Sardinia

Lo sbarco dei migranti al porto di Sant’Antioco (f. mu.)
Lo sbarco dei migranti al porto di Sant’Antioco (f. mu.)
The numbers

Landings are increasing in southern Sardinia: 166 migrants have arrived in two days.

Meanwhile, there is alarm at the Extraordinary Reception Centre and Hotspot in Monastir
Gesuino Farris
Gesuino Farris
Mourning

Farewell to Gesuino Farris, the dean of Sardinian football: he led Pirri to Serie D.

Deep mourning among sports fans on the island: "An excellent coach, an extraordinary person, and a gentleman have passed away."
Litoranea di Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Litoranea di Porto Torres (foto Pala)
The alarm

Porto Torres, the coastal road has been dark for days: "Reactivate the 36 lights."

The League's complaint: "More than 1 km of road has safety issues."
La presentazione del Capodanno
La presentazione del Capodanno
The appointment

New Year's Eve live on TV, the Alghero Foundation will manage the call: "A huge responsibility."

A public tender open to companies owning generalist TV stations broadcasting between the first and ninth channels of digital terrestrial television.
The accident

A car collides with a motorcycle in Sestu, leaving the rider in critical condition.

It happened this morning on state road 131
The blitz

Illegal construction on the dunes overlooking the sea in Castiadas: seizure triggered

Coast Guard operation seals off an area of over 100 square meters
Oristano, ospedale San Martino (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Oristano, ospedale San Martino (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Solidarity

Oristano, the San Martino Hospital's blood transfusion center invites citizens to donate blood.

"A demonstration of solidarity that allows us to continue meeting the needs of the local community."
The alarm

Arzachena, the barbecue's LPG cylinder catches fire: firefighters are in action.

The fire broke out in the courtyard of a house, no one was injured
L'Oncologico, a destra il cantiere per la realizzazione delle nuove sale operatorie (foto L'Unione Sarda)
L'Oncologico, a destra il cantiere per la realizzazione delle nuove sale operatorie (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Cagliari

Renovation work at the Oncology Department sparks controversy: "Operating rooms closed, no clear timeline."

Gianfranco Angioni, regional director of USB Sanità, speaks of "sixteen months of temporary measures that have become normal." Brotzu's response: "The intervention was carried out within the timeframe granted by the ministry."
Ares
Ares
The story

Sassari, owner dies after a long illness: dog Ares has been waiting for him for months behind the door.

Now the 5-year-old Amstaff is looking for a new family: "He's docile and affectionate, let's save him from the pound."
I migranti e i soccorsi per il ragazzo ferito (foto Murru)
I migranti e i soccorsi per il ragazzo ferito (foto Murru)
The emergency

Southern Sardinia continues to see more landings: around fifty migrants intercepted along the Sardinian coast.

Four small boats were escorted to Sant'Antioco, one injured person was transferred to Sirai. Two other vessels were spotted and stopped offshore.
Monastir 29-8-2020 - Protesta dei migranti nel centro di accoglienza di Monastir - foto Angelo Cucca
Monastir 29-8-2020 - Protesta dei migranti nel centro di accoglienza di Monastir - foto Angelo Cucca
migrants

Monastir: Five Star Movement raids the reception center: "Failed management, case in Parliament."

The police union conducted an inspection. Senator Licheri announced a question to the government regarding the facility's conditions.
the rite

Cabras, Nicola Poddi's first barefoot race: "A dream come true."

The 17-year-old prepares to carry the statue of San Salvatore to the country village
Auto danneggiata nel parcheggio del Brotzu
Auto danneggiata nel parcheggio del Brotzu
Cagliari

Damaged cars and threats to hospital goers: protests erupt over parking at Brotzu Hospital.

City Councilor Mura calls for cameras and constant police presence in the square
L'intervento del CIsom e dell'Elisoccorso 118 all'Asinara (foto concessa)
L'intervento del CIsom e dell'Elisoccorso 118 all'Asinara (foto concessa)
the accident

A car overturns on the Asinara hairpin bends: two young women injured, one in serious condition.

A golf cart overturned at Cala del Bianco. Emergency helicopter transport to Sassari.
The fire

Fear in Macomer, flames near homes in Funtana Giaga: 4 people evacuated

Firefighters and police evacuated four residents. Air forces deployed from Bosa and Fenosu to stop the blaze.
the controversy

Sardinian hunters: "Wildlife and the environment aren't protected by appeals."

Hunting, Fishing, and Sardinian Traditions: "We're on the front lines protecting the region. What are animal rights activists actually doing?"
Insularità

Ghilarza: Committees and citizens mobilize in defense of healthcare services.

An intense day, marked by worries, requests for immediate answers and the awareness that we are not yet close to a solution