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Traditions

The Redeemer's Walk features two thousand participants and over 50 groups from across Sardinia in Nuoro.

A composed and sober path, without dancing, but animated by religious songs

Marilena Orunesu

transportation

Elmas Airport under pressure: long lines at security checkpoints

Passenger traffic increases in August. The seasonal peak numbers are testing security checkpoints.

Il prezzo della benzina esposto davanti a un distributore di Roma, 20 agosto 2026. Il prezzo della benzina torna sopra la soglia dei due euro al litro anche sulla rete stradale. Un'impennata che non si registrava da quasi tre anni e che si avvicina al record toccato nel marzo del 2022, dopo lo scoppio della guerra in Ucraina. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI

expensive fuel

Excise tax hike looms: petrol above 2 euros, diesel nearing 2.20 in Sardinia

The 17 cent per litre discount on diesel will end on August 25: six EU countries, including Italy, are pushing for a tax on oil companies' extra profits.

the case

The Summer of the Rude: Illegal Beach Umbrellas in the Sarrabus, Swimmer with a Speargun in the Sinis Protected Area

In Villasimius, Serr'e Morus, the residents of the condominium of the same name had privatized the beach. Adiconsum is relaunching the "Daspo" (tourist ban)

Olbia

Head-on collision on the Olbia-Arzachena highway, victim leaves behind two children

Alessandra Sabba was 49 years old and originally from a town in the province of Rimini. She leaves behind her husband and two children, ages 13 and 7.

Andrea Busia

The investigations

Porto Torres, cyclists hit on Provincial Road 25: no trace of the hit-and-run driver.

The accident on the curves leading to Monte Rasu left the two friends struck with broken bones and bruises. Carabinieri are working to identify the driver.

Mariangela Pala

the plan

Drones and satellites to combat wildfires and flood risk: the Region allocates 12 million euros.

A project to increase observation, monitoring, and risk analysis capabilities: "Prevention means first and foremost knowing the territory."

Antonio Serreli

the accident

Baunei man injures leg while cutting washing machine with saw

The man was airlifted to San Francesco Hospital in Nuoro with a serious calf injury.

Roberto Secci

common

Sinnai, sieve-filled roads and endless construction sites: "Via della Pineta is unsafe."

A motion signed by seven opposition councilors denounces dips and subsidence on the roadway. Mayor Barbara Pusceddu has been asked to intervene immediately.

Raffaele Serreli

the protest

Quartu, rat emergency in Santo Stefano: rats on walls and in homes

Residents of Via Boito and Via Palestrina were forced to barricade themselves in their homes. Brothers of Italy called for urgent action: "The work on the former nursery school has dislodged the burrows, and a new disinfection program is needed."

Georgia Daga

The alarm

Quartu, residents report: "Pedestrian crossings at risk in the city center."

Between Via Porcu and Via Marconi, the crosswalks are in an area with reduced visibility for motorists, causing fear for those crossing also on Viale Colombo and Via Giotto.

Georgia Daga

Environment

Quartu: Azuni Square's decline amid diseased trees and waste.

Palm trees are dry and yellowed, not only because of the heat of this scorching summer, and at night the area becomes a destination for groups of wild kids who leave beer and pizza boxes scattered everywhere.

Georgia Daga

Jacques e Jessica Moretti (foto Ansa/Epa)

Swiss

Crans-Montana: Jacques Moretti Arrested for Violence Against His Wife, Jessica

The incident occurred on the night between August 11th and 12th, and the woman is hospitalized.

the tragedy

Car crashes into a plane tree: 11-year-old girl dies, her little sister is in critical condition

The car driven by the father went off the road and was destroyed on impact. Long attempts to resuscitate the eldest daughter were unsuccessful. The youngest, 4, is hospitalized in critical condition.

Milan

Tony Boy arrested for drugs and a gun in his home: the rapper conducts a search live on social media.

The 26-year-old singer with a million followers was taken to San Vittore prison.

The data

School, how much does it cost me: for returning to school, up to 1300 euros per student for books and supplies

According to Codacons calculations, the average price increase for backpacks, diaries and pencil cases is up to +4%, while for school textbooks the increase is +1.8%.

Spain

Nicola Maggiotto, the 21-year-old attacked in Barcelona, opened his eyes and shook his mother's hand.

Signs of recovery for the young man brutally beaten by a gang, the Catalan police investigation into the incident continues.

Serenity (foto concessa - crediti Sara Cappai)

Fourth edition

Sant'Antioco, the great tributes of "Lune-di Jazz" with Offering and Serenity

The quartet created by Matteo Maccioni on stage on Monday 24th, then on August 31st the ensemble of Laura J Marras

Enrico Melis Costa

Liotta e Matteoli (foto concessa @CostanzaLonghini)

Everyone's talking about it

“The Radiant Mind”: What Our Brains Need to Be at Their Best

In the volume written by Eliana Liotta and neuroscientist Michela Matteoli, an interesting point of view on our brain activity

Roberto Roveda

The appointments

Quartu presents the program for the feast of Saint Helena.

From 7 to 20 September, a rich calendar of religious ceremonies and civil initiatives

Georgia Daga

The review

Theater under the stars: "The Surprise" is being performed at Tenute Li Lioni.

The appointment is for Friday, August 28th

Giampiero Marras

traditions

the story

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New pathways and a halt to degradation: this is how Cagliari's Roman Amphitheater is being reborn.

The Redeemer's Walk features two thousand participants and over 50 groups from across Sardinia in Nuoro.

Elmas Airport under pressure: long lines at security checkpoints

Excise tax hike looms: petrol above 2 euros, diesel nearing 2.20 in Sardinia

The Summer of the Rude: Illegal Beach Umbrellas in the Sarrabus, Swimmer with a Speargun in the Sinis Protected Area

Head-on collision on the Olbia-Arzachena highway, victim leaves behind two children

Porto Torres, cyclists hit on Provincial Road 25: no trace of the hit-and-run driver.

Drones and satellites to combat wildfires and flood risk: the Region allocates 12 million euros.

Baunei man injures leg while cutting washing machine with saw

Sinnai, sieve-filled roads and endless construction sites: "Via della Pineta is unsafe."

Quartu, rat emergency in Santo Stefano: rats on walls and in homes

Quartu, residents report: "Pedestrian crossings at risk in the city center."

Quartu: Azuni Square's decline amid diseased trees and waste.

Crans-Montana: Jacques Moretti Arrested for Violence Against His Wife, Jessica

Car crashes into a plane tree: 11-year-old girl dies, her little sister is in critical condition

Tony Boy arrested for drugs and a gun in his home: the rapper conducts a search live on social media.

School, how much does it cost me: for returning to school, up to 1300 euros per student for books and supplies

Nicola Maggiotto, the 21-year-old attacked in Barcelona, opened his eyes and shook his mother's hand.

Sant'Antioco, the great tributes of "Lune-di Jazz" with Offering and Serenity

“The Radiant Mind”: What Our Brains Need to Be at Their Best

Quartu presents the program for the feast of Saint Helena.

Theater under the stars: "The Surprise" is being performed at Tenute Li Lioni.

Sassari, the rite of the Octave of the Assumption concluded

Dutch GP: Norris triumphs. Antonelli finishes second and extends his championship lead.

Eurovolley: Another 3-0 win for the Italians, one step away from the round of 16

Serie A: Napoli wins away, Inter restarts with a 4-0 win at Monza

Torres suffers a blow as striker Sorrentino is injured.

Sant'Efisio, December 12, 1954: the procession against polio

Tortolì, farewell to Giovanni Pani: he was mayor in the 1970s.

A 47-year-old priest dies in front of the faithful after suffering a fatal illness while celebrating Mass.

Ales, a horse falls into a canal: rescued by helicopter by firefighters

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