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The Region says no to the regasification plant in Giorgino

The Regional Council denies the agreement for the €120 million Sardinia LNG plant near the Villaggio Pescatori: "Floating structures are preferable." The decision follows a lengthy legal battle.
Una simulazione al computer dell’impianto di rigassificazione previsto a Giorgino
Una simulazione al computer dell’impianto di rigassificazione previsto a Giorgino
Devastazione dopo un raid Idf a Beirut (Ansa-Epa)
Devastazione dopo un raid Idf a Beirut (Ansa-Epa)
Middle East

Israel's new airstrikes in Lebanon leave hundreds dead and wounded. 160 bombs dropped in 10 minutes.

The IDF launches Operation "Eternal Darkness" against Hezbollah. Iran: "Tel Aviv must stop or there will be consequences for the truce with the US."
the investigations

Attempted robbery at a tobacco shop in San Teodoro: one arrest

A 35-year-old man ends up in prison, tracked down by the Carabinieri after being put to flight by the reaction of the staff
epa12864068 The Indian-flagged carrier Jag Vasant, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) via the Strait of Hormuz, arrives at Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, 01 April 2026. Stalled shipments from the Gulf, driven by escalating Middle East conflicts, are causing widespread LPG supply disruptions across the country. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI
epa12864068 The Indian-flagged carrier Jag Vasant, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) via the Strait of Hormuz, arrives at Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, 01 April 2026. Stalled shipments from the Gulf, driven by escalating Middle East conflicts, are causing widespread LPG supply disruptions across the country. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI
the war

Trump: "Stop attacks on Iran for two weeks." The first ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The agreement has caused oil prices to plummet, falling below $100 a barrel, while stock markets are up. Israel: "Lebanon excluded from the ceasefire."
(Archivio)
(Archivio)
healthcare

Emergency services in crisis, Sardinian emergency rooms in red code

The island faces endless waits, staff and bed shortages, and expired payrolls.
(foto carabinieri)
(foto carabinieri)
the controls

Cagliari: A 53-year-old man was arrested after being caught trying to break into a car with pliers and a screwdriver.

The Carabinieri intervened during a routine patrol service on Viale Sant'Avendrace
Elisoccorso davanti all'ospedale Brotzu di Cagliari
Elisoccorso davanti all'ospedale Brotzu di Cagliari
The accident

Villacidro: A 22-year-old man was thrown from his motorcycle and fell 8 meters into a ravine.

The young man was taken by air ambulance to Brotzu
La villa con piscine (foto Daga)
La villa con piscine (foto Daga)
The controls

Quartu: A villa with two swimming pools among the illegal buildings discovered by local police.

In recent weeks, the offices have issued another series of ordinances for illegal extensions or entire homes built without authorization.
crime

Loiri, jewel theft from a villa: three Roma captured after fleeing to the countryside

All coming from a nomad camp in Sassari, they had entered a villa in La Sarra
Don Giovanni Lilliu
Don Giovanni Lilliu
Mourning

Sassari mourns the death of Don Giovanni Lilliu

The priest, well known in the city, was 81 years old.
La polizia locale in e-bike
La polizia locale in e-bike
The initiative

Nuoro, e-bike checks in the historic center: Local Police service begins between Seuna and Santu Predu

After the first experience on Mount Ortobene, it will be repeated in the streets of the two neighborhoods to strengthen security in the area.
Lo scontrino non saldato
Lo scontrino non saldato
the case

After leaving the Quartu restaurant without paying, the "distracted" customers return and pay: "We misunderstood each other."

A happy ending after the Mai Tai escape, the owner: "Our appeal is for common sense; we would never have published the video."
the appointment

Oristano, it's official: Paolo Angioi appointed City Planning Councilor

The Sanna Council thus returns to full strength after the departures of Carmen Murru, immediately replaced by Giulia Murgia, and Ivano Cuccu
Volodymyr Zelensky (Ansa-Epa)
Volodymyr Zelensky (Ansa-Epa)
the conflict

Kiev: "The US-Iran truce is a good thing. Now let's turn our attention back to the war in Ukraine."

Zelensky after the Middle East agreement: "We must also create the conditions for a ceasefire with which Russia is targeting our country."
Sigarette in spiaggia (Archivio)
Sigarette in spiaggia (Archivio)
environment

Cigarette butt alert on beaches: an average of 77 cigarette butts per 100 meters

Legambiente's report: "In 12 years of coastal campaigns, over 50,000 have been collected along Italian coastlines."
La spaccatura sull'asfalto nella zona di Petacciato (Ansa)
La spaccatura sull'asfalto nella zona di Petacciato (Ansa)
the alarm

Landslide in Molise, investigations underway. Road and rail disruptions. Civil Defense: "It will take time."

Investigations are underway to determine how to secure the fissure, one of the largest in Europe, which has been "reactivated".
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
Ischia

A 25-year-old man was arrested after being punched in the head and bitten in the face by his partner while she was holding her newborn baby.

The 23-year-old mother managed to escape after yet another argument. Her cell phone revealed evidence of repeated abuse.
After the bad weather

Landslide in Molise closes the A14 motorway and railway line: "Weeks or months to repair."

Deformed tracks and damaged highway, Adriatic coast in chaos
(foto ufficio stampa)
(foto ufficio stampa)
the work

"The Rais Stays Home Today": In Carloforte, the film reimagines the sea from a feminine perspective.

A project that combines artistic research, participatory practices and political reflection on the role of women in the territories
Mussolini impegnato a suonare il violino
Mussolini impegnato a suonare il violino
to learn more

Music in Fascist Italy: How Black-Shirted Power Entered Theaters, Conservatories, and Orchestras

In Harvey Sachs' essay, a reflection on the ways in which one of the most complex musical scenes in Europe adapted to the rules, conveniences and lies of totalitarianism
Museo dei veicoli d'epoca (foto Sirigu)
Museo dei veicoli d'epoca (foto Sirigu)
the project

From Faith to Archaeology: A New Cultural Journey through Mandas Museums

The unified management of the city's museum system has been restarted
La casetta dell'artista
La casetta dell'artista
children's publishing

From Pula to Bologna: the “Artist's House” by Giulia Sollai

The Sardinian artist and illustrator will also be at the Children's Book Fair 2026
Un'immagine dallo spettacolo su Peppino Impastato (foto ufficio stampa)
Un'immagine dallo spettacolo su Peppino Impastato (foto ufficio stampa)
theater

Ignazio Chessa returns to New York: on stage with the stories of Peppino Impastato and Gianni Rodari.

The Sardinian actor and director will be at the Italian American Museum with two shows on April 17 and 18.
L'arbitro Daniele Doveri con Luka Modrić in Napoli-Milan di Serie A (foto Ansa)
L'arbitro Daniele Doveri con Luka Modrić in Napoli-Milan di Serie A (foto Ansa)
series a

Cagliari vs. Cremonese: Doveri to referee relegation battle

He refereed the big match Napoli-Milan on Easter Monday
Mircea Lucescu (foto Ansa/Epa)
Mircea Lucescu (foto Ansa/Epa)
Bucharest

Farewell to Mircea Lucescu, the football world mourns a legend. Cagliari calls him "a visionary coach."

The coach was 80 years old; his last match as head coach of the national team in the World Cup playoffs was just a few days ago. In Italy, he coached Pisa, Brescia, and Inter.
Verifica dei Nas
Verifica dei Nas
the story

NAS checks before the Olbia match: expired defibrillators found. The club: "Exposed to time-consuming."

The inspection before the home match against Monterotondo. General manager Corda: "Someone is waging war on our club."
In Parlamento
Una pompa di benzina (Ansa)
Una pompa di benzina (Ansa)

"Remove VAT on fuel": Altroconsumo's petition reaches 235,000 signatures.

The consumer association proposes an effective measure to stem the price hike: a boom in memberships
Insularità
Letizia Spiga
Letizia Spiga

Quartu, Letizia Spiga appointed new territorial delegate of Confcommercio

A fifty-year-old real estate agent, she is ready to represent local businesses in a city where commerce is experiencing a severe crisis.