Sardinia

Alcoltest (Ansa)
Alcoltest (Ansa)
Carabinieri

Portoscuso, driving with a record-breaking blood alcohol level: license revoked and report filed.

A value almost six times higher than the limit permitted by law
Italian singer-songwriter Vasco Rossi performs on stage at Olimpico Stadium in Rome, Italy, 11 June 2018. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
Italian singer-songwriter Vasco Rossi performs on stage at Olimpico Stadium in Rome, Italy, 11 June 2018. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
the concerts

Vasco Rossi in Olbia: four special trains from Cagliari and Macomer

On the occasion of the major event, Trenitalia, in agreement with the Region, has strengthened the offer of connections
Turisti nel centro storico di Alghero - Calvi 28.08.2025
Turisti nel centro storico di Alghero - Calvi 28.08.2025
federalberghi

Tourism boomed in the northwest in May: "Alghero was the driving force, with summer-like numbers."

Room occupancy rate is nearly 72%. Asinara is also doing well, with a massive international presence and sporting events playing a key role.
L'arrivo dei pellegrini sardi a Santiago di Campostela
L'arrivo dei pellegrini sardi a Santiago di Campostela
The journey

From the island to Santiago de Compostela, the journey of a group of blind Sardinians.

The pilgrims traveled over 115 kilometers in seven days
Traffic

Work begins on State Road 195 toward Pula; road closed.

Diversions to upgrade the road damaged by Cyclone Harry
the initiative

Macomer, a room for women victims of violence has been inaugurated.

It's called "The room for you" and is located in the Carabinieri barracks.
Foto archivio
Foto archivio
Preccint

Two arrested for attempted theft at Poetto after loading a scooter into a van.

They were stopped by the police, the vehicle was returned to the owner
Aou - sede terapia oncologica
Aou - sede terapia oncologica
healthcare

Sassari, long waits for cancer patients: "It's due to equipment upgrades."

The AOU explains the delays in treatments with the launch of the new platform: "If necessary, we will begin collaborating with facilities on the peninsula to reduce processing times and clear the lists."
La 16enne Manuela Murgia, trovata morta il 5 febbraio del 1995 nella gola di Tuvixeddu, a Cagliari. Un caso archiviato all'epoca come suicidio, ma la famiglia non ci ha mai creduto: per loro Manuela e' stata uccisa. La Procura di Cagliari ha riaperto l'inchiesta dopo 30 anni, con l'ipotesi di omicidio volontario. ANSA/FOTO CONCESSE DALLA FAMIGLIA
La 16enne Manuela Murgia, trovata morta il 5 febbraio del 1995 nella gola di Tuvixeddu, a Cagliari. Un caso archiviato all'epoca come suicidio, ma la famiglia non ci ha mai creduto: per loro Manuela e' stata uccisa. La Procura di Cagliari ha riaperto l'inchiesta dopo 30 anni, con l'ipotesi di omicidio volontario. ANSA/FOTO CONCESSE DALLA FAMIGLIA
Cagliari

Manuela Murgia's father dies at 73: he fought to find the truth

Giorgio Murgia passed away without knowing how his daughter died, found lifeless in the Tuvixeddu canyon in 1995.
Progetto "Adotta un nonno".
Progetto "Adotta un nonno".
the initiative

Sassari, seniors and disabled people in the 'Adopt a Grandparent' project: the positive face of the historic center.

They meet three times a week and exchange their knowledge and experiences.
orosei

A pizzeria burglary in Cala Liberotto: a former employee arrested for driving a stolen car.

The man is a 36-year-old from Sassari who ended up in prison: the investigating judge confirmed his pre-trial detention.
the accident

A man died on the provincial road between Sestu and Assemini: the car was stolen, and a police officer and his 10-year-old son were injured.

Mauro Sanna was aboard a stolen vehicle and, with a risky overtaking, caused the pile-up in which he lost his life and a woman from Sestu and her child were also involved.
school

Sardinia is the region with the highest number of students not admitted to the final exams: 7.1%, more than double the national average.

The real obstacle is admission, because almost no one fails the exams: the 100 and 100 cum laude far exceed the 60, both at national and regional level.
the tragedy

A reckless overtaking, followed by a collision and a crash into a pole, killed a 44-year-old man from Villaputzu.

The dynamics of the accident on the provincial road between Sestu and Assemini: a woman and her 10-year-old son were also involved, aboard the vehicle that the victim was trying to overtake.
the event

Burcei celebrates Saint Barbara: a hundred years of devotion and tradition

Religious rites and performances in the square, live on Videolina this Saturday.
L'incidente sulla provinciale 2 (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente sulla provinciale 2 (foto Vigili del fuoco)
assemini

Violent collision on Provincial Road 2: 44-year-old man from Villaputzu dies, mother and child in critical condition

Mauro Sanna was the victim: his car first collided with the one carrying the woman (a soldier) and her son, then crashed into a pole. Emergency services, the fire department, and the Cagliari Highway Police were on the scene.
L'albero crollato a Cagliari (foto di Davide Leone)
L'albero crollato a Cagliari (foto di Davide Leone)
the alarm

Cagliari: A large tree collapses on Via Scirocco, leaving a woman hospitalized.

The tree fell onto the road, striking two cars. Firefighters and local police responded urgently. Traffic was blocked.
L'incidente in via Deroma (Foto: Davide Lao)
L'incidente in via Deroma (Foto: Davide Lao)
The accident

Drunk elderly man crashes into parked car in Monserrato

His blood alcohol level was four times the limit: injured, he ended up in hospital
the phenomenon

Migrants disembark among swimmers in the Sulcis area: fireworks and smoke bombs set off upon arrival.

A small vessel with ten North Africans on board landed in Porto Pino, shortly after another one landed in Sant'Antioco.
the fire

A fire threatens Cagliari's Crai Sport Center in Assemini.

A helicopter from the Pula base also intervened to put out the flames.
Insularità
Immagine simbolo (foto www.pixabay.com)
Immagine simbolo (foto www.pixabay.com)

The high price of AI: "Already half a million people laid off."

Consumers' Forum raises alarm: one in four workers at risk of being replaced, with electricity consumption set to double by 2030.