L´Unione Sarda

the emergency

Chaos threatens plastic waste collection: new roadblocks in northern Sardinia

The warning light of a new paralysis on the island is coming in the Sassari area: the number of municipalities forced to announce the saturation of the system is multiplying.

Mariangela Pala

Due bambini giocano nello spazio di via Roma

the ranking

Quality of life, Zedda: "The Cagliari area is good, but beware of the lack of children, high rents, and excessive heat."

The mayor: "The ranking data concerns the metropolitan city, and we need to analyze it. We're developing projects to combat urban heat islands."

Cagliari

A 33-year-old man disembarks at Elmas Airport with 63 cocaine pellets in his stomach.

The woman, of Nigerian origin, was taken to prison in Uta

the investigation

Elderly man from Sennori dies in nursing home: funeral suspended, body seized by magistrates

The sudden decision came just hours before the funeral of Domenico Gaspa, 89 years old.

Mariangela Pala

Spiaggia Rudalza Porto Rotondo - Olbia (foto Careddu)

beaches

Olbia: Beach resorts on the warpath against the Nizzi administration's PUL.

The plan reduces the space available for paid umbrellas. Operators say it will be a drain on beachgoers, too.

Tania Careddu

Sardegna, riprendono gli sbarchi di migranti (foto Ansa)

The alarm

Landings resume in Southern Sardinia: 79 migrants intercepted in the last few hours, including a woman and a minor.

Arrivals in Teulada and Sant'Antioco, and everyone has been transferred to Monastir.

safety

Alert of attacks on Sardinian trains, UIL (Italian Workers' Union) urges increased security on trains.

The union, following the latest incident on a regional train to Oristano, said: "The situation is serious, urgent action is needed."

the intervention

From Cagliari to Linate: a life-saving flight for a baby girl less than a month old.

The little girl was rushed to the San Donato Hospital by a G650 from the 31st Wing of the Italian Air Force.

The request

Alghero, Port Reformers: "The City Council should choose the president."

As is the case every four years, the renewal of the board of directors is expected in the next few days.

Catherine Flowers

Gallura

Too much waste in Caprera and La Maddalena: volunteers on the front lines, the incivility is endless.

From 2018 to today, the association has collected 184,636 tons of waste, involving 3,383 people.

Claudio Modesto Ronchi

the meeting

Sassari, Monte Rosello exposes its problems: burned cars, incivility, and vandalism.

The neighborhood committee meets with the institutions and calls for immediate measures

Emanuele Floris

The provision

Gang rape in juvenile prison: man arrested in Ortacesus

A 26-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison for events that occurred in Quartucciu in 2016.

the case

"NATO is considering preemptive strikes in response to Russia's hybrid warfare." Moscow's anger

The Kremlin reacted harshly to an interview with Admiral Cavo Dragone in the FT: "This undermines every peace effort."

mourning

Farewell to Nicola Pietrangeli, Italian tennis legend. Binaghi: "A monument, I've lost a friend."

He was 92 years old and the first Italian to win a Grand Slam (two Roland Garros titles in 1959 and 1960). The president of the Italian Tennis Federation (FITP) dedicated the last Davis Cup won by the Italians to him.

the shot

An armored truck on the Calabrian highway was robbed, resulting in a $2 million haul.

Cars set on fire to block traffic. Shots were fired, but no injuries were reported.

Emma Bonino nel corso dellÂ?incontro Â?Per gli Stati Uniti dÂ?Europa con Emma BoninoÂ? a Roma, 24 febbraio 2024. ANSA/CLAUDIO PERI

the alarm

Fears for Emma Bonino, admitted to intensive care in Rome: "She's alert."

After eight years of cancer treatment, he announced his successful completion of treatment in 2023. He had a respiratory crisis.

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in Miami

Ukraine-U.S. talks, Rubio: "Productive, but still work to be done."

Territories and security are at the heart of the debate, with a timetable for elections also among the topics discussed.

the show

Nuoro, New Year's Eve concert on Via Pertini: the artist chosen is Emis Killa.

The administration should make everything official soon, but the picture is already clear.

Francesca Palamidessi (foto ufficio stampa)

The appointment

The original production "Chimera" arrives in Sassari

The protagonists of Matteo Pastorino's project are Francesca Palamidissi, Federico Casagrande and Armando Luongo

Giampiero Marras

I vincitori dello Zecchino d'Oro (foto di Guizzardi Umberto)

The festival

Zecchino d'Oro: "Ci pensa il vento," written by Sardinian priest Don Marruncheddu, wins.

In the 68th edition, Emma Cau from Capoterra also took fourth place.

Giampiero Marras

the recognition

The Academy of Italian Cuisine honors the pastry chef from Assemini.

Maurizio Mameli, 47, receives the prestigious “Dino Villani” award for his pardula

SARA SAIU

the recognition

Lawrence International Film Festival: Anna Piras wins the journalism award

The 17th edition of the Mandas cultural festival has concluded

Severino Sirigu

Dusan Vlahovi lascia il campo durante il match contro il Cagliari (Ansa)

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Publishing

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ULTIM'ORA

The Council: "Retired Sardinian doctors can work, they guarantee a primary service."