Sardinia

the virus

More cases of West Nile Fever in the Oristano area: there are now fourteen

Two new patients, one over fifty and one over eighty, are under observation at San Martino Hospital.
chia

On Giudeu, Sardinia enters the top 20 of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

A ranking drawn up by analyzing 226 coastlines and over 93,000 reviews: water quality, landscape, and visitor experience are rewarded.
the event

Sassari, it's the big day of Faradda: the Festha Manna is underway.

The Massai flag was displayed at the City Hall. The thirteen members of the group will travel from Piazza Castello to Santa Maria di Betlem starting at 6:00 PM. The broadcast will be live on Videolina.
L'infrastruttura (Foto concessa)
L'infrastruttura (Foto concessa)
The intervention

Cabras, restoration and modernization work on the seafront walkway in San Giovanni di Sinis has been completed.

The management of the area will see the voluntary contribution of Ibrahim, a historic street vendor on the seafront
Turisti a Cagliari (foto L'Unione Sarda - Stefano Anedda Endrich)
Turisti a Cagliari (foto L'Unione Sarda - Stefano Anedda Endrich)
The complaint

August 15th, Codacons raises the alarm: "Watch out for inflated prices in tourist destinations, crackdowns on controls."

The risk is that supplements and surcharges will be added to the usual rates, which could further increase the final bill.
Cagliari, attraversamento pedonale al buio (foto L'Unione Sarda - S. Anedda Endrich)
Cagliari, attraversamento pedonale al buio (foto L'Unione Sarda - S. Anedda Endrich)
The alarm

Broken streetlights and construction sites: in Cagliari, crossings disappear into darkness.

Risks for residents and tourists, reports from various parts of the city. The Municipality reassures: "We're working on it."
Poetto, Sella del Diavolo (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Poetto, Sella del Diavolo (foto L'Unione Sarda)
The forecasts

A scorching August 15th in Sardinia, but the mistral wind arrives on Monday

Cagliari is under a red alert today, with Tuvixeddu Park and cemeteries closed during the middle of the day. Sea temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius are a serious risk, posing a risk of extreme weather events.
Festa di San Cristoforo a Villasalto
Festa di San Cristoforo a Villasalto
The event

Villasalto celebrates Saint Christopher: three days of faith, folklore, and music from August 13th to 15th.

Due to the provisions related to bovine dermatitis, the Peddiu brothers' oxen will not be present, but the Saint will still be transported on the traditional cart.
the crash

An accident on State Road 130 in Assemini left one injured and traffic at a standstill: long queues en route to Iglesias.

The accident occurred on the left side of the traffic light on Via Piave. The roadway was temporarily blocked, but traffic was later restored.
Andreana Demuro, la vittima del frontale a Trinità (foto concessa)
Andreana Demuro, la vittima del frontale a Trinità (foto concessa)
The tragedy

Fatal accident in Trinità d'Agultu: autopsy ordered on the body of Andreana Demuro

We will then have to wait for the body to be returned to the family to schedule the funeral date.
Nuoro, l'incidente in viale Murichessa (G. Locci)
Nuoro, l'incidente in viale Murichessa (G. Locci)
The accident

Nuoro, another crash on Viale Murichessa: motorcyclist seriously injured after colliding with a car.

It happened a short distance from the point where the motorcyclist Luigi Canna lost his life on June 8th.
Lettini e sdraio sequestrati ad Alghero (foto concessa)
Lettini e sdraio sequestrati ad Alghero (foto concessa)
Maria Pia

People illegally occupying the beach with umbrellas and sunbeds: confiscated in Alghero

Coast Guard personnel checks in an area larger than 100 square meters
Il parcheggio di Su Barone sotto sequestro (foto Ungredda)
Il parcheggio di Su Barone sotto sequestro (foto Ungredda)
the decision

Orosei: The rest area on Su Barone beach is under seizure.

The measure was taken after checks on the management of the seafront car park, which was granted by the Municipality to a cooperative
Caldo a Cagliari (foto Giuseppe Ungari)
Caldo a Cagliari (foto Giuseppe Ungari)
climate

Record heat in Cagliari, August 15th eve with red flags: bans and closures in place.

The Ministry of Health has issued a level 3 alert for tomorrow. Very high temperatures are expected throughout the day in the capital.
L’incidente
L’incidente
The accident

Belvì, violent crash on Highway 295: air rescue responds

Collision between two small cars, three people involved
Incendio a Bortigiadas (foto Corpo forestale - Ely Limbara)
Incendio a Bortigiadas (foto Corpo forestale - Ely Limbara)
the fire

Gallura in flames: two Canadair helicopters and a Super Puma take to the field.

Fires in Bortigiadas, Trinità d'Agultu, and Vignola and Loiri Porto San Paolo
the hole

Villaservice issues a formal notice to municipalities: "Illegitimate rate reduction, €1.8 million paid."

A weighty letter from the landfill management company's administrator: the consortium administrations have 15 days to repay the debt.
Emerald Coast

Renzi spends the evening at Cala di Volpe with his family, Katy Perry, and Trudeau.

The former prime minister at the Gala Night: "We men didn't join the chorus; krakens don't roar."
Statale 131, il taglio del nastro del nuovo tratto di Nuraminis
Statale 131, il taglio del nastro del nuovo tratto di Nuraminis
Roads

State Road 131 reopens the section between Nuraminis and Serrenti: the at-grade intersections at Villagreca and Samatzai are no longer in use.

Councilor Piu: "Sardinia's main artery is even safer." Anas: "A historic milestone for Sardinia." The mayor: "A long wait, but it was worth it."
transportation

Ryanair attacks the Region again: "They continue to waste money with continuity, and only half measures on the municipal surtax."

The Irish carrier is unhappy with the winter-only tax cut approved in the summer budget: "This will limit our investments."
Insularità
Zoe Pia & Tenore di Orosei Antoni Milia (foto concessa)
Zoe Pia & Tenore di Orosei Antoni Milia (foto concessa)

Pedras et Sonus 2026: Many Events Between Mogoro and Sini

The grand finale is scheduled for Sunday in Orosei