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Unions slam the government: "Healthcare is on the brink. Changes must be made now, or we'll defend the Sardinians at all costs."

The secretaries of CGIL, CISL, and UIL have taken a very strong stance: "A protocol was signed in August, but nothing has changed: we can't wait any longer."
Armando Bartolazzi e Alessandra Todde
Armando Bartolazzi e Alessandra Todde
Via Roma e, nei riquadri. Corrado Meloni e Anna Puddu
Via Roma e, nei riquadri. Corrado Meloni e Anna Puddu
Cagliari

"Via Roma is a glut," FdI attacks, and the councilor responds: "We inherited a disaster, we're working for the most vulnerable."

Anna Puddu (Social Policies) after the attack by Meloni's representative Corrado Meloni: "We found 44 million euros unspent on people forced to starve and suffer in our region."
the case

Desirè Manca, shocking video: "A Sardinian man proposed to me for sex: it's rape and I'm reporting it."

The regional councilor for labor revealed: "I apologize. These words don't pertain to my role, but I don't want to ignore them."
Folla a Ovodda per ammirare i cammelli (G. Locci)
Folla a Ovodda per ammirare i cammelli (G. Locci)
the case

Ovodda, camel killed after failed robbery

Investigations are underway on two fronts: an animal was slaughtered in March, but news of it has only just emerged. Meanwhile, searches are underway in Oliena, Atzara, and Desulo due to threats against the animal rights activist.
Cagliari, via Roma (Foto Corrado Meloni)
Cagliari, via Roma (Foto Corrado Meloni)
the controversy

"Via Roma looks like a souk: squatters and homeless people slalom": Cagliari, FdI on the attack.

Regional Councilor Corrado Meloni slams the Zedda administration: "The city's best living rooms are at the mercy of decay."
Sassari - auto bruciate in via Canepa (foto concessa)
Sassari - auto bruciate in via Canepa (foto concessa)
the fire

Sassari: Two cars caught fire overnight in Monte Rosello, also damaging a house.

The incident occurred around 2am in Via Canepa, a side street of Viale Sicilia.
the exhibition

Cagliari's Christmas Fair hosts a popular vintage market.

Hundreds lined up for the display of used objects from the past
Una via del centro storico di Alghero illuminata per Natale
Una via del centro storico di Alghero illuminata per Natale
the case

Alghero, plastic Christmas trees in schools: controversy arises

Councilor Christian Mulas: "The ecological transition cannot remain just a slogan."
the test

Oliena, major drill in the Su Bentu cave: 165 technicians working for 44 hours

A complex rescue of an injured person was simulated. Rescuers arrived from all over Italy.
Sassari - garante regionale infanzia e adolescenza Carla Puligheddu e comunale Maria Antonietta Muroni (foto Floris)
Sassari - garante regionale infanzia e adolescenza Carla Puligheddu e comunale Maria Antonietta Muroni (foto Floris)
the emergency

Sassari, municipal ombudsman for children and adolescents: "Alcoholism and school dropout rates are a concern."

Among the most at-risk neighborhoods are the historic center and Li Punti
the discomfort

Strollers and tricycles on the streets: protests erupt in Baratili among families without pediatric care.

Many parents in the health district will be unable to choose a new doctor. A document has been prepared for mayors to read.
La Maddalena. La presidente del Parco Nazionale Rosanna Giudice e il direttore Giulio Plastina (foto Ronchi)
La Maddalena. La presidente del Parco Nazionale Rosanna Giudice e il direttore Giulio Plastina (foto Ronchi)
marine protected area

La Maddalena, a pact for the sea: the National Park and fishermen will sign a sustainability agreement.

An important step in strengthening the dialogue between environmental protection and traditional production activities
Carabinieri del Nas (Foto archivio US)
Carabinieri del Nas (Foto archivio US)
The controls

Sassari: NAS investigation into dental tourism

The military is carrying out checks on promotional meetings organised in Sardinia by dental facilities based abroad.
Matteo Salvini (Ansa)
Matteo Salvini (Ansa)
the law

Integration exams and anti-Maranza laws: the League cracks down on citizenship.

Proposal to the Chamber. Salvini: "Becoming Italian is a serious matter."
L'ospedale Sant'Eugenio (Ansa)
L'ospedale Sant'Eugenio (Ansa)
Bribes

He pocketed a bribe from a businessman: Chief physician arrested in Rome

Roberto Palumbo, nephrologist at Sant'Eugenio Hospital, has been arrested; 12 people are implicated in the investigation.
Piazza della Scala blindata (Ansa)
Piazza della Scala blindata (Ansa)
the tradition

The premiere of "Lady Macbeth" at La Scala in Milan. The square was under lockdown. Only Giuli from the government was present.

Shostakovich's play kicks off the new theater season. Outside, protests from the entertainment world and Pro Pal.
Milan

He saws through the bars and lowers himself into the void with knotted sheets: prisoner escapes from Opera prison

The 41-year-old, who is serving a sentence ending in 2048, is said to be escaping for the fourth time.
Immagine simbolo (EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI)
Immagine simbolo (EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI)
the drama

Fire at a nightclub in Goa, India, kills at least 25.

Among the victims of the fire at the "Birch" there are also four tourists and 14 members of staff
Un momento del concerto di Andrea Motis e dell'orchestra Jazz della Sardegna (foto G. Marras)
Un momento del concerto di Andrea Motis e dell'orchestra Jazz della Sardegna (foto G. Marras)
the performance

Andrea Motis's soft notes conquer the Verdi Theatre in Sassari

The Spanish artist performed a classy concert with the Sardinia Jazz Orchestra.
La proiezione di "The Night Boots" (foto ufficio stampa)
La proiezione di "The Night Boots" (foto ufficio stampa)
cinema

"The Night Boots" wins the Grand Prize at the 2025 Sardinia Film Festival

In addition to director Pierre-Luc Granjon, Paolo Gaudio was awarded for “Dagon”
Sassari - lavoro di pittura in viale delle Rimembranze (foto Floris)
Sassari - lavoro di pittura in viale delle Rimembranze (foto Floris)
the project

Sassari, an interethnic message of peace and equality on the Viale delle Rimembranze.

A colorful panel hosts drawings and paintings by children and artists. This initiative takes place every Saturday.
Federico Poggipollini durante un live (foto Instagram)
Federico Poggipollini durante un live (foto Instagram)
Music

Bari Sardo anticipates the New Year's Eve: Captain Fede (Poggiolini) takes the stage.

The Bolognese singer-songwriter was the guitarist of Litfiba, today he is part of Ligabue's band
the event

At the Civic Theatre of Sassari, the talent of the Spanish Andrea Motis

The singer and trumpeter guest star of the Sardinia Jazz Orchestra
Lando Norris (Ansa-Epa)
Lando Norris (Ansa-Epa)
engines

Formula One: Norris is the 2025 world champion

The British McLaren driver only needs third place at the Abu Dhabi GP
La panchina festeggia Musso dopo il gol (foto G. Marras)
La panchina festeggia Musso dopo il gol (foto G. Marras)
Serie C

Torres draws 1-1 against Pineto

A match where the guests' obstructionism prevailed
Una delle edizioni passate del torneo
Una delle edizioni passate del torneo
the event

Olbia, hundreds of children gather on the mats in memory of little Gioele Putzu.

The Baby Ippon Trophy, a historic martial arts event, is back.
Seconda vittoria di fila al PalaSerradimigni per la Dinamo (foto G. Marras)
Seconda vittoria di fila al PalaSerradimigni per la Dinamo (foto G. Marras)
Basketball

Dinamo tames Trieste 85-80

Sassari still ahead, super Marshall, good debut for Visconti