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Sardinians held hostage in Dubai by war: "Uncertainty about flights, closed borders, and the Foreign Ministry unresponsive."

Tempese lawyer Marco Petitta: "We've been informed of further flight cancellations. Calling the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pointless."
Un Souk a Dubai (Ansa)
Un Souk a Dubai (Ansa)
The repercussions

The war's impact on household finances: price increases of up to €800 a year are expected.

Consumers complain: "Fixed-price contracts for electricity and gas have already disappeared."
La Cei sarda contro la garante per i minori
La Cei sarda contro la garante per i minori
the clash

Child abuse in the Church, the Sardinian CEI: "The guarantor provided false, disconcerting data."

The island's bishops: "The Regional Council is willing to release unfounded figures." But Puligheddu counters: "The Observatory's report. They should take action, rather than transfer those involved." Comandini distances himself.
Middle East

Sardinian tourists stranded in Dubai, MSC promises a safe return: "We're doing our best, but we'll have to wait."

The company doesn't hide its difficulties: "The airspace will gradually reopen, and many flights will need to be rescheduled."
Missili su Dubai (foto da X)
Missili su Dubai (foto da X)
Middle East

Sardinian tourists stranded in Doha and Dubai, amid fear and uncertainty: "We just want to go home."

Third night aboard the MSC Euribia: situation stable, but terror of bombing continues in the Qatari metropolis
Il Santissima Annunziata di Sassari (Archivio)
Il Santissima Annunziata di Sassari (Archivio)
the accident

Siligo, man injures himself with a tiller: he risks losing a foot

Hospitalized at Santissima Annunziata, the alarm was raised by the owner of a neighboring farm
Il poetto dopo il ciclone Harry
Il poetto dopo il ciclone Harry
The decision

Cyclone Harry: The Bank of Sardinia suspends mortgages on damaged properties.

The request must be submitted in writing by March 31st together with a self-certification of the damage suffered.
healthcare

The air rescue tender in Sardinia fails, requiring a re-run: "But the service isn't stopping."

No bids were received for the €190 million contract. Areus CEO Angelo Maria Serusi: "We're ready to update the specifications."
the operation

Nebida, with his sailboat at the mercy of bad weather: yachtsman rescued by the Coast Guard

Leaving from Oristano, he was heading towards Portoscuso when he had to launch the SOS
Il muro crollato a Mandas
Il muro crollato a Mandas
the works

Mandas: The City Council approves the executive project to rebuild the collapsed wall.

The stone structure had been destroyed by the bad weather that hit the island in recent weeks
Conferenza stampa Comune e Atp (foto Floris)
Conferenza stampa Comune e Atp (foto Floris)
The intervention

Sassari, work begins on bus stops: priority given to disabled access.

Sidewalks will be adapted and dedicated parking spaces will be created to allow for safe boarding and alighting. New shelters and electronic signs will also be installed.
I curiosi in spiaggia (Foto Sara Pinna)
I curiosi in spiaggia (Foto Sara Pinna)
the ordinance

Cabras, children play ball under the ridge that risks collapsing.

Few people respect the ban on entry in various areas of San Giovanni di Sinis.
Naples

The autopsy on little Domenico: "At the time of the removal, his heart was healthy." The head physician defends himself: "I'm the victim."

It was therefore dry ice that damaged the organ: two of the seven suspects have made their voices heard
Scuola (foto ansa)
Scuola (foto ansa)
Bolzano

Pepper spray used at school to avoid testing: 30 students evacuated

Only a strong fright and a burning throat for some students: no one was transferred to the emergency room
La montagna di peluche per il piccolo Domenico davanti all'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, 24 febbraio 2026. ANSA/ CIRO FUSCO
La montagna di peluche per il piccolo Domenico davanti all'ospedale Monaldi di Napoli, 24 febbraio 2026. ANSA/ CIRO FUSCO
Naples

The Monaldi case, the autopsy today. Tomorrow in Nola, the funeral for little Domenico.

The function is scheduled for tomorrow in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Prime Minister Meloni could also be there
Florence

Drunk 17-year-old falls asleep on tram, stranger drags him off and rapes him

A nightmarish night for a minor, abused by a 32-year-old man.
Nitto Santapaola in una immagine di archivio (Ansa)
Nitto Santapaola in una immagine di archivio (Ansa)
Milan

Cosa Nostra boss Nitto Santapaola dies in prison.

He was 87 years old and was in the 41bis regime in Opera. The Prosecutor's Office has ordered an autopsy.
Grazia Deledda (foto concessa)
Grazia Deledda (foto concessa)
the anniversary

Olbia: Nobel Prize Centenary, Unitre Celebrates Young Deledda

Appointment on Thursday from 5:30 pm in the main hall
Un momento della presentazione affidato a Giannella Demuro (foto Giagnoni)
Un momento della presentazione affidato a Giannella Demuro (foto Giagnoni)
the installations

Art Paths: Antonello Fresu's "Labyrinth" and Federica Luciani's "Dodecahedron"

The presentation took place during a cultural trek along trail 401 of the Curadureddu Woods.
The competition

"The Song of the Cigar Girls": Memory Becomes Music

Cagliari City Council launches initiative 120 years after the riot at the tobacco factory.
Carlo Conti e Francesca Tanas (foto Ansa e Instagram)
Carlo Conti e Francesca Tanas (foto Ansa e Instagram)
the case

Conti at Sanremo: "My wife, don't buy those jeans." The Sardinian-Dominican dancer's anger: "I'm sexualized."

The Festival is over, but the controversy continues. Francesca Tanas to the artistic director: "You should apologize to me."
Primo allenamento per Macon (foto G. Marras)
Primo allenamento per Macon (foto G. Marras)
Basketball

Dinamo Sassari: first training sessions for point guard Macon

The new white-blue signing will make his debut on Sunday in Trento
Alessandro Deiola, centrocampista del Cagliari (foto Fabio Murru)
Alessandro Deiola, centrocampista del Cagliari (foto Fabio Murru)
series a

Cagliari, Deiola hopes to recover for the match against Como

The other injured players, Borrelli and Gaetano, are still waiting. Former Rossoblu player Rog has found a new team in Croatia.
Il rientro di Sala infonde dinamismo alla Torres (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
Il rientro di Sala infonde dinamismo alla Torres (foto Torres-A. Sanna)
soccer

Serie C: Torres hosts Guidonia Montecelio in the midweek round

The Sassari team wants to break the deadlock at home after five months
Alessandro Deiola contrastato da Ché Adams in Torino-Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Alessandro Deiola contrastato da Ché Adams in Torino-Cagliari (foto Ansa)
series a

Cagliari, personalized training for Deiola in his first training session ahead of the Como match

The rossoblù have resumed training in anticipation of their next league match, on Saturday at 3pm.
In Parlamento
Il presidente del Gal Antonio Arba (al centro) con Maria Carmela Lecca e Simone Melis
Il presidente del Gal Antonio Arba (al centro) con Maria Carmela Lecca e Simone Melis

Ortacesus and Sant'Andrea Frius enter the Gal Sgt Leader area

Trexenta, Gerrei, Sarrabus, and Campidano di Cagliari merge into a single rural development project.
Insularità
Il canto delle sigaraie - Contest musicale (foto concessa)
Il canto delle sigaraie - Contest musicale (foto concessa)

Cagliari, "The Song of the Cigar Girls": a competition to commemorate 120 years of female courage.

The Department of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism is offering a cash prize for the top 3 works.