Sardinia

the story

Cagliari: "I was hit on the crosswalk on Via Peretti, but it's a miracle I'm alive."

The story of Giorgia Paravagna, who now lives with a disability and various challenges. Two months earlier, at the same spot, she had witnessed the death of 15-year-old Guan Xuanming live.
the fire

Settimo San Pietro: A fire in a body shop, damaging several cars.

The fire was extinguished, not without difficulty, with the Carabinieri also on site: investigations into the causes are underway
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari-Elmas (Ansa)
Passeggeri all'aeroporto di Cagliari-Elmas (Ansa)
transportation

Private airports: Todde reveals his cards: "Single management is part of our plan."

Sinistra Futura's doubts are lacking unanimity. The resolution that definitively begins the process could arrive any day now.
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
the story

Sassari: Arst employee convicted of beating colleague after reprimanding him

A train conductor who violently punched another employee was sentenced to one year and six months. A provisional payment of €3,000 was ordered.
the accident

A major collision on the 554 in Selargius has caused traffic to stall toward Cagliari.

Four vehicles were involved, there were no serious injuries: the emergency was resolved after the vehicles were removed
in Temple Street

Nuoro, an elderly man climbs onto the roof for work and is immobilized by illness: he is rescued.

The intervention of the Police and Fire Brigade: the man, 86 years old, wanted to verify the origin of some infiltrations
the funerals

The communities of Sedilo and Bosa united in their final farewell to Father Paolino Fancello.

Two countries embrace the "people's priest"
Irene Erdas (foto Sara Pinna)
Irene Erdas (foto Sara Pinna)
the case

The case of Irene Erdas: minority councilor in Riola Sardo and candidate in San Vero Milis

A challenge and dual role for the social worker: "Two areas that have much in common." Mayor Pinna: "No comment."
Piazza Deffenu (L'Unione Sarda)
Piazza Deffenu (L'Unione Sarda)
traffic

Cagliari's traffic revolution: roundabouts arrive in Piazza Amendola and Piazza Deffenu.

They will be operational starting Monday, March 16th: traffic lights off and a 30 km/h speed limit. Changes due to light rail construction
I funerali di Riccardo Piras (foto Lai)
I funerali di Riccardo Piras (foto Lai)
mourning

Selargius bids an emotional farewell to Riccardo Piras. His mother: "You were a gift from heaven."

The church of the Santissimo Salvatore was unable to contain the many people who gathered for the last farewell, amid tears and pain.
transportation

Summer 2026 takes off at Costa Smeralda Airport: the flight to New York debuts

An offer of 4.8 million places, +7.2% compared to 2025
Rifiuti a Is Mirrionis
Rifiuti a Is Mirrionis
Town Hall

(Few) uncivilized people and incorrect waste collection: waste chaos in Is Mirrionis, the Municipality is relying on volunteer "vigilantes" and incentives.

A study into the deficiencies of waste separation in a densely populated Cagliari neighborhood: Massimo Zedda's government approved a project to strengthen the service.
La presentazione dell'accordo
La presentazione dell'accordo
the agreement

The Municipality and Crs4 join forces to enhance Pula's cultural heritage.

The agreement aims to experiment with new technologies in the museum and archaeological fields
L'incidente a Cagliari (foto Vercelli)
L'incidente a Cagliari (foto Vercelli)
The accident

Cagliari, crash on Viale Bonaria: motorcycle on the pavement, car flees

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with a yellow code, and the hunt for the hit-and-run driver is underway.
La metropolitana leggera in viale Marconi
La metropolitana leggera in viale Marconi
transportation

The metro arrives in Sestu: the project for the section from the Policlinico Hospital has been approved.

Nearly €67 million invested in three stops and four new trams. Residents and commuters can reach Cagliari in 25 minutes.
Indagine sulla morte di Luigi Nativi
Indagine sulla morte di Luigi Nativi
the investigations

Investigation into the death of the 18-year-old TikTok user from La Maddalena

Young influencer Luigi Nativi's phones have been seized; an autopsy has been ordered.
L'area della tragedia
L'area della tragedia
the drama

Alghero, a woman falls from Capo Caccia: divers recover the body of a woman.

The alarm was raised yesterday evening: the dynamics of the tragedy are still unclear.
La caserma dei carabinieri di Alghero (foto Fiori)
La caserma dei carabinieri di Alghero (foto Fiori)
the investigations

Alghero, the robber wearing a Dalí mask confesses at the police station: he's 24 years old and has no criminal record.

Three more young people were questioned, the turning point after a series of searches in homes and countryside areas in the area.
(foto Floris)
(foto Floris)
in the historic center

Sassari: A man caught stealing a downspout escapes; copper thefts continue in the city.

Some residents raised the alarm, but there was no trace of the thief.
Carabinieri del Nucleo tutela del lavoro
Carabinieri del Nucleo tutela del lavoro
the investigation

Sassari: 29 people investigated for aiding and abetting illegal immigration

False documents uploaded to the ministerial platform to obtain unauthorized entry
Insularità
Tampone Covid (foto Ansa)
Tampone Covid (foto Ansa)

Cagliari: Flags at half-mast in the Regional Council to remember the victims of Covid.

Today, the tragedy of the pandemic seems distant, yet only six years have passed. On the island, 2,947 deaths.