L´Unione Sarda

L'albero distrutto dal vento (foto Pala)

The bad weather

Porto Torres: Wind snaps tree in front of basilica

The strong mistral wind that has been raging in the area for several days has caused disruption: still no ships in port

Mariangela Pala

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the scandal

Andrea arrested: the twelve hours of interrogation, the face distorted by anger, Carlo's coldness

Shock in the United Kingdom over the first high-ranking British royal in prison in nearly four centuries. The anti-monarchist niche is more confident than ever.

the analysis

Demographic decline and inaccessible territories: for the mountainous and inland areas of the island the challenge is existential

Confartigianato Imprese Sardegna report: 3,600 small businesses (€680 million in turnover and 7,500 employees) at risk of "desertification"

energy

A wall of silence on the Tyrrhenian Link. And the offshore wind farm in Alghero is classified.

Plans for renewables are multiplying but finding the documents is a challenge even for professionals.

Lorenzo Piras

aeronautics

An emergency medical flight for a little girl from Alghero to Genoa's Gaslini Hospital.

The little patient traveled with her mother and a medical team on a Gulfstream G650 of the 31st Wing

the process

Sassari: Man slashed in the face by another inmate with a razor blade: indictment pending

The violent attack, apparently without reason, in the Bancali prison

Emanuele Floris

Il sindaco di Oristano, Massimiliano Sanna

The crisis

Oristano, a majority without numbers: Sanna "will continue as long as I can."

The mayor's words at the end of a heated city council meeting

Marianna Guarna

Il canyon di Tuvixeddu, nel riquadro Manuela Murgia (Archivio)

Cagliari

Manuela Murgia, Demontis's expert report: "Here are the four reasons why she didn't commit suicide."

The coroner's report has just been filed, and the prosecutor must now decide whether to appoint a super-expert.

La pariglia formata da Andrea Concas, Antonella Rosa e Federico Misura (foto Sara Pinna)

Oristano

Sartiglia 2026: Here's the list of winners

The jury that observed the riders for two days on the track of via Duomo and via Mazzini decreed the best in different categories

Sara Pinna

bad weather

Stormy weather leaves Porto Torres port deserted for six days

Ferries diverted, maritime connections to the north-west of the island at a standstill

Mariangela Pala

The protest

Recycling workers in Nuoro are on strike: workers have been given a five-day ultimatum to convene a roundtable discussion.

At the heart of the dispute are arrears for night allowances, workloads and Sunday rotations, safety in the workplace and the regulation of video surveillance and GPS systems.

Fabio Ledda

the arrest

Sassari: Drugs, performance-enhancing substances, and a firecracker in the house; arrested

A young man was arrested in flagrante and taken to prison in Bancali.

Emanuele Floris

the case

Killed activist, Macron to Meloni: "Don't comment on French affairs." Palazzo Chigi: "Surprise."

The prime minister had commented on social media on the murder of Quentin Deranque, the French president: "Everyone should stay home and the sheep will be well looked after."

Patrizia, la mamma del piccolo Domenico, il bimbo ricoverato in gravissime condizioni dopo il trapianto di un cuore danneggiato all'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, 18 febbraio 2026. ANSA

Naples

Transplant baby, number of suspects expected to rise: ice supply under scrutiny

Doctors from South Tyrol could also end up in the register

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United Kingdom

Epstein scandal: Former Prince Andrew released after 12 hours. King Charles: "Justice must take its course."

Elizabeth II's son and brother of the current sovereign is accused of sharing confidential information with the suicidal fixer

the case

Commentary disaster: Rai Sport director Petrecca resigns. On social media, he wrote: "One of you will betray me."

The journalist will leave his post at the end of the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Marco Lollobrigida will assume transitional responsibility.

the sentence

SeaWatch: Italy forced to compensate the NGO €76,000. Meloni's anger: "Speechless."

Deputy Prime Minister Salvini: "Incredible, a reward for overcoming a government ban."

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the laboratory

Cagliari, the "15x7" Saturday at the Sella del Diavolo Bike Workshop

Seven artists will perform as many live sets, each lasting a quarter of an hour.

Enrico Melis Costa

Rosso Levante - Juri Piroddi (FOTO UFFICIO STAMPA TEATRO DELL'ARMADIO)

the appointments

Contemporary theater with "The Other Review" at Casa Saddi in Pirri

Until March 7th, shows, performances and meetings curated by Teatro dall'Armadio

Enrico Melis Costa

The appointment

Sassari remembers guitarist Armando Marrosu

A concert-event curated by Bertas and the Sassari Guitar Association

Giampiero Marras

the exhibition

“Mala tempora currunt”: War enters the scene through the lens of Giuseppe Tamponi.

A Latin phrase that alone already conveys the full weight of the message it intends to convey

FRANCESCA TREBINO

A book to discover

But is it really artificial intelligence's fault?

In Danilo Broggi's essay, a reflection on the relationship between man and technology

Roberto Roveda

Serie A

Folorunsho ready for Cagliari-Lazio: first group training session

The midfielder was injured last December 21st in the match against Pisa

Richard Spignesi

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the challenge

Europa League: Bologna dominates in Norway with Castro defeating Brann 1-0.

The Italian team partially redeems the Italian team's dark week in Europe.

Julia Boros e coach paolo Citrini (foto G. Marras)

the match

Women's basketball: Dinamo Women takes to the Geas court.

American Bramos: "We still have two games, we want the playoffs."