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Weather alert remains in effect: over 150 mm of rain fell in southeastern Sardinia. Other dams are on pre-alert – LIVE

The severe weather emergency continues in Sardinia, with the alert level remaining high, especially in coastal areas and along waterways.
Volontari della Protezione civile impegnati nel monitoraggio del rio Cixerri a Siliqua (Foto Cucca)
Volontari della Protezione civile impegnati nel monitoraggio del rio Cixerri a Siliqua (Foto Cucca)
L'albero crollato in piazza Padre Pio
L'albero crollato in piazza Padre Pio
tragedy narrowly avoided

Cagliari: Winds Down Large Tree

The collapse in Padre Pio Square due to strong gusts
Comune di Bono (foto concessa)
Comune di Bono (foto concessa)
the ordinances

Emergency also in the northwest of the island: parks, schools and cemeteries closed

Prohibitions and restrictions in many municipalities in the Sassari area due to bad weather
L'avviso del sindaco di Galtellì
L'avviso del sindaco di Galtellì
bad weather

Cedrino River, flood risk: "Stay away from high-risk areas."

Urgent warning from Galtellì Mayor Franco Solinas: "Do not linger along the river."
Vigili del fuoco (foto Ansa)
Vigili del fuoco (foto Ansa)
Bad weather

The Margiani River overflows, causing fear for two shepherds: "They were isolated in the sheepfold, but they're fine."

Giuseppe Mulas and Francesco Moi had not been heard from since this morning, until rescuers arrived. The mayor: "A complicated evening, but with a happy ending."
Andrea Alessandro Muntoni, amministratore delegato di Fluorsid
Andrea Alessandro Muntoni, amministratore delegato di Fluorsid
The interview

"Fluorsid has kept its promises: the cleanup is not our responsibility."

CEO Andrea Muntoni: atmospheric emissions reduced to a minimum, the Cagliari lagoon is not polluted
bad weather

Alert in Gallura, local police and associations warn: "Don't stay on the lower floors."

Damage limited for now but the flow of the streams is under close observation
L’Aula del Consiglio regionale
L’Aula del Consiglio regionale
the stop

Regional government: Weather alert halts council activity, delays budget review

The conference of group leaders, meeting remotely, has decided to postpone the examination and presentation of the text in the chamber.
In court

Bolotana: Cell phones used in bar bathroom to film customers

A 36-year-old bartender is on trial
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari - Elmas
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari - Elmas
Transportation

ANPAC: "Territorial continuity without winners in Sardinia."

The launch was initially scheduled for October 28, but a series of postponements led to the extension of the current regime until March 29, 2026.
L'incidente sulla statale 129 (Foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente sulla statale 129 (Foto Vigili del fuoco)
the accident

Orotelli, head-on collision on State Road 129: four injured

The people on board the cars involved were rescued and transported to hospital
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
in handcuffs

Portoscuso, assaults and threats against mother: 30-year-old arrested

In a state of intense agitation, she destroyed the house. The woman said she had already suffered episodes of violence.
epa02014478 Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani arrives for the UK gala screening of US director Tom Ford's new film 'A Single Man' held at the Curzon Mayfair in Central London, Britain, 01 February 2010. The movie is a drama about a British college professor who loses his partner of 16 years. Released February 12. EPA/DANIEL DEME
epa02014478 Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani arrives for the UK gala screening of US director Tom Ford's new film 'A Single Man' held at the Curzon Mayfair in Central London, Britain, 01 February 2010. The movie is a drama about a British college professor who loses his partner of 16 years. Released February 12. EPA/DANIEL DEME
Mourning

Valentino is dead

The designer was 93 years old
Trovato un corpo nell'azienda di Claudio Agostino Carlomagno, marito di Federica Torzullo, la donna scomparsa ad Anguillara Sabazia (Roma), 18 gennaio 2026. I carabinieri sono all'interno della sede operativa della ditta. Dalle prime informazioni, al momento emergerebbe solo il ritrovamento di una parte del cadavere. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
Trovato un corpo nell'azienda di Claudio Agostino Carlomagno, marito di Federica Torzullo, la donna scomparsa ad Anguillara Sabazia (Roma), 18 gennaio 2026. I carabinieri sono all'interno della sede operativa della ditta. Dalle prime informazioni, al momento emergerebbe solo il ritrovamento di una parte del cadavere. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
femicide

Anguillara Murder: Federica Torzullo's Husband Does Not Respond to Prosecutors

Claudio Carlomagno, arrested after the discovery of his wife's body, exercised his right to remain silent
Incidente in cava (foto Ansa/Epa)
Incidente in cava (foto Ansa/Epa)
Ferrara

Accident at work in a quarry: worker loses arm in machinery

The 55-year-old man was rushed to the hospital. Investigations are ongoing.
L'ingresso del palazzo di giustizia di Genova (Ansa)
L'ingresso del palazzo di giustizia di Genova (Ansa)
Genoa

Investigation into Hamas funding: Hannoun remains in prison

The court upholds the detention of the Palestinian activist accused of financing the Islamist group. The detention orders of three other suspects were annulled.
Controlli della Polizia alla Stazione Termini dopo le due aggressioni di ieri sera, Roma, 11 gennaio 2026. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI
Controlli della Polizia alla Stazione Termini dopo le due aggressioni di ieri sera, Roma, 11 gennaio 2026. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI
femicide

Man who killed his girlfriend in Peru, arrested in Rome

He had been on the run for some time and was found in a house in Pietralata.
Stefano De Martino (foto Instagram)
Stefano De Martino (foto Instagram)
the farewell

Stefano De Martino's grief: his father Enrico, also a former dancer, has died.

He was 61 years old and had been suffering from a serious illness for some time.
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
lifestyle

Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year has arrived: here's why

A commercial gimmick from over twenty years ago, which somehow survives and still works
the analysis

Pula: The Department of Culture and Social Policies identifies goals for 2026.

The Municipality confirms its commitment to supporting the community and combating all forms of fragility
Palazzo Ducale sede del comune di Sassari (foto ANSA)
Palazzo Ducale sede del comune di Sassari (foto ANSA)
School

French students in Sassari thanks to Erasmus+ with the Istituto Alberghiero

46 students arrived from the Jean de la Taille high school in Pithiviers
Arzachena, lo Spazio Bourgeois (foto Ronchi)
Arzachena, lo Spazio Bourgeois (foto Ronchi)
the inauguration

Spazio Bourgeois opens in Arzachena: art and listening for young people

The initiative is dedicated to young people aged 11 to 21.
Marshall era uno dei trascinatori della Dinamo sino all'infortunio (foto G. Marras)
Marshall era uno dei trascinatori della Dinamo sino all'infortunio (foto G. Marras)
Basketball

Dinamo's survival depends on the matches against Cantù and Treviso

The full recovery of Buie and Johnson, still injured, is fundamental
Tommaso Giulini (Ansa)
Tommaso Giulini (Ansa)
Cagliari

Giulini: "My dreams? Staying up and opening the new stadium within five years."

The Rossoblu president: "The victory against Juventus is dedicated to Gigi Riva."
Un'azione di Cubeddu, tra i migliori in campo in Olbia-Palmese (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Un'azione di Cubeddu, tra i migliori in campo in Olbia-Palmese (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Serie D Football

Olbia, Livieri enjoys the point against Palmese

The coach was pleased with the draw: "They're a great team, and that adds value to the result."