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Fuel prices are high, and the government decree will cut excise duties by 25 cents for 20 days.

The Council of Ministers' decision includes aid for road haulage and the introduction of an anti-speculation system. Codacons: "The timeframe is too short, and the price hike will have a severe backlash."
Contro il caro-carburanti taglio accise per 20 giorni
Contro il caro-carburanti taglio accise per 20 giorni
L'Hotel Turritania in fiamme (foto Floris)
L'Hotel Turritania in fiamme (foto Floris)
the fire

Sassari, fire at the Turritania Hotel: the roof is on fire.

Firefighters and local police were on site, and a few hours before the inspection by the municipal commission
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
price increase alarm

War and rising prices: Codacons also files a complaint against speculation in Sardinia.

The association is calling for investigations to be launched on the island into "those who are exploiting the crisis in the Middle East to harm consumers."
Il controllo della glicemia su un’adolescente diabetica
Il controllo della glicemia su un’adolescente diabetica
healthcare

"Glycemic sensors denied to thousands of Sardinians due to the Region's fault": the accusation of the diabetics' association

Fand Complains: "Legislation stuck in 2016 has been applied; the criteria are outdated."
Peschereccio affondato, le vittime sono Antonio Morlè (in alto) e Enrico Piras, di 53 e 63 anni
Peschereccio affondato, le vittime sono Antonio Morlè (in alto) e Enrico Piras, di 53 e 63 anni
the tragedy

Shipwreck in Santa Maria Navarrese: Sea searches resume

The Artabro vessel with the Cagliari diving unit arrives in Arbatax, an area off limits during operations
The rescue efforts

Quartu, man falls from roof in Flumini while fixing antenna: he is in serious condition

The accident is a carbon copy of the one that happened only last week: the injured man fell onto the balcony below.
Angelo Becciu (Ansa)
Angelo Becciu (Ansa)
Vatican

Becciu and the annulled trial: "My complete innocence must be recognized quickly."

The Sardinian cardinal's message to his lawyers: "Satisfied with the Court of Appeal's decision."
Il cardinale Angelo Becciu (foto Ansa)
Il cardinale Angelo Becciu (foto Ansa)
church

The Becciu trial must be retried, a message from the Bishop of Ozieri: "Let's shed light on the facts."

Monsignor Corrado Melis: "We sense that the time of truth is approaching."
(foto Carabinieri)
(foto Carabinieri)
the intervention

Cagliari: Man snatches purse from elderly woman in Piazza del Carmine and is arrested.

The Carabinieri arrested him after a brief chase. The stolen goods were returned to the victim.
the arrest

Man arrested for robbery and kidnapping in Tempio Pausania confesses; hunt for mastermind underway

A mysterious attack on a shopkeeper, the criminal could not even live in the city
the controls

Sassari, the police commissioner has closed a slot machine hall

There was no security, so even minors could enter, and it was open at unauthorized times.
Una tubatura di Abbanoa
Una tubatura di Abbanoa
The intervention

Quartu, the leak hasn't been found: new work is underway and the water will be shut off overnight.

Abbanoa's announcement: the interruption will affect the entire town center, excluding the coast, the Pitz'e Serra area, and Sant'Anastasia.
L'ex Cementir nell'area industriale (foto Pala)
L'ex Cementir nell'area industriale (foto Pala)
the works

Industrial redevelopment in Porto Torres: after 40 years, the former Cementir plant is being demolished.

After the remediation, the site will be used for new production activities
L'ospedale Maria Vittoria di Torino (Ansa)
L'ospedale Maria Vittoria di Torino (Ansa)
the tragedy

Turin, one-year-old baby suffocates to death while mother is in hospital giving birth

The little boy was at home with his aunt: rushing to the same hospital where his mother was giving birth to another child was useless.
Crime

Leatherheads raid a gang ready to attack armored vehicles

Large-scale police operation in the Modena area: one officer injured, over ten arrested
Epstein file (foto Ansa/Epa)
Epstein file (foto Ansa/Epa)
the hypothesis

US: "Growing suspicion that the Iran war is a distraction from the Epstein case."

According to a recent poll, as reported by the Telegraph, "52% of Americans think so." The White House considers it "ridiculous."
Inquirenti sul luogo dell'omicidio, Bergamo, 18 marzo 2026. Una donna è stata uccisa dal marito a Bergamo in una casa di via Pescaria. La coppia è italiana e l'uomo avrebbe poi tentato, invano, di togliersi la vita. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
Inquirenti sul luogo dell'omicidio, Bergamo, 18 marzo 2026. Una donna è stata uccisa dal marito a Bergamo in una casa di via Pescaria. La coppia è italiana e l'uomo avrebbe poi tentato, invano, di togliersi la vita. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
the crime

Femicide in Bergamo: Woman stabbed to death by her husband

The victim was 42 years old. The man, who had attempted suicide, was arrested.
Un elicottero della Swiss Air Force in un'immagine di archivio (Ansa)
Un elicottero della Swiss Air Force in un'immagine di archivio (Ansa)
the tragedy

Strong winds in the Alps cause a cable car cabin to collapse in Switzerland, killing one person.

Tragedy at the Engelberg ski resort. The victim was alone; investigations are ongoing.
Il riconoscimento (foto concessa)
Il riconoscimento (foto concessa)
the victory

Sassari triumphs at Automotoretrò: "Il Volante" wins for the "Scala di Giocca-Osilo" event.

The recognition received is that of the ASI Solidale Award of the prestigious Vittorio Zanon Award
the stadium

Arzachena: After the New Year's Eve concert with Achille Lauro, the lawn at the "Biagio Pirina" stadium was damaged.

The Municipality is taking action with an extraordinary contribution for the restoration
Benedetta Gori (foto Roveda)
Benedetta Gori (foto Roveda)
books

In the kitchen, let's rediscover...plants!

In Benedetta Gori's book, the stories and superpowers of many forgotten vegetables
Ancona Capitale italiana della Cultura 2028 (Ansa - Ufficio Stampa Comune di Ancona)
Ancona Capitale italiana della Cultura 2028 (Ansa - Ufficio Stampa Comune di Ancona)
the proclamation

Ancona is the "Italian Capital of Culture 2028"

Minister Giuli announced: "The decision was made unanimously." The capital of the Marche region will receive a contribution of one million euros.
Cesc Fabregas (foto Ansa)
Cesc Fabregas (foto Ansa)
Serie A

Fabregas wins the Bearzot Award: "Best Coach of the Year"

The Como coach is the first foreigner to win the award. He caps a dream season that has seen the Como club finish fourth in the league, firmly in the Champions League zone.
US Cremonese's Davide Nicola Head Coach expresses disappointment before the italian soccer,Serie A match between US Cremonese vs ACF Fiorentina on March 16, 2026 at the Giovanni Zini stadium in Cremona, Italy. ANSA/Davide Casentini
US Cremonese's Davide Nicola Head Coach expresses disappointment before the italian soccer,Serie A match between US Cremonese vs ACF Fiorentina on March 16, 2026 at the Giovanni Zini stadium in Cremona, Italy. ANSA/Davide Casentini
Serie A

Cremonese fires former Rossoblu coach Davide Nicola

The signature of the new manager chosen by the Cremonese club, Marco Giampaolo, is awaited.
the decision

Africa Cup of Nations verdict overturned after two months: Senegal disqualified, trophy awarded to Morocco by default

In a surreal epilogue, the Senegalese left the pitch for 15 minutes, before Brahim Diaz missed a penalty.
Un momento dell'incontro (foto G. Marras)
Un momento dell'incontro (foto G. Marras)
the meeting

Former Cagliari Calcio psychologist Fabio Zarra at the Dinamo Club House: "AI helps athletes."

Artificial intelligence and virtual reality to optimize sports performance
In Parlamento
Alessia Secchi
Alessia Secchi

Olbia, the city of 30, is the focus of a study by a young graduate from Cagliari.

Alessia Secchi's thesis on mobility planning
Insularità
Tampone Covid (foto Ansa)
Tampone Covid (foto Ansa)

Cagliari: Flags at half-mast in the Regional Council to remember the victims of Covid.

Today, the tragedy of the pandemic seems distant, yet only six years have passed. On the island, 2,947 deaths.