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ULTIM'ORA

Up to six hours of delays at Elmas Airport: 17 flights postponed

The extreme case is the flight from London Stansted: scheduled for 9.15pm, it will land at 3.35am. Several airlines are involved in arrivals and departures.
Turisti in transito nell’aeroporto Cagliari-Elmas
Turisti in transito nell’aeroporto Cagliari-Elmas
L'incendio a Stintino (foto Pala)
L'incendio a Stintino (foto Pala)
the fires

Another Sunday of fires: two hectares destroyed in Stintino, flames also erupting in Ploaghe.

Mediterranean scrub in ashes, helicopters in the air and teams working for hours
Behind bars

The "secret" Kairos plan has been launched: mass transfers of those under 41 bis are underway.

A major "covert" operation by the Ministry of Justice: 128 inmates brought to Vigevano. This is the first step in a project that also involves three prisons on the island. The ministry states, "Developed in recent months." The arrival of mafiosi on the island is imminent.
Un'ambulanza in spiaggia
Un'ambulanza in spiaggia
the drama

Oristano, fatal illness on the beach: a 51-year-old woman dies.

118 rescue efforts in the Pesaria area were in vain.
the comment

Post-Pride, Comandini: "Shameful comments, discrimination is normal."

Demonstration in Cagliari, the president of the Regional Council: "Some people are saying 'the bakeries are always open.' That's why I'll continue to jump on that bandwagon."
Fiamme all'ecocentro di Dolianova (frame da video)
Fiamme all'ecocentro di Dolianova (frame da video)
the fire

Dolianova, fire at the recycling center: bins and piles of waste go up in flames.

The fire broke out in the late afternoon at the building on Via Mattei
I soccorsi dopo l'incidente a Carbonia (Murru)
I soccorsi dopo l'incidente a Carbonia (Murru)
the accident

Carbonia: Two cyclists collide with a car; one is seriously injured.

Sudden braking and violent impact on the urban stretch of State Road 126
Le perdite in largo Abruzzi
Le perdite in largo Abruzzi
the waste

Senorbì, ongoing water leaks: the mayor points the finger at Abbanoa.

"They've been reported by the municipality and private citizens for over a year: the manager only carries out inspections."
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Doglio Summer Nights

Palazzo Doglio's summer calendar continues
La fiaccolata (foto concessa)
La fiaccolata (foto concessa)
the announcement

Uras, after the torchlight procession through the streets of the town, the doctor returns from July 1st

The Local Health Authority (ASL) promises three shifts at Ascot, the clinic for residents left without healthcare.
the case

Alghero, an anti-tourist flyer surfaces. Di Gangi (FdI) says it's a "dangerous message."

He appeared in these hours to publicize a procession scheduled for Sunday at 6 pm at Scalo Tarantiello
Edifici distrutti dal terremoto in Venezuela (foto Ansa)
Edifici distrutti dal terremoto in Venezuela (foto Ansa)
Venezuela

La Guaira, a ghost town: many looters are also digging, earthquake victims rise to 1,450

The criminals are digging through the rubble, stealing everything. The search for the missing continues, but resignation prevails.
epa13067597 US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 26 June 2026. Trump is speaking on the report released by the White House Religious Liberty Commission, which was established by executive order last year. EPA/Aaron Schwartz / POOL
epa13067597 US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 26 June 2026. Trump is speaking on the report released by the White House Religious Liberty Commission, which was established by executive order last year. EPA/Aaron Schwartz / POOL
war

U.S.-Iran tensions continue to escalate: raids, threats, and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The road to peace hangs by a thread. Kuwait and Bahrain hit, Trump threatens Tehran.
L'ospedale Santobono di Napoli (Ansa)
L'ospedale Santobono di Napoli (Ansa)
the drama

An 11-year-old boy who was hit by a hit-and-run driver is dying.

He was crossing the road in Sant'Egidio del Monte Albino when he was hit by the car which was travelling at high speed.
Vladimir Putin (Ansa)
Vladimir Putin (Ansa)
the war

Putin: "No one can defeat Russia on the battlefield."

The Tsar's speech at the Congress of the party that governs the Kremlin
the tragedy

Passenger plane crashes in eastern France, killing 11

The prefect of Meurthe-et-Moselle said: "It fell vertically." A group of people were on board for the first parachute jump.
Ronn Moss (Ansa)
Ronn Moss (Ansa)
Saint Margaret of Pula

Ronn Moss: "For years I couldn't separate myself from Ridge, then I said enough."

The actor at the Filming Sardegna Festival: "Thanks to the character, I learned how to open champagne."
science

2026 Aerospace Festival: Olbia ready to host the fourth edition

Advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, innovative materials, advanced manufacturing, telecommunications, infrastructures and intelligent systems will be at the centre of a rich programme
the appointment

Bosa, Gianfranco Attene new president of the Rotary club

He is an entrepreneur from Cuglieri working in the construction sector and a former provincial councillor in Oristano.
Il Miracolo di Sant'Ignazio di Rubens
Il Miracolo di Sant'Ignazio di Rubens
Everyone's talking about it

Ignatius of Loyola and women

Flaminia Morandi retraces the untold story of the founder of the Jesuits
Loi con Tiziana Rocca
Loi con Tiziana Rocca
Cinema

Filming Italy Sardinia, Giuseppe Ignazio Loi's charm shines.

A parade of great Italian and international personalities and the music of Veronica Perseo, Clara and Nina Zilli thrill the audience
Veronica Privitera, capitano della squadra femminile del Cagliari Beach Soccer (foto LND)
Veronica Privitera, capitano della squadra femminile del Cagliari Beach Soccer (foto LND)
trophy

The Women's Italian Cup goes to Cagliari Beach Soccer, who reach the final at the last minute.

A goal from captain Privitera completes the 4-3 victory against Lady Terracina
La partenza del Gp d'Austria (Ansa)
La partenza del Gp d'Austria (Ansa)
Formula 1

Austrian GP: Russell wins, Antonelli third, and Hamilton's Ferrari fifth.

Verstappen's Red Bull was second, Leclerc's red eighth
epa13070209 Lionel Messi (L) of Argentina comes on to the pitch for Lautaro Martinez during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Jordan against Argentina, in Dallas, USA, 27 June 2026. EPA/ALBERT PENA
epa13070209 Lionel Messi (L) of Argentina comes on to the pitch for Lautaro Martinez during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Jordan against Argentina, in Dallas, USA, 27 June 2026. EPA/ALBERT PENA
the challenges

World Cup group stage complete: here's the round of 32 draw

Messi continues to set records, Colombia finishes top of the group (Mina plays zero minutes), and England's Bellingham lights up. Congo advances.
Il Cagliari Beach Soccer in campo per la partita contro il Genova BS (foto LND)
Il Cagliari Beach Soccer in campo per la partita contro il Genova BS (foto LND)
last Stand

Cagliari Beach Soccer celebrates again: they are back in the final of the Women's Italian Cup.

The opponent will be Lady Terracina, as in the last three editions
In Parlamento
I due sindaci che si sono uniti civilmente (Facebook-Matteo Renzi)
I due sindaci che si sono uniti civilmente (Facebook-Matteo Renzi)

Civil union for two right-wing gay mayors, Renzi: "The League and the Brothers of Italy insulted me for that law, now they're using it."

They are Meloni's Alessandro Basso and Lega Nord's Loris Bazzo, both from Friuli. The former prime minister: "Their parties mocked me. When you implement a real reform, you lose votes, but the country moves forward. Long live the newlyweds!"
Insularità

Oristano, the Sardinian sea told through images: Egidio Trainito enchants Dyaphrama

At the heart of the evening is a book that is a visual atlas, a travel diary, and an environmental awareness manifesto.