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Il ristoratore di Belvì Adalberto Arangino (foto concessa)

the story

Bombings in Dubai: A Sardinian restaurateur on vacation is terrified: "Airports are closed and the embassy is unavailable."

Adalberto Arangino, from Belvì, is experiencing hours of anguish: "Drones in flight and explosions, a nightmare."

GEORGE IGNAZIO ONANO

Sanremo Festival host and artistic director Carlo Conti (L) with Italian tv presenter Stefano De Martino (R) on stage at the Ariston theatre during the 76th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, in Sanremo, Italy, 28 February 2026. The music festival will run from 24 to 28 February 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI

the festival

Sanremo, the baton has been passed: De Martino will host in 2027. The finale will feature Cardinaletti, Frassica, and Bocelli.

The 30 competing singers are back, starting with a reflection on the attack in Iran.

Angelica D'Errico

the war

A group of Sardinian cruise tourists spent the night at Dubai Port. Crosetto and 204 Italian students were also stranded in the city.

Airspace closed, they still don't know when they'll be able to leave: they are on board the MSC Euribia ship

the protest

Cagliari: More than a thousand protesters protest the transfer of workers under 41 bis to Sardinia.

Mayors also attended the rally. Todde: "Removing preference for island areas is discrimination."

the accident

Cagliari, accident on Highway 554: lane closed and two injured

A crash occurred near the Department of Motor Vehicles: a man and a woman on a motorbike were rescued with yellow code.

the foundation

The Cagliari Opera House approves its budget, which auditors rejected: "Financial stability at risk."

The document includes a forecast of millions of dollars in revenue "not supported by adequate evidence" to justify it. Truzzu (FdI) to Todde: "Do you intend to intervene?"

the analysis

Graduates between 25 and 49 years old, Sardinia at the bottom of the ranking

Confindustria study: half a billion euros of untapped potential every year

The disservice

"There's no room in the mortuary. Take your loved one's body home."

It happened at Tempio hospital, the relatives of an elderly woman who died are in disbelief.

the memory

Killed during a chase: Quartu remembers police officers Fracasso and Spolitu 50 years after the tragedy.

In February 1976, the very young officers lost their lives on the job. Today, in that fateful place, there is a square named after them.

Antonio Serreli

the operation

Two arrests after raid on drug dealing house in Iglesias

A thirty-eight year old and a twenty-five year old were arrested: one tried to get rid of cocaine and money by throwing them out of the window, but the police were also under

the operation

A 32-year-old man arrested in Pula after a ruin used as a drug warehouse.

The pusher kept the cocaine in a dilapidated building next to his home

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The Davide Fadda Funeral Home, a leading funeral home in Settimo San Pietro, continues its historic tradition with professionalism, humility, and attention to each family.

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the drama

Elena Scanu dies at 49 after being mistaken for pharyngitis.

The hairdresser's condition worsened until she died: she passed away after being admitted, unfortunately in vain, to the Fatebenefratelli hospital.

the decision

Died after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Judge orders prosecutors to investigate the campaign's organization.

The Prosecutor's Office's request to close the case regarding the death of a thirty-two-year-old woman after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine has been rejected.

The interview

Referendum, Meloni: "Yes will win, otherwise it would be a shame."

The Prime Minister: "Ridiculous apocalyptic tones from those who want nothing to change in Italy."

La montagna di peluche per il piccolo Domenico davanti all'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli (Ansa)

the investigation

A transplant baby dies in Naples. The family's lawyer says he's not impartial. We're challenging one of the three experts.

The lawyer for little Domenico's parents: "One of the professors has already expressed a public opinion and is co-author of a publication with one of the suspects."

Inquirenti all'esterno dell'abitazione dove è stato commesso l'omicidio (Ansa)

the investigations

Thirty-three-year-old killed in Florence, breakthrough overnight: three arrests

Those injured in the knife fight that cost Gabriele Citrano his life are in prison: debt collection was likely the culprit.

the names

Sedilo, Danilo Pes and Davide Muscau possible race leaders for the Ardia on horseback and on foot

No one is going out on a limb about the identity of the chosen ones, but some knights are more favored than others.

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Zio Domenichino con il sindaco e i familiari (foto concessa)

the finish line

Bono's Celebration: Uncle Domenichino Joins the Centenarian Club

A hard worker and always devoted to his family, he celebrated in the company of his relatives and Mayor Solinas

Mariangela Pala

Due esemplari di Rhizotrogus ruzzantei (foto concessa)

the research

Lower Sulcis, a treasure trove of biodiversity: a new beetle species discovered

It was identified by Sardinian entomologists Erika Bazzato and Davide Cillo together with Guido Sabatinelli of the Natural History Museum of Geneva

Veronica Fadda

the works

Abbasanta: The parish church of Santa Caterina reopens for worship.

The faithful return after a period of closure for the safety of the building.

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Uno degli eventi a Sennori (foto concessa)

the review

Music, food, and wine: "Sundays at 5" returns to Sennori.

Artists, writers and musicians will be on stage, accompanied by tastings of local products.

Mariangela Pala

Monika Naczk, playmaker della Virtus Cagliari

the defeat

Basketball: Virtus Cagliari slips in Viterbo

The match was decided by the excellent performance of former player Arianna Puggioni, who made some important three-pointers, and by the concreteness of Maria Myklebust

Roberto Rubiu

Liviero lotta su un pallone davanti al tecnico Greco (foto ufficio stampa Forlì)

series c

A dull Torres is beaten 2-0 in Forlì

The match was ruined in the first half by a mistake from goalkeeper Zaccagno

Giampiero Marras

Un'immagine del derby di andata vinto dall'Olbia 3-2 (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)

soccer

A desperate Olbia awaits Budoni: the Gallura derby takes place at the Nespoli stadium.

Important points are up for grabs for survival between two teams in crisis

Ilenia Giagnoni

Disappointed Napoli's Romelu Lukaku at the end of the Italian Serie A soccer match Atalanta BC vs SSC Napoli at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, Italy, 22 February 2026. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

series a

Lukaku gives Napoli the win in the 96th minute, Como defeats Lecce

Matchday 27 matches with results, scorers and standings

Richard Spignesi

the initiative

La manifestazione in piazza Garibaldi (foto Umberto Zedda)

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Sanremo, Sal Da Vinci wins: Sayf takes second, and Ditonellapiaga third. Stefano De Martino will take the helm next year.

Bombings in Dubai: A Sardinian restaurateur on vacation is terrified: "Airports are closed and the embassy is unavailable."

Sanremo, the baton has been passed: De Martino will host in 2027. The finale will feature Cardinaletti, Frassica, and Bocelli.

A group of Sardinian cruise tourists spent the night at Dubai Port. Crosetto and 204 Italian students were also stranded in the city.

Cagliari: More than a thousand protesters protest the transfer of workers under 41 bis to Sardinia.

Cagliari, accident on Highway 554: lane closed and two injured

The Cagliari Opera House approves its budget, which auditors rejected: "Financial stability at risk."

Graduates between 25 and 49 years old, Sardinia at the bottom of the ranking

"There's no room in the mortuary. Take your loved one's body home."

Killed during a chase: Quartu remembers police officers Fracasso and Spolitu 50 years after the tragedy.

Two arrests after raid on drug dealing house in Iglesias

A 32-year-old man arrested in Pula after a ruin used as a drug warehouse.

The Davide Fadda Funeral Home, a leading funeral home in Settimo San Pietro, continues its historic tradition with professionalism, humility, and attention to each family.

Elena Scanu dies at 49 after being mistaken for pharyngitis.

Died after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Judge orders prosecutors to investigate the campaign's organization.

Referendum, Meloni: "Yes will win, otherwise it would be a shame."

A transplant baby dies in Naples. The family's lawyer says he's not impartial. We're challenging one of the three experts.

Thirty-three-year-old killed in Florence, breakthrough overnight: three arrests

Sedilo, Danilo Pes and Davide Muscau possible race leaders for the Ardia on horseback and on foot

Bono's Celebration: Uncle Domenichino Joins the Centenarian Club

Lower Sulcis, a treasure trove of biodiversity: a new beetle species discovered

Abbasanta: The parish church of Santa Caterina reopens for worship.

Music, food, and wine: "Sundays at 5" returns to Sennori.

Basketball: Virtus Cagliari slips in Viterbo

A dull Torres is beaten 2-0 in Forlì

A desperate Olbia awaits Budoni: the Gallura derby takes place at the Nespoli stadium.

Lukaku gives Napoli the win in the 96th minute, Como defeats Lecce

Cagliari protests for Ukraine: a call for peace and European responsibility

Sestu, ambulance window smashed: "Vehicle stalled, could be useful to you or your loved ones."

Speed cameras: what's happening in Italy?

The five most common mistakes at the table

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