Sardinia

the investigation

Drones loaded with drugs and phones in Sardinian prisons: who are those arrested? A silent scene before the investigating judge.

Investigations are underway on some of the prisoners who were the recipients of the deliveries
Militari a Casa Serena durante il Covid (Archivio)
Militari a Casa Serena durante il Covid (Archivio)
the process

Sassari, 22 deaths at Casa Serena during Covid: trial opens

Two defendants are charged with multiple manslaughter and culpable epidemic.
Il tir ribaltato
Il tir ribaltato
the accident

Villaputzu, traffic has been restored after the truck accident. Inspections are underway.

According to initial investigations, the road shoulder collapsed.
Il Brotzu e, nel tondo, Stefano Schirru
Il Brotzu e, nel tondo, Stefano Schirru
healthcare

Brotzu raises concerns about the administrative director's appointment. But the Region denies it: "It's legitimate."

Regional Councilor Stefano Schirru (Alliance Sardinia) expresses concern: "A pensioner should work for free for a maximum of two years: he risks being unfairly employed."
Il traghetto della Moby Giraglia
Il traghetto della Moby Giraglia
the accusation

No ferries between Sardinia and Corsica, Confindustria: "The situation is out of control."

The three Moby ships that could be sailing between Santa Teresa and Bonifacio are out of service, amid a harsh attack from industrialists: "This is a strategic route, causing enormous damage to businesses. Unacceptable structural problems in transport."
Un frame del video di Alessandra Todde
Un frame del video di Alessandra Todde
prisons

Case 41 bis, Todde: "No to the mafia board of directors in Sardinia, we're ready to take to the streets."

The governor calls for mobilization against the transfer of 240 prisoners under harsh regime to Uta, Bancali and Badu 'e Carros.
Il fumo che si alza dal campeggio di Porto Corallo
Il fumo che si alza dal campeggio di Porto Corallo
the attack

Villaputzu: The Porto Corallo campsite goes up in flames: "Little doubt about arson."

The structure was partially destroyed. Mayor Porcu said: "This was a despicable act. I hope those responsible are identified."
Cagliari, il mercato comunale di via Quirra (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Cagliari, il mercato comunale di via Quirra (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the controversy

Councilor Serra's response to the Via Quirra market: "At risk of closure? It's more vibrant than ever."

Accusations rejected, and a reassurance: "We're moving toward a further relaunch."
hard line

Quartu, the Municipality slams Enel: "No new work unless the roads are repaired."

Mayor Milia: "It's unacceptable to work daily and invest huge resources only to see the city torn apart."
bad weather

Harry, the damage count on the Sardinian coast: Posidonia oceanica alert on the beach, but experts say it shouldn't be removed.

At a meeting in the Regional Council, mayors expressed concern ahead of the tourist season. Councilor Laconi: "For now, €43 million is available."
The virus

West Nile, new operational summit in Oristano: 68,000 anti-larval kits distributed to municipalities

Significant numbers for the new campaign against infected mosquitoes: 130 traps are also planned for monitoring
in court

Diesel theft in Sestu: arrest validated, suspect released pending hearing

The 33-year-old from Cagliari appeared before the judge this morning, the trial will continue on February 19th.
Il tir ribaltato sulla vecchia 125
Il tir ribaltato sulla vecchia 125
the accident

Villaputzu: A tractor-trailer overturns on the old Eastern Highway, causing traffic disruption.

The driver apparently lost control of the truck which ended up in a ditch, traffic diverted
Cagliari, il mercato di via Quirra (L'Unione Sarda)
Cagliari, il mercato di via Quirra (L'Unione Sarda)
the complaint

Services suspended at the Via Quirra market: "At risk of closure."

Operators and workers excluded from the new tender without notice, Fratelli d'Italia asks the mayor and council for clarification.
L'interno di un carcere (Ansa)
L'interno di un carcere (Ansa)
the investigation

Four arrests made using drones to smuggle phones and drugs into Sardinian prisons.

Three men and a woman were arrested by the Guardia di Finanza: all of them are of Apulian origin.
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco, 118 e carabinieri (foto Pala)
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco, 118 e carabinieri (foto Pala)
moments of panic

Pepper spray at the Porto Torres Nautical Club: school evacuated

The unbreathable air forced students and teachers to leave their classrooms. A teacher was taken to the emergency room, and an investigation is underway.
Il campo dove ha perso la vita Gioele Putzu (nel tondo)
Il campo dove ha perso la vita Gioele Putzu (nel tondo)
the procedure

Ozieri: A request for indictment in the death of little Gioele Putzu has been filed.

The 9-year-old boy was crushed by a goal on the football pitch: the manager of the company in charge of the facility is under accusation
Il Brotzu
Il Brotzu
the assignments

Guerrieri and Carboni appointed as administrative and health directors at Brotzu Hospital.

A retired financier (formerly a municipal councillor) and the former manager of Medio Campidano join the DG Maurizio Marcias
Ciclone Harry, le onde sulla laguna di Nora (foto Facebook, Comune di Pula)
Ciclone Harry, le onde sulla laguna di Nora (foto Facebook, Comune di Pula)
the budget

Cyclone Harry devastates the Nora lagoon, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and fishing.

Dams and facilities compromised, businesses paralyzed: "In 40 years of management, we've never seen a situation like this."
La rotta della nave russa
La rotta della nave russa
the tensions

The Russian ship's strange route off the coast of Sardinia: NATO monitors its movements

Since yesterday evening, the Sparta IV has been moving anomalously in front of Ogliastra: in recent days, the Alliance announced it was monitoring the cargo ship which is moving with a destroyer which entered the Mediterranean.
Insularità
Un sacco di pellet
Un sacco di pellet

Gold pellets in Sardinia: complaints filed with the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Antitrust Authority

Adiconsum's complaint: "Speculative maneuvers to the detriment of families."