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the emergency

West Nile fever cases rise to 12 in Sardinia.

All cases in the Oristano area: two people over seventy and one over fifty are under observation.

the controversy

Cagliari's maternity ward closed and reopened in one day: "Todde should leave healthcare to those with the skills."

The Santissima Trinità department was closed due to a shortage of pediatricians and reopened after an emergency meeting. Cugliara (FIALS): "This has been a long-standing problem. Why wasn't action taken sooner? A complete lack of planning."

Healthcare

Cagliari, the Santissima Trinità maternity ward reopens. The Local Health Authority (ASL) states: "The emergency is over."

The green light for the resumption of service was given after an emergency meeting called by the President of the Region.

the accident

Villasor, a car and a motorcycle collide: traffic blocked on Highway 293.

Investigations are underway to reconstruct the dynamics

Continua la fase eruttiva sull'Etna (Corpo Forestale Sicilia)

the phenomenon

New eruption on Mount Etna, flights from Sardinia diverted or canceled.

Strong explosive activity with ash emission at the Voragine crater: Catania airport remains closed.

the investigation

Poaching, illegal weapons, and drugs: Gang busted in southwest Italy

Twenty people under investigation, eight arrested by the Forestry Corps

The virus

West Nile fever: Nine new cases in the Oristano area

Two elderly people were hospitalized, another person went to the emergency room but has already been discharged.

Officina abusiva a Oristano (foto Masala)

The controls

Oristano, illegal dumping of hazardous waste in an unauthorized workshop: seizure triggered

Local police officers discovered the structure in the north of the city

Michael Masala

Giovanni Livesu con i parenti e il sindaco di Villanova Monteleone (foto concessa)

The community

Villanova Monteleone, celebration in the town square for the centenary of Giovanni Livesu

The century of life greeted with a gathering of the whole country

Mariangela Pala

At Poetto

Cagliari, man steals backpack from beach: arrested after chase among beachgoers

Two off-duty Carabinieri arrested a 26-year-old man

The visit

After the attack on researchers, the Carabinieri commander arrives in Lula.

General Francesco Rizzo in town

Fabio Ledda

The Odyssey

Villaputzu, the mayor on the closed bridge: "We'll pursue every possible solution without political bias."

Mayor Pierpaolo Piu: "We need to speak with one voice."

Gianni Agus

the war

Zelensky: "Zaporizhzhia hit by North Korean missiles, 6 dead."

Ukrainian President: "A brutal attack calculated to inflict maximum damage on civilians."

epa13160660 A view of vehicles damaged after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, in Pereira, Colombia, 10 August 2026. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the San Jose de Palmar earthquake, which shook most of the country, has killed at least 132 people and left 572 injured. EPA/CARLOS ORTEGA

the earthquake

Colombia: A curfew and military action against looting in Cali after the earthquake.

Mayor Eder declares a state of emergency: "The first 48 hours are critical." The death toll continues to rise.

Actor Leonardo Di Caprio with his Best Actor award for his role in the film 'The Revenant' backstage at the BAFTA 2016 film awards at the Royal Opera House in London, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

environment

Chile halts electricity project after DiCaprio raises concern about spiny-breasted frog

The actor took the field for the rare animal, whose habitat would be threatened by the work

Valter Lavitola arriva in procura a Roma, 8 luglio 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI (piazzale Clodio, tribunale, interrogatorio)

the investigation

Valter Lavitola arrested for Ranucci attack, mafia-style tactics challenged

According to the prosecutors, he was the instigator of the rudimentary explosive device placed by a gang of four people on October 16th in Pomezia.

epa13159752 People walk through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, 10 August 2026. At least 20 buildings sustained severe damage as a result of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that shook most of the country, with its epicenter in the Pacific region. EPA/ERNESTO GUZMAN JR

the earthquake

Earthquake in Colombia leaves dozens dead and injured. Children trapped under hospital rubble in Cali.

A race against time to save lives. At this time, no Italians are involved, the Foreign Ministry announced.

La Discesa dei Candelieri Medi in corso Vittorio Emanuele

traditions

Sassari, a taste of Faradda with the descent of the Candelieri Medi

The procession began its journey gradually joined by a growing crowd of spectators

Emanuele Floris

Art

Landscapes and Visions: Arzachena hosts Salvatore Ligios' photography exhibition.

Until September 6, 2026 at the Vigne Surrau exhibition gallery

Balata, Nizzi e Usai durante la presentazione del Red Valley (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)

Music

Olbia is warming up for the three-day Red Valley Festival from August 13th to 15th.

On stage among others Achille Lauro, Bresh, Ditonellapiaga, Sfera Ebbasta, Annalisa, Ernia and Sayf

Ilenia Giagnoni

Cinema in Sardinia

Mereu's "Wandering Trees" at the Locarno Film Festival: "They remind us of our destiny."

The Sardinian director's film in competition

the recognition

Melissa Floris of Paulilatino wins the title of Miss Miluna Sardegna

The one in Sassari was one of the most important events of the Miss Italy journey on the Island

Alessia Orbana

Tifosi all’Unipol Domus per una partita del Cagliari (foto Spignesi)

Italian Cup

Cagliari-Arezzo: Tickets on general sale starting Tuesday

The rossoblù's official debut this season will be on Friday at 6:30 pm at the Unipol Domus.

Richard Spignesi

Michele Vitali alla visita media (foto dinamobasket.com)

basketball

First medical visits for Dinamo players

In the next few hours everyone will arrive except Riismaa who is busy with the Estonian national team

Giampiero Marras

Giuseppe Aurelio, nuovo acquisto del Cagliari, all’aeroporto di Elmas (foto Spignesi)

Serie A

Cagliari, here's Aurelio: "Very happy with this new experience."

The trio of signings has been completed after Daniel Maldini and Kevin Carlos

Richard Spignesi

Alberto Cerri ai tempi del Cagliari (archivio)

the match

Cagliari, Arezzo, led by former Cerri, will face them in the round of 32 of the Italian Cup.

The Tuscans beat Union Brescia and will challenge the Rossoblù on Friday at the Unipol Domus

Richard Spignesi

tragedy narrowly avoided

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Cagliari Metro: Delays, Rising Costs, and Traffic

West Nile fever cases rise to 12 in Sardinia.

Cagliari's maternity ward closed and reopened in one day: "Todde should leave healthcare to those with the skills."

Cagliari, the Santissima Trinità maternity ward reopens. The Local Health Authority (ASL) states: "The emergency is over."

Villasor, a car and a motorcycle collide: traffic blocked on Highway 293.

New eruption on Mount Etna, flights from Sardinia diverted or canceled.

Poaching, illegal weapons, and drugs: Gang busted in southwest Italy

West Nile fever: Nine new cases in the Oristano area

Oristano, illegal dumping of hazardous waste in an unauthorized workshop: seizure triggered

Villanova Monteleone, celebration in the town square for the centenary of Giovanni Livesu

Cagliari, man steals backpack from beach: arrested after chase among beachgoers

After the attack on researchers, the Carabinieri commander arrives in Lula.

Villaputzu, the mayor on the closed bridge: "We'll pursue every possible solution without political bias."

Zelensky: "Zaporizhzhia hit by North Korean missiles, 6 dead."

Colombia: A curfew and military action against looting in Cali after the earthquake.

Chile halts electricity project after DiCaprio raises concern about spiny-breasted frog

Valter Lavitola arrested for Ranucci attack, mafia-style tactics challenged

Earthquake in Colombia leaves dozens dead and injured. Children trapped under hospital rubble in Cali.

Sassari, a taste of Faradda with the descent of the Candelieri Medi

Landscapes and Visions: Arzachena hosts Salvatore Ligios' photography exhibition.

Olbia is warming up for the three-day Red Valley Festival from August 13th to 15th.

Mereu's "Wandering Trees" at the Locarno Film Festival: "They remind us of our destiny."

Melissa Floris of Paulilatino wins the title of Miss Miluna Sardegna

Cagliari-Arezzo: Tickets on general sale starting Tuesday

First medical visits for Dinamo players

Cagliari, here's Aurelio: "Very happy with this new experience."

Cagliari, Arezzo, led by former Cerri, will face them in the round of 32 of the Italian Cup.

Dolianova, fire in woodshed: elderly man saved by neighbor

State Road 554: The final phase of paving work begins.

Those Who Hurt with Sovereignty: The Boomerang Effect of Border Controls

Calici di Stelle: Thousands of people toast in Sorso

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