L'Unione Sarda English

ULTIM'ORA

Sardinia, a land of artisans: nearly 34,000 businesses, the island ranks second in Italy for growth.

In the second quarter of 2026, the sector recorded an encouraging +0.68%, surpassed only by Valle d'Aosta (+0.97%). Over 80,000 people are employed, with Cagliari leading the way, but the balance between openings and closures is favorable in Sassari and Gallura.
Artigianato sardo (foto Ansa)
Artigianato sardo (foto Ansa)
Turisti a Cagliari (foto L'Unione Sarda - Stefano Anedda Endrich)
Turisti a Cagliari (foto L'Unione Sarda - Stefano Anedda Endrich)
The complaint

August 15th, Codacons raises the alarm: "Watch out for inflated prices in tourist destinations, crackdowns on controls."

The risk is that supplements and surcharges will be added to the usual rates, which could further increase the final bill.
Cagliari, attraversamento pedonale al buio (foto L'Unione Sarda - S. Anedda Endrich)
Cagliari, attraversamento pedonale al buio (foto L'Unione Sarda - S. Anedda Endrich)
The alarm

Broken streetlights and construction sites: in Cagliari, crossings disappear into darkness.

Risks for residents and tourists, reports from various parts of the city. The Municipality reassures: "We're working on it."
the crash

An accident on State Road 130 in Assemini left one injured and traffic at a standstill: long queues en route to Iglesias.

The accident occurred on the left side of the traffic light on Via Piave. The roadway was temporarily blocked, but traffic was later restored.
Andreana Demuro, la vittima del frontale a Trinità (foto concessa)
Andreana Demuro, la vittima del frontale a Trinità (foto concessa)
The tragedy

Fatal accident in Trinità d'Agultu: autopsy ordered on the body of Andreana Demuro

We will then have to wait for the body to be returned to the family to schedule the funeral date.
Festa di San Cristoforo a Villasalto
Festa di San Cristoforo a Villasalto
The event

Villasalto celebrates Saint Christopher: three days of faith, folklore, and music from August 13th to 15th.

Due to the provisions related to bovine dermatitis, the Peddiu brothers' oxen will not be present, but the Saint will still be transported on the traditional cart.
Il parcheggio di Su Barone sotto sequestro (foto Ungredda)
Il parcheggio di Su Barone sotto sequestro (foto Ungredda)
the decision

Orosei: The rest area on Su Barone beach is under seizure.

The measure was taken after checks on the management of the seafront car park, which was granted by the Municipality to a cooperative
L’incidente
L’incidente
The accident

Belvì, violent crash on Highway 295: air rescue responds

Collision between two small cars, three people involved
the operation

Quartu, poaching with "pappadroxia": 20 kilos of wild boar meat in the freezer, reported

Forestry inspections in the Salmagi area also include the seizure of weapons, ammunition, and night-time hunting lights.
L'infrastruttura (Foto concessa)
L'infrastruttura (Foto concessa)
The intervention

Cabras, restoration and modernization work on the seafront walkway in San Giovanni di Sinis has been completed.

The management of the area will see the voluntary contribution of Ibrahim, a historic street vendor on the seafront
Lettini e sdraio sequestrati ad Alghero (foto concessa)
Lettini e sdraio sequestrati ad Alghero (foto concessa)
Maria Pia

People illegally occupying the beach with umbrellas and sunbeds: confiscated in Alghero

Coast Guard personnel checks in an area larger than 100 square meters
L'operazione dei carabinieri di Mogoro
L'operazione dei carabinieri di Mogoro
The operation

Alta Marmilla: Farmer arrested for hiding weapons with erased serial numbers and ammunition

Carabinieri in Mogoro conducted a raid on the suspect's home and business. The investigation led to the forty-two-year-old's transfer to Massama prison.
the operation

Alghero, the pusher was traveling on a scooter with 100 grams of heroin in a sock.

Stopped by the Flying Squad near a roundabout: the drugs were hidden in his private parts.
Migranti a Ceuta (foto Ansa/epa)
Migranti a Ceuta (foto Ansa/epa)
The case

Migrants, Ceuta and Melilla, are holding their breath: Spain is speeding up repatriations and installing a new barrier.

A massive deployment of forces at the border due to fears of a new wave of August fever, but tensions with Morocco are rising.
L'incidente (foto da frame video)
L'incidente (foto da frame video)
Great Britain

Train derails near Brighton, injuring 20, two seriously.

There were 150 passengers on board.
Valter Lavitola esce dalla Procura di Roma da una uscita secondaria, Roma, 8 luglio 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
Valter Lavitola esce dalla Procura di Roma da una uscita secondaria, Roma, 8 luglio 2026. ANSA/MASSIMO PERCOSSI
the case

The report on Ranucci has been submitted: now the decision from the Rai CEO.

The content is classified, but there's discontent among the top brass. It's a guessing game for a successor.
(foto Ansa/Epa)
(foto Ansa/Epa)
United States

Trump's anti-Semitism lawsuit against Harvard dismissed

The judge: "No violation of the civil rights of Jewish students"
Le immagini dell'esplosione (foto da frame video)
Le immagini dell'esplosione (foto da frame video)
In Colleferro

Fire and explosion at a munitions factory on the outskirts of Rome: firefighters in action

The accident in the powder pressing department, no injuries among the workers
The interview

Rossella Fava: "Does a child belong to the person who gives birth to it or to the person who wants it and raises it?"

The actress from Ragusa brought M(Other) to the Festival dei Tacchi in Ulassai, the monologue born from a survey among Italian parents who resort to surrogacy.
Markus Stockhausen e Alireza Mortazavi a San Simplicio per Time in jazz
Markus Stockhausen e Alireza Mortazavi a San Simplicio per Time in jazz
The appointment

Time in Jazz: A successful concert at San Simplicio in Olbia featuring Stockhausen and Mortazavi.

Dialogue between East and West in an atmosphere of spirituality, tonight at Berchidda Apparat
the recognition

Beatrice Spano wins the Emigrants' Day photography contest in Gesico.

The theme chosen for this edition was "Departure and Integration"
the memory

La Maddalena, restoration in the final stages of "La Procellaria"

A monument created in 1949 by Carlo Fontana, on the Scoglio Roma, in front of the island of Santo Stefano
Candeliere d'Oro speciale a Giuseppina Canestrelli
Candeliere d'Oro speciale a Giuseppina Canestrelli
Common

Sassari, Ada Lucia Marongiu and Giuseppina Canestrelli win the Golden Candelieri.

The ceremony also awarded Antonia Rassu with the silver, Giuseppe Cattaneo with the bronze and several historical award winners
Palio di Siena (foto Ansa)
Palio di Siena (foto Ansa)
Siena

Palio dell'Assunta: Horse-Jockey Pairings Officialized

The Onda district wins the first race with Andrea Sanna
Kevin Carlos con la nuova maglia
Kevin Carlos con la nuova maglia
L'Unione Sarda English

Cagliari's shirt numbers for the 2026/27 season: Fazzini gets No. 10, while Kevin Carlos takes No. 9.

The full squad list has been released. Winks takes the number 6, Maldini the number 70. All the player changes and decisions.
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vsp
The case

Esposito does not return, Cagliari receives a new medical certificate

The previous one, which lasted ten days, expired yesterday.
Il tecnico Alfonso Greco (foto G. Marras)
Il tecnico Alfonso Greco (foto G. Marras)
Serie C

Italian Cup: Torres prepares for the match in La Spezia.

Coach Greco: "We're a bit short in some areas, but we're ready to face a championship contender."
In Parlamento
Migranti a Ceuta (foto Ansa/Epa)
Migranti a Ceuta (foto Ansa/Epa)

Those Who Hurt with Sovereignty: The Boomerang Effect of Border Controls

Ceuta, Hormuz, and Europe's shortsightedness amid the migration and energy crises
Insularità

Inflation at 2.9%, holiday prices skyrocket in July

Fuel prices are driving the cost of living, while the shopping cart is slowing. Restaurants and accommodations are up 3.4%.