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epaselect epa13243244 European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a debate on 'State of the Union' at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, 16 September 2026. The current plenary session runs from 14 until 17 September 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

the speech

Von der Leyen: "Ultranationalists and Russians want to shatter European unity. Canada will be the first associate member."

War, artificial intelligence, social media banned for children under 13: what the President of the European Commission said

Cartelli per pubblicizzare appartamenti in affitto in una agenzia immobiliare, Genova, 03 ottobre 022 ANSA/LUCA ZENNARO

the draft

2027 Budget, from the tax-free thirteenth salary to the personal income tax cut: all the measures under consideration

A flat tax for self-employed workers and new housing incentives: here are the main options on the table for the next budget law.

oliena

A former forestry worker dies after falling from a low wall into the Su Gologone spring.

Lussorio Massai, 67, was sitting in front of the little church of Our Lady of Mercy

Fabio Ledda

Carabinieri davanti al centro migranti (Archivio)

the case

Cabras, the migrant center isn't closing, and the Five Star Movement attacks Meloni: "Sardinia is abandoned, the mayors are paying for the government's absence."

At the regional meeting, Todde pledged to implement a strengthened reception system for minors. Thefts, robberies, and harassment are a security concern in the town: the mayor has asked the Prefect to close the facility.

Sara Pinna

L'incendio sulla 131 (foto Vigili del fuoco)

the fire

Fear on the 131 in Nuraminis, car catches fire: driver safe

The alarm was raised at kilometer 28 in the direction of Sassari.

La serra artigianale (Foto: Polizia di Stato)

The operation

Five kilos of marijuana and a hashish-producing laboratory in Sarule: man arrested

A forty-five-year-old man was arrested for having organised the domestic supply chain, from cultivation to sales.

Fabio Ledda

the controls

Frozen fish served as fresh or stored in illegal freezers: restaurant owners face massive fines

Coast Guard checks are being conducted extensively between Cagliari and the Sulcis-Iglesiente area.

the case

Migrants stranded at the port of Olbia: first embarkations, but dozens still ashore.

Departures have begun after bureaucratic hurdles. Many, however, remain waiting to learn their fate, without humanitarian support.

Andrea Busia

charity

Cagliari, a bike ride to defeat cancer

The initiative by Fabio Bruni, Alessio Ghini and Gabriele Bellomi arrives in the city, who will travel 400 km in 4 days

Sara Pinna

environment

Mandas, waste in front of the Town Hall: the mayor bans parking on the steps

The decision of the mayor, Umberto Oppus

Severino Sirigu

L'assessore Antonio Piu e la sindaca di Tempio Gianna Masu

The work

The Region revokes the mandate from the Municipality of Tempio for the €22 million highway to Palau.

The Public Works Councillor relieves the administration of its duties after it requested the suspension of the intervention.

Andrea Busia

I manifestanti in via Rockefeller (Pinna)

the denial

Controversy over the Israeli team at the "City of Cagliari" stadium. The Italian Basketball Federation (FIBA) states: "The city council has nothing to do with it."

Following the pro-PAL protests on Via Rockefeller, the FIP denies the administration's involvement and announces the removal of posters bearing the Palazzo Bacaredda logo: "The tournament is entirely our responsibility."

Ennio Neri

Due caccia F-2000 Eurofighter dell'Aeronautica Militare del quarto Stormo di Grosseto durante il decollo immediato (in gergo militare "scramble"), per intercettare e verificare un velivolo civile che aveva perso il contatto radio con gli enti del traffico aereo, 20 luglio 2024. ANSA/ GIANLUIGI BASILIETTI

international tensions

Italian fighter jets shoot down a drone in Lithuania. Crosetto: "We are essential on NATO's eastern flank."

It was carrying an explosive device, the Italian Defence Minister and the suspicions about Russia

migrants

Italy extends its Schengen ban with Spain for another 15 days, Madrid extends the ban until October 8th, and attacks: "Meloni is not up to the task."

Controls at ports and airports remain in place, the Spanish government said: "This is a useless and shameful decision."

Rome

Emma Bonino's funeral was emotional at the Capitoline Hill: "The fight for the weak was her guiding star."

Mattarella and Meloni accompanied the coffin in their final farewell to the historic Radical leader: Magi's tears, the memories of Prodi, Letta, and Della Vedova.

Il ministro dell'Interno Matteo Piantedosi a Napoli alla cerimonia di commemorazione in ricordo del giovane musicista Giovanbattista Cutolo, ucciso per una lite il 31 agosto 2023, Napoli 31 agosto 2026. ANSA/CIRO FUSCO

the decision

Italy extends its Schengen bloc with Spain for another 15 days.

The Ministry of the Interior: "There is still a risk of terrorist infiltration."

Cartelli di protesta in Senato durante la votazione finale del disegno di legge sulla Riforma elettorale, Roma, 15 Settembre 2026. ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI

Palazzo Madama

Electoral law approved by the Senate. The opposition protests: "It's a scam."

The bill received 113 yes votes. Given the amendments made during the second reading, it now returns to the Chamber.

Pozzi di petrolio in fiamme durante la prima Guerra del golfo del 1991

To learn more

War also destroys the environment

Stefania Divertito reconstructs the military ecocide that is destroying the Earth

Roberto Roveda

the live

The Barrittas' long-awaited concert in Santa Giusta

Born in the early 1960s in the Oristano area, they were among the Sardinian groups capable of intercepting the beat and rock revolution very early on.

Sara Pinna

traditions

The ancient Selargino wedding is renewed on September 20th

The protagonists are Sara Pattau and Marco Scarpaci, here are all the events scheduled before September 20th, the key day

Antonio Serreli

the demonstration

The "Rock X Gramsci" festival returns to Ales, a blend of music and thought.

The title chosen for the 2026 edition is "The Sovereignty of the Law": an evening of readings and a band on stage

Festival dei Borghi più belli d'Italia (foto concessa)

The mission

Castelsardo showcased at the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy festival.

The first citizen brought to Puglia the history, culture and beauty of the city of the Dorias

Mariangela Pala

Papi con la maglia numero 4 abbraccia un compagno alla fine della gara

the race

Wheelchair Basketball: Italy defeats Poland 75-68 and reaches the World Cup semifinals.

Dinamo Lab's Papi was the star with 22 points.

Giampiero Marras

Nunziatini, Lunghi, Di Stefano e Brentan (foto Torres-A. Sanna)

series c

Torres hosts Pianese and seeks a third home win

The match at Vanni Sanna on Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Giampiero Marras

Il calciatore Alessandro Romano. Foto Fabio Murru

Serie A

Giulini slams Romano: "Like Barella, from Cagliari to the national team."

"Our goal is to save ourselves quickly, satisfied with the start of the championship."

The victory

Wheelchair Basketball: Italy beats Argentina 71-44 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals

The three Dinamo Lab athletes Papi, Saaid and Ghione took to the field

Giampiero Marras

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Energy, fuel, and transportation prices are skyrocketing in Cagliari.

Von der Leyen: "Ultranationalists and Russians want to shatter European unity. Canada will be the first associate member."

2027 Budget, from the tax-free thirteenth salary to the personal income tax cut: all the measures under consideration

A former forestry worker dies after falling from a low wall into the Su Gologone spring.

Cabras, the migrant center isn't closing, and the Five Star Movement attacks Meloni: "Sardinia is abandoned, the mayors are paying for the government's absence."

Fear on the 131 in Nuraminis, car catches fire: driver safe

Five kilos of marijuana and a hashish-producing laboratory in Sarule: man arrested

Frozen fish served as fresh or stored in illegal freezers: restaurant owners face massive fines

Migrants stranded at the port of Olbia: first embarkations, but dozens still ashore.

Cagliari, a bike ride to defeat cancer

Mandas, waste in front of the Town Hall: the mayor bans parking on the steps

The Region revokes the mandate from the Municipality of Tempio for the €22 million highway to Palau.

Controversy over the Israeli team at the "City of Cagliari" stadium. The Italian Basketball Federation (FIBA) states: "The city council has nothing to do with it."

Italian fighter jets shoot down a drone in Lithuania. Crosetto: "We are essential on NATO's eastern flank."

Italy extends its Schengen ban with Spain for another 15 days, Madrid extends the ban until October 8th, and attacks: "Meloni is not up to the task."

Emma Bonino's funeral was emotional at the Capitoline Hill: "The fight for the weak was her guiding star."

Italy extends its Schengen bloc with Spain for another 15 days.

Electoral law approved by the Senate. The opposition protests: "It's a scam."

War also destroys the environment

The Barrittas' long-awaited concert in Santa Giusta

The ancient Selargino wedding is renewed on September 20th

The "Rock X Gramsci" festival returns to Ales, a blend of music and thought.

Castelsardo showcased at the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy festival.

Wheelchair Basketball: Italy defeats Poland 75-68 and reaches the World Cup semifinals.

Torres hosts Pianese and seeks a third home win

Giulini slams Romano: "Like Barella, from Cagliari to the national team."

Wheelchair Basketball: Italy beats Argentina 71-44 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals

"Nuns": the new program starring Simonetta Columbu starts today on Videolina.

In Sardinia, Italy's first law on the protection of minors with diabetes has been passed.

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the future of the European Union: is peace still possible?

Lega: "Security alert in Cagliari, more soldiers needed on the streets."

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