Sardinia

weather forecast

The island will remain scorchingly hot until Sunday. Temperatures will drop from Monday (but still remain close to 40°C).

Temperatures will peak at 46 degrees this weekend. A milder "African phase" will begin next week: muggy, yes, but less oppressive.

the clash

The Cacip-Tecnocasic scandal erupts: the president resigns, and dark clouds gather over Macchiareddu.

Barbara Porru resigns from the leadership of the industrial consortium: "There are no longer any serenity." The revamping of the waste-to-energy plant will cost millions.

Enrico Fresu

the controversy

Cagliari, clash over new Tari rates

According to the municipality, costs will be cut by 4%, but the opposition dismantles the figures: "There will be increases."

the yellow

Mother and son die in Maracalagonis, awaiting autopsy results

Today, expert reports will be conducted on the bodies of Teresa Vacca and Marco Durzu. Suspicions are that both ingested a food or drug.

lanusei 09 09 2014 operai enel al lavoro per ripristinare guasto cabina elettrica ospedale foto ettore loi

the poor service

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

Enrico Fresu

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

Andrea Busia

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."

Antonio Serreli

the appointment

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

Books, debates, and music for the festival sponsored by the Municipality

the sanctions

Scooter insurance becomes mandatory, with nine fines issued in one day in Cagliari.

The average cost of the policy is between 35 and 50 euros per year, but many have not complied: the checks will continue in the next few days.

the fire

A large fire broke out in the Orani countryside, threatening homes. Three helicopters put out the blaze.

The flames in Costa and Cunbentu, a short distance from the homes

Fabio Ledda

Bruno Massidda, scomparso a 84 anni, oncologo di fama internazionale

mourning

Farewell to oncologist Bruno Massidda, a Sardinian pioneer in the fight against cancer.

He was 84 years old: with Pellegrini and Mascia he brought the first cancer treatments to Sardinia.

LORENZO RODA

caldo record nel nord sardegna - Alghero - foto Calvi 12.07.2023

weather forecast

Fornace Sardegna, the maximum temperature exceeds 47 degrees: here is the temperature map.

As many as 14 locations recorded temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius. In Narcao, the minimum was 28.7 degrees Celsius.

agriculture

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

On-site inspections and discussions with farmers and administrators

Severino Sirigu

fourth

Sciampitta, the festival's results are positive and we look forward to seeing you next year.

Owner Gianni Orrù: "Every year brings a new emotion."

Georgia Daga

Economy

Mein Schiff makes its debut in Cagliari, with 4,000 cruise passengers on board: "Average spending on land is 100 euros."

1,200 bookings were made for tours in various locations in southern Sardinia. The president of the Bagalà Port Authority: "The impact is direct and widespread."