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ULTIM'ORA

Sardinia's economy is holding up, but talent is fleeing: nearly 10,000 young people have left in two years.

The 2025 Svimez report: regional GDP, while slowing, remains positive. Employment is growing. However, the island remains trapped by a declining birth rate and recent graduates fleeing.
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
Un Airbus A320 (foto wikimedia)
Un Airbus A320 (foto wikimedia)
Transportation

Airbus is grounding thousands of planes, putting connections at risk: "Possible damage from solar radiation."

Alarm raised after an A320 flying between Mexico and the United States crashed uncontrollably during cruise, injuring 15 people.
Piera Pinna nella foto diffusa dai familiari dopo la scomparsa
Piera Pinna nella foto diffusa dai familiari dopo la scomparsa
the yellow

What doesn't add up in the case of Piera Pinna, the Sardinian woman who disappeared in Tuscany: "Did she really go to that forest?"

The sisters and their niece's appeal: "We were notified 48 hours later, but never informed. We've been waiting two months for answers; we don't even know if an investigation is underway."
the tragedy

San Sperate, three-vehicle crash on Highway 131: one victim, several injuries

The accident occurred shortly after leaving the shopping centre, killing a man of around 40 years old.
Le indagini dei Ris, nel riquadro Rosa Bechere (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Le indagini dei Ris, nel riquadro Rosa Bechere (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the investigation

Rosa Bechere's disappearance: Carabinieri search Monti's house for hidden trapdoor

Investigations into the pensioner who has been missing for over three years are speeding up. Military personnel have inspected the home where the two suspects once lived.
Un'auto ribaltata dopo l'impatto con un cinghiale sulla strada che collega Nuoro a Orosei (foto Ledda)
Un'auto ribaltata dopo l'impatto con un cinghiale sulla strada che collega Nuoro a Orosei (foto Ledda)
the resolution

Accidents caused by wild boars and deer: The Region is providing €460,000 to the municipalities most at risk.

Since 2020, nearly seven thousand wildlife-related accidents have occurred on Sardinian roads: funds for the adoption of deterrent systems have been distributed among Sarroch, Castiadas, Alghero, Arzachena, Sassari, and Olbia.
Un'aula di Tribunale
Un'aula di Tribunale
Court

Breeder from Siurgus Donigala on trial for killing dog by dragging it across asphalt

The sixty-four-year-old appealed the 14,000 euro fine that was imposed on him: he lost and now a referral to trial has been requested.
Il carcere di Uta
Il carcere di Uta
the emergency

The arrival of 41 Bis prisoners sparks fear in Uta: a large assembly of citizens and institutions takes place.

A batch of mafiosi for the prison: Todde, Comandini, Zedda, deputies, senators, magistrates, and lawyers are arriving at the City Hall. The invitation is extended to all citizens.
duck

Work continues at the "Santu Antinu" tunnel in Sedilo: traffic diverted

The measure is valid between 10pm and 6am to limit traffic disruption.
Un barcone a Cala Mariolu (foto Archivio)
Un barcone a Cala Mariolu (foto Archivio)
the numbers

Record numbers in Baunei: one million landings managed by the closed-entry system

Over 360,000 people visited the beaches thanks to the new QR code booking feature.
Clelia Atzori, referente marketing Korian Sardegna e Francesca Merzagora, presidente Onda
Clelia Atzori, referente marketing Korian Sardegna e Francesca Merzagora, presidente Onda
Healthcare

Korian: "Pink Seal" for the Sant'Elena and San Salvatore nursing homes

Healthcare facilities have been recognized for their commitment to providing services dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of major female pathologies.
Intervento dei carabinieri
Intervento dei carabinieri
the intervention

Cagliari, a compressor stolen from a car on Viale Colombo: arrested

Thanks to a tip-off, the Carabinieri arrested a twenty-six-year-old and a twenty-nine-year-old
La famiglia nel bosco (foto Ansa)
La famiglia nel bosco (foto Ansa)
Chieti

Family in the woods: restaurateur donates renovated farmhouse; move nears approval

The property in the Palmoli woods will be made available to the family by the owner: "I understand their lifestyle because I lived it myself as a child."
Immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)
Immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)
The blitz

Fraudulent senior citizens using the "fake marshal" and "fake lawyer" techniques: Gang dismantled, 11 precautionary measures taken

The leader is a 32-year-old with a criminal record and belonging to a well-known Camorra clan.
Andriy Yermak (Ansa - EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI)
Andriy Yermak (Ansa - EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI)
Ukraine

Zelensky's top aide resigns over corruption scandal

The former lawyer and film producer was a foreign policy adviser and then chief of staff for the president from February 2020.
Da sinistra Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone, Francesco Milleri e Luigi Lovaglio (foto Ansa)
Da sinistra Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone, Francesco Milleri e Luigi Lovaglio (foto Ansa)
The investigation

MPS Takeover of Mediobanca: Lovaglio, Milleri, and Caltagirone Under Investigation

Accusations of stock market manipulation and obstruction of the supervisory authority: according to investigators, they allegedly agreed in an irregular manner, with agreements that were undeclared and hidden from the market, to the takeover that took place between January and October.
Il luogo della sparatoria (Ansa)
Il luogo della sparatoria (Ansa)
the attack

Washington, D.C., shooting: National Guard member killed

Sarah Beckstrom was seriously injured with a colleague, a short distance from the White House
I funerali di Pippo Baudo (Ansa - Orietta Scardino)
I funerali di Pippo Baudo (Ansa - Orietta Scardino)
the yellow

The mystery of Pippo Baudo's inheritance: more than three months after his death, no heir has yet accepted it.

Three beneficiaries, the two children and the long-time assistant, are expected to share an estate estimated at ten million euros.
(Foto Valeria Masu)
(Foto Valeria Masu)
Cagliari

Maria Grazia Sughi brings Caterina Filograno's matriarchy to the stage.

See you at the Teatro delle Saline until November 29th.
ShakaRoot
ShakaRoot
the event

Isla Sound's "Unity & Culture" continues: Shaka Root and the Kalamity Band this Saturday at Corto Maltese

A long-lasting and popular music scene like that of reggae in Sardinia, which does not stop even in autumn
Costume tradizionale di Oniferi (foto ufficio stampa/Gianni Careddu)
Costume tradizionale di Oniferi (foto ufficio stampa/Gianni Careddu)
the event

Autumn in Barbagia: a new stop in Gadoni and Oniferi, amidst nature, history, and ancient rites.

A weekend that combines the monumental landscapes of Flumendosa with the thousand-year-old testimonies of Nuragic archaeology.
Emanuele Dessì la prossima settimana su "Il Giorno e la Storia", in onda su Rai Storia
Emanuele Dessì la prossima settimana su "Il Giorno e la Storia", in onda su Rai Storia
Rai

From Segni to Pearl Harbor, Emanuele Dessì to "The Day and History"

The director of L'Unione Sarda comments on the anniversaries of the week from December 1st to 7th.
Jacob Pullen (foto dinamo basket.com)
Jacob Pullen (foto dinamo basket.com)
basketball

Dinamo signs point guard Jacob Pullen

The American was crucial last year in Napoli's survival
Yerri Mina (Ansa)
Yerri Mina (Ansa)
SERIE A

Juventus-Cagliari, Pisacane's squad list: Mina not recovered

The Colombian's absence is significant for the early match at the Allianz Stadium.
Como 1907's mildfielder Nico Paz during the Italian Serie A soccer match Como 1907 vs Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium in Como, Italy 29 October 2025, Italy, ANSA / ROBERTO BREGANI
Como 1907's mildfielder Nico Paz during the Italian Serie A soccer match Como 1907 vs Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Sinigaglia stadium in Como, Italy 29 October 2025, Italy, ANSA / ROBERTO BREGANI
the challenges

Serie A kicks off with Como vs. Sassuolo; the big match is Roma vs. Napoli.

Match list with results, scorers and standings of the 13th matchday of the championship
Eliminata dalla EuroCup la Dinamo si concentra sul campionato (foto G. Marras)
Eliminata dalla EuroCup la Dinamo si concentra sul campionato (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo Women lost by default due to a blackout in the EuroCup.

Power failure at PalaSerradimigni against Brno condemns Sassari to elimination