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ULTIM'ORA

Italy, a good start: the match against Northern Ireland ends 2-0

The Azzurri won the World Cup qualifying playoff semifinal thanks to goals from Tonali and Kean. Gattuso gave Palestra his debut. The decisive match against Bosnia is on Tuesday.
Italy’s Moise Kean celebrates after goal 2-0 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers playoff semifinal soccer match between Italy and Northern Ireland at Bergamo Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, 26 march 2026. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
Italy’s Moise Kean celebrates after goal 2-0 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers playoff semifinal soccer match between Italy and Northern Ireland at Bergamo Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, 26 march 2026. ANSA/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
Daniela Santanchè e Giorgia Meloni (foto Ansa)
Daniela Santanchè e Giorgia Meloni (foto Ansa)
Government

Mattarella has signed: Giorgia Meloni will take over as interim Tourism Minister following Santanchè's resignation.

The Prime Minister thanks the former minister: "Let's move forward."
Incidente a Nuoro (foto Ledda)
Incidente a Nuoro (foto Ledda)
The accident

Nuoro: Elderly man hit on pedestrian crossing; hospitalized.

It happened at the intersection of Via Deffenu and Via Veneto
WEATHER FORECAST

Sardinia gripped by severe weather: snowfall in the Gennargentu mountains, mistral wind gusts up to 100 km/h.

Strong winds from Cagliari to Oristano have caused damage and disruption: dozens of firefighters have responded to fallen trees and uprooted poles.
Il ministro della giustizia Carlo Nordio durante un question time alla Camera dei Deputati, Roma 25 marzo 2026. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI
Il ministro della giustizia Carlo Nordio durante un question time alla Camera dei Deputati, Roma 25 marzo 2026. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI
the appointment

Justice: Sassari native Antonio Mura is Minister Nordio's new chief of staff.

The Sardinian magistrate replaces Giusi Bartolozzi, who resigned amid controversy.
Serdiana, campo di volo (foto Serreli)
Serdiana, campo di volo (foto Serreli)
The tragedy

Serdiana, forensic examination of the body of the paratrooper who died at the airfield

Great condolences among friends and acquaintances and among all the paratroopers of Sardinia.
the intervention

Olbia, a man attacks a woman who locks herself in the station bathroom, then the police arrest him with a taser.

The man was reported for resisting and assaulting a public official and disrupting a public service.
L'Unione Sarda English

Doglio Spring Vibes: Spring lights up in the heart of Cagliari.

From the Wonka musical to the noir festival, up to the Flower Market: a calendar of events combining entertainment, food and drink.
Foto Vigili del Fuoco
Foto Vigili del Fuoco
The intervention

Oristano: A cat at risk of drowning is rescued by firefighters.

The animal was trapped in a flooded basement
Il mezzo Arst
Il mezzo Arst
Investigations underway

Sassari: Stones thrown at the surface metro, vehicle damaged

The incident on Viale Italia, with no passengers on board the vehicle
L'incidente (Foto: Fabio Murru)
L'incidente (Foto: Fabio Murru)
traffic

Another accident near Carbonia: three injured

The crash at the northern entrance to the city: the construction of a roundabout has been requested for some time
Milan

Ninety-two-year-old shoots caregiver and is placed under house arrest (by his son).

The woman's life is not in danger and the police officers are trying to reconstruct the dynamics
the squeeze

Adult sites face EU sanctions, ruling threatens Pornhub and three other platforms.

The charge is that of having violated the Digital Services Act by failing to protect minors from exposure to pornographic content.
La sede della Sogei (Ansa)
La sede della Sogei (Ansa)
the investigation

Corruption: Searches at the Ministry of Defense and at the offices of Terna and RFI

Rome prosecutors investigate IT procurement: 26 people under investigation
Swiss actress Ursula Andress, during the Alta Roma Alta Moda, in Rome, Italy, 30 January 2015. The fashion event runs from 30 January to 02 February. ANSA/STRINGER
Swiss actress Ursula Andress, during the Alta Roma Alta Moda, in Rome, Italy, 30 January 2015. The fashion event runs from 30 January to 02 February. ANSA/STRINGER
Florence

Actress Ursula Andress's money laundering case: €20 million seized

In Chianti, seals for prestigious rural properties, works of art, and vineyards
Florence

Libera dies after assisted suicide with eye control: "No one should wait two years for their rights."

He is the 14th person in Italy to have had access to it: the first with that type of device
Francesco Renga (foto Ufficio Stampa - credits Antonio De Masi)
Francesco Renga (foto Ufficio Stampa - credits Antonio De Masi)
music

Francesco Renga's summer tour includes stops in Sardinia, including Orosei and Arzachena.

A double date on the island for the artist who grew up in Brescia but is of Sardinian origins.
Guido Coraddu (foto ufficio stampa)
Guido Coraddu (foto ufficio stampa)
Pyrrhus

Sardinian jazz with "Archipelaghi," a concert at Casa Saddi

The trio of Guido Coraddu, Simone Sedda, and Fabio Talani make their live debut.
epa12785252 Rosalia performs during the 2026 BRIT Awards live show at the Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, Britain, 28 February 2026. The annual pop music awards are presented by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN
epa12785252 Rosalia performs during the 2026 BRIT Awards live show at the Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, Britain, 28 February 2026. The annual pop music awards are presented by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN
Assago

Rosalía cancels her Milan concert after suffering food poisoning: "I feel sick, I can't take it."

The Catalan artist was unable to continue, her live performance was interrupted halfway through.
Moder (crediti Django Concerti)
Moder (crediti Django Concerti)
the concert

Moder's Sardinian trip, with "Poco Dopo Mezzanotte"

The rapper from Ravenna to Isola, live in Cagliari, Olbia and Macomer this weekend
La premiazione di Lorenzo Satta (foto ufficio stampa)
La premiazione di Lorenzo Satta (foto ufficio stampa)
the recognition

A student from Azuni University in Sassari wins the "Dies Dantis" competition.

Second prize for a student from the "Dettori" of Tempio
Federico Pasquini, ora gm di Treviso (foto G. Marras)
Federico Pasquini, ora gm di Treviso (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo prepares for the relegation battle against Treviso

The visiting team includes 4 former players: Cappelletti, Weber, Pellegrino and the general manager Pasquini.
Jannik Sinner (foto Ansa/Epa)
Jannik Sinner (foto Ansa/Epa)
Tennis

Sinner advances in Miami, hard work pays off

The South Tyrolean beats American Frances Tiafoe and flies to the semifinals
Andrea Belotti (Foto Cagliari Calcio)
Andrea Belotti (Foto Cagliari Calcio)
series a

Cagliari training session, Belotti returns to the group.

The striker took part in the first part of the session with his teammates
Marco Palestra con l'Italia Under 21 (foto archivio)
Marco Palestra con l'Italia Under 21 (foto archivio)
national

Italy-Northern Ireland, Gattuso's picks: Caprile heads to the stands. Palestra doesn't give up his second.

The Italian national coach has released the list of players called up for the first World Cup play-off: the Rossoblu winger will likely be on the bench.
In Parlamento
Crocieristi a Castello
Crocieristi a Castello

Cruises, over 600,000 passengers expected in Cagliari: "A challenge for the reception system."

Fipe Confcommercio President Emanuele Frongia: "A qualitative leap is needed, and an extension of the season is also planned."
Insularità
epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges
epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges

Brazilian MotoGP: Marc Marquez wins the sprint

Decondo Di Giannantonio. Behind the Ducatis are the Aprilias of Martin and Bezzecchi.