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Solanas, a packed church for the final farewell to Michela Rubiu: "A special woman, a shocking tragedy."

The ceremony, officiated by Don Diego Zanda, was "a tragedy whose causes are still unclear."
I funerali di Michela Rubiu (foto Serreli)
I funerali di Michela Rubiu (foto Serreli)
Il denaro sequestrato a Elmas
Il denaro sequestrato a Elmas
Police

Anti-drug raid in Elmas: 2 arrests and €16,000 seized.

The Cagliari Flying Squad stops a suspicious car: the subsequent house search reveals the doses ready for dealing and the cash
Migranti nel centro di Monastir
Migranti nel centro di Monastir
the protest

Monastir, 800 guests at the migrant reception center: the mayor raises the alarm.

Paola Ugas requests a formal meeting at the Prefecture: "The situation is unsustainable; it cannot become the new normal for the area."
Manifestazione a Saccargia per difendere la basilica dal repowering di Nulvi-Ploaghe (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Manifestazione a Saccargia per difendere la basilica dal repowering di Nulvi-Ploaghe (foto L'Unione Sarda)
The assault

Pale a Saccargia, the Permanent Presidium of the Sardinian People requests access to the documents: "The Region must provide us with the documents."

Between Nulvi and Ploaghe, 27 new 180-meter-high turbines are planned to replace the current 51 76-meter-high ones. The power will increase from 43 to 121 megawatts.
The tragedy

Michela Rubiu, Solanas mourns her final farewell. Investigation nearing completion: phone records under investigation

The city is preparing to host the funeral of the woman killed by her husband with a gunshot to the back of the head in the parish church.
energy

Quartu, new power outages in the Santo Stefano area: appliances damaged.

Yet another night of inconvenience, no longer a problem linked to exceptional events, but to a chronic fragility of the network
The virus

Oristano, new case of West Nile fever: infections rise to twenty-one

A man over eighty was admitted to San Martino Hospital.
La spiaggia di Porto Alabe, nel riquadro il sergente maggiore Massimo Deligia
La spiaggia di Porto Alabe, nel riquadro il sergente maggiore Massimo Deligia
The intervention

Porto Alabe: A tourist nearly drowns in the sea; he is saved by a member of the Sassari Brigade.

Sergeant Major Massimo Deligia was on the beach with his family when he noticed the man in difficulty and immediately took action to save him and give him first aid.
the investigation

Man dies after falling from tow truck in Olbia: four suspects

Breakthrough in the case of Smeraldo Luzzi, who died on June 22, 2024, after more than a month of agony.
Auto della polizia di Stato il giorno della rapina
Auto della polizia di Stato il giorno della rapina
safety

Sassari: The "gentle" robber is under house arrest.

He was arrested on August 13th. Before fleeing with the cash register, he apologized to the store's employees.
Sosta selvaggia al Poetto
Sosta selvaggia al Poetto
traffic

A flurry of fines at Poetto Beach in Quartu: illegal parking even on flowerbeds.

The one hundred new parking spaces opened in front of the Lido Mediterraneo are useless: too many bathers prefer to risk a fine rather than pay the ticket.
Folla davanti al murale di Marco Mameli
Folla davanti al murale di Marco Mameli
the tribute

A mural commemorates Marco Mameli, the murder victim.

The work of artist Aldo Marongiu was inaugurated in Via Roma: the 22-year-old is portrayed in traditional clothing riding his horse.
Palermo

Baby girl dies of diphtheria, parents under investigation; cousin also tests positive but is vaccinated and doing well.

Manslaughter investigation: They decided not to vaccinate the little girl because they believed vaccinations caused autism. Thus, a disease eradicated thanks to vaccines has returned.
Esplosione in una palazzina a Perugia (foto Ansa - Gasperini)
Esplosione in una palazzina a Perugia (foto Ansa - Gasperini)
the emergency

An explosion in a Perugia apartment building causes the roof to collapse, injuring two people, and in critical condition for one woman.

The worst off was a 47-year-old woman who lived in the apartment where the explosion occurred on the fourth floor and was found in the garden.
Vigili del fuoco (foto Ansa)
Vigili del fuoco (foto Ansa)
Rescue in action

Perugia, explosion in a building: the roof collapses, involving people.

Massive explosion in a four-story building, firefighters on site
Container (foto Ansa/Afp)
Container (foto Ansa/Afp)
Trade war

No US-Canada deal, reciprocal 50% tariffs kick in

Prime Minister Carney is furious over Trump's measures, which have affected imports worth $20 billion.
Frana in Val Brembana (foto via Ansa)
Frana in Val Brembana (foto via Ansa)
Weather forecast

Italy gripped by severe weather: downpours, tornadoes, and lightning strikes lash central and northern Italy.

Lombardy will declare a state of emergency, with 350 evacuated. In Piedmont, firefighters responded to 260 calls for flooding and fallen trees. Liguria was hit by winds from west to east, and a tourist was injured in Florence.
Simone Azzu
Simone Azzu
literature

"Albergo Savoia," Simone Azzu presents his debut novel.

On Monday, August 24th, the literary meeting of the Llibres Libres festival will take place at the Cyrano open space: the author will be in conversation with writer Alessandro De Roma.
Ilaria Porceddu ed Emanuele Contis
Ilaria Porceddu ed Emanuele Contis
Valledoria

Ilaria Porceddu and Emanuele Contis: signature concert on the Coghinas

At 7pm the acoustic and electronic show of "Lumia", a music that goes beyond traditional boundaries to transform itself into a soundscape
Anna Tatangelo (foto Ansa)
Anna Tatangelo (foto Ansa)
Nineteenth edition

Portoscuso's Southwest Fair kicks off with a concert by Anna Tatangelo.

More than 130 exhibitors will liven up the Lungomare and the adjacent streets from 4pm, this evening the show starts at 9pm
Cinema sotto le stelle
Cinema sotto le stelle
The initiative

Arbus, in Porto Palma, "Cinema Under the Stars" becomes a lesson in inclusion.

The screening of the short film "Pappagani", with a reflection on themes such as prejudice, diversity and the responsibility of words
Cannigione, panoramica della mostra (foto Ronchi)
Cannigione, panoramica della mostra (foto Ronchi)
The review

Cannigione as it was: memories of a seaside village

In the rooms of the Monsignor Romero Oratory, a photographic exhibition dedicated to the origins
Il Cagliari esulta dopo il gol di Alessandro Deiola in Coppa Italia contro l'Arezzo (foto Fabio Murru)
Il Cagliari esulta dopo il gol di Alessandro Deiola in Coppa Italia contro l'Arezzo (foto Fabio Murru)
series a

Parma-Cagliari, probable lineups: Maldini nearing his starting debut

New signings Fadera and Kevin Carlos will be on the bench, with the match kicking off at 8:45 PM.
Beijing

Humanoid robot Lightning runs the 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, breaking Bolt's record.

It was developed by Honor, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, and had already won the half marathon in April.
Alieu Fadera (a destra) contro Alessandro Deiola in Como-Cagliari del maggio 2025: il gambiano ora è un nuovo acquisto rossoblù (foto Ansa)
Alieu Fadera (a destra) contro Alessandro Deiola in Como-Cagliari del maggio 2025: il gambiano ora è un nuovo acquisto rossoblù (foto Ansa)
series a

Parma-Cagliari: New signing Fadera also called up

The new rossoblù winger has chosen 39 as his shirt number
Il tecnico Alfonso Greco (foto G. Marras)
Il tecnico Alfonso Greco (foto G. Marras)
Soccer

Serie C: Torres ready for the trip to Livorno

Coach Greco: "We worked hard to have a good approach."