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ULTIM'ORA

Delayed, blocked, or suspended: a map of Anas construction sites in Sardinia.

Over one billion euros in ongoing work: here's the current status of work on the island's roads, with final conclusions being redefined and definitive halts.
L'aeroporto di Cagliari avvolto dalla nebbia
L'aeroporto di Cagliari avvolto dalla nebbia
the inconveniences

Cagliari airport is foggy, causing planes to be unable to land; all flights are diverted to Alghero.

Four morning flights are heading to Fertilia due to poor visibility at Elmas.
Il pino caduto in viale Sant'Ignazio (Foto: Umberto Zedda)
Il pino caduto in viale Sant'Ignazio (Foto: Umberto Zedda)
public greenery

Cagliari: A large pine tree collapses on a parked car.

The collapse in Viale Sant'Ignazio, a street that hosts some university faculties, fortunately occurred when no one was there
(Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
(Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the accident

Crash on State Road 129 bis in Macomer: A motorcyclist was rescued by air, his injuries are serious.

The 63-year-old man from Terni lost control of the vehicle and ended up in a ditch: he was transported to San Francesco in Nuoro with a red code.
Un'auto coinvolta in un incidente mortale
Un'auto coinvolta in un incidente mortale
the analysis

Sardinia is the worst-hit country for road deaths: "It's been worse for the last ten years."

In fifteen years, the number of victims has increased from 98 to 113 in the space of 12 months. The main cause: distraction. The use of synthetic substances is also on the rise. Data from the Cagliari Mobility Lab conference
the scam

Fonni, received an attractive job offer but it was a scam: two reports

The criminals managed to gain the victim's trust, inducing her to make two bank transfers
Selargius

Firefighters worked hard all night: vehicles caught fire between the 554 and Asse Mediano roads.

The operation lasted for a few hours, after which the investigations began
Vigili del fuoco (archivio)
Vigili del fuoco (archivio)
the fire

Ortacesus, a large fire broke out overnight: several hectares of land were ablaze.

Firefighters and forest rangers have been working hard to assess the damage and investigate the causes.
Operazione della polizia di Stato nei giorni scorsi
Operazione della polizia di Stato nei giorni scorsi
the kidnappings

Drugs and weapons: Major national police operation, Sardinia also involved

Dozens of arrests and reports filed, with particular attention paid to the red zone in Cagliari.
Quartu, le auto incendiate in via Nigra (foto Daga)
Quartu, le auto incendiate in via Nigra (foto Daga)
the alarm

Vandals on the loose overnight in Quartu: a dozen cars damaged.

They had fun breaking the side mirrors of the cars. This incident is not an isolated case.
Parcheggio a pagamentoi al Poetto di Quartu (Foto: Daga)
Parcheggio a pagamentoi al Poetto di Quartu (Foto: Daga)
traffic

Paid parking will begin at Poetto in Quartu on Monday, June 1st.

Activation of the blue lines also at Margine Rosso and Kal'e Moru: all the rates
La ripresa di un meteorite
La ripresa di un meteorite
World

NASA: "Meteorite on collision course with Earth exploded over Massachusetts."

Boom and fireball, a blast equivalent to that of 300 tons of TNT: it was travelling at over 120 thousand kilometres per hour.
I danni provocati da un missile israeliano a Choueifat, a sud di Beirut (Ansa)
I danni provocati da un missile israeliano a Choueifat, a sud di Beirut (Ansa)
Middle East

No respite, Israel announces: "Our operations in Lebanon are expanding to new areas."

Tel Aviv's army continues its advance north of the Litani River: over a million displaced
Un'ambulanza (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Un'ambulanza (foto L'Unione Sarda)
the tragedy

A fifteen-year-old boy dies suddenly while swimming in a pool.

The victim was camping in Liguria with his youth football team
the investigation

83-year-old man found dead in his workplace: he was an undeclared worker.

The Carabinieri also identified another illegal worker: the activity in the window and door sector was suspended.
epaselect epa13002649 A coordinator with U-Reporters, an UNICEF program to engage and inform local communities, wears a protective gown as he takes part in a campaign to raise awareness against Ebola in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, 29 May 2026. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). EPA/MARIE JEANNE MUNYERENKANA
epaselect epa13002649 A coordinator with U-Reporters, an UNICEF program to engage and inform local communities, wears a protective gown as he takes part in a campaign to raise awareness against Ebola in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, 29 May 2026. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). EPA/MARIE JEANNE MUNYERENKANA
The circular

Ebola: Measures are in place for those arriving from Congo and Uganda: mandatory reporting, five risk levels.

Fiumicino becomes a health hub: Regions will have to designate referral centers. Here's who is quarantined.
the work

Serdiana: a mural in memory of Tziu Boricu, the star of Sardinian dance

A member of the Sibiola fok group, appreciated throughout the island, he passed away nine years ago.
Che incredibile confusione (foto Neroteatro)
Che incredibile confusione (foto Neroteatro)
The shows

Cagliari, a weekend of theater events

A "diptych" featuring "The Trilogy of the Last" and "What an incredible confusion" will be on stage, curated by NeroTeatro and Teatro del Sale.
ROCCO HUNT: da oggi è disponibile ovunque "RIVOLUZIONE", il nuovo disco di inediti con feat come Fabri Fibra, Gué Pequeno, Luchè, Emis Killa, Carl Brave e tanti altri
ROCCO HUNT: da oggi è disponibile ovunque "RIVOLUZIONE", il nuovo disco di inediti con feat come Fabri Fibra, Gué Pequeno, Luchè, Emis Killa, Carl Brave e tanti altri
the interview

Carloforte, Rocco Hunt stars in the Girotonno: "It's an honor. I'm a traditional piss-monger."

The singer from Salerno, 3 million records sold and 30 platinum certifications, in concert
Matteo Arnaldi (Ansa)
Matteo Arnaldi (Ansa)
tennis

Italy's trio at Roland Garros: Berrettini, Cobolli, and Arnaldi reach the round of 16

The two Matteos advance after fighting for over 5 hours to win their respective matches
Il Psg esulta per il gol in finale di Champions League contro l'Arsenal (foto Ansa)
Il Psg esulta per il gol in finale di Champions League contro l'Arsenal (foto Ansa)
the final

PSG repeats their Champions League triumph: Arsenal surrenders on penalties

Parisians win from the penalty spot: 5-4 after 1-1 in regulation and extra time
Matteo Berrettini (Ansa)
Matteo Berrettini (Ansa)
tennis

Roland Garros: Berrettini's feat, reaching the round of 16 after more than five hours of play

The Italian wins in the fifth set against Comesana: "I'm so happy and grateful to my incredible team."
epa13004163 Flavio Cobolli of Italy during his Men's 3rd round match against Learner Tien of the United States at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 30 May 2026. EPA/TERESA SUAREZ
epa13004163 Flavio Cobolli of Italy during his Men's 3rd round match against Learner Tien of the United States at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 30 May 2026. EPA/TERESA SUAREZ
tennis

Roland Garros: Flavio Cobolli defeats Tien and advances to the round of 16

Italy continues to dream even without Sinner, now it's Berrettini and Arnaldi's turn.
In Parlamento
Al centro il professor Pietro Giorgio Calò in sala operatoria al Policlinico Duilio Casula (foto Aou Cagliari)
Al centro il professor Pietro Giorgio Calò in sala operatoria al Policlinico Duilio Casula (foto Aou Cagliari)

Thyroid: 345 surgeries and 10,000 visits per year at the Policlinico Hospital.

Pietro Giorgio Calò: "Surgery is increasingly minimally invasive." Francesco Boi: "Early diagnosis is essential."
Insularità
Elizabeth Rijo e Pierandrea Setzu (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Elizabeth Rijo e Pierandrea Setzu (foto L'Unione Sarda)

Migration, rights, and work: The Conadimi conference in Rome with Elizabeth Rijo and Pierandrea Setzu

Institutional representatives, experts, diaspora representatives and civil society met to discuss the issue.