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Birth, employment, and graduate alarm: Sardinia ranks last in the EU.

The new "Eurostat Regional Yearbook" provides a snapshot of the island's social, economic, and environmental situation. The report also highlights the drought emergency.
Sassari, Polizia locale (foto Floris)
Sassari, Polizia locale (foto Floris)
on Rockefeller Street

Sassari: A driver hits two little girls on a crosswalk and runs away: the hunt is on for the hit-and-run driver.

He overtook a line of cars stopped to allow pedestrians to cross, hitting the little girls who were with their mother.
Esemplari di Bue rosso nelle campagne dell’Isola
Esemplari di Bue rosso nelle campagne dell’Isola
the mobilization

Dermatitis, farmers take to the streets: "Stop restrictions, the sector is on its knees. 97% of cattle have been vaccinated."

A large demonstration was held Friday at the port of Olbia against the 15-month-old traffic ban: "The situation is unsustainable."
the fire

Forest on fire, aircraft in flight in Chiaramonti

Forestry teams, helicopters and Canadairs on site
energy

Saviano in Sardinia: "Wind energy is a big business for the mafia because there's no regulation."

«Matteo Messina Denaro invested much of his capital there to be laundered because he sensed that it offered a particularly 'slippery'»
Volante della polizia
Volante della polizia
the blitz

Construction equipment stolen from a school in Quartu: 26-year-old arrested, brother reported

Police caught them in the school courtyard with €2,500 in stolen goods. In the young man's home, officers also seized ketamine and shotgun shells.
Cara
Cara
the violence

Madness in Porto Torres: a man attacks and robs four minors

He would have first pulled and pushed them, even going as far as to hit them with several slaps.
police in action

Violence against partners and parents: three cases discovered in Oristano

Two men were banned from approaching the police and given electronic bracelets, while a young man was hospitalized. The abuse lasted for years, with the victims unable to find the courage to report it.
Gallura

Arsonists unleashed in Santa Teresa. Giagoni (Lega): "The state must intervene to stop this plague."

The League MP announces a question to the Interior Minister following the repeated attacks.
Il tribunale di Sassari
Il tribunale di Sassari
court

Sassari: Kicks, stabs, and helmet blows against the door of the alleged (innocent) molester

A 52-year-old man was convicted of threats, criminal damage, and possession of weapons.
trade

Oristano, markets in crisis: operators torn between hope and mistrust.

Fears and hopes ahead of new construction work on Via Costa
Il tribunale di Sassari
Il tribunale di Sassari
the process

Crushed by a forklift at the Sassari recycling center, acquittal requested for the managers of "Ambiente Italia"

The proceedings into the death of Gianuario Derudas are nearing their final stages. Experts say there were no irregularities on the part of the company.
L'intervento di soccorso a Banari
L'intervento di soccorso a Banari
the story

Banari: Calf falls off a 70-meter cliff; rescued by trees.

After the farmer raised the alarm, the animal was rescued by the fire brigade helicopter.
Rome

Worker dies at the Colosseum, harness not attached to rope: Prosecutor's Office investigates, Giuli orders work halt

Andrea Moretti, 22, fell from a height of 10 meters while installing a new lighting system at the Flavian Amphitheater
Pope Leo leads the weekly General Audience in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, 23 September 2026. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI
Pope Leo leads the weekly General Audience in Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, 23 September 2026. ANSA/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI
the pontiff

Pope Leo: "Protect migrant minors; they experience unspeakable suffering."

Prevost's message ahead of World Refugee Day, which falls on Sunday
(Unsplash)
(Unsplash)
Lamezia Terme

Fourteen-year-old boy arrested for planning stabbing attack on teacher

The Carabinieri discovered the incident while monitoring a Telegram group. The raid was very similar to the one that occurred in Rome in recent days.
In un frame video dal TGR Abruzzo, Nathan e Catherine, i genitori della famiglia nel bosco che oggi hanno incontrato i loro figli in casa a Palmoli, 22 settembre 2026 ANSA / TGR Abruzzo +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
In un frame video dal TGR Abruzzo, Nathan e Catherine, i genitori della famiglia nel bosco che oggi hanno incontrato i loro figli in casa a Palmoli, 22 settembre 2026 ANSA / TGR Abruzzo +++ ATTENZIONE: L'ANSA NON POSSIEDE I DIRITTI DI QUESTA FOTO CHE NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA +++ NPK +++
Chieti

The Bosco family together for the first time in their new home: "The children ran and screamed with joy."

Part of a gradual path of reconciliation that will lead to the reunification of children and parents
Carabinieri sul luogo dove un operaio di 22 anni, addetto ai lavori di installazione in quota di un nuovo impianto di illuminazione del monumento, é caduto da un'altezza di circa 10 metri, Roma, 22 settembre 2026. Nonostante i tentativi di rianimazione da parte del personale dell'Ares 118 è morto. ANSA/US CARABINIERI +++ NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY +++ NPK +++
Carabinieri sul luogo dove un operaio di 22 anni, addetto ai lavori di installazione in quota di un nuovo impianto di illuminazione del monumento, é caduto da un'altezza di circa 10 metri, Roma, 22 settembre 2026. Nonostante i tentativi di rianimazione da parte del personale dell'Ares 118 è morto. ANSA/US CARABINIERI +++ NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY +++ NPK +++
Rome

Tragedy during construction at the Colosseum: Worker falls to his death at 22

The accident occurred during the night, when Andrea Moretti was installing a new lighting system for the monument when he fell from the scaffolding: the monument is closed as a sign of mourning.
the recognition

The traditional Quartese dress awarded in Argentina

María del Carmen Cagliari represented our country in Patagonia
Scultura di Kan Yasuda al porto
Scultura di Kan Yasuda al porto
port

Kan Yasuda in Cagliari: seven monumental sculptures on the new waterfront

From Via Roma to Molo Dogana, the Japanese artist's works open a new season of events, tourism and development for the city.
cinema

"The Stranger" will represent Italy at the Oscars; "Quasi Grazia" will not.

The film about Grazia Deledda is out; it was among the 21 nominees. The shortlist will be announced on December 15th, with the five final nominations announced on January 21st.
the event

Cagliari presents the Saboris Antigus program.

The main actors will be the producers and the families who are the custodians of the traditional recipes
The program

Five+Five Sardinia, “II Memorial Debertolis” grand finale of the Orienteering 4 Research project

From September 28th to October 9th, ten days of events, with 500 athletes and over 3,000 tourists, born from the renewed partnership between Sardegna Ricerche and the Ssd Pwt Italia
Il play-guardia Alessandro Grande è rientrato in gruppo (foto G. Marras)
Il play-guardia Alessandro Grande è rientrato in gruppo (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo is preparing for their Milan debut against Urania.

Grande has resumed training, while Vitali, Kajami-Keane and Pisanu are out.
Riccardo Cheri
Riccardo Cheri
the race

Riccardo Cheri from Decimomannu dominates Ironman Italy and flies to the World Championships

In 10 hours and one minute he swam 3.8 km, cycled 180 km and ran 42 km: a historic result for the Sardinian triathlon.
Mattia Felici dopo la nuova operazione al ginocchio
Mattia Felici dopo la nuova operazione al ginocchio
series a

Mattia Felici begins rehabilitation after a new knee injury.

The rossoblù winger will only be able to return to the pitch in 2027
The judgments

Cagliari, who's up and who's down: Mina is a human shield, Deiola is imprecise.

Player analysis after the victory against Udinese