Sardinia

the report

Four out of ten Sardinians fail their driving test: a record in Italy.

2025 data from the Ministry of Transport: Sicily is the region with the highest percentage of rejections, at 36.4%. Among the cities, Sassari and Cagliari top the rankings for those who fail to pass.
Un momento dell’audizione dei costituzionalisti (foto Ufficio stampa del Consiglio regionale)
Un momento dell’audizione dei costituzionalisti (foto Ufficio stampa del Consiglio regionale)
the controversy

Pratobello, the jurists' hearing is a case in point. The promoters: "We're excluded; there's no real desire for discussion."

The Committee: "No response to our request to participate in the Commission meeting. We're headed for yet another disaster."
court

Monica Vinci's trial begins for killing her 13-year-old daughter in Silì: "She was mentally ill, she heard the devil's voices."

The trial in Cagliari opens with the hearings of the experts: Chiara Carta was killed with 36 stab wounds, an argument degenerated because she was wearing a miniskirt
Barca a vela (foto www.pixabay.com)
Barca a vela (foto www.pixabay.com)
The initiative

Cagliari-Nora-Cagliari, an offshore sailing trip to create a virtuous circle of solidarity.

Appointment on April 26th: final goal is the purchase of a vessel for the practice of sailing therapy for people with disabilities.
Un sit-in della dirigenza medica Aou
Un sit-in della dirigenza medica Aou
the controversy

Healthcare strike in Sassari, unions attack Todde: "Are you against it? He hasn't granted us meetings for a year."

Paolo Dettori (CGIL): "The governor cannot divert attention from the real reasons for the protest."
Ilaria Faedda (foto concessa)
Ilaria Faedda (foto concessa)
Towards the vote

Porto Torres: Forza Italia withdraws Ilaria Faedda's candidacy and opens the door to the center-right.

Meanwhile, Lega and Fratelli d'Italia maintain Ivan Cermelli's candidacy for mayor, who has already started his electoral campaign.
the investigations

Alghero, champagne thief identified thanks to facial recognition system

The man is suspected of at least two shopliftings in the city. Surveillance footage incriminated him.
Palazzo Ducale
Palazzo Ducale
Ducal Palace

Sassari: The municipality has more male than female employees, but female graduates outnumber male.

Dissatisfaction with pay and career advancement: Data from the 2025 Performance Report
moments of tension

A man breaks into the courthouse and barricades himself in a room: the Carabinieri intervene.

After the alarm, the man was stopped and taken into custody by the military.
Carabinieri in action

Macomer, man extorted for drug debt: couple arrested

A 49-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman were arrested.
the controls

Fuel prices: A flurry of inspections in the Oristano area: irregularities in 30% of cases.

The Guardia di Finanza is taking action against distributors to protect consumers from speculation caused by the Middle East crisis.
the sentence

Cagliari: Man filming abuse of little sister gets 16-year sentence

Harsh verdict against a young man who also sold videos of violence on the dark web
(Archivio)
(Archivio)
the virus

Dermatitis alert, Sant'Efisio unknown in Cagliari: without oxen, would the statue be carried to Capoterra?

Today, the Local Health Authority (ASL) and the Region will lift the restrictions on the quarantine imposed on cattle, currently in effect until April 30th. Plan B is in place for the traditional procession.
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
in court

Sassari, sexual assault on a minor: eight-year sentence requested on appeal for a 75-year-old man

The Attorney General is urging a conviction following the first-instance acquittal. The alleged victim, now an adult, confirms the charges in court.
Un parco eolico, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Un parco eolico, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
energy

Trynyty wind farm, Sant'Antonio di Gallura also opposes the towers

A united front with Calangianus opposes the new project. Viti: "It must be opposed in all venues and with all available legal means."
Polizia (foto Ansa)
Polizia (foto Ansa)
the intervention

Oristano: 65-year-old man in trouble after being insulted and threatened by police officers.

He also allegedly attempted to kick the officers. He was stopped and taken to the police station, where he was arrested on Monday evening.
the virus

Bovine dermatitis, three active outbreaks. Farmers: "The sacrifices made by the entire island sector are at risk."

Todde: "The Region is ready to restart the vaccination campaign." Confragricoltura: "We want answers and constant updates."
Il luogo dell'omicidio (foto Chergia): nei riquadri, dall'alto, Andrea Giuntoli e Francesco Salis
Il luogo dell'omicidio (foto Chergia): nei riquadri, dall'alto, Andrea Giuntoli e Francesco Salis
the process

Santa Giusta, Salis murder: Giuntoli's lawyers say it was self-defense.

The bricklayer was killed by a gunshot in August 2024. The civil party's lawyers have instead requested a conviction for voluntary homicide.
Un'esercitazione militare nel poligono di Teulada (Foto: Nato)
Un'esercitazione militare nel poligono di Teulada (Foto: Nato)
the clash

Law on polygons blocked, Todde: "A victory for shared commitment."

A halt to the rule that restricted the Region's environmental powers over military areas: "Broad convergence in defending Sardinia's interests."
Insularità
La protesta a Cagliari (foto Ansa)
La protesta a Cagliari (foto Ansa)

Bekaert dispute: unions at the Cagliari Prefecture: "Three hundred jobs at risk."

It's a race against time after the multinational announced its sale. Worker representatives say it's a "disguised cessation of operations."