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Arzana Murder: House Arrest for the Arzus Following the Supreme Court's Decision

Roberto, Sergio, and Gianluca Arzu are accused of complicity in the murder of Vincenzo Beniamino Marongiu, who was killed on July 9, 2024.
L'ingresso di Arzana (foto Cc), nel riquadro Vincenzo Beniamino Marongiu
L'ingresso di Arzana (foto Cc), nel riquadro Vincenzo Beniamino Marongiu
Monica Montefalcone e la figlia Giorgia Sommacal a San Vero Milis
Monica Montefalcone e la figlia Giorgia Sommacal a San Vero Milis
the tragedy

Maldives: The search for the four Italians in the cave resumes. Monica Montefalcone's husband: "Among the best divers in the world."

The body of the boat captain has been recovered so far. The University of Genoa professor, who died with her daughter Giorgia Sommacal, had been vacationing in San Vero Milis for years.
Cagliari 15 maggio 2026 - Fratelli d'Italina - Arianna Meloni al Palazzo Tirso - S. Anedda Endrich
Cagliari 15 maggio 2026 - Fratelli d'Italina - Arianna Meloni al Palazzo Tirso - S. Anedda Endrich
the interview

Arianna Meloni in Cagliari: "Between housing, work, and security, Italy has recovered."

"A missed opportunity on justice, but the Brothers of Italy and the center-right are in excellent health."
Guardia di Finanza di Cagliari
Guardia di Finanza di Cagliari
The investigation

Fake judicial auctions in Cagliari: from municipal employees to masterminds, the names of those under investigation

The victims were lured into the trap with fake deals to purchase luxury villas and cars. The prosecutor's office suspects criminal conspiracy and fraud: a flurry of searches.
the regattas

Cagliari is ready for the America's Cup showcase, Zedda: "Algae? Anyone arguing about it probably lives in the Aosta Valley."

From Sant'Elia to Su Siccu, from Via Roma to the Manifattura: ten open spaces in the city. And the mayor responds to accusations about the presence of seagrass at Poetto: "The mistral wind will take care of it, as it has for millions of years."
L'immagine del progetto del PalaSerradimigni di Sassari una volta ampliato
L'immagine del progetto del PalaSerradimigni di Sassari una volta ampliato
Sassari

The expansion of the PalaSerradimigni stadium will be completed in summer 2027.

Yet another postponement for a complex and troubled project, begun in 2020
Le due auto coinvolte (foto Vigili del fuoco e foto Serreli)
Le due auto coinvolte (foto Vigili del fuoco e foto Serreli)
the accident

Quartu, car overturned on the coast: driver taken to hospital

His life is not in danger, another car was also involved
Vigili del fuoco (ansa)
Vigili del fuoco (ansa)
Venetian

Dead for a year, he was found mummified in his home: the tragedy of a Sardinian man in Peschiera del Garda.

His name was Giancarlo Signor and he was 65 years old. The alarm was raised by the owners of the house, who had not heard from him for some time.
Il Comune di Uras (Foto Sara Pinna)
Il Comune di Uras (Foto Sara Pinna)
the case

The Municipality of Uras is facing dissolution: the Region begins proceedings following the Council of State's ruling.

The affair began on September 30th, after the resignation of the majority of the city councilors
L'assemblea dei lavoratori a Portovesme (Ansa)
L'assemblea dei lavoratori a Portovesme (Ansa)
The assembly

Businesses and workers in crisis, jobs protests resume in Sulcis: "Abandoned by politics."

Strike and demonstrations in Cagliari on the 20th, but the anger could spill over into Rome. The unions: "No response from the ministry."
L'incidente a Ula Tirso (foto vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente a Ula Tirso (foto vigili del fuoco)
The accident

Ula Tirso, crash on SP11: one woman hospitalized

Rescuers and firefighters on site
Hantavirus, dispositivi di protezione nel corso delle operazioni di sbarco dalla nave Hondius (foto Ansa/Epa)
Hantavirus, dispositivi di protezione nel corso delle operazioni di sbarco dalla nave Hondius (foto Ansa/Epa)
The indications

Hantavirus, new circular from the ministry: "No infections in Italy, but maximum precautions are required."

The note also requests the Regions to send the list of healthcare facilities equipped with suitable containment measures.
epa12957148 Lebanese army soldiers man a checkpoint in Beirut, Lebanon, 14 May 2026. Lebanese authorities announced that Internal Security Forces (ISF) and the Lebanese army have been mobilized as part of increased security measures to manage stability and protect displaced communities following a wave of internal displacement. According to the Disaster Management Unit of the Lebanese government, as of 14 May 2026, more than 33,125 families have been internally displaced in collective shelters across Lebanon. Since the start of renewed hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed more than 2,900 people and injured more than 8,825 others. Despite a ceasefire formally established on 17 April, the humanitarian situation remains unstable. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
epa12957148 Lebanese army soldiers man a checkpoint in Beirut, Lebanon, 14 May 2026. Lebanese authorities announced that Internal Security Forces (ISF) and the Lebanese army have been mobilized as part of increased security measures to manage stability and protect displaced communities following a wave of internal displacement. According to the Disaster Management Unit of the Lebanese government, as of 14 May 2026, more than 33,125 families have been internally displaced in collective shelters across Lebanon. Since the start of renewed hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed more than 2,900 people and injured more than 8,825 others. Despite a ceasefire formally established on 17 April, the humanitarian situation remains unstable. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH
Middle East

The US announced another 45 days of truce between Israel and Lebanon. Netanyahu: "Hamas leader killed in Gaza."

New round of talks on June 2-3 in Washington, but tensions remain high.
La giornalista Concita Borrelli durante la puntata della trasmissione Porta a Porta (Ansa - Rai)
La giornalista Concita Borrelli durante la puntata della trasmissione Porta a Porta (Ansa - Rai)
the controversy

"Rape is in each of us": Concita Borrelli's comment on Porta a Porta sparks controversy.

"I'll apologize," says the journalist. Vespa will too, and RAI is launching an investigation. The episode was dedicated to the Garlasco case.
Andrea Sempio (foto Ansa)
Andrea Sempio (foto Ansa)
Garlasco

Sempio, the ex-girlfriend's testimony: "Three years together, and he was never violent. I have fond memories of him."

The young woman's story on Rai1: "He never spoke to me about Chiara, or about unrequited love, or about trauma."
Joseph Stiglitz (foto Ansa)
Joseph Stiglitz (foto Ansa)
The comment

Nobel Prize-winning economist Stiglitz: "The U.S. is in deep crisis. Similar to Europe in the 1930s."

Speaking at a conference in Pula: "Many people want to emigrate. This could be a great opportunity for the European Union."
Filippo Giardina (foto Ansa)
Filippo Giardina (foto Ansa)
The show

"The Banality of Good," Filippo Giardina on stage in Cagliari

Appointment at the Intrepid Monelli
the initiative

On the Paths of San Giorgio Vescovo: Sunday's Walk from Silius to Ballao

A journey that renews the bond between community and landscape through memory and shared participation.
The Hurricanes - foto promozionale artisti - crediti The Hurricanes - Cousinà
The Hurricanes - foto promozionale artisti - crediti The Hurricanes - Cousinà
the live

A weekend of concerts at Cousinà in Cagliari, featuring Desueti and The Hurricanes.

On Friday and Saturday the island bands will be live, with guest Ale Rizzu for the trio of the first evening
Maria Pinna col sindaco Tore Ghisu (Oggianu)
Maria Pinna col sindaco Tore Ghisu (Oggianu)
the finish line

Borore celebrates: Maria Pinna is the town's new centenarian.

The community also celebrated Bittiri Lodde and Luisa Carta, both of whom recently reached the milestone of 101.
Alcune delle protesi artistiche realizzate
Alcune delle protesi artistiche realizzate
The project

Art transforms prosthetics for the disabled, featuring works by students at the Cagliari Academy of Art.

The idea started two years ago, involving several artists who customized the artificial limbs
Jannik Sinner (foto Ansa)
Jannik Sinner (foto Ansa)
Tennis

Internationals: Sinner-Medvedev interrupted by rain in the third set, to be played tomorrow

The Italians are ahead by a break, the match is still at 4-2
Luciano Darderi (foto Ansa)
Luciano Darderi (foto Ansa)
Tennis

Darderi's dream fades: Ruud is the first finalist.

The Norwegian beat the Italian in straight sets 6-1 6-1
La visita di Tommaso Giulini e Sebastiano Esposito all'allenamento del Cagliari Femminile di calcio a 5 (foto Cagliari Calcio)
La visita di Tommaso Giulini e Sebastiano Esposito all'allenamento del Cagliari Femminile di calcio a 5 (foto Cagliari Calcio)
futsal

Cagliari, Giulini and Esposito visit the women's five-a-side football team

The girls coached by Moreno Giorgi will play the return leg of the playoff quarterfinals against CMB on Saturday
Yerry Mina, difensore del Cagliari (foto Fabio Murru)
Yerry Mina, difensore del Cagliari (foto Fabio Murru)
World Cup

Mina heads to the World Cup: he's in Colombia's pre-match squad.

The defender is the first Cagliari player to receive a call-up from his national team