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ULTIM'ORA

Extreme rainfall and severe weather: Sardinia's number of events has quintupled in 35 years.

Short but very violent thunderstorms are increasing, capable of putting pressure on waterways, slopes and drainage networks
L'area del serbatoio di Serra Lurdagu (foto Murru)
L'area del serbatoio di Serra Lurdagu (foto Murru)
the alarm

Huge sinkhole beneath the Serra Lurdagu reservoir: fears in Carbonia

The Lotto B district was at risk of being overwhelmed by 1,500 cubic meters of water. The warehouse has been emptied.
La casa di Antonietta Piras a Villasor (L'Unione Sarda)
La casa di Antonietta Piras a Villasor (L'Unione Sarda)
the yellow

Villasor: Ninety-six-year-old woman found dead at home; investigation underway

Antonietta Piras's body was found by her niece in her ransacked house. No theory has been ruled out, not even that of murder.
Tonino Pireddu, 38 anni, ucciso davanti alla sua abitazione a Orani
Tonino Pireddu, 38 anni, ucciso davanti alla sua abitazione a Orani
The crime

Murder in Orani: Thirty-eight-year-old shot dead

The victim is Tonino Pireddu: the killer killed him in front of his home.
Il progetto del nuovo stadio (Cagliari Calcio)
Il progetto del nuovo stadio (Cagliari Calcio)
the meeting

Cagliari and its Euro 2032 bid: "UEFA fully appreciates the new stadium project."

Federations, the City Council, and clubs met in Rome to discuss the project's progress: "The facility meets the standards for major competitions."
Tribunale di Sassari (foto Pala)
Tribunale di Sassari (foto Pala)
in court

"I'll make you end up like Giulia Cecchettin": A 44-year-old man from Porto Torres has been sentenced on appeal.

The arrest in December 2024: the man had attempted to enter his ex's apartment and had a switchblade with him.
Il tribunale di Tempio Pausania, 30 giugno 2025. ANSA/ANTONELLA BRIANDA
Il tribunale di Tempio Pausania, 30 giugno 2025. ANSA/ANTONELLA BRIANDA
Olbia

Forced into prostitution at 16, names of other clients emerge in court: new investigations opened

The alleged exploiter and three men to whom she was allegedly sold are already under accusation
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
The drama

Sassari: 55-year-old man found dead on Via Donizetti

The discovery in the Santa Maria neighborhood of Pisa: the most likely hypothesis is that the person lost his life due to drug abuse.
Corso Pascoli a Sassari (foto Floris)
Corso Pascoli a Sassari (foto Floris)
Tragedy averted

Sassari, a man threatens to blow himself up with a gas canister: "It could have been a massacre."

The alarm was raised in a complex housing several families, and police intervention averted the worst. The man, a 43-year-old from Sassari, was taken to Bancali prison.
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
The investigations

Fonni: Man pays three thousand euros for missing car; two reported

The two people in whose name the cards and telephone numbers used in the scam were registered have been identified by the Carabinieri.
Area mineraria a Montevecchio
Area mineraria a Montevecchio
environment

There is an operational project for the reclamation of the mining areas of Montevecchio Ponente

The document has been sent: a 40 million euro operation
Giovanna Scanu (foto concessa)
Giovanna Scanu (foto concessa)
towards the vote

Scanu and Cuccu candidates for mayor in Ittiri: two-way challenge for the Pd primaries

The Democratic Party vote is set for March 1st, with party president Giovanna Scanu also in the running.
I colori del carnevale di Tempio (foto Busia)
I colori del carnevale di Tempio (foto Busia)
Temple

Lu Carrasciali at the end of the line, but there will be the "Six Days" of spring

Thousands of people attended the Mardi Gras parade and the grand finale with the burning of King George and the fireworks display.
I carabinieri hanno arrestato un 20enne, nel Bolognese, mentre metteva pietre sui binari, 18 febbraio 2026. Lo anticipa il Tg1 sui social. A casa del fermato sarebbe stato trovato vario materiale riconducibile all'area dell'estremismo antagonista. Secondo quanto apprende l'ANSA, l'arresto è avvenuto ieri sera nei pressi di Castel San Pietro, in provincia, in un tratto dove i carabinieri sarebbero intervenuti sulla base di una segnalazione. L'accusa è attentato alla sicurezza dei trasporti. ANSA/US CARABINIERI ++FOTO DIFFUSA DALL'UFFICIO STAMPA - USARE SOLO PER ILLUSTRARE OGGI LA NOTIZIA INDICATA NEL TITOLO - NON ARCHIVIARE – FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI - NPK+++
I carabinieri hanno arrestato un 20enne, nel Bolognese, mentre metteva pietre sui binari, 18 febbraio 2026. Lo anticipa il Tg1 sui social. A casa del fermato sarebbe stato trovato vario materiale riconducibile all'area dell'estremismo antagonista. Secondo quanto apprende l'ANSA, l'arresto è avvenuto ieri sera nei pressi di Castel San Pietro, in provincia, in un tratto dove i carabinieri sarebbero intervenuti sulla base di una segnalazione. L'accusa è attentato alla sicurezza dei trasporti. ANSA/US CARABINIERI ++FOTO DIFFUSA DALL'UFFICIO STAMPA - USARE SOLO PER ILLUSTRARE OGGI LA NOTIZIA INDICATA NEL TITOLO - NON ARCHIVIARE – FOTO NON IN VENDITA - DA USARE SOLO PER FINI GIORNALISTICI - NPK+++
in the Bolognese area

A 20-year-old man was arrested for placing dozens of rocks on the tracks.

The impact forced a train to stop. After the accident, a second attempt at sabotage was attempted, placing another 30 rocks, but was stopped by the Carabinieri.
All'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, la madre del bimbo ricoverato in gravissime condizioni (Ansa)
All'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, la madre del bimbo ricoverato in gravissime condizioni (Ansa)
the story

Naples baby: experts say no to another transplant. The heart will go to another child who is waiting.

The consultation between experts regarding the new surgery for the little boy admitted to Monaldi Hospital yielded a negative outcome: "We are close to the family."
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
macabre discovery

Horror near Florence: woman's decapitated body found

The body was found in the former CNR area of Scandicci. Carabinieri officers were on site.
Il Presidente Sergio Mattarella all'Assemblea plenaria straordinaria del CSM (foto Ansa)
Il Presidente Sergio Mattarella all'Assemblea plenaria straordinaria del CSM (foto Ansa)
The head of state

Justice referendum: Mattarella makes a surprise appearance at the CSM to tone things down: "We need respect between institutions."

The President's "blitz" after the controversy and Nordio's harsh attack: "Never here for ordinary work."
Il ghanese ripreso dalle telecamere
Il ghanese ripreso dalle telecamere
the investigations

"That son isn't yours," and he tries to kidnap a child: Ghanaian arrested in Caivano

The 45-year-old tried to tear the 5-year-old boy away from his mother: providential intervention by the Carabinieri
University

Which degree program should you choose? Three days to figure it out.

Orientation at the University of Cagliari: hundreds of high school students arrived at the Citadel of Monserrato to learn about the program offerings.
Overmiles (foto Stefano Sgorbati)
Overmiles (foto Stefano Sgorbati)
the live

A Century of Miles Davis at the Bflat in Cagliari, with the Overmiles

The opening band of the legendary jazz musician's latest Italian tour at the jazz club in the capital
Fulminacci (foto Ansa)
Fulminacci (foto Ansa)
The announcement

Fulminacci, after Sanremo, there's a summer concert at the Alguer Summer Festival.

The appointment on the Island is for Friday 21 August
Esterno del Museo Organica
Esterno del Museo Organica
Art

Tempio Pausania: The Organica Museum is enriched with new installations.

The initiative, part of the "Places of the Heart" program: "Labyrinth" and "Dodecahedron" are under construction.
epa12755763 Bodo/Glimt's Sondre Brunstad Fet (C) scores a goal during the UEFA Champions League play-offs 1st leg soccer match between Bodo/Glimt and Inter Milan, in Bodo, Norway, 18 February 2026. EPA/THOMAS ANDERSEN NORWAY OUT
epa12755763 Bodo/Glimt's Sondre Brunstad Fet (C) scores a goal during the UEFA Champions League play-offs 1st leg soccer match between Bodo/Glimt and Inter Milan, in Bodo, Norway, 18 February 2026. EPA/THOMAS ANDERSEN NORWAY OUT
playoff

Champions League, Inter ko: Bodo Glimt wins 3-1

Fet put the home side ahead, Esposito equalized. Hauge and Høgh then scored.
Ac Milan's Rafael Leao (C) scores the 1-1 goal during the Italian serie A soccer match between Milan and Como at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, 18 February 2026. ANSA / MATTEO BAZZI
Ac Milan's Rafael Leao (C) scores the 1-1 goal during the Italian serie A soccer match between Milan and Como at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, 18 February 2026. ANSA / MATTEO BAZZI
series a

Maignan gives the lead, Leao equalizes: Milan-Como 1-1

The match ended in a draw in the 24th round of Serie A. Max Allegri was sent off.
Michael Folorunsho (Ansa)
Michael Folorunsho (Ansa)
soccer

Cagliari continues preparations for the Lazio match.

Michael Folorunsho still partially worked with the group
Elia Barp e Federico Pellegrino (foto Ansa/Epa)
Elia Barp e Federico Pellegrino (foto Ansa/Epa)
Milan-Cortina

Pellegrino-Barp Sprint: Italfondo wins another bronze medal

"The crowd gave us a huge boost." Abodi: "We're at 25 medals and it's not over yet."
The comment
Claudio Lotito e il progetto del nuovo stadio Flaminio (foto Ansa)
Claudio Lotito e il progetto del nuovo stadio Flaminio (foto Ansa)

A stage by magic

In Parlamento
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari - Elmas
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari - Elmas

Airline continuity, Councilor Manca: "It's a tool for the right to mobility, not for the tourism market."

Regarding the possibility of introducing a maximum price cap for the free market, he clarified: "The EU has not accepted the idea."
Insularità
L'incidente prima della Sartiglia (frame da video)
L'incidente prima della Sartiglia (frame da video)

Horse dies before the Sartiglia. LAV: "Animals are exploited and stressed. Enough with these events."

The animal rights group points the finger at "screams, noise, firecrackers, and confusion."