Sardinia

the research

Curiosity is one of the secrets to longevity, according to a study of elderly Sardinians in the Blue Zone.

Analysis conducted by the University of Cagliari on residents of centenarian territories: the results published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology
healthcare

Alarm about child neuropsychiatry at Microcitemico, the children's ombudsman calls on Todde to intervene.

Extremely critical conditions in the hospital's fourth-floor ward: "Urgent system reorganization is needed."
11 01 2016 cagliari ospedale marino - foto giuseppe ungari
11 01 2016 cagliari ospedale marino - foto giuseppe ungari
Healthcare

Cagliari Local Health Authority (ASL): Workers protest over working hours and pay.

Economic disputes and staff situation at the centre of the demands
the assault

Punched, threatened with a gun, and robbed of gold chains: two arrests in Cagliari

The perpetrators of a violent robbery in Piazza Martiri have been identified, and the alleged perpetrators have been placed under house arrest.
Foto archivio
Foto archivio
The alarm

Siapiccia, an elderly man who wanders away from the community: found after 24 hours

A 75-year-old man had been missing since yesterday: he was found in a pine forest and is doing well.
Un momento dell'incontro
Un momento dell'incontro
the work

Sassari, Gremio dei Viandanti: The new Candeliere is presented. Blessing on Friday.

The candle made by the Bussu carpentry in pine wood and by the artist Franco Farina for the pictorial part
The emergency

A lifesaving flight for a 4-year-old boy from Cagliari to Rome.

He was rushed to Gemelli Hospital and transferred there.
Il corso Vittorio Emanuele (foto Pala)
Il corso Vittorio Emanuele (foto Pala)
the provision

Porto Torres, car traffic banned in the city center: two pedestrian areas established

A decision taken by the executive in line with the municipal administration's programmatic guidelines
the emergency

Cardiac arrest while playing paddle tennis; tourist rescued with a defibrillator in the Sarrabus area.

Moments of fear in a tourist facility, the man was taken to Brotzu
Ansa
Ansa
Monitoring

Seas are increasingly warm, with heat waves reaching 40 meters underwater, with the highest temperatures in Sardinia.

The highest temperatures are at Capo Carbonara, Asinara, and Tavolara. The Greenpeace report: serious risks to life on the seabed.
Turisti a Cagliari
Turisti a Cagliari
The data

Tourism in Sardinia is driven by food: visitors spend more in restaurants

Confcommercio Sud Sardegna: "One of the island's main attractions."
mourning

Cabras says goodbye to Maria Filomena Sanna, one of the oldest on the island.

The village grandmother had turned 106 last week and was also known on social media
Il giovane esemplare di aquila reale (foto concessa)
Il giovane esemplare di aquila reale (foto concessa)
the intervention

In trouble for three days in the Mores countryside: the forestry team rescues a golden eagle.

He had no fractures to his limbs but was underweight: he had not eaten for a long time.
Sinnai

San Gregorio, volunteers and forest rangers are still working on the cleanup: the hunt for the arsonists is underway.

Monitoring will continue in the coming days: a deliberate fire, a planned attack intended to cause damage. Perhaps there's a third trigger.
Il fuoco a Ozieri
Il fuoco a Ozieri
the fire

Large fire in Ozieri, flames threaten homes in the countryside

The fire which broke out in the afternoon between the towns of Donnighedda, Salighes and Bavalzanis, grazed some houses
the episode

Quartu: Dolphins swim near swimmers at Marina Residence.

"It was beautiful," says beachgoer Claudia Valdes. The happiest ones, of course, were the children.
Strawberry Tree Street

Selargius, car rescued from fire: 24-year-old poisoned

The fire started outside the house but the flames reached the courtyard where the vehicle was parked
Il luogo della tragedia a Bari Sardo. Nel riquadro la vittima, Simone Concas (L'Unione Sarda)
Il luogo della tragedia a Bari Sardo. Nel riquadro la vittima, Simone Concas (L'Unione Sarda)
the investigations

Two stab wounds, one to the heart and one to the lung: this is how Simone Concas was killed.

An autopsy has been performed on the body of the nineteen-year-old from Bari Sardo who was fatally wounded by the underage brother of the girl he had just run over.
the farewell

One son killed, the other in prison for the murder: the grief of the Pintus brothers' mother.

Father Giulio Madeddu at the funeral of 42-year-old Andrea, fatally shot by 39-year-old Alessandro: "Sometimes even faith doesn't keep the tears away."
Insularità

Cagliari, €20 million to renovate the Regional Council building.

The interventions include entrances only from the sea side, photovoltaic panels and a new conference room