L´Unione Sarda

Olbia 14-8-2026. Turisti all'aeroporto Costa Smeralda. Foto Antonio Satta

tourism

Record passenger numbers at Sardinian airports, a boom in foreign visitors, and tourist spending increases by 9.5%.

In the first eight months of 2026, 8.6 million passengers passed through Sardinian airports, approximately 705,000 more than in 2025. Councilor Cuccureddu: "Extremely positive data."

A destra Roberto Vannacci, a sinistra Marco Rizzo

the turning point

Sassari, 500 riders abandon Futuro Nazionale and Vannacci to follow Marco Rizzo.

In a farewell letter to the general's movement, the representative Marcello Orrù communicates the collective withdrawal from membership and the adhesion to the new political project

consumers

Electricity and gas: the Gulf crisis has cost families $1.8 billion in six months.

Confartigianato's analysis shows prices up 11.4% since February. Sardinia suffers a €35 million hit.

The accident

A car-motorcycle collision at the entrance to Cagliari leaves the rider in critical condition.

Accident on Via del Fangario: Motorcyclist Taken to Hospital

immigration

New migrant landings in southern Sardinia, 38 transferred to Monastir.

26 people landed on the beach at Porto Pino, and shortly afterward a small boat was intercepted by the Guardia di Finanza

I volontari di Plastic Free nell'ultima iniziativa

Environment

Sassari: Plastic Free volunteers collected 700 kg of waste.

Tires, car batteries, glass, plastic, syringes, and materials of all kinds

Emanuele Floris

the investigations

Stones thrown at the Olbia Town Hall, a 37-year-old man reported for having previously struck

Caught on camera last Saturday, after throwing stones he spray-painted the walls

Andrea Busia

Healthcare

Barriers and deterioration at Binaghi, the Local Health Authority (ASL) states: "Accessibility guaranteed, work already planned."

The company's response to the CISL complaint regarding the state of the hospital

Gli agenti della polizia locale affiggono il provvedimento

the ordinance

Sassari: Minors and customers with criminal records: Slot machine parlor closed

The decision of the Police Commissioner, who suspended the license of the establishment for 15 days

Emanuele Floris

Transportation

Grimaldi has two continuous sea routes between Sardinia and the Italian Peninsula.

The tender for the Porto Torres-Genoa connection has been awarded.

La statale 200 allagata a Castelsardo (foto concessa)

the disservice

Coghinas 2 breakdown, Castelsardo streets flooded with water

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution, especially in the area of the tourist port along the state road 200

Mariangela Pala

the finish line

Delfina, 100 years of history and traditions for the aunt of all Quartucciu: «I don't feel like a centenarian»

A century of life celebrated together with family, friends, the Pro Loco and the Corpus Domini Committee of the ancient Bixinau de S'Axedu neighborhood.

Matteo Cabras

wedge

The thief killed in Alba was shot from 30 meters, with 13 shots fired. The theory is that he fired at fleeing bandits.

Roberto Mollo, 35, is under investigation for murder: "I fear I'll end up like Roggero. I made a mistake; I shouldn't have shot."

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti during a press conference in Rome, Italy, 22 November 2022. ANSA/FABIO FRUSTACI

the data

With a deficit-to-GDP ratio of 3.1%, Italy remains in the EU infringement proceedings: tax pressure skyrockets.

Giorgetti: "It's a shame, we'll be out of this in 2027." Opposition attacks: "The government's failure."

The statements

Vannacci: "Short skirt or long skirt? I always prefer a woman without one."

The leader of Futuro Nazionale intervenes after Tajani's statements

Rome

Slaps, humiliations, and threats to nursery school children: Teacher suspended

The abuses documented by the Carabinieri with audio-video interceptions

Gas (repertorio) ANSA/CLAUDIO ONORATI/DRN

Amsterdam

Energy: Gas prices rise again, up 1.94% on the TTF.

After yesterday's sharp decline, futures opened this morning in positive territory at 74.82 euros/MWh

the appointment

Workshops, talks, and innovation: the European Researchers' Night returns to Cagliari.

Over 300 researchers for dozens of events on Friday at the Pirri Glassworks

Umberto Zedda

Show

English artist Julyen Hamilton closes the Aria Performing Arts Festival

In Sassari the performance "Anonymous. Black or White"

Giampiero Marras

The demonstration

An embrace between women and music: from Brazil to Europe to Sardinia

Next Saturday at Exma in Cagliari, a celebration of voices, percussion, and solidarity. "Mulheres na Roda de Samba" will take place simultaneously in 32 cities around the world.

Il presidente della commissione elettorale Antonio Piga

the vote

University of Sassari elections for new rector: Morandi leads the way

The preferences were not enough to elect the Magnificent

Emanuele Floris

Cinema in Sardinia

Stories of Faces and Silences: A Review of the Magic of Silent Film

From September 22nd to November 24th between Cagliari and Siliqua

Mattia Felici dopo la nuova operazione al ginocchio

series a

Mattia Felici begins rehabilitation after a new knee injury.

The rossoblù winger will only be able to return to the pitch in 2027

Richard Spignesi

The judgments

Cagliari, who's up and who's down: Mina is a human shield, Deiola is imprecise.

Player analysis after the victory against Udinese

Fabiano Gaggini

Gli autori delle sei reti dell'Amsicora, da sin. Atzori (1), Sinkevicius (4), Bernstein (1) (Foto Giuseppe Meloni)

field hockey

Amsicora unleashed, Ferrini knocked out in the derby

The results of the first day of the men's Elite Series A

Marco Capponi

Un momento della partita tra Latte Dolce e Città di Anagni

Serie D

Latte Dolce loses 1-2 at home, a difficult period for the Sassari team.

Città di Anagni wins after three defeats

Emanuele Floris

Arzachena

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A violent head-on collision between a van and a truck in Olbia leaves one dead.

Record passenger numbers at Sardinian airports, a boom in foreign visitors, and tourist spending increases by 9.5%.

Sassari, 500 riders abandon Futuro Nazionale and Vannacci to follow Marco Rizzo.

Electricity and gas: the Gulf crisis has cost families $1.8 billion in six months.

A car-motorcycle collision at the entrance to Cagliari leaves the rider in critical condition.

New migrant landings in southern Sardinia, 38 transferred to Monastir.

Sassari: Plastic Free volunteers collected 700 kg of waste.

Stones thrown at the Olbia Town Hall, a 37-year-old man reported for having previously struck

Barriers and deterioration at Binaghi, the Local Health Authority (ASL) states: "Accessibility guaranteed, work already planned."

Sassari: Minors and customers with criminal records: Slot machine parlor closed

Grimaldi has two continuous sea routes between Sardinia and the Italian Peninsula.

Coghinas 2 breakdown, Castelsardo streets flooded with water

Delfina, 100 years of history and traditions for the aunt of all Quartucciu: «I don't feel like a centenarian»

The thief killed in Alba was shot from 30 meters, with 13 shots fired. The theory is that he fired at fleeing bandits.

With a deficit-to-GDP ratio of 3.1%, Italy remains in the EU infringement proceedings: tax pressure skyrockets.

Vannacci: "Short skirt or long skirt? I always prefer a woman without one."

Slaps, humiliations, and threats to nursery school children: Teacher suspended

Energy: Gas prices rise again, up 1.94% on the TTF.

Workshops, talks, and innovation: the European Researchers' Night returns to Cagliari.

English artist Julyen Hamilton closes the Aria Performing Arts Festival

An embrace between women and music: from Brazil to Europe to Sardinia

University of Sassari elections for new rector: Morandi leads the way

Stories of Faces and Silences: A Review of the Magic of Silent Film

Mattia Felici begins rehabilitation after a new knee injury.

Cagliari, who's up and who's down: Mina is a human shield, Deiola is imprecise.

Amsicora unleashed, Ferrini knocked out in the derby

Latte Dolce loses 1-2 at home, a difficult period for the Sassari team.

In Costa Smeralda, the Arctic P, a ship of records and Arctic adventures

Sarcidano: Over a thousand signatures against energy speculation

2027 car tax exemption and the economic crisis: when an elephant gives birth to a mouse

Sassari, the new president of the Court takes office: "Our goal is quality."

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