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The Constitutional Court rejects the appointment of a commissioner to Sardinia's local health authorities: a major disruption to healthcare.

The Constitutional Court rules the "mini-reform" law that sent managers home is illegitimate. The Region: "Working to determine what action to take."
Alessandra Todde (Ansa)
Alessandra Todde (Ansa)
I soccorsi sul luogo dell'incidente
I soccorsi sul luogo dell'incidente
the accident

Cagliari: A pedestrian was hit by a bus on Via Dante.

Seventy-two-year-old transported to Brotzu Hospital with red code
Un momento dell'operazione dei carabinieri
Un momento dell'operazione dei carabinieri
the decision

Drug trafficking in Sardinia: The Court of Appeal overturns the measures taken against four suspects; the alleged ringleader is released from prison.

A dramatic turn of events has broken up the investigation that has dismantled two gangs that allegedly "moved" tons of drugs: the judges say the alleged facts date back too far and there is no risk of the crime being repeated.
Il ministro dell’Economia e delle Finanze, Giancarlo Giorgetti, durante il voto di fiducia in Senato sulla legge di bilancio 2026, Roma, 23 dicembre 2025. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI
Il ministro dell’Economia e delle Finanze, Giancarlo Giorgetti, durante il voto di fiducia in Senato sulla legge di bilancio 2026, Roma, 23 dicembre 2025. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI
the budget law

The Senate approved the budget, Giorgetti said: "We've addressed issues that seemed impossible."

There were 110 votes in favor, 66 against, and 2 abstentions. The measure now goes to the Chamber.
the yellow

Two devastating fires in just a few months: a double blow for the Macchiareddu company.

Extensive damage to West Recycling: the previous incident dates back to the end of October, investigations underway
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
violence

Oliena, man kicks dog to death in his garden: reported

The brothers had asked the police for help, but when they arrived the animal was already dead.
L’aeroporto di Fenosu
L’aeroporto di Fenosu
The structure

Oristano: Fenosu airport ready to reopen, but not listed in the regional transport plan.

In recent days, ENAC has adopted the Airport Regulations, an essential act for the start of activities
Stabilimento Eni Rewind a Porto Torres (foto concessa)
Stabilimento Eni Rewind a Porto Torres (foto concessa)
the opinion

Eni Rewind gets green light for groundwater discharge into the sea

The Integrated Environmental Authorization (AIA) will be formalized in the next few days.
the discovery

Cagliari, an illegal landfill along the coast: two reports

The Coast Guard took action and reported the incident to the judicial authorities. The removal of waste and debris was ordered.
moments of fear

Cagliari, a man threatens social center staff with a box cutter: arrested

The man was stopped on Viale Sant'Ignazio by the Carabinieri of the mobile radio unit.
I vigili del fuoco al lavoro (Foto di Matteo Cabras)
I vigili del fuoco al lavoro (Foto di Matteo Cabras)
the accident

Cagliari, debris falls from a balcony on Viale Sant'Avendrace, damaging a parked car.

No one was walking on the sidewalk: the area was cordoned off for safety
Dario Giagoni (foto Facebook)
Dario Giagoni (foto Facebook)
the controversy

Self-defense, Giagoni shakes up social media: "It's not ideology, it's instinct."

The Gallura MP for the League: "Anyone who hasn't felt that chill that takes your breath away can't understand."
Il sindaco di Olbia, Settimo Nizzi, in conferenza stampa (Ansa)
Il sindaco di Olbia, Settimo Nizzi, in conferenza stampa (Ansa)
common

Olbia, Nizzi takes stock of 2025: "I give myself 10/10 for my commitment."

The mayor: "I'd do it all again, I don't regret a thing." And he's already identified his possible successor: "A politician, not a technician."
epa12610304 A handout photo made available by the Turkish armed forces shows Libyan Chief of General Staff Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad (L) being received by Turkish Chief of General Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, in Ankara, Turkey, 23 December 2025. According to a post by Turkey's interior minister Ali Yerlikaya on social media on 23 December 2025, wreckage of the plane transporting Libyan Chief of General Staff Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad has been found south of Ankara. Yerlikaya had posted earlier that an emergency landing request was received from the aircraft; however, contact with the aircraft was subsequently lost. EPA/TURKISH ARMED FORCES / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
epa12610304 A handout photo made available by the Turkish armed forces shows Libyan Chief of General Staff Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad (L) being received by Turkish Chief of General Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, in Ankara, Turkey, 23 December 2025. According to a post by Turkey's interior minister Ali Yerlikaya on social media on 23 December 2025, wreckage of the plane transporting Libyan Chief of General Staff Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad has been found south of Ankara. Yerlikaya had posted earlier that an emergency landing request was received from the aircraft; however, contact with the aircraft was subsequently lost. EPA/TURKISH ARMED FORCES / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
Türkiye

Ankara: Private jet of Libyan Chief of Staff crashes, killing five.

The flight carrying General Mohammed Al-Haddad was headed to Tripoli
Papa Leone XIV (Vatican Media - Epa)
Papa Leone XIV (Vatican Media - Epa)
Vatican

"A 24-hour truce for Christmas in Ukraine and beyond": Pope Leo's appeal

The pontiff: "Sadness over Russia's refusal. My thoughts also go to Gaza."
Donald Trump (Ansa)
Donald Trump (Ansa)
USA

Epstein case: Trump traveled at least eight times on the financier's jet: "Once there was a 20-year-old."

Over 11,000 files on the pedophile financier have been published. The name of the US president also surfaces.
I militari con il piccolo (foto carabinieri)
I militari con il piccolo (foto carabinieri)
in the Neapolitan area

At eleven, he sells books and drawings on the street: "I want to give my little sister a Christmas present."

He disappeared from home to set up a stall. The Carabinieri returned him to his family and awarded him a prize.
Il momento dello sparo
Il momento dello sparo
Venetian

A dispute over maneuvers has resulted in the driver who shot at a group of cyclists being identified.

He is a twenty-five year old from Verona: trivial motives behind the gesture
Daniele Mondello (foto ufficio stampa)
Daniele Mondello (foto ufficio stampa)
music

Daniele Mondello arrives in Bosa for Enjoy Parade

The internationally renowned DJ and producer will liven up Christmas Eve
Il regista Gabriele Carrus
Il regista Gabriele Carrus
Cinema

"Nassargius," the new documentary by Muravera director Gabriele Carrus, arrives.

The work, filmed mainly in Ballao, brings to light the river culture
the party

Olbia, the SOS Astores choir from Golfo Aranci sings for hospital patients.

A concert to bring the Christmas atmosphere to the hospital corridors and give a moment of serenity to those who are hospitalised and those who work there.
Michael Folorunsho in campo contro il Pisa (Ansa)
Michael Folorunsho in campo contro il Pisa (Ansa)
series a

Folorunsho, sidelined for a month: another blow from the infirmary for Cagliari

Injury during the match against Pisa: strain of the medial collateral ligament of the right knee
Referee Daniele Doveri prior the Italian Serie A soccer match US Sassuolo vs Cagliari Calcio at Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy, 19 May 2024. ANSA /ELISABETTA BARACCHI
Referee Daniele Doveri prior the Italian Serie A soccer match US Sassuolo vs Cagliari Calcio at Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy, 19 May 2024. ANSA /ELISABETTA BARACCHI
series a

Torino-Cagliari: Referee duties for the final match of 2025

After refereeing Genoa-Inter and Pisa-Parma, the match director returns to the field
epa12609187 David Neres of Napoli (L) celebrates with teammates Amir Rrahimi after scoring the 1-0 opening goal during the Supercoppa Italiana, the Italian Super Cup final between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 22 December 2025. EPA/STRINGER
epa12609187 David Neres of Napoli (L) celebrates with teammates Amir Rrahimi after scoring the 1-0 opening goal during the Supercoppa Italiana, the Italian Super Cup final between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 22 December 2025. EPA/STRINGER
Riyadh

Napoli wins the Italian Super Cup: Bologna defeated 2-0 thanks to a sensational Neres goal.

The Brazilian striker scored a brace in a match dominated from start to finish by Conte's team.
Stefano Vavoli
Stefano Vavoli
mourning

Quartu, goalkeeper Stefano Vavoli passes away: from Serie A to Sardinian amateur football

After he hung up his gloves, he served as a coach for numerous Sardinian teams. A touching memory of Sant'Elena