Sardinia

centenarians

Escalaplano: Tziu Boninu dies at 102; his inn was a landmark for the town.

The country is mourning Benigno Locci, who would have turned 103 on November 27.
Polo intergenerazionale di via Fermi
Polo intergenerazionale di via Fermi
the inauguration

Cagliari, from a former nursery school to an intergenerational hub: a center for seniors and children opens on Via Fermi.

In the Amsicora neighborhood, an old, disused nursery school becomes a space open to associations and citizens' meetings.
Gregge di ovini
Gregge di ovini
Farm

Bluetongue virus, the alarm: "Only 20% of sheep have been vaccinated."

Confagricoltura expresses concern about the coming months
Extortion

She pretends to be a policewoman and gets 25,000 euros worth of jewelry.

A woman, traveling to Sardinia, was arrested after a Carabinieri operation in Torpè.
the emergency

The fire, the storm, and now the ash-contaminated water: there's no peace in Bono.

Heavy rains on Sunday carried debris from Saturday's fire into reservoirs, which have banned domestic use in some areas of the country.
the operation

Massive cork theft in Buddusò; 4,000 corkboards found, a report filed.

The goods recovered by the Carabinieri are worth over 200 thousand euros.
Una delle auto rimosse dalla polizia locale di Oristano (foto concessa)
Una delle auto rimosse dalla polizia locale di Oristano (foto concessa)
the operation

Oristano: Over thirty abandoned cars and motorcycles removed

Local police intervene to redevelop the area and restore decorum to some areas
Le discariche a Platamona (foto concessa)
Le discariche a Platamona (foto concessa)
degradation alarm

Landfills from Platamona to Porto Torres: a defacement of the Abbacurrente pine forest.

On the web there are images of waste of all sorts, emerging from the vegetation, visible on the road a stone's throw from the beaches
Economy

Ports to experience: cinema, music, and traditions transform Sardinia's waterfronts.

From opera at the Teatro del Mare in Cagliari to pop music at Molo Brin in Olbia, events are becoming increasingly popular at the island's ports.
Conferenza stampa della Faradda 2026
Conferenza stampa della Faradda 2026
the event

Sassari, Faradda 2026 presented

Among the new features, a new location for each Gremio. See you on August 14th.
the news

Carabinieri on e-bikes to monitor coastlines and parks

The pedal-assisted bicycles were delivered to several Carabinieri stations, including San Bartolomeo, Sant'Antioco, and Carloforte.
Due delle auto coinvolte nell'incidente
Due delle auto coinvolte nell'incidente
the drama

A woman died in a crash on her old 125cc motorcycle while returning from Burcei to Quartu: "Too many victims, the road needs to be made safe."

Natalina Lugas was in a car with her husband: she lost her life after a terrible head-on collision.
transportation

Alghero-Milan Continuity: The EU Rejects the Region's Call for Proposals: Everything Must Be Redone

The Transport Councillor: "We followed the usual procedure; they're the ones who changed their interpretation of the rules."
Uno scorcio di Villanova Strisaili
Uno scorcio di Villanova Strisaili
weather forecast

Tropical night in (almost) all of Sardinia: there is one town with the minimum temperature at 11.7 degrees.

There are over 25 towns, from Stintino to Domus De Maria. The peak is in Narcao. But in some communities on the island, the darkness has brought significant relief.
Opera Gesù Nazareno
Opera Gesù Nazareno
the alarm

Sassari, GeNa's sole director: "One step away from liquidation."

The situation at the institute is worsening, as confirmed by a recent communication sent to the unions
Incendio a Nughedu Santa Vittoria
Incendio a Nughedu Santa Vittoria
The fire

A fire broke out overnight in Nughedu Santa Vittoria: flames erupted just a stone's throw from homes.

Thanks to the coordinated intervention of the Fire Brigade and the Barracelli company, the fire was stopped.
the complaint

San Vito, the mayor's appeal: "Enough with dumping household waste in public bins."

To those who rent homes: "Provide your guests with appropriate containers with a calendar for proper disposal."
Le modifiche alla viabilità nel lungomare New York 11 settembre
Le modifiche alla viabilità nel lungomare New York 11 settembre
Mobility

Construction site for the light rail line in Cagliari: narrow road along the port.

The provisions will remain in effect until September 17th. Here are all the changes.
Incidente sulla vecchia 125 a Sinnai (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Incidente sulla vecchia 125 a Sinnai (foto L'Unione Sarda)
the accident

Sinnai, devastating collision on a 125cc motorcycle: 71-year-old woman dies. Four injured in critical condition.

A white Peugeot flew over the guardrail, while a black SUV crashed into the roadway with its front end completely destroyed. Traffic police are investigating the culprits.
Insularità

Abandoned waste in Sardinia: a scathing video lesson from Dany Cabras

The comedian influencer, playing the mother, sends a clear message in just a few seconds: "It makes little difference whether you're Sardinian or continental."