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Processione della Beata Vergine Maria guidata dall'arcivescovo Francesco Antonio Soddu

the tradition

Sassari, after the Faradda, the celebration of the Assumption and the procession through the historic center

The moment the city has been waiting for for a year to ask the Madonna to protect it from calamities

Emanuele Floris

the interview

Economist Luigi Paganetto: "Sardinia needs to build a large data center and artificial intelligence infrastructure."

"Dependence on natural gas creates an unsustainable competitiveness gap in the medium to long term."

Massimiliano Rais

On the beach

Tragedy in Alghero: 59-year-old man dies in front of his wife while bathing.

It happened this afternoon on San Giovanni beach. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful.

Mariangela Pala

L'ultima "carriera" del Palio di Siena corsa il 2 luglio 2026

The race

Siena, here's the Palio dell'Assunta: Tittia with Nicchio aims for 13, but watch out for Velluto on the Lupa.

Sardinian jockeys and horses are once again in the spotlight. Giovanni Atzeni is chasing Aceto's record, while Dino Pes will ride Diodoro, who triumphed in his last career.

Andrea Deidda

Un'auto della polizia locale (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)

The accident

Cagliari, fear in San Michele: a car driving the wrong way hits three cars and flees.

A hit-and-run driver drove down Via Bosco Cappuccio in the opposite direction, striking three cars, one moving and two parked. Municipal police are on the trail.

Ennio Neri

Olbia

Two accidents on the morning of August 15th in Gallura, five people hospitalized.

The first on provincial road 16 towards Golfo Aranci, the second in Porto Rotondo

the episode

Santa Teresa: Two suspected thieves stopped on the street by passersby and beaten.

Recognized by the owner of a shop as responsible for some thefts, they were blocked until the arrival of the Carabinieri

Andrea Busia

La passeggiata di Porto Cervo (Archivio/Antonio Satta)

Costa Smeralda

Porto Cervo: Man attacked to steal half-a-million-euro watch

It appears to be a specialized gang. The raid comes just days after two arrests in Porto Rotondo.

Caterina Deroberto

Police

Olbia, thief caught by smartphone app

A double operation in the Gallura area. Three more people have been charged with defamation for damaging the reputation of a collaborator with false accusations of fraud in a real estate transaction.

Safety

On August 15th, widespread checks were carried out in the Cagliari area: three reports of drunk driving were filed.

Over 200 people and around 100 vehicles were stopped overnight and into the morning. Carabinieri officers were deployed on roads, coastlines, and other high-traffic areas.

The clash

Fear on Highway 131: Man loses control of BMW and crashes into two cars

The injuries are not serious

Common

Santa Giusta, only one woman has accepted the role of councilor: six have refused the position.

Mayor Figus sought a second female representative for the executive branch, but received a series of "no" votes and appointed two men to the cabinet. The minority criticized the group: "Gender quotas were not respected."

Sara Pinna

the drama

Tragedy in Benevento: Elderly man kills wife after argument

The 75-year-old man stabbed the woman, his age, with a knife. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful.

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immigration

Hundreds of migrants trying to reach Ceuta, dispersed by tear gas from Morocco

Controls have been strengthened on both the Moroccan and Spanish sides following appeals on social media ahead of August 15th.

Valter Lavitola arriva in procura a Roma, 8 luglio 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI (piazzale Clodio, tribunale, interrogatorio)

the attack

Investigators are investigating Lavitola's cell phones and PCs. Tavares: "I'll return to Italy."

The Prosecutor's Office is considering the next steps; Ranucci will be heard in September as a person informed of the facts.

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the earthquake

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing dozens and triggering a tsunami warning.

A violent earthquake has caused residents to flee coastal areas: waves of up to 3 meters high are expected.

The statements

Salvini returns to the controversy at the Agnata: "I didn't know you needed a Democratic Party membership card to listen to De André."

The Deputy Prime Minister spoke again on the topic

The event

Ballu tundu, tenore songs, and Maori dances: the Figulinas Festival in Florinas enchants two thousand spectators.

The 36th edition of the international folklore festival was a resounding success. Sardinian groups took turns performing on stage, along with others from Brazil, Bolivia, Mexico, New Zealand, and Taiwan.

Giampiero Marras

Cinema in Sardinia

From costume designers to creatives, the film industry is looking for workers in Sardinia: new training courses for workers

The Region launches the Filmas project: one hundred thousand euros for a series of specialized workshops.

The appointments

Zahi Hawass, Lirio Abbate, and Stefano Melis Sechi star in Porto Cervo.

On August 19th the meeting with the famous Egyptologist, on the 21st Abbate's investigations and the concert by Melis Sechi

Ilenia Giagnoni

Enzo Liborio Vacca, campione Poetry Slam Sardegna 2026

The winner

Poetry Slam Sardinia: Enzo Liborio Vacca is the champion

The improvising poet from Ovoddo will represent the island at the Italian finals.

Giampiero Marras

music

Ricchi e Poveri's music for the gala evening at the Abi D'Oru: "The Island is Home"

From a welcome aperitif to a fireworks display: the program offered by the famous hotel overlooking the Gulf of Marinella, between Golfo Aranci and Porto Rotondo.

L'attaccante e capitano Gigi Scotto (formazione Torres)

Sport

Torres made a thrilling debut in La Spezia: a luxury test in the Coppa Italia.

The Sassari team faces the Ligurians, who were in Serie A four years ago, in a one-off match without overtime. Alfonso Greco is banking on his historic squad, with Pennington and Berto the only new additions.

Giampiero Marras

European Athletics Championships

Insularità

Swim around Sardinia and Corsica: Gabriele Catta's charity marathon stops in Orosei for Ferragosto.

The seventh stage started from Cala Mariolu with the aim of raising funds for rare diseases and international cooperation.

Giampaolo Porcu

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Tragedy in Masainas: Man loses control of motorcycle and dies. One woman is seriously injured.

Sassari, after the Faradda, the celebration of the Assumption and the procession through the historic center

Economist Luigi Paganetto: "Sardinia needs to build a large data center and artificial intelligence infrastructure."

Tragedy in Alghero: 59-year-old man dies in front of his wife while bathing.

Siena, here's the Palio dell'Assunta: Tittia with Nicchio aims for 13, but watch out for Velluto on the Lupa.

Cagliari, fear in San Michele: a car driving the wrong way hits three cars and flees.

Two accidents on the morning of August 15th in Gallura, five people hospitalized.

Santa Teresa: Two suspected thieves stopped on the street by passersby and beaten.

Porto Cervo: Man attacked to steal half-a-million-euro watch

Olbia, thief caught by smartphone app

On August 15th, widespread checks were carried out in the Cagliari area: three reports of drunk driving were filed.

Fear on Highway 131: Man loses control of BMW and crashes into two cars

Santa Giusta, only one woman has accepted the role of councilor: six have refused the position.

Tragedy in Benevento: Elderly man kills wife after argument

Hundreds of migrants trying to reach Ceuta, dispersed by tear gas from Morocco

Investigators are investigating Lavitola's cell phones and PCs. Tavares: "I'll return to Italy."

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing dozens and triggering a tsunami warning.

Salvini returns to the controversy at the Agnata: "I didn't know you needed a Democratic Party membership card to listen to De André."

Ballu tundu, tenore songs, and Maori dances: the Figulinas Festival in Florinas enchants two thousand spectators.

From costume designers to creatives, the film industry is looking for workers in Sardinia: new training courses for workers

Zahi Hawass, Lirio Abbate, and Stefano Melis Sechi star in Porto Cervo.

Poetry Slam Sardinia: Enzo Liborio Vacca is the champion

Ricchi e Poveri's music for the gala evening at the Abi D'Oru: "The Island is Home"

Torres made a thrilling debut in La Spezia: a luxury test in the Coppa Italia.

Italy doubles in the marathon walk: gold for Massimo Stano and Sofia Fiorini, Italy now dominates the medal table.

Athletics, three more medals for Italy from the half marathon walk: silver for Fortunato and Mihai, bronze for Cosi

European Athletics Championships: Tamberi's gold and Desalu's bronze cap a perfect day, Italy tops the medal table.

Red Valley starts with a bang: Achille Lauro is the star, while Ditonellapiaga and Bresh unleash the show.

Modolo celebrates Don Porcu: 70 years of priesthood for the 97-year-old "peasant priest."

Valledoria: A human chain forms on the beach in memory of the 43 victims of the Morandi Bridge disaster.

Swim around Sardinia and Corsica: Gabriele Catta's charity marathon stops in Orosei for Ferragosto.

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