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Trump: "Meloni begged me to take a picture, and I felt sorry for her." His response: "Italy doesn't beg."

The US president's harsh words after the G7 summit. Mattarella calls the prime minister: "Solidarity." Tajani cancels his US visit.
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni e il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump al G7 di Evian (Palazzo Chigi)
La presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni e il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump al G7 di Evian (Palazzo Chigi)
The case

Healthcare: The Ministry rejects the Region's appointments for the managers of the Cagliari, Gallura, and Areus local health authorities.

The ruling on the appeal to the extraordinary president of the Council of State: now we await the decree on the suspension for immediate reinstatement.
Carabinieri, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Carabinieri, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
the investigations

Stalking the elderly and disabled: A baby gang in the Cagliari area has been busted.

Victims were often chased to their homes, which were the scene of acts of vandalism, including bottles and stones being thrown at the doors.
Yellow of Tuvixeddu

Manuela Murgia, new forensic examinations: extension of investigation under consideration by the investigating judge

The hearing was yesterday, but Judge Altieri could dismiss the case against Astero.
the report

Sardinia's GDP is growing by 1.1%. Industry is driving growth, but exports are declining.

Svimez: In 2025, the island will be the second-best performer among southern regions. Exports, worth €5.9 billion, will suffer a negative trend.
the decision

Construction site on the beach at Rena Bianca: the Regional Administrative Court rejects the Santa Teresa Municipality's protection measures.

Terna's appeal, which needs to repair a power line, has been accepted: the administration had requested a 2 million guarantee for the restoration of the beach.
The fire

Fire breaks out on the 131 DCN near Macomer, slowing traffic.

The fire quickly devoured the vegetation on the roadside, firefighting teams are in action
Garibaldi Street

Olbia city council meeting underway, fire alarm goes off: building evacuated

Emergency due to a lit cigarette butt thrown onto the roof of the building
The emergency

Another collapse in Nuoro's historic center: a section of wall on Via Sassari collapses.

The alarm went off a few dozen meters from Via Grazia Deledda.
Carabinieri

Cagliari: A 37-year-old woman was arrested after being caught selling drugs in front of her home.

In his apartment the Carabinieri found drugs, cash and a taser
Il tribunale di Tempio Pausania
Il tribunale di Tempio Pausania
The investigation

Cannabis plantation in Arzachena, two requests for indictment, and a third suspect emerges.

Prosecutor Sebastiano Carpinato has requested the trial of Gianni Cuccu and his brother Alessandro. Arzachena businesswoman Silvia Pincioni is also under investigation.
the story

Alghero: A mother with a disabled son has been waiting for public housing for seven years.

Councilor Christian Mulas: "We must immediately clarify the rankings."
Norbello (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Norbello (foto L'Unione Sarda)
The case

Norbello, Mayor Manca's provocation: "Those who get sick are expected to heal themselves."

An extreme measure, created to denounce the irreconcilable contradiction between the right to health guaranteed by the Constitution and the lack of local health services.
Standing ovation e cori per l'ex bomber del Livorno Igor Protti (Ansa)
Standing ovation e cori per l'ex bomber del Livorno Igor Protti (Ansa)
the farewell

The football world is in mourning: former Livorno striker Igor Protti has died at the age of 58.

He disappeared during the night after having been fighting an illness for some time.
Un attacco ucraino su Mosca (foto Ansa/Epa)
Un attacco ucraino su Mosca (foto Ansa/Epa)
war

Kiev launches its strongest attack yet on Moscow, Zelensky: "It will burn with us."

Refinery fire, Lavrov promises tough response. Rutte: "A turn in Kiev's favor."
JD Vance (Ansa/Epa)
JD Vance (Ansa/Epa)
the negotiations

US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed indefinitely

The Bern government announced this after Vance's withdrawal: "But we remain available, preparatory work continues."
Nella combo, il presidente Donald Trump (D) firma a Versailles l'accordo tra l'Iran e gli Stati Uniti, e il presidente iraniano Masoud Pezeshkian firma il memorandum a Teheran, 18 giugno 2026. IRANIAN STATE TV IRIB/HANDOUT// X/EmmanuelMacron +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
Nella combo, il presidente Donald Trump (D) firma a Versailles l'accordo tra l'Iran e gli Stati Uniti, e il presidente iraniano Masoud Pezeshkian firma il memorandum a Teheran, 18 giugno 2026. IRANIAN STATE TV IRIB/HANDOUT// X/EmmanuelMacron +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
the agreement

The US and Iran sign a memorandum remotely: "Hormuz has reopened."

Trump: "Anyone still attacking me is either jealous or stupid." His deputy, J.D. Vance: "The 60-day deadline to finalize the agreement has begun."
Reggio Emilia

Eleven-year-old boy dies after being hit by garbage truck while riding his bicycle.

The child was hit shortly after 2 p.m. and arrived at the hospital in critical condition. Local police are at work.
La locandina dell'iniziativa
La locandina dell'iniziativa
the initiative

In Sassari, a campaign for adoptions from the shelter is underway: "No one is born a stray; abandonment is a betrayal."

Launched in recent days with the first posters, it will continue until the end of the summer and will be spread throughout the municipal area.
Gesuino Némus (foto ufficio stampa)
Gesuino Némus (foto ufficio stampa)
the event

October Poetry Festival in Sassari: writer Gesuino Némus will be there.

National preview presentation of the book "The Girl Who Saw the Eyes of God"
the party

Burcei, crowds, and applause for the Nomadi concert

New, highly followed event during the celebrations for Santa Barbara
Plastic drop (foto concessa)
Plastic drop (foto concessa)
music

Cagliari, Plasticdrop and Arcana Bloom live at Poetto

The two island bands will perform live at Corto Maltese on Friday
Mario Deriu - opera in locandina all'evento
Mario Deriu - opera in locandina all'evento
The appointment

A Friday of exhibitions and readings in Piazza San Cosimo in Cagliari.

From Biancospino Dispensa the exhibition by Mario Deriu, with readings entrusted to Francesca "Ismaelle" Cogoni
Pietro Accardi, nuovo direttore sportivo del Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
Pietro Accardi, nuovo direttore sportivo del Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
transfer market

Akarakiri, Cagliari's first signing, has completed his medical.

The midfielder arrives from Everton and has said goodbye to the English club
basketball

Basketball: Milan defeats Venice, claiming the 32nd Scudetto and the Italian treble.

Game 4 ends 86-72. Olimpia celebrates and adds another title to its collection after the Super Cup and the Italian Cup.
FC Inter's coach Cristian Chivu poses with the trophies for FC Inter's 21st championship and 10th Coppa Italia, after the Italian Serie A soccer match between FC Inter and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 17 May 2026. ANSA / ROBERTO BREGANI
FC Inter's coach Cristian Chivu poses with the trophies for FC Inter's 21st championship and 10th Coppa Italia, after the Italian Serie A soccer match between FC Inter and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 17 May 2026. ANSA / ROBERTO BREGANI
soccer

Chivu renews his contract with Inter until 2028.

The club has officially extended the contract of the Scudetto-winning coach.
Nuoto in acque libere (Foto Ansa)
Nuoto in acque libere (Foto Ansa)
sport

Oristano City Trophy: Open water swimming debuts in Torregrande

The waters of the Oristano coast will welcome athletes ready to challenge themselves in a rhomboid course of over 4 kilometers
In Parlamento

Xference awarded as Sardinian startup of the year

The award was given during the seventh edition of “SIOS26 Summer - AI First”
Insularità

Durum wheat prices plummet, while raw materials are rising: "Let's save Sardinian grain farming."

CIA Cagliari and Confagricoltura: Wheat prices and depopulation, a sector on the verge of collapse