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the phenomenon

Migrants in Sardinia: 46 landed in just a few hours, raising security concerns over pedestrian crossings on Highway 131 in Monastir.

A small boat carrying 10 people was intercepted off the coast of Cagliari. Reports of dangerous movements from the reception center are mounting.
the emergency

The fire, the storm, and now the ash-contaminated water: there's no peace in Bono.

Heavy rains on Sunday carried debris from Saturday's fire into reservoirs, which have banned domestic use in some areas of the country.
Due delle auto coinvolte nell'incidente
Due delle auto coinvolte nell'incidente
the drama

A woman died in a crash on her old 125cc motorcycle while returning from Burcei to Quartu: "Too many victims, the road needs to be made safe."

Natalina Lugas was in a car with her husband: she lost her life after a terrible head-on collision.
transportation

Alghero-Milan Continuity: The EU Rejects the Region's Call for Proposals: Everything Must Be Redone

The Transport Councillor: "We followed the usual procedure; they're the ones who changed their interpretation of the rules."
Gregge di ovini
Gregge di ovini
Farm

Bluetongue virus, the alarm: "Only 20% of sheep have been vaccinated."

Confagricoltura expresses concern about the coming months
the operation

Massive cork theft in Buddusò; 4,000 corkboards found, a report filed.

The goods recovered by the Carabinieri are worth over 200 thousand euros.
Economy

Ports to experience: cinema, music, and traditions transform Sardinia's waterfronts.

From opera at the Teatro del Mare in Cagliari to pop music at Molo Brin in Olbia, events are becoming increasingly popular at the island's ports.
the complaint

San Vito, the mayor's appeal: "Enough with dumping household waste in public bins."

To those who rent homes: "Provide your guests with appropriate containers with a calendar for proper disposal."
Municipality

Cagliari's first rainbow street opens in Pirri.

Via dei Partigiani is now colorful and closed to traffic. The City Council urges "More safety for schools."
Polo intergenerazionale di via Fermi
Polo intergenerazionale di via Fermi
the inauguration

Cagliari, from a former nursery school to an intergenerational hub: a center for seniors and children opens on Via Fermi.

In the Amsicora neighborhood, an old, disused nursery school becomes a space open to associations and citizens' meetings.
Una delle auto rimosse dalla polizia locale di Oristano (foto concessa)
Una delle auto rimosse dalla polizia locale di Oristano (foto concessa)
the operation

Oristano: Over thirty abandoned cars and motorcycles removed

Local police intervene to redevelop the area and restore decorum to some areas
Le discariche a Platamona (foto concessa)
Le discariche a Platamona (foto concessa)
degradation alarm

Landfills from Platamona to Porto Torres: a defacement of the Abbacurrente pine forest.

On the web there are images of waste of all sorts, emerging from the vegetation, visible on the road a stone's throw from the beaches
the case

Amanda Knox's comedy show about her trials sparks anger from Meredith's family: "They're shocked, it's an insult to her memory."

The 39-year-old Seattle woman announces a play about her criminal history. "I'm not joking about the crime," she clarifies, but the family of the murdered student is furious.
Militari a Ceuta (Ansa-Epa)
Militari a Ceuta (Ansa-Epa)
the case

Madrid attacks: "Italy is not up to par with migrants." 73,000 repatriations from Ceuta in just a few days.

Foreign Minister Albares: "Rome has taken irresponsible positions." "Albania-style" hubs are at the center of the EU summit.
epa13147003 Migrants return across the border fence into Morocco from the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta, 02 August 2026. The returns follow two days of mass border breaches in which tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta and attempted entry into nearby Melilla, prompting the deployment of Spanish armed forces and coordinated border returns with Moroccan authorities. EPA/REDUAN
epa13147003 Migrants return across the border fence into Morocco from the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta, 02 August 2026. The returns follow two days of mass border breaches in which tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta and attempted entry into nearby Melilla, prompting the deployment of Spanish armed forces and coordinated border returns with Moroccan authorities. EPA/REDUAN
the case

Ceuta, countries "against" the European Union. And Donald Trump thanks them.

Is there really a serious threat to public order or internal security? Meanwhile, any tension within the European system weakens its institutions.
Il luogo della tragedia (Ansa), nel riquadro Federico Venco (dai social)
Il luogo della tragedia (Ansa), nel riquadro Federico Venco (dai social)
Varese

Federico Venco killed for helping a stranger: a large rock was found in her ex's car.

The woman was the alleged murderer's ex-partner: she had agreed to meet him one last time
I sette italiani morti nell'incidente aereo in direzione Nazca, immortalati prima di partire per il Perù. Da sinistra verso destra: la coppia Angelucci, Cristina Bianco, Matteo Gianturco (ragazzo maglia nera), Paolo Gianturco, Lorenzo Angelucci e ultimo a destra Pietro Gianturco, 2 agosto 2026 ANSA
I sette italiani morti nell'incidente aereo in direzione Nazca, immortalati prima di partire per il Perù. Da sinistra verso destra: la coppia Angelucci, Cristina Bianco, Matteo Gianturco (ragazzo maglia nera), Paolo Gianturco, Lorenzo Angelucci e ultimo a destra Pietro Gianturco, 2 agosto 2026 ANSA
the tragedy

Plane crash in Peru, spinning and falling vertically: wind or malfunction?

Two families from Brianza were destroyed, leaving thirteen victims in total.
Cinema in Sardinia

"Aka Danno – Sardegna Chapter" Behind the Scenes of Hip Hop

At the centre of the documentary by Sardinian director Roberto Pili is Simone "Danno" Eleuteri, a symbolic figure of Italian rap and a historic member of Colle Der Fomento
the schedules

Geppi Cucciari confirmed on Rai 3. And at Christmas she returns to theaters with Ozpetek

After many rumors about a possible "purge" from the Rai Radio1 talk show, Nancy Brilli has been confirmed on "Un Giorno da Pecora"
the concert

Cabras, Riccardo Cocciante enchants the audience of Tharros

A journey through over fifty years of music, including great hits and personal memories.
Conferenza stampa della Faradda 2026
Conferenza stampa della Faradda 2026
the event

Sassari, Faradda 2026 presented

Among the new features, a new location for each Gremio. See you on August 14th.
Everyone's talking about it

Andrea Frediani and a great thriller set in Berlin in 1945

Two friends-enemies, Konrad and Alois, desert to try to reach the city before it falls into Soviet hands.
Il Latte Dolce in allenamento (foto Latte Dolce)
Il Latte Dolce in allenamento (foto Latte Dolce)
soccer

Serie D, five "hikes" for Latte Dolce: the program

The Sassari team will face Uri, Torres, Alghero, Santa Teresa and Bonorva
I rossoblù al lavoro (foto Torres)
I rossoblù al lavoro (foto Torres)
Serie C

Torres completes preparations in Sassari

This week there will be two unofficial friendlies against Ossi and Latte Dolce
Thomas Acunzo (foto FIBA)
Thomas Acunzo (foto FIBA)
basketball

Under-18 European Championships: Italy takes silver: Acunzo and Sorci lose to Slovenia in the final.

The final was headed in favor of the Slovenians from the very beginning, who were able to take a double-digit lead already in the first quarter.
Matteo Santoro e Chiara Pellacani (Ansa-Epa)
Matteo Santoro e Chiara Pellacani (Ansa-Epa)
European swimming championships

Paris: Pellacani and Santoro win gold in synchronized diving. Chiara then doubles her 1-meter gold.

The Italian pair dominates the three-meter mixed event
In Parlamento

Escalaplano: Tziu Boninu dies at 102; his inn was a landmark for the town.

The country is mourning Benigno Locci, who would have turned 103 on November 27.
Insularità

Surfing: Italian Championships awarded to Isola Rossa

La Marinedda will also host the Wave Party, an event open to all