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The Council meeting is cancelled due to the majority's absences. Campo largo: "We'll make a point; it won't happen again."

The center-right: "Shame." Truzzu: "Totally divided, this is how they're forgetting Sardinia."

Crime

Selargius: Fuel thefts from cars raise alarm

Twelve complaints in just a few days: extensive damage to tanks and furious owners: a specialized gang is in action

Federica Lai

tennis

Rome, Sinner wins the derby against Pellegrino and advances to the quarterfinals. Darderi makes a splash, defeating Zverev by saving four match points.

The world number one won 6-2, 6-3: 31 consecutive victories in the 1000 meters, matching Djokovic's record. Musetti fared poorly, soundly defeated by Ruud.

the reconstruction

Dragged by a lawnmower: this is how an elderly man died in the Quartucciu countryside.

The tragedy occurred in Sant'Isidoro, on land owned by the victim: when the body was found, it had been lifeless for several days.

Un cittadino al voto per le Amministrative (Ansa)

Towards the vote

Three "continental" lists for Goni and Ballao, the outgoing mayor: "Legalized shame."

Promoter Luca Tordella: "It's not true that there are only military personnel; they have votes and interests on the island." Chicco Frongia's anger: "They're only doing it to ask for a month's electoral leave."

Enrico Fresu

the investigations

Alghero: Two tourists were harassed and patted on the butt on the beach, and a man was charged with sexual assault.

He escaped on a scooter: young man caught by police thanks to images recorded by the cameras of a factory

Nel riquadro, particolare della pagina uscita su Financial Times

The reportage

Sardinia showcased in the Financial Times: longevity, demographic crisis, and hopes for rebirth

The prestigious British economic newspaper dedicates a long in-depth analysis to the Island between lights and shadows, analyzing the strategies to reverse the trend

La liberazione di alcuni esemplari catturati illecitamente

Environment

Poaching and black market of protected birds: fifteen complaints filed

Major operation by the Carabinieri Forestry Corps between Cagliari and Southern Sardinia

the accusations

Sassari requests a psychiatric evaluation for the alleged arsonist of Largo Budapest.

The first hearing was held today before the preliminary hearing judge Giuseppe Grotteria.

Emanuele Floris

the intervention

Urzulei, rockfall protection nets on State Road 125: Anas work begins

The aim is to protect the rocky slopes and mitigate the risk of landslides: the operations will last twenty days

in Via Pasubio

Cagliari: A call about a family dispute leads to an arrest for drug dealing.

During their service, police officers noticed a young suspect. They then searched a home, seizing cocaine, hashish, and marijuana.

the controversy

Alghero, the failure to remove Posidonia oceanica from San Giovanni is causing controversy.

FdI attacks Councilor Cocco: "This will harm coastal nautical entrepreneurs."

Catherine Flowers

Garlasco

Prosecutors: "Sempio didn't just happen to pass by the house after the murder." Defense move: six expert reports to clear him.

According to the Pavia Prosecutor's Office, his 2007 version is "implausible." Because Chiara Poggi's house "was not a traffic area," the clerk "returned to the crime scene."

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Middle East

October 7 attack: Israel creates special tribunal, including the death penalty.

Bipartisan bill passes Knesset, Eichmann trial precedent

Simone Pillon alla manifestazione dei Pro Vita & Famiglia a Roma, 22 giugno 2024. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI

the eagle

A family in the woods has withdrawn its defense attorneys; the new lawyer is former Northern League senator Simone Pillon.

Marco Femminella and Danila Solinas leave: "There is no shared vision," they said.

L'esterno dell'Istituto Nazionale per le Malattie Infettive "Lazzaro Spallanzani" di Roma (Ansa)

the disease

Hantavirus: 25-year-old Calabrian man tests symptomatic; samples transferred to the Spallanzani Hospital in Rome.

He was on a KLM flight from Johannesburg with the passenger from the Hondius ship, who later died. The WHO: "The risk to global health remains low."

Taranto

Farm worker surrounded, beaten, and killed: five young people arrested

A shocking attack on a 35-year-old Malian man. The boy who struck the fatal knife after the beating is only 15 years old.

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the contest

The first Eurovision semi-final: an Italian wedding with Sal Da Vinci

The winner of the White Dress Festival celebrates a symbolic wedding among lemon trees and gigantic chandeliers.

Angelica D'Errico

the talent

Surprise for Angie, finalist on "Amici." Her family appears at the Uta Cathedral: "We're proud of you."

Angelica Ibba hugs her mother, father, and brother, "hidden" behind the square where the Church of Santa Maria stands. The last meeting is Sunday, May 17th.

Festival di Cannes, giurati in posa (foto Ansa/Epa)

Cinema

The Cannes Film Festival is underway, with Guillermo del Toro among the stars of the first day.

The director returns to the Croisette to present, 20 years after its debut, the restored 4K version of "Pan's Labyrinth"

epa12945933 Italy's Sal Da Vinci attends the Opening Ceremony at the 'Turquoise Carpet' for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna, Austria, 10 May 2026. The Grand Final of ESC 2026 is scheduled for 16 May. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

the kermesse

Eurovision begins: when Sal Da Vinci sings, the controversies over Israel and the favourites

Semifinals tonight and Thursday, the final event and the winner of the 70th edition will be announced on Saturday in Vienna.

Angelica D'Errico

La presentazione del festival in Camera di Commercio (foto G. Marras)

the festival

Baroque music takes center stage in Sassari and its province

The eighth edition of "Note senza tempo" will also stop in Alghero, Porto Torres, Castelsardo and Uri

Giampiero Marras

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

series a

Cagliari-Turin: Tickets go on general sale Wednesday.

Information ahead of the final home game of the season and the away section for the match against AC Milan

Richard Spignesi

Yerry Mina, difensore del Cagliari (foto Fabio Murru)

series a

Cagliari: Mina's full return to the squad postponed again

The defender, who was injured before the match against Udinese, has been working on the gym and the pitch.

Richard Spignesi

the event

Ironman 70.3: Alghero ready to welcome 3,000 international athletes

The race is scheduled for June 7th and includes a challenging and spectacular route

Catherine Flowers

series a

Cagliari, first training session ahead of the Torino match: Mina's condition

The Colombian defender suffered a sore spot during the warm-up against Udinese on Saturday.

Richard Spignesi

series a

Lo scontro fra Alberto Dossena e Keinan Davis in Cagliari-Udinese (foto Ansa)

Insularità

The "I Suoni della Gallura" music competition in Arzachena: 700 entries for the first edition.

Scheduled from May 14th to 17th with participants from all over the island, including numerous school orchestras.

Claudio Modesto Ronchi

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Tortolì Industrial Consortium: President (and Mayor) in the crosshairs

The Council meeting is cancelled due to the majority's absences. Campo largo: "We'll make a point; it won't happen again."

Selargius: Fuel thefts from cars raise alarm

Rome, Sinner wins the derby against Pellegrino and advances to the quarterfinals. Darderi makes a splash, defeating Zverev by saving four match points.

Dragged by a lawnmower: this is how an elderly man died in the Quartucciu countryside.

Three "continental" lists for Goni and Ballao, the outgoing mayor: "Legalized shame."

Alghero: Two tourists were harassed and patted on the butt on the beach, and a man was charged with sexual assault.

Sardinia showcased in the Financial Times: longevity, demographic crisis, and hopes for rebirth

Poaching and black market of protected birds: fifteen complaints filed

Sassari requests a psychiatric evaluation for the alleged arsonist of Largo Budapest.

Urzulei, rockfall protection nets on State Road 125: Anas work begins

Cagliari: A call about a family dispute leads to an arrest for drug dealing.

Alghero, the failure to remove Posidonia oceanica from San Giovanni is causing controversy.

Prosecutors: "Sempio didn't just happen to pass by the house after the murder." Defense move: six expert reports to clear him.

October 7 attack: Israel creates special tribunal, including the death penalty.

A family in the woods has withdrawn its defense attorneys; the new lawyer is former Northern League senator Simone Pillon.

Hantavirus: 25-year-old Calabrian man tests symptomatic; samples transferred to the Spallanzani Hospital in Rome.

Farm worker surrounded, beaten, and killed: five young people arrested

The first Eurovision semi-final: an Italian wedding with Sal Da Vinci

Surprise for Angie, finalist on "Amici." Her family appears at the Uta Cathedral: "We're proud of you."

The Cannes Film Festival is underway, with Guillermo del Toro among the stars of the first day.

Eurovision begins: when Sal Da Vinci sings, the controversies over Israel and the favourites

Baroque music takes center stage in Sassari and its province

Cagliari-Turin: Tickets go on general sale Wednesday.

Cagliari: Mina's full return to the squad postponed again

Ironman 70.3: Alghero ready to welcome 3,000 international athletes

Cagliari, first training session ahead of the Torino match: Mina's condition

Cagliari-Udinese: Additional investigation into Davis' racism allegations against Dossena.

Sassari: Crowds flock to the Carpenters' Guild's Intregu

San Francesco, Oncology at risk of dismantling: Uil Fp raises the alarm

The "I Suoni della Gallura" music competition in Arzachena: 700 entries for the first edition.

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