Sardinia

Artificieri al lavoro a Olbia
Artificieri al lavoro a Olbia
In the town center

Olbia, unexploded bomb found on the street: police called, bomb disposal squad deployed

The discovery this morning in the town centre: the homemade and illegal device, left over from New Year's Eve, could have detonated at any moment
Leonardo, primo nato del 2026 a Sassari
Leonardo, primo nato del 2026 a Sassari
Blue Ribbon

Leonardo is the first child born in Sassari in 2026.

The baby was born at 1:13 am, welcomed by the healthcare team and his parents Maria Laura Secci and Pier Franco Sias.
Il carcere di Badu 'e Carros
Il carcere di Badu 'e Carros
the protest

Only 41 bis in Nuoro: the city mobilizes with an extraordinary assembly.

City Council meeting open to parliamentarians, mayors, and other local stakeholders
Efisio Manunza, 100 anni (Foto comunicato stampa)
Efisio Manunza, 100 anni (Foto comunicato stampa)
The story

Muravera, Efisio Manunza turns 100: the doctor arrived from Cagliari in 1956.

The country celebrates today a century of life and dedication, embodied in the man who for forty years was the "doctor" of all
30 11 2010 cagliari mario marchetti - foto giuseppe ungari
30 11 2010 cagliari mario marchetti - foto giuseppe ungari
Cagliari

From police officer to prosecutor, Cagliari bids farewell to Mario Marchetti.

He died at the age of 86, in the 1990s he had defeated the Is Mirrionis gang
Militari in servizio (foto carabinbieri)
Militari in servizio (foto carabinbieri)
the controls

Monserrato: Man Hides Homemade Weapon in Home; Arrested

Illegally held ammunition was also found
Carabinieri in servizio a Cagliari (Foto Arma)
Carabinieri in servizio a Cagliari (Foto Arma)
Code red

Cagliari: 34-year-old man arrested for threatening and abusing a family member

In December, the woman filed a complaint to report a situation of serious domestic distress.
La Maddalena, panoramica
La Maddalena, panoramica
The gesture

La Maddalena: €750,000 donated to public works

The generosity of an anonymous benefactor. The mayor: "A message of great trust and love."
Ciro Iacono sulla motonave Borea
Ciro Iacono sulla motonave Borea
Mourning

Arbatax: Farewell to Ciro Iacono, pioneer of hiking in Baunei.

A seafaring man, commander of the motor vessel Borea, he was 65 years old
Fedez sul palco di piazza Roma
Fedez sul palco di piazza Roma
The concert

Fedez lights up Oristano: a "Magnificent" New Year's Eve in Piazza Roma

A light parenthesis on the countdown, with the mayor Massimiliano Sanna who, caught up in the enthusiasm, anticipated the explosion of confetti by a few seconds
Tuffo di Capodanno 2026 a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Tuffo di Capodanno 2026 a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
The challenge

Record-breaking New Year's Eve dive in Balai: 300 intrepid swimmers "for a year of peace"

The youngest is six years old, the oldest 91: shivers and smiles for the traditional auspicious swim in Porto Torres
Il simbolo delle Asl e Villa Devoto
Il simbolo delle Asl e Villa Devoto
the controversy

New local health authority directors, center-right on the offensive: "Who will pay for damages to the treasury and external lawyers?"

Piga (FdI) and Pittalis (Forza Italia) criticize Todde and his majority following the nominations: "This story won't have a happy ending."
the concert

Sant'Antioco, New Year's Eve with music and cheer with Elio e le Storie Tese

Great enthusiasm for the rock band's performance on the seafront
Alessandra Todde (foto Ansa)
Alessandra Todde (foto Ansa)
The message

Alessandra Todde's New Year's greetings to the Sardinians: "Not everything is resolved, and much remains to be done, but we're here."

Healthcare, mobility, employment, and public works are on the governor's agenda, which she clarifies: "In 2026, we'll need even more seriousness, listening, and courage."
attempted assault

Cagliari: A 43-year-old drunk man attacks the police.

New Year's Eve was marked by military checks in the capital and the province.
pink bow

Little Marta is the first child born in Sardinia in 2026.

The baby girl was born at the Monserrato Polyclinic shortly before 2am.
Insularità
Tyrrhenian Link (foto Terna)
Tyrrhenian Link (foto Terna)

Terna: installation of the western branch of the Tyrrhenian Link completed

In just over three months, approximately 480 km of submarine cable was laid between Termini Imerese (Palermo) and Terra Mala (Quartu).