Sardinia

the news

After a ten-month hiatus, the Trenino Verde line to Bosa Marina will reopen on July 15th.

The tourist convoy derailed on October 5th, with serious economic consequences and several reservations lost.
Cancello divelto il giorno dell'episodio
Cancello divelto il giorno dell'episodio
the process

Sassari, attempted murder in the Zinziodda area: court report

The defendant, while driving his truck, knocked down the gate of a 57-year-old man who was then run over
the discovery

Capoterra, a small treasure in the deceased aunt's drawer

Two savings bonds issued by the Post Office in 1938 and 1970. Now the nephew hopes to cash them in: according to his lawyers, they could be worth up to 25,000 euros.
Cagliari

Massive seizure of counterfeit toys at Porto Canale

Chinese products, joint operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Guardia di Finanza
L'infovoli di Sogaer di questa mattina
L'infovoli di Sogaer di questa mattina
Transportation

Planes, nightmare morning: flights to Rome and Milan at 6 and 7 a.m. cancelled

Passengers are angry. The return flight from Linate was also disrupted last night.
the investigation

Orosei, "easy" residence permits and phantom contracts: illegal immigration network dismantled, three in prison.

Four precautionary measures were issued in total, and two public employees were also investigated. For each individual illegal practice, a compensation of up to €5,200 was sought.
the violence

Sassari, ex-partner attacked from behind by hammer: arrested, she had also attempted to poison him

The 60-year-old had suffered a serious fracture, she did not accept the end of their relationship
the investigations

Orosei, a major Carabinieri raid: seven patrol cars and a helicopter on Via San Francesco.

Searches and seizures, it would be an operation against irregular immigration
Panchine con vista cantiere in via Roma (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Panchine con vista cantiere in via Roma (foto L'Unione Sarda)
the investigation

Cagliari, the first metro tests are underway in San Saturnino. But its opening remains a mystery.

Yet another postponement for the inauguration of the station that has been ready for two years
healthcare

Token-operators are gone, queues are growing: the emergency room on the island is a nightmare

Staffing levels are depleted, and Beretta (director in Olbia) is close to resigning. A clash in the Council, the Five Star Movement (M5S) says "No closures."
Massimo Mulas (foto Pala)
Massimo Mulas (foto Pala)
In the classroom

Porto Torres, Mulas begins his new term: "Ready to change the city's fortunes."

The reconfirmed mayor opened the inaugural session of the city council
The initiative

"We Cultivate Communities": A network for agricultural inclusion is born in Sardinia.

The project of the Noi Altri–Gastronomia Inclusiva social cooperative aims to create concrete job opportunities for people with cognitive disabilities.
L'auto finita fuori strada
L'auto finita fuori strada
the accident

Arzachena, a car flies off the road and ends up in the vegetation.

Two injured along the town's ring road
In Parliament

Mafia inmates in Sardinia: Nordio stands firm on Article 41-bis: "There's no risk of infiltration. Isola is the right place."

The Minister of Justice defends the plan that will transform Sardinian prisons.
La Bandiera blu sulla Torre spagnola (foto concessa)
La Bandiera blu sulla Torre spagnola (foto concessa)
The ceremony

Torregrande still holds the Blue Flag: it's the sixteenth consecutive award.

The flag was raised this morning in the garden of the central square of the seaside village, at the foot of the Spanish Tower
Taxes

Surprise in Cagliari residents' mail: Tari notices arrive

New developments in municipal tax collection. The Municipality: "Necessary to timely pay the social waste bonus."
Il divano gonfiabile a bordo di un'ambulanza
Il divano gonfiabile a bordo di un'ambulanza
healthcare

Cagliari, endless waits at the emergency room: an inflatable sofa appears in the ambulance.

This way, the 118 operators create a minimum level of comfort while they wait up to 8 hours for the patient to be taken into care.
Don Elvio Tuveri
Don Elvio Tuveri
the appointment

Sangavino parish priest Don Elvio Tuveri is the new vicar general of the diocese of Ales-Terralba.

He will replace Don Pierangelo Zedda, who held the position for 16 years.
Insularità
La Pelosa (foto Pala)
La Pelosa (foto Pala)

La Pelosa sold out: 1,000 seats booked in 90 seconds.

Mostly taken by accommodation facilities, which, if in compliance with the tourist tax, enjoy priority