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epaselect epa12965510 Dara of Bulgaria performs the song 'Bangaranga' during the grand final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna, Austria, 16 May 2026. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

the contest

Eurovision: Bulgaria wins by a landslide with "Dara." Israel comes in second again, and Sal Da Vinci is fifth.

Noam Bettam led the way amid boos until the pop star's breakthrough. Romania finished third, Australia fourth.

Angelica D'Errico

the tragedy

Tragedy in the Burgos countryside: a 68-year-old man dies after slipping down a cliff.

Rescue efforts, even by helicopter, were unsuccessful: Felice Solinas did not make it.

Emanuele Floris

The interview

Arianna Meloni: "Italy has recovered, housing, jobs, and security."

The assembly in Cagliari with the head of the Fratelli d'Italia secretariat

Joseph Meloni

Un'auto a velocità sostenuta ha falciato una decina di persone a piedi, in centro a Modena, 16 maggio 2026. Ci sono feriti, alcuni in modo grave. E' successo su via Emilia centro, con la vettura proveniente da Largo Garibaldi. Sul posto diverse forze dell'ordine e di soccorso. ANSA/Francesco Vecchi

the accident

Modena, car plows into crowd, injuring eight. The driver flees with a knife, but is stopped by passersby.

A 55-year-old woman was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle. A 31-year-old Moroccan man was arrested and was treated for psychiatric disorders. The possibility of an attack is unprecedented in Italy.

the roar.

Alghero: An explosion wakes the Sant'Agostino neighborhood, with a car set on fire.

A firecracker or flammable liquid was used, an act of intimidation. Police officers are investigating.

Catherine Flowers

the theft

Thieves at Caffè Trieste in Sassari: The owner: "I don't know how they managed to avoid the alarm."

Suspicions surround a gang of "professionals." A €500 haul. Marco Spanu: "We're now a target."

Emanuele Floris

the theft

Olbia, a nasty surprise after the procession: the traditional costumes of the Luogosanto folk group were stolen.

Upon returning from the event in honor of San Simplicio, the bitter discovery: damaged car, suitcases disappeared and with them the precious clothes and jewels (of the family)

Tania Careddu

The events

Queeresima, forty days of concerts and public gatherings leading up to Sardinia Pride.

From May 17th to June 27th, meetings, cinema, books, workshops, concerts and debates throughout Sardinia.

the birthday

Maracalagonis: Casa Farci's grandmother turns 100.

A big party for Ermelinda Porqueddu, who blew out the candles with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the other guests of the facility.

Antonio Serreli

La nuova centenaria di Sedilo, Vittoria Camboni

the birthday

Sedilo, a community celebrating Vittoria Camboni's 100th birthday.

Also present were her sisters, aged 84 and 89, who share her date of birth.

SERAFINO CORRIAS

Il gruppo che ha preso parte alla giornata di bonifica dei fondali

environment

Arbatax: Tires and plastic among the 600 kg of waste recovered from the port's seabed.

Forty minutes of diving by volunteers as part of the Save My Ocean initiative

Roberto Secci

Carabinieri

Villasor, first a bicycle theft, then a house theft: young man arrested three times in six days

The protagonist is a thirty-year-old man who was caught during the night while stealing from a house in the historic center despite having an obligation to remain at home.

the accident

A husband and wife were hit on a crosswalk in Milan: he died in hospital, she was in critical condition.

The couple's condition immediately appeared critical. The driver, in shock, tested negative for breathalyzer and drug tests.

lawn

Tens of thousands of counterfeit 2-euro coins: a counterfeiting ring busted

Five Chinese citizens were arrested. Here's how they produced and circulated money to turn it into real money.

in Puglia

Two-year-old girl dies after being hit by a reversing car

The tragedy occurred Friday evening in San Marzano di San Giuseppe, in the Taranto province. An investigation has been opened.

Middle East

Iran's president writes to the Pope: "Nations should oppose US demands."

Tehran leader Pezeshkian in a letter to Leo XIV: "War crimes in the aggression of the United States and Israel"

Il centro migranti di Gjader in Albania (Ansa)

the prime minister

Meloni: "The Albania-style migrant hubs are legitimate."

"The Italian approach to migratory flows has also become European, as recognized by the Council of Europe," the Prime Minister wrote on social media.

the event

Sardinia at the 2026 Turin Book Fair, from Deledda to the Domus de Janas

The Jane Austen Club workshops introduce children to the characters and stories of the Nobel Prize-winning writer.

CIRO AURIEMMA

the anniversary

Loceri hosts a village festival in the gymnasium to celebrate Ermelinda Garau's 100th birthday.

Until a few years ago he still dedicated himself to the family garden

Roberto Secci

the event

San Gavino showcases its treasures with "Open Monuments."

Guided tours of churches, museums, the municipal library and the foundry

Gian Luigi Pittau

at the museum port

Open Monuments, the Maschjarana boat is the protagonist in Stintino: a tribute to Latin sailing

The Municipality celebrates its history and identity

Mariangela Pala

epa12965066 Two women wave Austrian flags before the start of the grand final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna, Austria, 16 May 2026. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

the race

Eurovision Song Contest 2026, the final night begins. Italy hopes with Sal Da Vinci.

Twenty-five countries are competing for the 70th edition of the event

Tifoserie di Roma e Lazio, attese dal derby nella penultima giornata di Serie A (foto Ansa)

the championship

Serie A, the penultimate matchday all on Sunday: it starts with the Rome derby.

Matchday 37 matches with results, scorers and standings

Richard Spignesi

Gennaro Borrelli esulta con Alessandro Deiola per il gol che ha deciso Cagliari-Atalanta (foto Ansa)

Serie A

Cagliari-Torino, Pisacane's squad: Borrelli, Deiola, and Mina in the squad

There are only 20 players available for the match that could be worth saving the team

Richard Spignesi

series d

Monastir's dream team beats Trastevere in Rome and dreams of a Serie C promotion.

Historic feat by the Sardinians, decided by a goal by Aloia in the first half

Antonio Serreli

soccer

Insularità

Twelve European mobility grants for young people from Sardinia

Applications close on May 20th

Antonio Serreli

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Eurallumina, unions raise alarm: "Funds exhausted, salaries guaranteed only until the end of May."

Eurovision: Bulgaria wins by a landslide with "Dara." Israel comes in second again, and Sal Da Vinci is fifth.

Tragedy in the Burgos countryside: a 68-year-old man dies after slipping down a cliff.

Arianna Meloni: "Italy has recovered, housing, jobs, and security."

Modena, car plows into crowd, injuring eight. The driver flees with a knife, but is stopped by passersby.

Alghero: An explosion wakes the Sant'Agostino neighborhood, with a car set on fire.

Thieves at Caffè Trieste in Sassari: The owner: "I don't know how they managed to avoid the alarm."

Olbia, a nasty surprise after the procession: the traditional costumes of the Luogosanto folk group were stolen.

Queeresima, forty days of concerts and public gatherings leading up to Sardinia Pride.

Maracalagonis: Casa Farci's grandmother turns 100.

Sedilo, a community celebrating Vittoria Camboni's 100th birthday.

Arbatax: Tires and plastic among the 600 kg of waste recovered from the port's seabed.

Villasor, first a bicycle theft, then a house theft: young man arrested three times in six days

A husband and wife were hit on a crosswalk in Milan: he died in hospital, she was in critical condition.

Tens of thousands of counterfeit 2-euro coins: a counterfeiting ring busted

Two-year-old girl dies after being hit by a reversing car

Iran's president writes to the Pope: "Nations should oppose US demands."

Meloni: "The Albania-style migrant hubs are legitimate."

Sardinia at the 2026 Turin Book Fair, from Deledda to the Domus de Janas

Loceri hosts a village festival in the gymnasium to celebrate Ermelinda Garau's 100th birthday.

San Gavino showcases its treasures with "Open Monuments."

Open Monuments, the Maschjarana boat is the protagonist in Stintino: a tribute to Latin sailing

Eurovision Song Contest 2026, the final night begins. Italy hopes with Sal Da Vinci.

Serie A, the penultimate matchday all on Sunday: it starts with the Rome derby.

Cagliari-Torino, Pisacane's squad: Borrelli, Deiola, and Mina in the squad

Monastir's dream team beats Trastevere in Rome and dreams of a Serie C promotion.

Cagliari-Turin, D'Aversa: "We won't give up."

Torres deserved to be saved: 2-1 over Bra

Pula, five months after Hurricane Harry: $14 million in damages and aid still blocked.

Wine, €2 million to promote the island's products abroad

Twelve European mobility grants for young people from Sardinia

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