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New Year's Eve in Sardinia: "200,000 people expected, economic benefits of €20 million."

The Region presents its program, featuring 18 events: "A €3 million investment, we'll recover it from VAT."

L’ospedale Microcitemico (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)

Cagliari

"We call but no one answers": Phones are isolated at Microcitemico, families' anxiety grows.

ASGOP raises the alarm: "Unreachable departments and inconvenience for parents of young cancer patients."

Veronica Fadda

transportation

A call for proposals for Sardinia's territorial continuity is underway before the Regional Administrative Court.

Aeroitalia challenges the ministerial decree and the regional tenders: the administrative judges have so far rejected the request for a stay.

region

Todde's Acceleration: Bartolazzi Leaves Healthcare, Agus Goes to Agriculture

The president withdraws the oncologist's mandate and takes over the interim role, while a representative of the Progressive Party also takes over the cabinet post in place of the resigning Satta.

Roberto Murgia

Azuni Square

Sassari: Drunk woman attacks local police officer; arrested

He punched the law enforcement officer in the face

Emanuele Floris

the study

Gambling in Sardinia: nearly €1,700 spent per capita annually

Unisic estimates based on Federconsumatori data: the numbers on the island are higher than the national average. Approximately 45,000 people are compulsive gamblers.

Il cane caduto nel pozzo (foto vigili del fuoco)

The emergency

Bono, dog falls into a well: firefighters rescue him

The intervention in the Benetutti countryside: the animal had sunk approximately six meters

I caschi degli operai egiziani sul muraglione di Figu Niedda (foto concessa)

After the tragedy

Villagrande, the Figu Niedda construction site reopens. The helmets of workers who died on Provincial Road 27 hang on the wall.

Yesterday the bodies of Ahmed Tafrih, Mohamed Rizk and Hamouda Thamer left the island on board a ferry: they will be repatriated to Cairo for burial.

Roberto Secci

Bacaredda Palace

Construction sites in Sant'Elia, the complaint: "Sinkholes and poor safety"

Nando Secchi (Lega): "Immediate action is needed, citizens are demanding it."

Rachele Frongia

Health

Myasthenia Gravis: A dedicated outpatient clinic for 65 patients is available at the Monserrato Polyclinic.

Neurologist Francesca Pili: "There is a high prevalence in Sardinia."

Antonio Masala, il professore morto a Porto Torres (foto concessa)

Mourning

Porto Torres bids farewell to Antonio Masala, professor and intellectual

First a teacher and then a lecturer at a scientific high school, he passed away in silence at the age of 95 after a life dedicated to teaching.

Mariangela Pala

the story

He died without treatment, the mayor of Nuragus said: "I reported it to the relevant authorities."

The mayor: "A life shattered by choices that, in all likelihood, matured in a context of strong emotional and psychological conditioning."

the complaint

Rome: A 23-year-old woman was raped by three men outside a metro station.

"She was held captive by two men and abused by a third, they were North Africans," she told the doctors who examined her and the police.

Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni (R), and President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenski (L), during their meeting at Palazzo Chigi, Rome, Italy, 09 December 2025. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI

the war in Ukraine

Zelensky at Palazzo Chigi: "I trust Meloni on peace negotiations."

The Kiev leader was wiretapped before his meeting with the prime minister. He told Trump, "I'm always ready for elections."

epa12579400 Brigitte Macron stands prior welcoming Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and his wife Ana Maslac Plenkovic (not pictured) at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, 08 December 2025. EPA/YOAN VALAT

Paris

"Bad s**t": Brigitte Macron's slam of feminist activists sparks controversy in France.

The first lady supported actor Ary Abittain, who was the target of a protest during a performance. The video went viral.

Vatican

Zelensky spent a half-hour meeting with the Pope at Castel Gandolfo: "I invited him to Ukraine; it would be a strong signal."

As he was leaving, Leo XIV wished him a "Merry Christmas." "Let's hope it is," the Ukrainian leader replied.

the statements

Trump: "Ukraine needs elections; it's no longer a democracy. Zelensky is using war to avoid voting."

Europe? "Decadent nations, led by weak leaders. I would support Orban."

theater

At the Civic Theatre in Sassari, "Mission Drag: Those Limits Can Be Surmounted"

Seventh edition of the show that challenges discrimination

Giampiero Marras

Valeria Marini - Pierluigi Giaco (Frame video).

On TV

Valeria Marini kicked out live by Diaco: sparks fly in the studio

The Christmas atmosphere of the broadcast lasts less than a minute

Francesca Melis

the project

"All Reggae" in Mexico with Train To Roots HiFi

Five overseas concerts for the Sardinian band as they continue their international tour.

Giampiero Marras

Un momento dello spettacolo di Don Chisciotte, ad Alghero (foto Luca Porcheddu)

23rd edition

FestivAlguer opens with a bang: crowds for the first two shows

Success for Don Quixote at the Verdi Theater and for the traveling performance "Mission Roosevelt"

Catherine Flowers

Countercurrent readings

The Lobby's Hands on the European Union

Ursula Gates: Frédéric Baldan's courageous investigative book

Roberto Roveda

La Dinamo di nuovo al PalaSerradimigni, ma per la Europe Cup (foto G. Marras)

basketball

Europe Cup: Dinamo hosts Aliaga Petkimspor, led by former player Whittaker.

Second group stage of the tournament: groups of 4 teams, the top two teams advance to the quarter-finals

Giampiero Marras

Regional Division 2

Basketball, Cagliari Basket and Azzurra Oristano remain at the top of the Southern Group.

Last weekend saw Shardana Basket suffer their first defeat in Group B

James Pala

I giocatori salutano il pubblico dopo la vittoria su Trieste (foto G. Marras)

Basketball

Dinamo is no longer in the relegation zone

The Sassari team must beat Treviso and Reggio Emilia to stay safe.

Giampiero Marras

L'ingresso del Crai Sport Center di Assemini, centro sportivo del Cagliari (foto Gaggini)

Serie A

Cagliari has already been sent to Bergamo, with training sessions and open doors for fans.

The appointment is at 3pm, with free access from the gates of Via Sa Ruina starting at 2pm.

Francesca Melis

The inconveniences

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Tragic crash on Highway 387 in Settimo San Pietro: One dead, two injured

New Year's Eve in Sardinia: "200,000 people expected, economic benefits of €20 million."

"We call but no one answers": Phones are isolated at Microcitemico, families' anxiety grows.

A call for proposals for Sardinia's territorial continuity is underway before the Regional Administrative Court.

Todde's Acceleration: Bartolazzi Leaves Healthcare, Agus Goes to Agriculture

Sassari: Drunk woman attacks local police officer; arrested

Gambling in Sardinia: nearly €1,700 spent per capita annually

Bono, dog falls into a well: firefighters rescue him

Villagrande, the Figu Niedda construction site reopens. The helmets of workers who died on Provincial Road 27 hang on the wall.

Construction sites in Sant'Elia, the complaint: "Sinkholes and poor safety"

Myasthenia Gravis: A dedicated outpatient clinic for 65 patients is available at the Monserrato Polyclinic.

Porto Torres bids farewell to Antonio Masala, professor and intellectual

He died without treatment, the mayor of Nuragus said: "I reported it to the relevant authorities."

Rome: A 23-year-old woman was raped by three men outside a metro station.

Zelensky at Palazzo Chigi: "I trust Meloni on peace negotiations."

"Bad s**t": Brigitte Macron's slam of feminist activists sparks controversy in France.

Zelensky spent a half-hour meeting with the Pope at Castel Gandolfo: "I invited him to Ukraine; it would be a strong signal."

Trump: "Ukraine needs elections; it's no longer a democracy. Zelensky is using war to avoid voting."

At the Civic Theatre in Sassari, "Mission Drag: Those Limits Can Be Surmounted"

Valeria Marini kicked out live by Diaco: sparks fly in the studio

"All Reggae" in Mexico with Train To Roots HiFi

FestivAlguer opens with a bang: crowds for the first two shows

The Lobby's Hands on the European Union

Europe Cup: Dinamo hosts Aliaga Petkimspor, led by former player Whittaker.

Basketball, Cagliari Basket and Azzurra Oristano remain at the top of the Southern Group.

Dinamo is no longer in the relegation zone

Cagliari has already been sent to Bergamo, with training sessions and open doors for fans.

Cagliari, strike on December 10: possible disruptions in waste collection and street cleaning.

Scam calls from call centers: Antitrust fines five companies

"Silent Violence": A conference in Cagliari to recognize and combat it.

"Cagliari at the Cinema": a conference at the Mem to tell the city's story through the big screen.

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