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The emergency

Plastic crisis: Region and Municipalities address prefects: "Risks to waste collection continuity, national coordination needed."

The request is to convey to the Government the gravity of the situation and the risks of worsening also due to the island condition.

Antonio Serreli

The case

Airport merger: The Chamber unanimously votes: "If the Region moves forward, control of the holding company must be public."

The motion requires the council to ask the Cagliari-Oristano Chamber of Commerce to sell a stake of at least 10 percent of its share. The planned €30 million has been postponed to 2027 for "further investigation."

Roberto Murgia

The statements

Lavitola to the investigating judge: "I ordered the attack on Ranucci." The journalist's lawyer: "We are shocked."

Five-hour interrogation: "It was done for his own good and to increase the security level. Did he know? No comment."

Roads

Cagliari, controversy over parking and bike lanes: the City Council is redesigning the roads at Cep and Fonsarda.

The council approved a variation to the "Green Paths" project: the interventions aim to preserve the parking spaces on Via Gioia and Via Castiglione.

Ennio Neri

the intervention

Cagliari, mid-August cockroach disinfestation: permits suspended

Proservice works on the morning of the 13th and 14th. The Municipality: "Public safety takes precedence over the owners' commercial interests."

The emergency

A brawl at the Calangianus juvenile detention center has prompted Mayor Albieri to write to the Prefect and Minister Piantedosi: "Urgent intervention is needed."

The alarm was raised overnight, with a massive intervention by Carabinieri and emergency vehicles, and several injured people taken to hospital: "The local community cannot wait any longer."

Andrea Busia

environment

Plastic crisis: storage begins in Macchiareddu, but the emergency isn't over.

The first extraordinary deliveries have begun. Regional Councilor Laconi urges the government: "Insularity exacerbates a national crisis; the ministry needs to take action."

Antonio Serreli

Gallura

Engine failure and fire on board: 30-meter yacht sinks in Porto Cervo

No consequences for the 14 people travelling on the vessel

Tania Careddu

the operation

Sassari, 10,000 counterfeit and unsafe toys seized

Joint raid by local police and customs agency

Emanuele Floris

The intervention

Monserrato: Police rammed a police car to force a roadblock and escape; arrested.

The incident on Highway 554. Two convicted criminals, aged 51 and 30, from Cagliari were arrested. One soldier was injured.

The reinforcements

Nuoro has 50 new police officers, including Cristina Pippia, the student who saved a man who fell into a river.

Originally from Bonarcado, she distinguished herself during the training course

Fabio Ledda

Roads

Cagliari, pedestrian crossings on Viale Campioni d'Italia are dark: after a complaint, the city council is taking action.

Workers at work this morning to install the lighting

Veronica Fadda

Fly

Putin warns Europe: "If you seize our ships, we will respond in kind."

The Russian leader condemned the European plans as acts of "piracy and robbery."

Arm wrestling

Migrant case, Berlin: "Surprised by the unrest, expulsions to Italy will take place."

German Interior Ministry spokeswoman: "We agreed on the fate of the Dubliners after the Pact came into force."

The emergency

Catania, chaos in the skies due to the Etna eruption: 700 flights cancelled

Air travel suspended until tomorrow at 4pm

The case

Ranucci vents on social media: "The frightening voice has been silenced."

A quote from Aldo Moro, Piersanti Mattarella, Giovanni Falcone, and Paolo Borsellino: "Italy kills its best men through excessive clarity."

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United Kingdom

Serial rapist-killer who escaped Scotland Yard surveillance gets life sentence

Simon Levy was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release. But doubts remain over London police.

the initiative

Sassari, a camper area dedicated to Faradda to expand tourism options

The parking area, which can accommodate 40 vehicles, is located between Via Pirandello and Via Bellini.

Emanuele Floris

Books

Villasimius calls readers to action: the "Ideario Storie" series returns.

Three evening sessions with Gianluigi Paragone, Beatrice Venezi, and Marco Mancini. The sessions will address the themes of modernity, female talent, and Italian intelligence.

Un’immagine della Olbia Arena durante il Red Valley Festival (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)

The concerts

Red Valley: Here are the restrictions and safety and traffic advice in Olbia.

The event is scheduled for August 13th to 15th

Ilenia Giagnoni

Il concerto della DisOrchestra nel cortile del Museo "Sanna" di Sassari (foto G. Marras)

the event

Enchantment at the Museum among archaeological finds and the warm jazz of the DisOrchestra

Special evening at the "Sanna" in Sassari thanks to the collaboration with the Polifonica Santa Cecilia

Giampiero Marras

La Discesa dei Candelieri Medi in corso Vittorio Emanuele

traditions

Sassari, a taste of Faradda with the descent of the Candelieri Medi

The procession began its journey gradually joined by a growing crowd of spectators

Emanuele Floris

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Paris

excellence

Olbia drops its appeal against its exclusion and refuses to register: bankruptcy just around the corner?

Mayor Settimo Nizzi's statement is eagerly awaited.

Ilenia Giagnoni

The eclipse

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The Regional Council approves the €2.5 billion summer budget.

Plastic crisis: Region and Municipalities address prefects: "Risks to waste collection continuity, national coordination needed."

Airport merger: The Chamber unanimously votes: "If the Region moves forward, control of the holding company must be public."

Lavitola to the investigating judge: "I ordered the attack on Ranucci." The journalist's lawyer: "We are shocked."

Cagliari, controversy over parking and bike lanes: the City Council is redesigning the roads at Cep and Fonsarda.

Cagliari, mid-August cockroach disinfestation: permits suspended

A brawl at the Calangianus juvenile detention center has prompted Mayor Albieri to write to the Prefect and Minister Piantedosi: "Urgent intervention is needed."

Plastic crisis: storage begins in Macchiareddu, but the emergency isn't over.

Engine failure and fire on board: 30-meter yacht sinks in Porto Cervo

Sassari, 10,000 counterfeit and unsafe toys seized

Monserrato: Police rammed a police car to force a roadblock and escape; arrested.

Nuoro has 50 new police officers, including Cristina Pippia, the student who saved a man who fell into a river.

Cagliari, pedestrian crossings on Viale Campioni d'Italia are dark: after a complaint, the city council is taking action.

Putin warns Europe: "If you seize our ships, we will respond in kind."

Migrant case, Berlin: "Surprised by the unrest, expulsions to Italy will take place."

Catania, chaos in the skies due to the Etna eruption: 700 flights cancelled

Ranucci vents on social media: "The frightening voice has been silenced."

Serial rapist-killer who escaped Scotland Yard surveillance gets life sentence

Sassari, a camper area dedicated to Faradda to expand tourism options

Villasimius calls readers to action: the "Ideario Storie" series returns.

Red Valley: Here are the restrictions and safety and traffic advice in Olbia.

Enchantment at the Museum among archaeological finds and the warm jazz of the DisOrchestra

Sassari, a taste of Faradda with the descent of the Candelieri Medi

European Swimming Championships: Legendary Sara Curtis sets world record in the 50-meter backstroke.

European Swimming Championships: Ceccon and Pilato win bronze in the 200-meter backstroke and 100-meter breaststroke

Cagliari-Arezzo, Calzavara to referee the Coppa Italia match

Olbia drops its appeal against its exclusion and refuses to register: bankruptcy just around the corner?

27 years later, Cagliari sees the black sun again: but the sky isn't cooperating.

Candelieri, a special free edition with L'Unione Sarda tomorrow.

Those Who Hurt with Sovereignty: The Boomerang Effect of Border Controls

Inflation at 2.9%, holiday prices skyrocket in July

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