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ULTIM'ORA

Cala Finanza, a dramatic turn of events at the opening of the Council: the resolution with the urban planning variation will be withdrawn.

It was the essential prerequisite for the construction of a five-star campsite by the Sardinian-Brazilian company Tavolara Bay. The councilor, brother of the CEO, resigns.
A sinistra la situazione a Mandas dopo il nubifragio del pomeriggio. A destra un incendio dei giorni scorsi
A sinistra la situazione a Mandas dopo il nubifragio del pomeriggio. A destra un incendio dei giorni scorsi
Weather forecast

Sardinia is experiencing storms and wildfires. Civil Protection officials warn mayors: "Stay alert." Mandas declares a state of natural disaster.

In some areas winds over 70 kilometers per hour and hail but the danger of fires remains
Environment

Wind power: The Constitutional Court sends the documents on suitable areas back to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR).

Several energy companies had appealed against the "blockade" on the Island
Il rendering del nuovo stadio in progetto nel quartiere di Sant'Elia
Il rendering del nuovo stadio in progetto nel quartiere di Sant'Elia
Investigation

Cagliari: Sports and tourism in the spotlight: the stadium, the hotel project divides

The construction of a 126-room hotel is planned, the debate among economic operators is underway
the alarm

Mountains, flames near a gas supply company

A helicopter was also deployed to help put out the fire, supporting the ground teams.
fourth

No extension: Terna's construction sites on the coastal road to Villasimius will close on July 3rd.

Good news for holidaymakers who need to reach the beaches and for those who live along the coast and travel by car.
The letter

Sardinia and Corsica unite against the carbon tax on ships and planes.

Proposed 5-year suspension of connections between the two islands
fight against drug dealing

Over 24 tons of cannabis plants seized in Sardinia in one year.

The regional Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) has compiled an annual report on its activities on the 252nd anniversary of its founding. In 12 months, it has uncovered €200 million in financial losses.
the controls

Cagliari, drug dealing in Piazza del Carmine: Algerian man arrested

Carabinieri operation in the red zone: the 28-year-old is being held at the Monastir reception center.
the appointment

Caterina Interlandi, President of the Tempio Tribunal

The management position was confirmed considering the curriculum of the magistrate who served in Lombardy with important duties
I ragazzi al lavoro (Foto concessa)
I ragazzi al lavoro (Foto concessa)
the initiative

Cabras: Foreigners at the reception center are working to uphold the town's dignity.

The collaboration project for environmental care and integration promoted by the Municipality has started
L'ospedale Oncologico di Cagliari
L'ospedale Oncologico di Cagliari
healthcare

Extreme heat at the Oncology Department, a raid by NAS and Spresal inspectors.

Air conditioning systems have been out of order for some time, no action taken despite complaints: cancer patients and staff forced to stay in furnace wards, inspections are coming
Mauro Moretti con il Freccia Rossa 1000 "Pietro Mennea",a Vado Ligure (Savona), 3 luglio 2013. Il treno presentato e' pronto per le prove di omologazione che lo porteranno tra qualche tempo sulle rotaie della Milano-Torino a oltre 360 km/h. ANSA/LUCA ZENNARO
Mauro Moretti con il Freccia Rossa 1000 "Pietro Mennea",a Vado Ligure (Savona), 3 luglio 2013. Il treno presentato e' pronto per le prove di omologazione che lo porteranno tra qualche tempo sulle rotaie della Milano-Torino a oltre 360 km/h. ANSA/LUCA ZENNARO
the sentence

Final sentences for the Viareggio massacre: Mauro Moretti, former CEO of FS and RFI, will go to prison.

The judges of the fourth criminal section of the Court of Cassation have decided this by rejecting the appeals
epa13064145 French President Emmanuel Macron (L) welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) for a Franco-Italian summit at the Villa Eilenroc in Antibes, south of France, 15 June 2026. EPA/Manon Cruz / POOL MAXPPP OUT
epa13064145 French President Emmanuel Macron (L) welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) for a Franco-Italian summit at the Villa Eilenroc in Antibes, south of France, 15 June 2026. EPA/Manon Cruz / POOL MAXPPP OUT
Cape Antibes

Meloni: "Without Italy and France, the EU wouldn't be what it is. We never participated in the war in Iran."

Bilateral meeting with Emmanuel Macron, the two leaders relaunch the Rome-Paris axis on defense, nuclear power, and competitiveness.
Alessia Pifferi
Alessia Pifferi
Milan

Alessia Pifferi, the 24-year sentence for the woman who let her daughter starve to death, has been finalized.

The judges of the First Criminal Court rejected the appeals presented by the prosecutor and the defense lawyer
the Camaiore crime

Man shoots son because he's gay; wife also killed for defending him

Piero Moriconi, 63, is incarcerated in Lucca prison. Initial investigations confirm that the young man's homosexuality was the cause of family conflict.
La presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri, Giorgia Meloni con il ministro Guido Crosetto, nel corso delle comunicazioni ai deputati in vista della riunione del Consiglio europeo del 26 e 27 giugno, Roma 23 giugno 2025. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI
La presidente del Consiglio dei Ministri, Giorgia Meloni con il ministro Guido Crosetto, nel corso delle comunicazioni ai deputati in vista della riunione del Consiglio europeo del 26 e 27 giugno, Roma 23 giugno 2025. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI
the case

Iran accuses Italy of being an accomplice to the war over US aircraft at its bases.

Tehran's attack following NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's statements
La conduttrice Federica Sciarelli all'interno dello studio Rai da dove va in onda ?Chi l?ha visto?, Roma, 23 settembre 2015. ANSA/ MASSIMO PERCOSSI
La conduttrice Federica Sciarelli all'interno dello studio Rai da dove va in onda ?Chi l?ha visto?, Roma, 23 settembre 2015. ANSA/ MASSIMO PERCOSSI
television

Sciarelli and Infante are out: Rai's new host waltz and the soap opera Amadeus.

There is still no sign of official schedules for autumn 2026 but in the corridors of Italian TV there is already an air of relocations
Un appuntamento del festival Sette sere, Sette piazze, Sette libri
Un appuntamento del festival Sette sere, Sette piazze, Sette libri
Perdasdefogu

The G7 of Literary Festivals: What's the future for book festivals?

The directors of the events in Turin, Naples, Salerno, Pordenone, Urbino and some of the main events on the island will meet in the library on Saturday.
the demonstration

A star-studded parade for the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival

After the screenings at the Notorious Cinemas, the festival directed by Tiziana Rocca comes to life with 4 major events at Forte Village
Il Cagliari Beach Soccer schierato prima della partita contro Milano (foto LND)
Il Cagliari Beach Soccer schierato prima della partita contro Milano (foto LND)
the match

Beach soccer: Cagliari's Coppa Italia starts strong with a 2-0 victory in Milan.

The red and blue girls won their debut match in Lignano Sabbiadoro
(foto concessa)
(foto concessa)
The event

E-Bike World Weekend in Baunei: Ogliastra on Display

The World Cup Grand Prix will take place on Saturday and Sunday
Cagliari’s Marco Palestra (L) in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match Cagliari calcio vs US Lecce at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy, 16 february 2026 ANSA/FABIO MURRU
Cagliari’s Marco Palestra (L) in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match Cagliari calcio vs US Lecce at the Unipol Domus in Cagliari, Italy, 16 february 2026 ANSA/FABIO MURRU
soccer

No Inter: Marco Palestra heads to Chelsea

The English club is ready to pay 60 million for the Atalanta-owned winger, who played a key role last season with Cagliari.
Sebastiano Esposito esulta per il gol in Cagliari-Torino di Serie A (foto Ansa)
Sebastiano Esposito esulta per il gol in Cagliari-Torino di Serie A (foto Ansa)
the matches

Serie A Matchdays 1-5 Schedule: Cagliari Kicks Off Early in Parma

The home debut against Inter will be on Sunday 30 August at 8.45pm
In Parlamento
La copertina dell'edizione del 1860 del "Canto degli Italiani" di Goffredo Mameli. Il Senato ha ufficilamente approvato il provvedimento che lo dichiara inno nazionale italiano. Roma, 15 novembre 2017. ANSA/ WIKIPEDIA +++ NO SALES - EDITORIAL USE ONLY +++
La copertina dell'edizione del 1860 del "Canto degli Italiani" di Goffredo Mameli. Il Senato ha ufficilamente approvato il provvedimento che lo dichiara inno nazionale italiano. Roma, 15 novembre 2017. ANSA/ WIKIPEDIA +++ NO SALES - EDITORIAL USE ONLY +++

"Mameli's Anthem Must Become Part of the Constitution": The Center-Right's Battle

A bill from the Italian Communist Party (FdI) is in the Senate to equate it with the Italian flag. La Russa: "It's the pride of being Italian."
Insularità

Oristano, the Sardinian sea told through images: Egidio Trainito enchants Dyaphrama

At the heart of the evening is a book that is a visual atlas, a travel diary, and an environmental awareness manifesto.