L´Unione Sarda

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

the editorial

The judge has spoken: the words that change the picture

The Constitutional Court's ruling confirms the path indicated by the Pratobello law: urban planning is a legal certainty.

Sergio Zuncheddu

orosei

On Barone, from oasis to desert: few holidaymakers after the Forestry Police raid

Only 180 cars in the pine forest, discontent in the village for what is being defined as a "blow" close to the Ferragosto holiday: the anger of the bar owners

Brindisi "A zent'anni" a Palazzo di Città

the event

Sassari, only applause for the mayor at Faradda. Desirè Manca, who suffered an accident, was rescued by 118.

Giuseppe Mascia was acclaimed, while the regional councilor was struck by the shaft of a candle. The vote was adjourned at 1:30 a.m. last night.

Emanuele Floris

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

The emergency

A large fire broke out in Samugheo, with Canadair and five helicopters responding to the blaze.

The specialized unit of the GAUF of the Forestry Corps is also on site in the field to deal with the most difficult fires

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drug dealing

Olbia: Man smuggled drugs from Spain by mail, identified and arrested

A ploy to get four kilos of hashish delivered

Andrea Busia

Green light

Taking a bus with CTM to Capoterra and the Cagliari hinterland, the Regional Council approves.

But we will have to wait for the expiry of the service contract for the new assignment

Ivan Murgana

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 agreement

Quartu, the Civil Protection training center for sea rescue is located at Poetto.

The agreement between the Region and the Municipality has been signed. The facility will offer specialized training, addressing the lifeguard shortage that has challenged coastal municipalities in recent years.

Federica Lai

The ordinance

Muravera: Traffic on the Feraxi bridge has been cleared (with restrictions).

Light traffic flow to the beaches has been restored

Gianni Agus

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."

Investigators are considering the next steps; Ranucci will be questioned 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 very 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 opinion

France rejects ban on social media for minors under 15, halting Macron's measure

The French Constitutional Council deemed the measure a "disproportionate violation of the freedom of expression" of minors.

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the attack

Italian fighter jets shoot down a drone over Latvia. Riga: "Thank you for defending us."

Foreign Minister Baiba Braze confirmed that the aircraft's entry into Russian airspace was a result of Russian electronic warfare.

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.

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.

CIRO AURIEMMA

epa13170714 Maria Perez (C) of Spain competes in the Women's Half Marathon Walk at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, in Birmingham, Britain, 15 August 2026. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Europeans

Insularità

Maria Luigia Pilia is Emigrant of the Year: awarded in Gesico for her connection to Sardinia.

In Montemurlo, Tuscany, he built his life, started a solid business and over time gained the respect and affection of the community.

Severino Sirigu

L'Unione Sarda English

ULTIM'ORA

Tourism is booming in Northern Sardinia, and politicians are returning to Gallura. Villasimius is sold out, with a limited number of places planned.