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Monserrato: The sting is closing in on Leonardo Mocci's killer.

One of the friends fled in his car after the crime: he had arrived with the victim in Piazza Settimio Severo. Questioning is underway at the police station.
I carabinieri sul luogo del delitto e, nel tondo, Leonardo Mocci (L'Unione Sarda)
I carabinieri sul luogo del delitto e, nel tondo, Leonardo Mocci (L'Unione Sarda)
the investigations

Oristano, a small bronze statue in the former mayor's home: reported

Giorgio Gaviano is accused of receiving stolen goods of cultural property
File di ambulanze in ospedale
File di ambulanze in ospedale
the emergency

Sardinia's healthcare system is headed for disaster, according to the Democratic Party: "100 million needed immediately, action needed now."

270,000 people are forgoing treatment, hospitals are at risk of closure, and half a million people are without a primary care physician. The Democratic Party has issued a report depicting a dramatic picture that is set to worsen if immediate action isn't taken.
Le operazioni di smaltimento a Feraxi (Muravera)
Le operazioni di smaltimento a Feraxi (Muravera)
animal health

Dermatitis, the culling of 190 animals has been completed: "We'll now be monitoring to avoid a total lockdown."

The Region: Stricter measures avoided if the epidemiological situation does not change
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
court

The "Dirty Uniforms" trial in Sassari, with the two police officers' sentences reduced on appeal.

Gianluca Serra from 5 to 3 years, Marco Fenu from 4 years and 2 months to 2 years and 8 months
Il "prima e dopo" della colonna della Basilica di Saccargia (foto concessa)
Il "prima e dopo" della colonna della Basilica di Saccargia (foto concessa)
the case

Defacement of the Basilica of Saccargia: the Superintendency erases the writing on the column.

An episode that had sparked anger and protests with a debate fueled on social media
Il Tribunale di Oristano
Il Tribunale di Oristano
court

Arrested for extortion in Macomer, evidence is insufficient: the judge releases them.

Antonio Falchi and Angela Scarpulla have been released from prison after being accused of threatening their victim to pay off a drug debt.
I danni causati dal ciclone Harry nel territorio di Pula
I danni causati dal ciclone Harry nel territorio di Pula
Bad weather

Cyclone Harry causes €14 million in damage in Pula. The mayor: "No compensation from the government."

With summer just around the corner, the municipality is still dealing with the consequences of January's storm surges.
Un aereo Ryanair
Un aereo Ryanair
The alarm

Aviation fuel at risk, Lai (Democratic Party): "Sardinia is already damaged, the government is hiding the crisis."

The MP: "Immediate consequences for the island, bookings already declining."
I bambini in Senato
I bambini in Senato
the recognition

In the Senate, a school class from Settimo San Pietro won an award in the "I would like a law that..." competition.

At Palazzo Madama, the pupils of class 5B of the primary school of the comprehensive institute
traffic

Cagliari, Via Vesalio reopens to traffic, but construction disruptions remain.

Abbanoa's intervention on the broken pipe has been completed, but work to narrow the roadway continues.
Le reti abusive nelle acque del litorale quartese (foto carabinieri)
Le reti abusive nelle acque del litorale quartese (foto carabinieri)
Carabinieri

Red Margin: Over three kilometers of illegal fishing nets seized at sea

Divers at work in the waters off the Quartu coast. Their equipment lacks marker buoys and identification codes.
the controversy

Venice Art Biennale Jury Excludes Russia and Israel from Awards

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman: "Revoking funding is anti-cultural."
Il presidente della Repubblica, Sergio Mattarella, durante la cerimonia al Quirinale per i 70 anni della Corte Costituzionale, Roma, 23 aprile 2026. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI
Il presidente della Repubblica, Sergio Mattarella, durante la cerimonia al Quirinale per i 70 anni della Corte Costituzionale, Roma, 23 aprile 2026. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI
around April 25th

Mattarella: "Mourning and destruction will follow if the law of the strongest prevails." Solovyov's attack

"The struggle for liberation," the president said, "is one of the founding pages of the history of the Republic."
Barbara D'Urso (ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI)
Barbara D'Urso (ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI)
the case

Barbara D'Urso and the lawsuit against Mediaset, the company: "The reconstruction is instrumental, we reject all charges."

The host, fired three years ago, is taking legal action. Her response: "The claims are baseless."
Silvio Berlusconi (Ansa)
Silvio Berlusconi (Ansa)
the sentence

Malpensa Airport remains named after Berlusconi: Lombardy Regional Administrative Court rejects appeals

They had been presented by the Municipality of Milan and by three others from the Varese area
Antonella Di Ielsi (2-D) e Sara Di Vita (D) con il marito Gianni Di Vita e la figlia Alice di Vita in una immagine esposta durante i funerali nel Santuario della Madonna di Costantinopoli a Pietracatella, in provincia di Campobasso, 10 gennaio 2026. ANSA/NICOLA LANESE
Antonella Di Ielsi (2-D) e Sara Di Vita (D) con il marito Gianni Di Vita e la figlia Alice di Vita in una immagine esposta durante i funerali nel Santuario della Madonna di Costantinopoli a Pietracatella, in provincia di Campobasso, 10 gennaio 2026. ANSA/NICOLA LANESE
investigations underway

Ricin-poisoned deaths: eldest daughter Alice's cell phone seized

The program "Chi l'ha visto" (Who has seen it) announced this. On April 28, chats, web searches, emails, and social media profiles will be acquired.
the appointment

Open forests in Tepilora Park: the final stop is in Posada on Saturday, April 25th.

The town of Castello della Fava will host a rich day of events dedicated to adults and children on Saturday
L'evento lo scorso anno (foto concessa)
L'evento lo scorso anno (foto concessa)
average

Nurachi, Radio CantinArte Live is born

An event linked to the world of free broadcasters that were very popular in the Oristano area and Sardinia in the 1970s
La copertina del libro
La copertina del libro
the presentation

At the Sulis Tower, Giacomo Oppia's new book, "Extravagant Tales of Alghero's History," is available.

An ironic and affectionate journey through characters, curiosities, anecdotes and atmospheres that have their roots in the collective memory of the city.
Ranieri e Gasperini (Ansa)
Ranieri e Gasperini (Ansa)
series a

A clash with Gasperini puts Roma and Ranieri on the brink of divorce.

New tensions with the Giallorossi's senior advisor: a statement from the club is expected.
Marco Palestra contro Hassane Kamara in Udinese-Cagliari del girone d'andata di Serie A (foto Ansa)
Marco Palestra contro Hassane Kamara in Udinese-Cagliari del girone d'andata di Serie A (foto Ansa)
the calendar

Serie A, Matchday 36: Date and Time for Cagliari vs. Udinese

The rossoblù will play in advance in the third-to-last round of the championship
L'arbitro Juan Luca Sacchi (foto Ansa)
L'arbitro Juan Luca Sacchi (foto Ansa)
series a

Cagliari-Atalanta, Sacchi has been appointed as the referee.

The penultimate matchday will be played on Monday at 6.30pm at Unipol Domus.
In Parlamento
La sindaca Tirotto con Maria Tugulu (foto concessa)
La sindaca Tirotto con Maria Tugulu (foto concessa)

Castelsardo celebrates the centenary of Maria Tugulu: "A treasure trove of wisdom."

Around her are her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the embrace of the entire country.
Insularità
Giorgia Bruni, crediti Premio Emilio Lussu
Giorgia Bruni, crediti Premio Emilio Lussu

The new Emilio Lussu Award preview in Cagliari

Biancospino Dispenses the poetry of "Pagan Rites" with the author Giorgia Bruni, in conversation with Lorella Costa