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transportation

Elmas Airport under pressure: long lines at security checkpoints

Passenger traffic increases in August. The seasonal peak numbers are testing security checkpoints.

Il prezzo della benzina esposto davanti a un distributore di Roma, 20 agosto 2026. Il prezzo della benzina torna sopra la soglia dei due euro al litro anche sulla rete stradale. Un'impennata che non si registrava da quasi tre anni e che si avvicina al record toccato nel marzo del 2022, dopo lo scoppio della guerra in Ucraina. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI

expensive fuel

Excise tax hike looms: petrol above 2 euros, diesel nearing 2.20 in Sardinia

The 17 cent per litre discount on diesel will end on August 25: six EU countries, including Italy, are pushing for a tax on oil companies' extra profits.

the case

The Summer of the Rude: Illegal Beach Umbrellas in the Sarrabus, Swimmer with a Speargun in the Sinis Protected Area

In Villasimius, Serr'e Morus, the residents of the condominium of the same name had privatized the beach. Adiconsum is relaunching the "Daspo" (tourist ban)

Cagliari-Elmas - Aeroporto Mameli 17-03.26 - Stefano Anedda Endrich

the operation

Airport merger: Method to create holding company emerges

The shares were divided based on the old airport valuations, the Region's own consultants were not convinced by the criteria for pricing the airports.

the plan

Drones and satellites to combat wildfires and flood risk: the Region allocates 12 million euros.

A project to increase observation, monitoring, and risk analysis capabilities: "Prevention means first and foremost knowing the territory."

Antonio Serreli

the accident

Baunei man injures leg while cutting washing machine with saw

The man was airlifted to San Francesco Hospital in Nuoro with a serious calf injury.

Roberto Secci

the accident

Porto Torres, cyclists hit by a car during a tour of Monte Rasu: the driver escapes.

Two injured in hospital, fortunately without serious consequences

Mariangela Pala

L'incidente in via Roma a Lotzorai (Secci)

The accident

Head-on collision in Lotzorai, four injured taken to hospital

It happened at the entrance to the town on Via Roma

Roberto Secci

Un traghetto Gnv (immagine simbolo, foto Ansa)

the emergency

Passengers on the GNV ferry recover from illness off the coast of Sardinia

The Coast Guard intervened, and the patient was taken to Lanusei Hospital.

The post

Golfi Aranci, barbecue with gazebo and loungers at Caletta delle Tartarughe. The complaint was made on social media.

Missmartastar, a blogger with 22,000 followers, reports an episode of Gallura's vulgar summer.

Tania Careddu

Court

Porto Torres, a 30-cm knife found in a car: "I need it to cut Spanish sausage." Arrested.

A 57-year-old man in trouble

Emanuele Floris

Auto della polizia di Stato il giorno della rapina

safety

Sassari: The "gentle" robber is under house arrest.

He was arrested on August 13th. Before fleeing with the cash register, he apologized to the store's employees.

Emanuele Floris

Spain

Nicola Maggiotto, the 21-year-old attacked in Barcelona, opened his eyes and shook his mother's hand.

Signs of recovery for the young man brutally beaten by a gang, the Catalan police investigation into the incident continues.

epa13184988 Russian President Vladimir Putin answers questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin (not pictured) during an interview at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 22 August 2026. EPA/MIKHAIL METZE / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

the conflict

Putin's anger over Kiev's attacks: "The Russian economy is damaged, we will take revenge."

Russia is beginning to feel the pinch, but the Tsar reassures: "The situation on the ground is unchanged, the pace of our advance is increasing."

The accident

Computer catches fire on American Airlines flight, five passengers burned

Federal Aviation Administration warns of potential dangers of lithium batteries

Palermo

Baby girl dies of diphtheria, parents under investigation; cousin also tests positive but is vaccinated and doing well.

Manslaughter investigation: They decided not to vaccinate the little girl because they believed vaccinations caused autism. Thus, a disease eradicated thanks to vaccines has returned.

Esplosione in una palazzina a Perugia (foto Ansa - Gasperini)

the emergency

An explosion in a Perugia apartment building causes the roof to collapse, injuring two people, and in critical condition for one woman.

The worst off was a 47-year-old woman who lived in the apartment where the explosion occurred on the fourth floor and was found in the garden.

traditions

Sassari, the rite of the Octave of the Assumption concluded

The Candelieri were taken away and returned to their chapels to await the next Faradda.

Emanuele Floris

Domenico Iannacone sarà tra gli ospiti di Bimbi a bordo

The appointments

Kids on Board: A festival dedicated to children's literature from August 25th to 30th

The fourteenth edition kicks off in Guspini: 90 events, 50 guests, and workshops on the theme "Bodies. Maps for Inhabiting the World." Stops also include Oristano and Assemini.

literature

"Albergo Savoia," Simone Azzu presents his debut novel.

On Monday, August 24th, the literary meeting of the Llibres Libres festival will take place at the Cyrano open space: the author will be in conversation with writer Alessandro De Roma.

Catherine Flowers

Valledoria

Ilaria Porceddu and Emanuele Contis: signature concert on the Coghinas

At 7pm the acoustic and electronic show of "Lumia", a music that goes beyond traditional boundaries to transform itself into a soundscape

Giampiero Marras

Nineteenth edition

Portoscuso's Southwest Fair kicks off with a concert by Anna Tatangelo.

More than 130 exhibitors will liven up the Lungomare and the adjacent streets from 4pm, this evening the show starts at 9pm

Antonella Pani

the championship

Serie A: Napoli wins away, Inter restarts with a 4-0 win at Monza

Results and scorers of the first day

L'attaccante Daniele Sorrentino (foto Torres)

Serie C

Torres suffers a blow as striker Sorrentino is injured.

The player suffered a sprain to his left knee

Giampiero Marras

Il Cagliari esulta dopo il gol di Alessandro Deiola in Coppa Italia contro l'Arezzo (foto Fabio Murru)

series a

Parma-Cagliari, probable lineups: Maldini nearing his starting debut

New signings Fadera and Kevin Carlos will be on the bench, with the match kicking off at 8:45 PM.

Richard Spignesi

Beijing

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Fatal crash in Olmedo, Lorenzo Del Giudice had lost both his parents: did an animal cross the road?

Elmas Airport under pressure: long lines at security checkpoints

Excise tax hike looms: petrol above 2 euros, diesel nearing 2.20 in Sardinia

The Summer of the Rude: Illegal Beach Umbrellas in the Sarrabus, Swimmer with a Speargun in the Sinis Protected Area

Airport merger: Method to create holding company emerges

Drones and satellites to combat wildfires and flood risk: the Region allocates 12 million euros.

Baunei man injures leg while cutting washing machine with saw

Porto Torres, cyclists hit by a car during a tour of Monte Rasu: the driver escapes.

Head-on collision in Lotzorai, four injured taken to hospital

Passengers on the GNV ferry recover from illness off the coast of Sardinia

Golfi Aranci, barbecue with gazebo and loungers at Caletta delle Tartarughe. The complaint was made on social media.

Porto Torres, a 30-cm knife found in a car: "I need it to cut Spanish sausage." Arrested.

Sassari: The "gentle" robber is under house arrest.

Nicola Maggiotto, the 21-year-old attacked in Barcelona, opened his eyes and shook his mother's hand.

Putin's anger over Kiev's attacks: "The Russian economy is damaged, we will take revenge."

Computer catches fire on American Airlines flight, five passengers burned

Baby girl dies of diphtheria, parents under investigation; cousin also tests positive but is vaccinated and doing well.

An explosion in a Perugia apartment building causes the roof to collapse, injuring two people, and in critical condition for one woman.

Sassari, the rite of the Octave of the Assumption concluded

Kids on Board: A festival dedicated to children's literature from August 25th to 30th

"Albergo Savoia," Simone Azzu presents his debut novel.

Ilaria Porceddu and Emanuele Contis: signature concert on the Coghinas

Portoscuso's Southwest Fair kicks off with a concert by Anna Tatangelo.

Serie A: Napoli wins away, Inter restarts with a 4-0 win at Monza

Torres suffers a blow as striker Sorrentino is injured.

Parma-Cagliari, probable lineups: Maldini nearing his starting debut

Humanoid robot Lightning runs the 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, breaking Bolt's record.

Sant'Efisio, December 12, 1954: the procession against polio

Tortolì, farewell to Giovanni Pani: he was mayor in the 1970s.

A 47-year-old priest dies in front of the faithful after suffering a fatal illness while celebrating Mass.

Ales, a horse falls into a canal: rescued by helicopter by firefighters

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