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"Critical" wait for CT scans, MRIs, mammograms, and gastroscopy: the Region is ready to "buy" the tests from private providers.

The Todde government has approved the allocation of 3 million euros to purchase specialist services in accredited facilities through Ares to reduce visit times.
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
Il tribunale (foto Giuseppe Ungari)
Il tribunale (foto Giuseppe Ungari)
the investigation

Fake judicial auctions: a flurry of scams. The Cagliari prosecutor's office opens an investigation.

Numerous complaints have been filed by people intending to buy houses and cars, but they were defrauded after paying thousands of euros in deposits. One victim reportedly took his own life.
the accident

Alghero, car-off-road vehicle collision: one woman hospitalized

The driver was extracted from the vehicle and then transported to the emergency room.
Polonara con Datome (foto Italbasket-Massimo Ceretti)
Polonara con Datome (foto Italbasket-Massimo Ceretti)
qualifications

Basketball: Achille Polonara in Tortona to support the national team

First outing for the Dinamo winger and captain of the Azzurri
Giorgia Meloni e Alessandra Todde
Giorgia Meloni e Alessandra Todde
the clash

Energy, Todde: "The Meloni decree humiliates autonomous regions like Sardinia."

The governor opposes the government's measure on renewables: "They don't let us decide on our own territory." She reiterates her intention to appeal to the Constitutional Court.
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
The investigations

Car on fire in Tortolì: a 35-year-old and a 37-year-old Moroccan man were identified and reported.

Four cars were set on fire, the two were unmasked thanks to images from video surveillance cameras.
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
The data

Italy's empty cradles: record birth rates expected in 2025. Mattarella: "We need wages and services."

Alarming picture from the General States of Birth Rate in Rome: "Let's give our young people a future." By 2024, a population loss equivalent to the entire city of Venice is expected.
Rilievi dei carabinieri
Rilievi dei carabinieri
the accident

Guspini, chain collision on State Road 126: one injured

A three-car collision has left a 52-year-old man from Fluminimaggiore hospitalized.
Il Santissima Annunziata di Sassari (Archivio)
Il Santissima Annunziata di Sassari (Archivio)
court

Eleven Covid-related deaths in the Cardiology department in Sassari, the prosecutor: "The medical director will be tried."

The dismissal of the case against Bruno Contu, accused of negligent epidemic, has been challenged.
Le perdite nei loculi
Le perdite nei loculi
The case

Quartu, rain falls on the new cemetery niches.

The burials were delivered immediately to accommodate the space shortage. Relatives of the deceased: "Everything is flooded, and the water is damaging the gravestones."
L'avvocata Dina Mereu, recentemente scomparsa
L'avvocata Dina Mereu, recentemente scomparsa
the commemoration

Oristano: The Court recalls lawyer Dina Mereu.

A moving ceremony to pay tribute to the recently deceased lawyer
Poliambulatorio Asl -Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Poliambulatorio Asl -Porto Torres (foto Pala)
healthcare

In Porto Torres, Dr. Ascot is not seeing patients; the Carabinieri are arriving. The case is being addressed by the Municipality.

Mayor Mulas: "As an administration, we can say we've worked hard to avoid additional workloads."
L'acqua (foto concessa)
L'acqua (foto concessa)
the problem

Simaxis, yellow and smelly tap water: the mayor demands an explanation.

Obinu loses his temper. A few weeks ago, the ASL tests revealed bacteria and a 12-times-normal amount of iron.
Le torri in fiamme a Hong Kong (foto Ansa/Epa)
Le torri in fiamme a Hong Kong (foto Ansa/Epa)
The drama

Hong Kong fire: more than 90 dead, corruption investigation underway

300 people still missing: seven residential towers gutted by flames
Militari italiani (foto Ansa)
Militari italiani (foto Ansa)
Safety

Crosetto and voluntary military service: here's how it could work

Ten thousand reservists, including professional volunteers, retired military personnel, former security guards, but also retired doctors and other qualified civilian personnel.
Donald Trump (Ansa-Epa-Will Oliver)
Donald Trump (Ansa-Epa-Will Oliver)
United States

Trump: "The US needs to stop accepting immigrants from Third World countries."

The president's announcement: "The only solution for America to recover is reverse migration."
La presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, con la segretaria del Pd, Elly Schlein (Ansa)
La presidente del Consiglio, Giorgia Meloni, con la segretaria del Pd, Elly Schlein (Ansa)
the debate

Giorgia Meloni accepts the meeting with Schlein: "But Conte must be there too." The Democratic Party secretary: "Then bring Salvini."

The Prime Minister, speaking ahead of the proposed debate in Atreju, said: "It's not up to me to decide who the opposition leader is."
Guido Crosetto (ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI)
Guido Crosetto (ANSA/ANGELO CARCONI)
defense

Voluntary military service: Crosetto ready to present the bill to the Council of Ministers.

An auxiliary structure made up of 10,000 reservists ready to enter into action in case of need
Il Fabrik
Il Fabrik
live

Tomorrow night at Fabrik The Blacktones and Thrøsk, not the usual metal

The two bands between 90s distortions and experimentation
La locandina (foto ufficio stampa)
La locandina (foto ufficio stampa)
the events

Cagliari celebrates chamber music: three concerts at Palazzo Regio, Sant'Agostino, and Giorgino.

The events aim to enhance the dialogue between tradition and contemporary creativity.
Antonello Manca (foto concessa)
Antonello Manca (foto concessa)
the finish line

Oristano, Antonello Manca wins first prize at the Fenix Award International Music Competition in the "Composition" category.

The maestro and professor on the podium at the music competition which sees the participation of classical talents from all over the world
Il palco del Jester Club
Il palco del Jester Club
The appointment

Reggae and songwriting with Brusco, Friday at the Jester Club

The artist on tour in Cagliari, with the islander Forelock as the opening act
Jed-Levy
Jed-Levy
music

From New York to Sardinia: the Jed Levy and Phil Robson quartet arrives

Two dates in Cagliari and one in Sassari this weekend
Achille Polonara con Gigi Datome
Achille Polonara con Gigi Datome
World Cup

Italy's basketball team loses to Iceland, but Polonara's return is exciting.

A bitter debut for coach Banchi, who defeated the Azzurri 81-76. The Dinamo player: "My legs were shaking with emotion."
El Shaarawy esulta per il gol (Ansa)
El Shaarawy esulta per il gol (Ansa)
Olympic Stadium

Roma defeat Midtjylland, but are worried about Konè.

First home win in the Europa League, Napoli on Sunday
Un rinvio di Rizzitano nel derby Olbia-Latte Dolce dell'anno scorso (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
Un rinvio di Rizzitano nel derby Olbia-Latte Dolce dell'anno scorso (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
soccer

Serie D: Former Olbia player Rizzitano joins Real Acerrana

Bianchi seeks reinforcements; Romi Fuke holds a press conference on Tuesday.
Riccardo Visconti (dinamobasket.com)
Riccardo Visconti (dinamobasket.com)
basketball

Dinamo signs guard-forward Riccardo Visconti

Last season he played with Virtus Bologna and in Spain with Granada
In Parlamento
La firma del nuovo protocollo d'intesa (foto ufficio stampa)
La firma del nuovo protocollo d'intesa (foto ufficio stampa)

Civil Protection: A new memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Region, the Prefecture, and the National Association of Municipalities (ANCI).

A new governance for territorial areas, designed to strengthen coordination between institutions and territories
Insularità
L’Aula del Consiglio regionale (Archivio)
L’Aula del Consiglio regionale (Archivio)

Depopulation and healthcare: Orizzonte Comune launches a fund for small towns.

The motion was presented yesterday in the Regional Council. It calls for assistance for struggling centers and incentives for doctors.