Sardinia

the scams

Non-existent vacation rentals, fake auctions, and fake agents: a wave of real estate scams has swept Sardinia, and not just online.

A €100,000 scam in Cagliari, but some are happy with much less: checks have been stepped up as the tourist peak approaches.
the investigation

Arson raids in Cabras: A 26-year-old arrested: "Extortion in the drug dealing world."

Numerous cars set on fire in Via Kolbe between January and May, a turning point in the investigation
the construction sites

Provincial road to Gannì: traffic and disruption due to ongoing roadworks.

Long queues at the roundabout near the Old Eastern Road
the case

Ottana, Franco Saba proclaimed mayor but suspended (again) by the prefect

Yesterday the preliminary investigations office confirmed the house arrest, today the prefecture has issued the second suspension in less than fifteen days for the mayor.
the investigations

Careless farmers and firecrackers: "The latest fires in the Cagliari area were negligent."

The Forestry Corps, following the fires that affected municipalities in the hinterland of the capital, warns: "We must be more careful."
on state road 126

Terrifying accident in San Giovanni Suergiu: three injured, one woman seriously injured

A van and two cars were involved, both of which overturned. A rescue helicopter was also on site.
the works

Calangianus, new road improvements

Redevelopment work has begun, costing over 900,000 euros.
Le tracce della rissa
Le tracce della rissa
security alarm

Sassari: A bloody night in the historic center

Yet another violent brawl breaks out in the heart of the city. Residents: "We're exasperated and scared."
the controls

Olbia, a luxury catamaran seized. The owners charged with smuggling.

The vessel, worth over €600,000, was allegedly "illegally" imported. VAT evasion of €132,000 was also alleged.
accidents

Sardinia mourns two more young lives lost: the tragedies in Nuoro and Sanluri.

Grief and emotion for the death of Luigi Canna, 24, and Matteo Mocci, 25
the investigation

"Arpas System": 26 technicians and politicians under investigation: the names of those involved

There are also the former governor Solinas and two mayors
Luigi Canna è morto in via Murichessa
Luigi Canna è morto in via Murichessa
The drama

Accident in Nuoro: The motorcyclist involved in the collision with a car died.

Luigi Canna died in hospital, his condition was very serious
Matteo Mocci morto in un incidente stradale
Matteo Mocci morto in un incidente stradale
The drama

A 25-year-old candidate dies in a car accident: mourning descends on Sanluri on election day.

Matteo Mocci was driving to work when he crashed into a colleague.
The accident

Motorcycle crash into BMW in Nuoro, rider seriously injured

He was resuscitated for thirty minutes and rushed to the emergency room.
Franco Saba
Franco Saba
the decision

The preliminary investigation court confirms house arrest for Franco Saba, re-elected mayor of Ottana.

The precautionary measure taken as part of the investigation into attempted extortion remains in place.
I festeggiamenti Maria Laura Orrù
I festeggiamenti Maria Laura Orrù
Municipal

Elmas: Maria Laura Orrù re-elected mayor: "Teamwork"

Second term for the mayor who had resigned and then ran again
La firma del protocollo Plastic Free (foto concessa)
La firma del protocollo Plastic Free (foto concessa)
The initiative

Oristano, plastic-free environment: a pact between universities and institutions

The agreement aims to promote shared activities, educational projects and direct student involvement on sustainability issues.
L'incendio a Serramanna
L'incendio a Serramanna
The emergency

Fire threatens homes in Serramanna, with helicopters and Canadairs taking to the skies: seven evacuated.

Homes threatened by fire, helicopters and Canadairs in flight
Rissa in piazza Nazario Sauro
Rissa in piazza Nazario Sauro
The clashes

Sassari: Brawl between riders using belts and chains

The incident occurred in the afternoon, involving several people
(foto SardegnAccessibile)
(foto SardegnAccessibile)
the complaint

Broken elevators and impossible routes: a trip to Cagliari becomes an odyssey for a woman in a wheelchair.

From Olbia with her mother to visit museums and exhibitions in the capital, she found herself faced with out-of-service facilities, missing ramps and inaccessible structures.
Insularità
Sardegna Ricerche
Sardegna Ricerche

Sardinia Research: An international showcase for eight companies in Barcelona

Call for proposals for Smart City Expo World Congress 2026, the most important exhibition on solutions for more sustainable, efficient and human-scale cities