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A destra la premier Giorgia Meloni, a sinistra la governatrice della Sardegna Alessandra Todde

energy

Meloni and Todd clash over renewables: "Only blocks from Sardinia." "It's a lie, let's stop the speculation."

The prime minister accuses the Sardinian government of hypocrisy regarding the energy transition. The governor responds harshly, demanding a billion euros in investments: "We decide how and where; we won't take lessons from Rome."

Ennio Neri

The investigations

Fake Carabinieri officers caught after a series of scams; arrest in Nebida town square.

A daring arrest in the Iglesias area. Stolen gold jewelry and other valuables were recovered.

The Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized, in Rome,, Italy, 14 October 2026. ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI

the pontiff

Pope Leo, the bulletin: "He arose, ate, and underwent respiratory physiotherapy."

Tests confirm a regular postoperative course after lung surgery

the phenomenon

Lai (Democratic Party): "Migrants stranded in Olbia, either Meloni and Piantedosi are incompetent or fueling tensions."

Foreigners arrive from Monastir but are not allowed to board. Yesterday, an attempt was made to force the crossing. The Democratic Party secretary: "The stalemate has been going on for over 40 days."

Le operazioni di recupero di Luca Olmetto

The treatments

Speleologist Luca Olmetto, rescued in Urzulei, underwent successful leg surgery.

He is still hospitalized in intensive care at San Francesco in Nuoro.

Roberto Secci

The stop

Nuoro, schools without water: classes are interrupted and children are sent home at noon.

The outage is due to a broken water main in the city.

Fabio Ledda

Piazza Medaglia Miracolosa a Cagliari (foto repertorio)

the controls

Cagliari, he sees the police and tries to escape: he had 100 grams of drugs on him.

A 49-year-old man was arrested during a police inspection in Piazza Medaglia Miracolosa: before being arrested, he threatened and insulted the officers.

Sassari

Tractor-to-car collision in Martis: "It wasn't attempted murder." Acquittal requested for Ilario Saba.

In June 2025 the accident with Gavino Addis, who had reported: two names linked by a tragic story, but the investigations of the Carabinieri had ascertained a simple road collision

Emanuele Floris

I vigili del fuoco di Tortolì insieme al padrone del cane

the intervention

Triei, nine days without food and water: dog rescued by firefighters

He heard the helicopter looking for him and out of fear he hid even more.

Roberto Secci

the works

Quartu: Restoration work begins after fiber optic and electricity excavations, affecting approximately 60 streets.

The teams have already started, they should finish in four months

Federica Lai

Instruction

University of Sassari, employee protests: "There are fewer and fewer of them, and the workload is disproportionate. The University isn't just about teaching positions."

The letter: "60 teachers will be hired, but no positions for technical-administrative staff."

Emanuele Floris

Carabinieri

Tonara: 4 kilos of marijuana seized; bricklayer arrested

The strong smell that reached the street alerted the police

Fabio Ledda

Rome

Pope Leo's recovery is underway; he concelebrated Mass in a room at Gemelli Hospital: "He's in good spirits."

Physiotherapy and lunch, the doctors' report: "Normal values and regular progress."

the operation

He falls off his bike and loses the brake lever, years after the pain: it was stuck in his back

Complex surgery for a 13-year-old at Bambino Gesù Hospital

Angela Taccia, difensore di Sempio, all'esterno del tribunale di Pavia per l'incidente probatorio nell'inchiesta su Andrea Sempio, Pavia (Garlasco), 18 dicembre 2025. ANSA/ PAVIA PRESS/PAOLO TORRES

Garlasco crime

Sempio's defense: "The polka dot print is a size 39, too small for his foot." But also for Stasi's.

The suspect will not make any statements or be questioned, the chosen defense line is limited to the filing of five "counter-consultations"

La presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri Giorgia Meloni in Senato durante le comunicazioni in vista del prossimo Consiglio europeo, Roma,14 Ottobre 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI // Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in the Senate ahead of the next European Council, Rome, 14 October 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI

Rome

Meloni: "Trump's Russian diesel deal is risky." Then she attacked Conte: "With the new electoral law, you wouldn't have become prime minister."

The Prime Minister's remarks to the Senate ahead of the European Council: "Always on Ukraine's side, the surrender of those defending their freedom is not peace."

the turning point

The minicar gang, the attackers are minors: "We had fun like this."

The alleged perpetrators of numerous incidents live in the Monteverde and Testaccio neighborhoods. One is the son of a Carabiniere.

television

The Little Green Train becomes a stage: the second episode is on Sunday on Rai 3 Sardegna.

The new episode of the series produced by Teatro dellarmadio is on Sunday, October 18th. The traveling journey moves to the Sarcidano area, from Mandas to Laconi, between music and stories of identity.

Ivan Murgana

the event

Faber's "Anime Salve" celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in Cagliari.

An evening with many prominent guests at Su Tzirculu, to remember the artist and his historic album.

Enrico Melis Costa

the concerts

Straight from Holland to the Island, the heavy psych of Bismut

Three dates this weekend between Cagliari, Ossi and Buggerru for the instrumental power trio, supported by three Sardinian bands

Enrico Melis Costa

the case

Earthquake at the Pro Loco of Macomer: the president resigns.

Tinuccio Sannitu had been elected just six months ago

Francesco Oggianu

Music

Recital in Sassari by soprano Gilda Fiume

The concert is part of the “Nessun Dorma” Festival

Giampiero Marras

Pisano e Vitali in allenamento (foto G. Marras)

Basketball A2

Michele Vitali and Riccardo Pisano train with Dinamo

Coach Luca Vitali will call them up for Saturday's match against Cento

Giampiero Marras

series c

Torres, away to Reggio Emilia without fans

The measure is a consequence of the intemperance and damage caused by ultras in Campobasso

Giampiero Marras

tennis

Houthi attacks on Riyadh ruin Six Kings Slam: €12 million tournament postponed

Scheduled for October 21-24, it has been moved to late December. Sinner won the first two editions, but this year he's out due to knee problems.

L'arbitro Andrea Calzavara al Var in Cagliari-Arezzo (foto Fabio Murru)

the designation

Monza-Cagliari, Calzavara to referee Monday in Serie A

The Rossoblù will play a postponed match on the seventh day of the championship

Richard Spignesi

The finish line

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ULTIM'ORA

Sardinia's healthcare system is the worst-hit country: 450,000 residents without a family doctor.

Meloni and Todd clash over renewables: "Only blocks from Sardinia." "It's a lie, let's stop the speculation."

Fake Carabinieri officers caught after a series of scams; arrest in Nebida town square.

Pope Leo, the bulletin: "He arose, ate, and underwent respiratory physiotherapy."

Lai (Democratic Party): "Migrants stranded in Olbia, either Meloni and Piantedosi are incompetent or fueling tensions."

Speleologist Luca Olmetto, rescued in Urzulei, underwent successful leg surgery.

Nuoro, schools without water: classes are interrupted and children are sent home at noon.

Cagliari, he sees the police and tries to escape: he had 100 grams of drugs on him.

Tractor-to-car collision in Martis: "It wasn't attempted murder." Acquittal requested for Ilario Saba.

Triei, nine days without food and water: dog rescued by firefighters

Quartu: Restoration work begins after fiber optic and electricity excavations, affecting approximately 60 streets.

University of Sassari, employee protests: "There are fewer and fewer of them, and the workload is disproportionate. The University isn't just about teaching positions."

Tonara: 4 kilos of marijuana seized; bricklayer arrested

Pope Leo's recovery is underway; he concelebrated Mass in a room at Gemelli Hospital: "He's in good spirits."

He falls off his bike and loses the brake lever, years after the pain: it was stuck in his back

Sempio's defense: "The polka dot print is a size 39, too small for his foot." But also for Stasi's.

Meloni: "Trump's Russian diesel deal is risky." Then she attacked Conte: "With the new electoral law, you wouldn't have become prime minister."

The minicar gang, the attackers are minors: "We had fun like this."

The Little Green Train becomes a stage: the second episode is on Sunday on Rai 3 Sardegna.

Faber's "Anime Salve" celebrated its thirtieth anniversary in Cagliari.

Straight from Holland to the Island, the heavy psych of Bismut

Earthquake at the Pro Loco of Macomer: the president resigns.

Recital in Sassari by soprano Gilda Fiume

Michele Vitali and Riccardo Pisano train with Dinamo

Torres, away to Reggio Emilia without fans

Houthi attacks on Riyadh ruin Six Kings Slam: €12 million tournament postponed

Monza-Cagliari, Calzavara to referee Monday in Serie A

From war in South Sudan to graduation in Cagliari, Okumu's story: "I will work to help others."

Cagliari, the new US Program series of lessons begins: "We're starting again with strong motivation."

Trump-Putin deal: Europeans mocked by their Western ally?

Narbolia, controversy over the town's cleanup after the Santa Reparata festival.

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