagliari is a luxury": street vendors protest the city council in the square.

Today, food truck owners protested on Via Roma in front of Palazzo Bacaredda: "There's a risk of higher prices for residents."
November 4th

Murder in Olbia: The mayor issued a parchment to the Carabinieri for the arrest: "A brilliant operation."

Nizzi expressed his deep gratitude "for the promptness and effectiveness of the action."
Il regista Tinto Brass durante la presentazione del suo ultimo film " Trasgredire " , stamani a Roma. ALESSANDRO BIANCHI/ANSA/ clf
Il regista Tinto Brass durante la presentazione del suo ultimo film " Trasgredire " , stamani a Roma. ALESSANDRO BIANCHI/ANSA/ clf
mourning

Farewell to Tinto Brass, the master of erotic auteur cinema.

He was 93, a lifetime behind the camera. The family announced a strictly private ceremony.
epa13347095 Melanie Van De Velde Azzi (L), a victim of the Le Constellation bar fire represented by lawyer Didier Elsig, Laetitia Brodard-Sitre (C), whose son Arthur died in the fire, and the mother of Mateo Lesguer, also known as DJ Neoshy (R), react as they arrive for a hearing involving bar co-owner Jacques Moretti in Sion, Switzerland, 02 November 2026. The hearing is part of a criminal investigation into a fire at the bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations on 01 January 2026 that killed 41 people. EPA/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT
epa13347095 Melanie Van De Velde Azzi (L), a victim of the Le Constellation bar fire represented by lawyer Didier Elsig, Laetitia Brodard-Sitre (C), whose son Arthur died in the fire, and the mother of Mateo Lesguer, also known as DJ Neoshy (R), react as they arrive for a hearing involving bar co-owner Jacques Moretti in Sion, Switzerland, 02 November 2026. The hearing is part of a criminal investigation into a fire at the bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations on 01 January 2026 that killed 41 people. EPA/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT
the fire

Switzerland waives reimbursement of medical expenses for Crans-Montana injured

The President: "We are aware of the immense pain weighing on the families of the victims." Meloni: "No burden will fall on the families or on Italy."
Alberto Stasi all'uscita dal palazzo della Cassazione, 5 aprile 2013 a Roma. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
Alberto Stasi all'uscita dal palazzo della Cassazione, 5 aprile 2013 a Roma. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
the note

Stasi's defense: "Sempio's lawyers should defend him without attacking Alberto."

Lawyers Bocellari and De Rensis: "News on the review will be forthcoming; we have further evidence."
the case

A cap on foreigners in classrooms sparks a clash between the EU Commission and the Italian government: "The treaties prohibit discrimination."

The European Union attacks Italy over its school decree, but Minister Valditara stands firm: "We're moving forward."
La combo mostra Andrea Sempio e Chiara Poggi. ANSA
La combo mostra Andrea Sempio e Chiara Poggi. ANSA
Pavia

"Sempio to be tried for Chiara Poggi's murder": the Prosecutor's request

The prosecutors said: "This was a brutal crime, committed for despicable reasons after the woman refused a sexual approach." The preliminary hearing judge will take the floor.
Culture

Autumn of Books: Four Book Events in Perdasdefogu

It starts on Friday the 6th with Francesca Spanu, on November 26th there is Chiara Gatti
the appointment

Macomer: The Sardinian book exhibition kicks off

Hundreds of books from seven island publishing houses were on display, the event now in its 26th edition.
Federico Rampini (foto concessa di Claudio Sforza)
Federico Rampini (foto concessa di Claudio Sforza)
#TheInterview

The great revolution of our time? Longevity.

Federico Rampini and a hymn to the age of white hair, or rather "quicksilver"
Una fotografia della mostra
Una fotografia della mostra
The photographic exhibition

Manus de Oro, the lens captures the art of women artisans

The exhibition curated by Cagliari native Sabina Murru opens tomorrow in Selargius.
Patrizia Pala
Patrizia Pala
Oristano

Sartiglia in mourning: farewell to Patrizia Pala, historic housewife and queen of many dressings of su componidori

In 2023, Tonino Falconi received the Camelia Award: "A passionate guardian of tradition has passed away."
M'Bala Nzola, attaccante del Cagliari (foto Ansa)
M'Bala Nzola, attaccante del Cagliari (foto Ansa)
series a

Cagliari recovers Gagliardini but loses Nzola: he also misses the Frosinone match.

The Angolan striker is sidelined, just like Fadera: he underwent medical tests.
Giovanni Ayroldi, arbitro di Cagliari-Frosinone (foto Ansa)
Giovanni Ayroldi, arbitro di Cagliari-Frosinone (foto Ansa)
the designation

Cagliari-Frosinone: Ayroldi appointed referee

The match of the eleventh day of Serie A will be played on Saturday at 3pm at the Unipol Domus
the appointment

FIGC, Angelo Agus appointed head of the Italy Under 15 delegation

His football career, which began in the early 90s at the Oratorio Don Milani in Soleminis, touched Dolianova, Serdiana, Settimo, Gialeto, Pirri, Asseminese, Villaputzu, Pula and Quartu
M'Bala Nzola esulta con Alieu Fadera per il gol dello 0-1 in Lazio-Cagliari (foto Ansa)
M'Bala Nzola esulta con Alieu Fadera per il gol dello 0-1 in Lazio-Cagliari (foto Ansa)
series a

Fadera will miss the Cagliari-Frosinone match: tests will be carried out after the injury.

Physical problems also for Nzola, coming off two consecutive goals against Roma and Lazio, and Gagliardini
In Parlamento

Donald Trump, the midterms, and pendulum politics: who benefits?

The American vote of November 3 and its repercussions on Europe: the impact of US policy on the balance of power of the Meloni Government
Insularità
Gesico
Gesico

Gesico and the school that doesn't exist: when being born in the village already means leaving

Already from the age of three, to attend nursery school one has to reach Mandas, and in the rest of Trexenta the situation is certainly not without difficulties