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Violent collision on Provincial Road 2: 44-year-old man from Villaputzu dies, mother and child in critical condition

Mauro Sanna was the victim: his car first collided with the one carrying the woman (a soldier) and her son, then crashed into a pole. Emergency services, the fire department, and the Cagliari Highway Police were on the scene.
L'incidente sulla provinciale 2 (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente sulla provinciale 2 (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'albero crollato a Cagliari (foto di Davide Leone)
L'albero crollato a Cagliari (foto di Davide Leone)
the alarm

Cagliari: A large tree collapses on Via Scirocco, leaving a woman hospitalized.

The tree fell onto the road, striking two cars. Firefighters and local police responded urgently. Traffic was blocked.
the fire

A fire threatens Cagliari's Crai Sport Center in Assemini.

A helicopter from the Pula base also intervened to put out the flames.
the investigation

Cagliari: One arrest in San Germano fuel card scam involving €120,000

In just three months, a former employee had made an impressive amount of supplies with documents linked to vehicles scrapped by the waste collection company: identified by the Mobile Squad
Gianni Addis, Andrea Biancareddu e Gianna Masu
Gianni Addis, Andrea Biancareddu e Gianna Masu
Elections

Tempio, a recount is likely: is the runoff election up for debate?

Nearly 200 ballots were invalidated, and about twenty were contested. Biancareddu may request a voter verification.
I soccorsi in azione a Muravera
I soccorsi in azione a Muravera
Rescue in action

He reached Muravera for a fishing trip, but got lost in the woods: German tourist found after hours of searching.

It was the man, trapped in the thick vegetation, who raised the alarm by calling 112
Un momento della rissa
Un momento della rissa
the violence

Sassari: Brawl between delivery riders in Piazza Nazario Sauro: Five arrests confirmed.

For twenty minutes, until the arrival of the police, they hit each other with fists, chains and even bicycle locks.
L'incendio ad Assemini
L'incendio ad Assemini
The alarm

A large fire breaks out in Assemini: flames threaten homes

The fire in the Bia Manna area, rescuers engaged in extinguishing operations
the scams

Non-existent vacation rentals, fake auctions, and fake agents: a wave of real estate scams has swept Sardinia, and not just online.

A €100,000 scam in Cagliari, but some are happy with much less: checks have been stepped up as the tourist peak approaches.
L'incidente in via Deroma (Foto: Davide Lao)
L'incidente in via Deroma (Foto: Davide Lao)
The accident

Drunk elderly man crashes into parked car in Monserrato

His blood alcohol level was four times the limit: injured, he ended up in hospital
(foto Guardia di Finanza)
(foto Guardia di Finanza)
The gesture

Cagliari, finance police donate blood: "Solidarity renewed ahead of summer."

The regional commander: "A concrete act of solidarity with the community."
the case

Olbia, Nizzi: «False social media profiles in my name, I'm reporting them to the authorities and to Meta»

Mayor accused of identity theft: "My name and image were misused, including for fraud."
the works

Calangianus, new road improvements

Redevelopment work has begun, costing over 900,000 euros.
the case

Tajani clashes with Ben Gvir: "His words about Italy are unacceptable and unworthy."

The Deputy Prime Minister addressed the far-right minister under investigation: "We reject any insult or attempt to denigrate him."
24 Ottobre 2020 Emergenza Covid Medici stremati al Pronto Soccorso del Santissima Trinita di Cagliari. Foto inviata dagli infermieri
24 Ottobre 2020 Emergenza Covid Medici stremati al Pronto Soccorso del Santissima Trinita di Cagliari. Foto inviata dagli infermieri
the clash

Covid, Conte: "The lions and lionesses of FdI should waive their immunity and we'll see each other in court."

The leader of the Five Star Movement responds to accusations about his handling of the pandemic.
epa13001483 A Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter hovers during the 'Polish Apache Initiative 4 / European HIMARS Initiative 8' joint military exercise at a training ground in Kijewo, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, 28 May 2026. The drills focus on air-land integration, combining attack aviation with HIMARS rocket systems during unified fire-support training by allied forces from Poland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. EPA/Agnieszka Bielecka POLAND OUT
epa13001483 A Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter hovers during the 'Polish Apache Initiative 4 / European HIMARS Initiative 8' joint military exercise at a training ground in Kijewo, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, 28 May 2026. The drills focus on air-land integration, combining attack aviation with HIMARS rocket systems during unified fire-support training by allied forces from Poland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. EPA/Agnieszka Bielecka POLAND OUT
USA

Trump slams Iran: "Our Apache was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz, we'll respond."

The two pilots were rescued within two hours by a naval surface drone that transported them to shore.
Donald Trump (foto Ansa)
Donald Trump (foto Ansa)
The war

Trump's anger over Hormuz: "Our Apache helicopter was shot down; we will respond."

There were two pilots on board: "Both are safe and unharmed."
Luca Parmitano nell'equipaggio della missione Artemis III
Luca Parmitano nell'equipaggio della missione Artemis III
Towards the Moon

Luca Parmitano joins NASA's new Artemis III mission crew: "Italy is my launch pad."

The astronaut will serve as pilot and will be the only non-American on the crew. The announcement was highly emotional from the US: "Grateful for allowing me to be part of this incredible group."
L'arrivo di Vasco Rossi all'aeroporto di Olbia (foto Facebook)
L'arrivo di Vasco Rossi all'aeroporto di Olbia (foto Facebook)
towards the live

Vasco Rossi is in Olbia: he's arriving at the Costa Smeralda, and the concert event is on Friday and Saturday.

The airport's social media post read: "The Komandante has landed, the city is officially ready."
Le copertine del nuovo disco e del disco originale
Le copertine del nuovo disco e del disco originale
music

"La mirinzana," the famous Sassari hit goes international

Piero Del Drò's album also includes English, French and Spanish versions
from June 12th

"Migrant State": Photojournalist Pili's Exhibition in Samassi

The installation is part of Policromie, the Melting Pot International Literature Festival.
Ilaria Mura (foto concessa)
Ilaria Mura (foto concessa)
The competition

Miss World Italy, Bosan Ilaria Mura reaches the final: "From bullying to rebirth, because sometimes dreams do come true."

The twenty-year-old will take to the stage in Gallipoli on June 14th to compete for the title with thirty other competitors from all over Italy.
(foto simbolo Ansa)
(foto simbolo Ansa)
lifestyle

Cool house without air conditioning? Eight tricks that can make a difference.

Ice in front of the fan, natural fiber sheets, and even unique plants: here are some suggestions.
Artan eletto miglior arbitro africano del 2025
Artan eletto miglior arbitro africano del 2025
the case

The US denies entry to a Somali referee selected by FIFA for the World Cup.

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, Africa's top referee of 2025, was turned away at the border after an 11-hour interrogation: "It was the dream of my life."
Il vicesindaco di Sassari Pierluigi Salis, il vincitore Joran Driesen, il sindaco di Alghero Raimondo Cacciotto e l'assessora Ornella Piras (foto concessa)
Il vicesindaco di Sassari Pierluigi Salis, il vincitore Joran Driesen, il sindaco di Alghero Raimondo Cacciotto e l'assessora Ornella Piras (foto concessa)
The budget

Ironman, Alghero protagonist

Under the world's spotlight, thanks to the Triathlon Wtcs and the IronMan 70.3, with thousands of athletes and companions who had the opportunity to get to know the area
Pietro Accardi, nuovo direttore sportivo del Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
Pietro Accardi, nuovo direttore sportivo del Cagliari (foto Valerio Spano)
series a

Cagliari announces its new sporting director: Accardi has signed.

The new season is starting to take shape for the Rossoblù: he replaces Guido Angelozzi
Jannik Sinner leaves the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy 08 June 2026. Sinner underwent a series of tests after falling ill during the Roland Garros on May 28th. ANSA/MATTEO CORNER
Jannik Sinner leaves the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy 08 June 2026. Sinner underwent a series of tests after falling ill during the Roland Garros on May 28th. ANSA/MATTEO CORNER
in the hospital

Sinner, after the illness, tests at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan

The tennis number one arrived in the morning, then after a few hours he left the facility
In Parlamento
Ricostruzione 3D
Ricostruzione 3D

Carabinieri and CRS4 team up for the forensic science of the future

Agreement reached in Cagliari for 3D crime scene reconstruction
Insularità
Da Sardegna Ricerche fondi per l'innovazione delle imprese
Da Sardegna Ricerche fondi per l'innovazione delle imprese

Innovative projects: Sardegna Ricerche is providing €7 million to support business networks and SMEs.

The new announcement is ready. Director General Atzori: "The speed of technological transformation demands a change of pace, and we are ready for the challenge."