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ULTIM'ORA

Blackouts in the Cagliari area: high electricity demand due to the extreme heat, the system cannot cope.

Hundreds of customers without power due to numerous faults: severe disruption in Sinnai, Settimo San Pietro, Quartu, and Capoterra
lanusei 09 09 2014 operai enel al lavoro per ripristinare guasto cabina elettrica ospedale foto ettore loi
lanusei 09 09 2014 operai enel al lavoro per ripristinare guasto cabina elettrica ospedale foto ettore loi
Decine di bandiere dei quattro mori sventolano nello spiazzo dei parcheggi di Cala Finanza, sulla costa nord orientale sarda, a Loiri Porto San Paolo, in Gallura durante il sit-in contro il progetto della società italo brasiliana Tavolara Bay srl, che fa capo al gruppo Jhsf, di realizzare un beach club a cinque stelle con Villa Joy al centro, 1 luglio 2026. ANSA/ ANTONELLA BRIANDA
Decine di bandiere dei quattro mori sventolano nello spiazzo dei parcheggi di Cala Finanza, sulla costa nord orientale sarda, a Loiri Porto San Paolo, in Gallura durante il sit-in contro il progetto della società italo brasiliana Tavolara Bay srl, che fa capo al gruppo Jhsf, di realizzare un beach club a cinque stelle con Villa Joy al centro, 1 luglio 2026. ANSA/ ANTONELLA BRIANDA
Loiri Porto San Paolo

Cala Finanza Bungalows, Tavolara Bay challenges revocation of ZES permits

Hearing before the TAR on July 29: the company aims to complete the works
Case minacciate dal fuoco a Domusnovas (Foto: Simone Farris)
Case minacciate dal fuoco a Domusnovas (Foto: Simone Farris)
The fires

Fire emergency: homes threatened in Domusnovas, State Road 126 closed in Carbonia

The fire is frightening in Sulcis Iglesiente: several helicopters and two Canadairs are scrambling. Electricity pylons are under observation.
Caos in Aula dopo la protesta delle opposizioni con i cartelli sulla legge elettorale. Il presidente di Montecitorio Lorenzo Fontana ha richiamato all'ordine alcuni deputati delle opposizioni che non tornavano al proprio posto e un deputato di Futuro Nazionale. In particolare Riccardo Magi, che sventolava un grande cartello al centro dell'Aula, è stato richiamato all'ordine più volte. Allo stato i cartelli sono stati rimossi e proseguono le dichiarazioni di voto. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
Caos in Aula dopo la protesta delle opposizioni con i cartelli sulla legge elettorale. Il presidente di Montecitorio Lorenzo Fontana ha richiamato all'ordine alcuni deputati delle opposizioni che non tornavano al proprio posto e un deputato di Futuro Nazionale. In particolare Riccardo Magi, che sventolava un grande cartello al centro dell'Aula, è stato richiamato all'ordine più volte. Allo stato i cartelli sono stati rimossi e proseguono le dichiarazioni di voto. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
Montecitorio

The Chamber of Deputies approves the electoral law, here's what the "Stabilicum" provides.

"This is the first step toward ensuring stability and governability," according to the majority. The opposition called the attack "shameful."
the emergency

Sinnai and Settimo San Pietro suffered a blackout during an evening: damage and disruption.

Users are angry. The mayors: "We are in constant contact with the service provider."
Work

Canteen fees and meal vouchers for Brotzu nurses, no agreement: the dispute ends up in court.

The conciliation attempt failed. Nursing Up: "Legal rights denied."
the disservice

Nuoro and Mamoiada, aqueduct pipe breaks on a day of intense heat.

Possible disruptions to water supply, Abbanoa is working to minimize intervention times.
Fuga di gas a Sassari, l'intervento dei vigili del fuoco
Fuga di gas a Sassari, l'intervento dei vigili del fuoco
The alarm

Sassari, gas leak on Via Camboni: firefighters respond

Leak in an underground gas cylinder, road closed to traffic
Il carcere di Badu ’e Carros a Nuoro
Il carcere di Badu ’e Carros a Nuoro
violence against women

Nuoro, 32-year-old man jailed for abusing his live-in partner

The man was already under house arrest for resisting a public official
Una macchina della polizia ad Alghero
Una macchina della polizia ad Alghero
The controls

A couple argues in Alghero; police intervene and report a man for resisting arrest and threatening others.

The man, in an evidently altered state probably due to alcohol abuse, is said to have assumed an aggressive attitude also towards the officers.
L'Unione Sarda English

From iconic beaches to secret coves: the Ogliastra sea to experience.

Tribunale di Sassari (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Tribunale di Sassari (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the sentence

She landed in Porto Torres with 4 kg of cocaine: sentenced to 6 years

The woman was arrested by the Finance Police at the end of 2025. The defense announced it would appeal.
Francesco_AMMENDOLA
Francesco_AMMENDOLA
Quirinal

Roggero case: Mattarella receives Nordio: "Pardon is the exclusive prerogative of the Head of State."

The Minister of Justice had opened an investigation, a very harsh note from the Quirinal
Un frame del video pubblicato sui social da Mario Ruggero (Ansa)
Un frame del video pubblicato sui social da Mario Ruggero (Ansa)
the case

Roggero hasn't yet turned himself in, but he backtracks after his outburst. Nordio begins a pardon investigation.

He's awaiting a prison order, his brother: "He's exhausted but resilient." Salvini, father of the self-defense law: "We need to expand the perimeter."
A large section of the Morandi viaduct upon which the A10 motorway runs collapsed in Genoa, Italy, 14 August 2018. Both sides of the highway fell. Around 10 vehicles are involved in the collapse, rescue sources said Tuesday. The viaduct gave way amid torrential rain. The viaduct runs over shopping centres, factories, some homes, the Genoa-Milan railway line and the Polcevera river. ANSA/FLAVIO LO SCALZO
A large section of the Morandi viaduct upon which the A10 motorway runs collapsed in Genoa, Italy, 14 August 2018. Both sides of the highway fell. Around 10 vehicles are involved in the collapse, rescue sources said Tuesday. The viaduct gave way amid torrential rain. The viaduct runs over shopping centres, factories, some homes, the Genoa-Milan railway line and the Polcevera river. ANSA/FLAVIO LO SCALZO
the sentence

Former Autostrade CEO Castellucci receives 12 years in prison after a series of convictions over the Morandi Bridge tragedy.

The former heads of Aspi, Spea and the Ministry of Infrastructure have been sentenced to between 5 and 12 years for the collapse which eight years ago cost the lives of 43 people.
Il palazzo del tribunale di Bolzano dopo il crollo (foto vigili del fuoco via Ansa)
Il palazzo del tribunale di Bolzano dopo il crollo (foto vigili del fuoco via Ansa)
Tragedy narrowly avoided

Bolzano, part of the courthouse collapses: three people inside, all unharmed.

The collapse involved at least a quarter of the building, where renovation and expansion works were underway
L'immagine di Trump in una bara apparsa a Teheran (foto Ansa/Epa)
L'immagine di Trump in una bara apparsa a Teheran (foto Ansa/Epa)
Middle East

Hormuz: Trump launches new raids and prepares for escalation

A war summit is being held at the White House, with Netanyahu arriving on Monday. A ground operation on Kharg Island to seize the oil terminal is also being considered.
the appointment

"Palestine in Sardinia": Two days at the Lazzaretto in Cagliari

Books, debates, and music for the festival sponsored by the Municipality
Valo Pusceddu
Valo Pusceddu
the novel

Welcome to 2326: Valo Pusceddu makes his weird debut with "Lancette" for Zona 42.

Born in 1996, Valeria grew up in Settimo and is now based in Milan. She has come to the forefront of stand-up comedy.
Un'edicolante di San Giovanni Suergiu (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Un'edicolante di San Giovanni Suergiu (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Publishing

"The newsstand network is a democratic infrastructure. Regions must guarantee its future."

Hearing of Fieg President Andrea Riffeser Monti at the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces
the event

EroCaddeo in concert in Stintino

Appointment Saturday 8 August in the square of the 45
Coach Luca Vitali, l'ad Francesco Sardara e il presidente Stefano Sardara (foto G. Marras)
Coach Luca Vitali, l'ad Francesco Sardara e il presidente Stefano Sardara (foto G. Marras)
basketball

Dinamo's repechage falls through: they will play in Serie A2.

The faint hopes have turned into certainty today that the FIP has formalized the definition of the two top national championships
Angelo Binaghi presidente FITP durante la conferenza stampa “Nitto Atp Finals – Il successo in numeri, report dell’edizione 2022” presso palazzo madama, Torino, 8 marzo 2023 ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO
Angelo Binaghi presidente FITP durante la conferenza stampa “Nitto Atp Finals – Il successo in numeri, report dell’edizione 2022” presso palazzo madama, Torino, 8 marzo 2023 ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO
tennis

Binaghi: "The ATP Finals will remain in Turin in 2027."

The FITP president's announcement: "We continue to plan for the future."
Stefano Trucchetti (Italbasket)
Stefano Trucchetti (Italbasket)
Basketball

Tricks aren't enough for Italy's Under-20s; Serbia wins 86-63.

The Sassari point guard scores 15 points with five three-pointers
In Parlamento
La fase di lavorazione del Pecorino romano, uno dei prodotti di punta dell’export sardo (Archivio)
La fase di lavorazione del Pecorino romano, uno dei prodotti di punta dell’export sardo (Archivio)

Pecorino Romano DOP, 39 million kg in the latest campaign: "The supply chain is growing despite obstacles."

The Consortium's financial statements were presented at the meeting in Siamanna. Domestic sales increased 4.3%, with the US remaining the leading foreign market. Exports to the UK, Canada, and Australia performed well.
Insularità

Trexenta: Councilor Agus visits the ten municipalities affected by the rains.

On-site inspections and discussions with farmers and administrators