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Bloody Dawn between Solanas and Quartu: Wife Shot and Brother Killed

The woman is in critical condition. The alleged killer, a 39-year-old man, turned himself in to the police. The reconstruction of the facts: family conflicts are believed to be at the root of the crime.
Nello sfondo il bar di Solanas gestito dalla coppia di coniugi. Nel riquadro a destra Alessandro Pintus
Nello sfondo il bar di Solanas gestito dalla coppia di coniugi. Nel riquadro a destra Alessandro Pintus
Il ministro della Giustizia Carlo Nordio (Ansa)
Il ministro della Giustizia Carlo Nordio (Ansa)
the minister

Nordio quietly inaugurates the new 41 bis section in Uta prison.

The Minister of Justice made a brief visit without cameras or reporters: "A facility capable of combining security and humanizing punishment."
Mario Roggero (Ansa - Balti Touati), nel riquadro il sindaco di Grinzane Cavour Gianfranco Garau
Mario Roggero (Ansa - Balti Touati), nel riquadro il sindaco di Grinzane Cavour Gianfranco Garau
the interview

Roggero case: Grinzane Cavour Mayor Gianfranco Garau: "Mario was a dedicated worker, the compensation was unfair."

The mayor of the Langhe town has been in the spotlight for the convicted jeweler. "A ruined family and a sad human story. My Sardinian roots."
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
The disservices

Extreme heat and widespread blackouts, ANCI Sardinia: "An institutional roundtable to strengthen the electricity grid."

The Association of Municipalities writes to E-Distribuzione, Terna, and ARERA: "Structural investments are needed to make infrastructure resilient to climate change. Every summer cannot turn into an emergency."
the data

Record tourism in Sardinia: 16% increase in 2025

Last year's figures have been released: over 5 million arrivals, which generated approximately 22 million presences in accommodation facilities
The decision

Ottana, the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) suspends the City Council and the Deputy Mayor.

The final decision on the actions taken by the mayor Franco Saba while he was under house arrest will be made on September 2nd.
the sentence

The Constitutional Court: "Sardinian regulations regarding unsuitable areas are illegitimate."

The Constitutional Court rejects the suspension of authorization procedures contained in the Regional provision of November 6, 2025.
I prodotti ittici sequestrati nel Cagliaritano dalla Guardia Costiera
I prodotti ittici sequestrati nel Cagliaritano dalla Guardia Costiera
the inspections

Untraceable tuna, octopus, and shrimp: seizures and €14,000 fines in the Cagliari area.

Coast Guard checks between Quartu and the hinterland: three businesses fined, 36 kilos of fish products recalled from the market.
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All set for Su Palu de Sa Itria

Foto: Danilo Schiavella/ANSA
Foto: Danilo Schiavella/ANSA
Healthcare

Waiting lists, the attack: "The reality is a disaster."

Uil Sardegna intervenes after the publication of the Agenas data: "Small improvements, action is needed."
Environment

Rocco the turtle returns to his homeland: a Caretta caretta turtle has been released in Arbatax.

The specimen had become entangled in a tangle of nylon lines and filaments in October
court

Oschiri, unwilling to leave her ex-boyfriend's house, attacks the police.

Arrest validated in Sassari, the woman kicked and punched the soldiers
Narbolia (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Narbolia (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
The case

Narbolia, a citizen reports: "On Nurapolis beach, sex and nudism are taking place in the open air."

According to reports, "incidents of indecent and sexual conduct, sometimes involving the use of video recording equipment, have been observed in the area." The mayor: "We conduct spot checks, and we urge you to report any incidents promptly."
the emergency

Fires in southwest France: over twenty thousand people evacuated

The Bassin d'Arcachon area, a popular tourist destination, has been devastated by the flames. Reception centers have been set up in several municipalities.
Vibo Valentia

An 18-month-old baby dies, four kindergarten classmates are hospitalized: suspicions of a bacteria

The child died of sepsis at the Catanzaro hospital. An investigation has been opened.
the provision

Pools, new rules: swimming caps for children and no more suction cups.

Following the latest tragedies, the Chamber of Deputies approves an amendment to the Sports Decree that strengthens prevention and safety.
Un fermo immagine del video, di un minuto e 14 secondi, in cui si vede Abderrahim Fakir a terra ancora legato con fascette alle caviglie e braccia dietro la schiena. Intorno a lui 4 soccorritori della Croce Rossa. Due praticano manovre di rianimazione: uno compie compressioni toraciche e un altro la ventilazione. Sul corpo i fili del defibrillatore. Vicino e in ginocchio anche un agente. È quanto si vede in un video dato all'ANSA dai legali dei familiari dell'uomo. "Il volto è insanguinato e ha macchie marroni scure per lo spray al peperoncino spruzzato da molto vicino. La rianimazione avviene mentre è ancora legato", dice il legale Fabio Anselmo. ANSA (NPK)
Un fermo immagine del video, di un minuto e 14 secondi, in cui si vede Abderrahim Fakir a terra ancora legato con fascette alle caviglie e braccia dietro la schiena. Intorno a lui 4 soccorritori della Croce Rossa. Due praticano manovre di rianimazione: uno compie compressioni toraciche e un altro la ventilazione. Sul corpo i fili del defibrillatore. Vicino e in ginocchio anche un agente. È quanto si vede in un video dato all'ANSA dai legali dei familiari dell'uomo. "Il volto è insanguinato e ha macchie marroni scure per lo spray al peperoncino spruzzato da molto vicino. La rianimazione avviene mentre è ancora legato", dice il legale Fabio Anselmo. ANSA (NPK)
Bologna

Fakir revived while still tied up: video shows his last moments before death

The lawyer representing the family of the 42-year-old man who died in police custody: "His face is bloody and has dark brown stains from pepper spray."
Mario Roggero al suo arrivo nel carcere di Bollate a Milano (foto Ansa)
Mario Roggero al suo arrivo nel carcere di Bollate a Milano (foto Ansa)
The case

Roggero's release request rejected: "There are no circumstances of necessity or urgency."

The former jeweler remains in prison: the Turin court rejects the suspended sentence. His daughter: "We are confident in a pardon." Milan's chief prosecutor, Marcello Viola: "It's time to tone things down."
The book

“The Secondary Roads of the Sea,” a Journey into the Lesser-Known Mediterranean

Nicola “Tixi” Montisci talks about his experiences away from the beaten track
Gremio dei Muratori
Gremio dei Muratori
tradition

Sassari, Masons' Guild: Renewed solidarity with the Angels' Dowry

The gift is intended for a couple about to get married. This time it will be received by two parishioners of the Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd.
Paolo Congiu, Meno Umano
Paolo Congiu, Meno Umano
the disc

Bonarcado, the new album "Realtà Alternativa" by Meno Umano

The artist, born Paolo Congiu, presents a concentration of alternative rock that winks at 1980s pop music
the exhibition

In Quartu, Japanese calligraphy meets fashion

The exhibition of works and creations by artist Tontoku and Sardinian fashion designer Filippo Grandulli has been inaugurated.
the celebrations

La Maddalena and Ajaccio renew their twinning in the name of their patron saint

A large Corsican delegation arrived on the island, led by Deputy Mayor Alex Farina.
The summons

Cagliari's Michele Usai will also be competing at the Freediving World Championships in Honduras.

On Sunday he won the title of Italian champion in free diving
Erling Haaland (da Instagram)
Erling Haaland (da Instagram)
the champion

Haaland, "Viking" holiday in Sardinia

The Norwegian champion stopped in Costa Smeralda during his post-World Championship holidays aboard a yacht
Tifosi all’Unipol Domus per una partita del Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
Tifosi all’Unipol Domus per una partita del Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
series a

Cagliari extends the pre-emption period of its season ticket campaign

You are experiencing difficulties with the external ticketing service for confirming your seat.
The protest

Sand sports, season still stalled at Poetto: "The same problem every summer."

On the Cagliari coast, state concessions arrived only in recent weeks, while in Quartu the wait continues. The athletes' petition
In Parlamento
L'evento "Ci vediamo al tramonto" al Bastione Saint Remy (Foto: L'Unione Sarda)
L'evento "Ci vediamo al tramonto" al Bastione Saint Remy (Foto: L'Unione Sarda)

Cagliari, the Bastione returns to the spotlight with "See You at Sunset."

Two evenings of music, sharing, and one of the most evocative views of the city.
Insularità
Incontro nell'ex carcere di San Sebastiano
Incontro nell'ex carcere di San Sebastiano

Sassari, €77 million for the judicial center in the former San Sebastiano prison: tender in September

The new judicial center will be built on a surface area of almost 22 thousand square meters, over 5 thousand covered