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"No Meloni Day" across Italy, with students returning to the streets of Cagliari.

Second day of protests, university students also present
Quattro momenti della manifestazione a Cagliari (foto Umberto Zedda)
Quattro momenti della manifestazione a Cagliari (foto Umberto Zedda)
Controlli della polizia locale
Controlli della polizia locale
safety

Sassari, police checks and laser patrols: the affected streets

Starting Monday, October 19, the local police will relaunch Operation Transparency: traffic and speed checks will be announced.
Impianti Eurallumina di Portovesme - Portoscuso 16-12-2008 foto di Angelo Cucca
Impianti Eurallumina di Portovesme - Portoscuso 16-12-2008 foto di Angelo Cucca
Portoscuso

Eurallumina, protests are mounting: "The table at Mimit on the 23rd is a last resort."

Workers have announced a new sit-in in front of the plant next Thursday: "Enough announcements, we need action."
Da sinistra Tore Fadda e Valter Usai (foto concessa)
Da sinistra Tore Fadda e Valter Usai (foto concessa)
the case

"He praises the fascist salute": expelled from the Psd'Az party in Porto Torres.

The party's local commissioner, Tore Fadda, denied Valter Usai's membership renewal, and Usai counterattacked: "I'm ready to sue."
the ceremony

Siamaggiore, the monument dedicated to the artichoke has been inaugurated.

The work was created by the master Giuseppe Carta
La scuola Ada Negri a Cagliari
La scuola Ada Negri a Cagliari
Is Mirrionis

Only seven students remain at the Ada Negri school in Cagliari.

The Municipality's decision: the "Strakrash" neighborhood center will be located in its place.
training

Macomer, a new home and new courses for the ITS Energy Academy Sardinia

For the new two-year period there are four types of courses
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From professional roles to a technology company

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Music meets solidarity and Valentina Lisitsa for Casa Lions

The letter

Terralba, no more field trips: teachers refuse

Sensational protest by middle school teachers
The debate

Sarroch launches the energy transition challenge: "Villa Siotto will be a hub of international importance."

This was discussed during the “Sarroch Industrial Transition” conference
Gli scontri a Parigi (Ansa-Epa)
Gli scontri a Parigi (Ansa-Epa)
the demonstrations

France: Students and Yellow Vests protest in several cities.

Tensions with police erupted in Paris and other cities. Hundreds of people were arrested.
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Rome

Pope Leo resigns today; he will recite the Angelus on Sunday.

Leo XIV continues to improve after lung surgery. His presence at the Apostolic Palace prayer service with the faithful has been confirmed.
Turin

Car with half a ton of hashish (and without a license): arrested

The driver, a 33-year-old, was stopped by the Carabinieri after a 24-kilometer chase.
epa13237271 US President Donald Trump watches play from the 18th hole during the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland, 13 September 2026. Trump is on a two-day visit to Ireland, which includes attending the Irish Open at his golf course in Doonbeg. EPA/NEIL HALL
epa13237271 US President Donald Trump watches play from the 18th hole during the Irish Open at the Trump International Golf Links and Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland, 13 September 2026. Trump is on a two-day visit to Ireland, which includes attending the Irish Open at his golf course in Doonbeg. EPA/NEIL HALL
United States

Trump blocks new sanctions against Russia. Moscow rejoices.

The president halts Congress's export crackdown. The move is intended to try to reduce diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections.
epa13309276 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a press conference on the second day of a two-day European Council summit in Brussels, Belgium, 16 October 2026. European Union (EU) heads of state and government are meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky as they focus on continued support for Ukraine, European defence and security, Russia-linked hybrid threats, migration, and the situation in the Middle East. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
epa13309276 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a press conference on the second day of a two-day European Council summit in Brussels, Belgium, 16 October 2026. European Union (EU) heads of state and government are meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky as they focus on continued support for Ukraine, European defence and security, Russia-linked hybrid threats, migration, and the situation in the Middle East. EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS
Ukraine

Zelensky in Brussels: "If we fall, 20 million refugees will be displaced in Europe." Trump dismisses him: "Better to deal with Putin."

Kiev is short of Patriots, "but Europe has the necessary amount to get us through the winter." Von der Leyen offers "full support," with the EU ready to allocate an additional €70 billion in aid.
tourism

Guspini, over 6,000 "walkers" along the Santa Barbara trail

The historical-cultural journey was the focus of a conference in Guspini dedicated to the positive impact it has on local businesses.
Roberto Bolle (Ansa)
Roberto Bolle (Ansa)
At the theater

Standing ovation at the Lirico, Roberto Bolle enchants the Cagliari audience with Caravaggio.

The dancer: "Dance is an instrument of peace and dialogue."
Braire Sassu (foto concessa)
Braire Sassu (foto concessa)
culture

Banari celebrates the poet Barore Sassu

The tribute on the fiftieth anniversary of his death
Sito archeologico nella località Nuncara (foto concessa)
Sito archeologico nella località Nuncara (foto concessa)
The appointment

History of Nurcara: The Superintendency stops in Monteleone Roccadoria

On October 18th at the Social Center, a focus on the domus de janas
music

Remembering Andrea Parodi, twenty years after his death

Tonight in Cagliari is the final evening of the 19th edition of the award named after the unforgettable artist.
Il presidente della Fitp Angelo Binaghi (foto Yuri Serafini)
Il presidente della Fitp Angelo Binaghi (foto Yuri Serafini)
Tennis

President Binaghi visits the Olbia Challenger

The FITP president also spoke about Sinneri: "I wish him a healthy 2027."
Yanis Massolin in Cagliari-Juventus (foto Ansa)
Yanis Massolin in Cagliari-Juventus (foto Ansa)
the protagonist

Massolin: "Cagliari is a logical and easy choice. Serie A has been my dream since I was a child."

The midfielder signed from Inter made his debut for the Rossoblu on Sunday against Juventus
Lorenzo Di Stefano dà l'assalto alla vetta dei cannonieri (foto Torres)
Lorenzo Di Stefano dà l'assalto alla vetta dei cannonieri (foto Torres)
series c

Reggiana-Torres, victory secures third place

The Sardinian team will be playing in Reggio Emilia on Saturday at 2:30 PM.
Sabato gara italiana numero 50 con la Dinamo per Jeff Brooks (foto G. Marras)
Sabato gara italiana numero 50 con la Dinamo per Jeff Brooks (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo hosts Cento to exorcise the PalaSerradimigni taboo.

The Sassari team hasn't won at home since February 1st.
In Parlamento
Maria Delogu
Maria Delogu

Oristano, Maria Delogu is the new national spokesperson for the women of Sinistra Futura.

Always at the forefront for women's rights, effective equality, peace and social justice
Insularità

A journey to discover the Basilica of San Saturnino in a book

The adventure of three young boys discovering the Basilica of San Saturnino, the history and archaeology of Cagliari.