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Emergency during the night in Carloforte: a ship loaded with livestock breaks down off the rocks.

The Coast Guard helicopter is in flight to assist the crew of the Blue Ocean A, which is docked at Punta Spalmatore di Fuori.
La nave cargo (L'Unione Sarda)
La nave cargo (L'Unione Sarda)
La mappa del rischio in Sardegna
La mappa del rischio in Sardegna
the emergency

Landslides and floods in Sardinia have increased by 30% in three years.

ISPRA mapping: on the island, almost 21,000 residents live with the danger of land collapse, while 123,000 live in areas endangered by the water.
Bonorva, l'incidente sulla 131 (foto FLoris)
Bonorva, l'incidente sulla 131 (foto FLoris)
the accident

Bonorva, a minibus carrying seven workers overturns: air ambulance responds.

The incident occurred in the afternoon on the 131. The driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel.
La vittima Luca Goddi
La vittima Luca Goddi
The process

Goddi murder: A marathon hearing at the Assize Court: 20-year sentence requested for Contena.

Nearly six hours to reconstruct the investigation point by point. In February, the civil parties will speak, followed by the defense.
Maltempo, a sinistra la cartina della Sardegna con i colori dell'allerta meteo
Maltempo, a sinistra la cartina della Sardegna con i colori dell'allerta meteo
weather forecast

Sardinia in the grip of severe weather: the alert has been extended.

Yellow and orange warnings in various areas of the island, from Campidano to the central-northern area.
Oristano: Una delle pariglie durante la discesa di Domenica. Foto Mario Solinas
Oristano: Una delle pariglie durante la discesa di Domenica. Foto Mario Solinas
the controversies

Abodi and Sartiglia decrees, debate in Rome as debate grows

Less than three weeks before the equestrian tournament, the Municipality, the Oristano Foundation and the Government will discuss the rules and their application.
Metal detector all'ingresso dell'istituto Morano del Parco Verde di Caivano (Ansa)
Metal detector all'ingresso dell'istituto Morano del Parco Verde di Caivano (Ansa)
safety

Metal detectors in schools: a circular signed by Valditara and Piantedosi.

Preventive measures to reduce the risk of gun use among students. Activation at the request of school administrators.
Carlo Giovanrdi, 76 anni
Carlo Giovanrdi, 76 anni
The interview

Carlo Giovanardi: "It was a bomb in Ustica and the culprits are alive."

The former minister discusses the Itavia plane massacre, the Chucchi case, and his anti-vax twin.
Il grosso masso caduto a Santu Lianu (foto vigili del fuoco)
Il grosso masso caduto a Santu Lianu (foto vigili del fuoco)
holy lianu

Quartu, a large granite boulder falls in front of a house: two elderly people are saved.

Weighing approximately 3.5 tons, it detached from the hill and ended up on the road. Firefighters responded to the scene with a crane.
the controversy

Golfo Aranci: Vandals at the Church of Our Lady of the Mount: Bishop Intervenes

In the background, tensions over the management of the place of worship and the organization of the festival
Un cinghiale
Un cinghiale
the controversy

Wild boar hunt extended, animal rights activists say "absurd."

Grig and the League are calling for the abolition of hunting after a day was added to the hunting calendar: "The more they kill, the more they increase."
the emergency

Sassari cracks down on uncivilized waste disposal: the municipality prepares countermeasures.

The installation of 66 cameras and the planning of an environmental hub are the first steps to combat illegal waste disposal.
Carabinieri a Villasimius (foto archivio Us)
Carabinieri a Villasimius (foto archivio Us)
Stalking

Villasimius: 38-year-old man placed under house arrest for violating ban on approaching ex-partner.

The man is charged with stalking, aggravated assault, attempted robbery and aggravated trespassing.
Foto carabinieri generica, auto con militare dell'Arma con paletta / Foto Carabinieri
Foto carabinieri generica, auto con militare dell'Arma con paletta / Foto Carabinieri
Messina

Three bullet-riddled bodies found in a forest: they were all hunters

They had gone out hunting this morning, the Carabinieri are investigating
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
the investigations

New Year's Eve Massacre: Former Crans-Montana City Council Technician Under Investigation

Involved in the investigation into the lack of controls over the past five years. Questioning scheduled for February 9th.
Donald Trump (Ansa-Epa)
Donald Trump (Ansa-Epa)
high voltage

Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran. His response: "If they attack, we will react like never before."

The US president: "Tehran must sit down at the table and negotiate."
Giorgia Meloni con il ministro della Giustizia Nordio
Giorgia Meloni con il ministro della Giustizia Nordio
the verdict

Justice Referendum: TAR rejects appeal on voting date

Judges consider the government's decision to open polling stations on March 22 and 23 to be legitimate.
Caltanissetta

Meeting with Meloni in Niscemi: "We will act swiftly." Investigation into manslaughter, landslide continues.

The situation is worsening hour by hour, over 1,500 people have already abandoned their homes
Su Crucifissu Mannu (foto concessa)
Su Crucifissu Mannu (foto concessa)
Porto Torres

Necropolis of Su Crocifissu Mannu: team appointed to enhance the archaeological site

The project was made possible thanks to funding from the Region, with resources amounting to 150 thousand euros.
Oristano

The Sartiglia gets underway: medical checks for the 114 horses

The debate on the Abodi decree remains open, in search of a balance between security and tradition.
Luca Carboni (foto concessa)
Luca Carboni (foto concessa)
music

Luca Carboni at the Alguer Summer Festival

The concert will be held on Wednesday, August 5th
Rome

The Trevi Fountain will become a paid entry point starting in February: a two-euro ticket.

Only for tourists, for residents (who must present an identity document) it remains free.
Italian actress Sabrina Ferilli arrives for the opening ceremony at the 8th International Rome Film Festival, in Rome, Italy, 08 November 2013. . ANSA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
Italian actress Sabrina Ferilli arrives for the opening ceremony at the 8th International Rome Film Festival, in Rome, Italy, 08 November 2013. . ANSA/CLAUDIO ONORATI
towards the festival

Sanremo, few guests and even less controversy (for now). The latest names: Ferilli, Lauro, Argentero

The festival starts quietly, amidst the Eurovision clouds and the due homage to "Super Goofy"
epa12689210 Milan's Federico Dimarco (2-L) and team players celebrate after scoring the 0-1 goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Internazionale Milano, in Dortmund, Germany, 28 January 2026. EPA/FABIAN STRAUCH
epa12689210 Milan's Federico Dimarco (2-L) and team players celebrate after scoring the 0-1 goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Internazionale Milano, in Dortmund, Germany, 28 January 2026. EPA/FABIAN STRAUCH
championship

Champions League: Inter wins, but no Italian team advances directly to the round of 16.

Atalanta and Juventus also reach the play-offs with the Nerazzurri, Napoli eliminated
series c

Torres, Matteo Baldi has arrived: "I'm here to get back into the game."

The defender is already available for the away match against Ternana.
Jannik Sinner (Ansa-Epa)
Jannik Sinner (Ansa-Epa)
tennis

Australian Open: Sinner defeats Shelton and advances to the semifinals against Djokovic.

The Italian champion advances to the quarterfinals, defeating Shelton in three sets. The match ends 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
In Parlamento
Paola Panina, professore di biologia cellulare sperimentale dell’Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele e Gianvito Martino, direttore scientifico dell’Irccs Ospedale San Raffaele
Paola Panina, professore di biologia cellulare sperimentale dell’Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele e Gianvito Martino, direttore scientifico dell’Irccs Ospedale San Raffaele

Multiple sclerosis: A possible breakthrough in the treatment of the disease

An existing drug repairs myelin and protects neurons
Insularità

February 2026: What are the deadlines? A quick guide

From tax deadlines to utility bill payments, bonuses, and insurance: a calendar to help you avoid losing benefits and penalties.