L'Unione Sarda English

ULTIM'ORA

Sardinia, water reserves above 70%. But in Nurra, the irrigation season is at risk.

Despite the scorching heat, the Flumendosa River reaches over 80% capacity thanks to winter rains. The Cuga River, however, is suffering, reduced to a puddle.
Lago del Cuga
Lago del Cuga
Il logo del trofeo Gigi Riva
Il logo del trofeo Gigi Riva
L'Unione Sarda English

The Gigi Riva Trophy will be presented tomorrow at the Unione Sarda headquarters.

The event is open to the public. Captain Alessandro Deiola will also be present.
the controls

Designer-branded but counterfeit jewelry and accessories: massive seizure in Cagliari

The Guardia di Finanza seized twenty thousand counterfeit or dangerous items for sale in commercial establishments. Three reports were filed.
the investigations

Attempted murder in Olbia: the 23-year-old arrested has been transferred to prison.

He is a 23-year-old Sudanese man, accused of stabbing a 38-year-old North African man during an argument.
expensive fuel

Diesel and gasoline prices in Sardinia still hover above €2 per liter.

Yesterday the Council of Ministers gave the green light to the extension of the excise duty cut until August 25th.
the story

La Maddalena, parents protest the 30-student class: "It's overcrowded."

Families are calling for a split: "Teaching and inclusion at risk."
Michele Caddeo e il "manoscritto" inviato al giornale dal carcere di Tempio
Michele Caddeo e il "manoscritto" inviato al giornale dal carcere di Tempio
The story

Michele, letters from prison: "Writing makes me feel free."

A 40-year-old man from Cagliari, detained in Tempio Pausania for drug-related offences, wants to become a writer: "Whoever reads me will laugh and cry."
Orosei, incidente sulla statale 125 (foto Vigili del fuoco)
Orosei, incidente sulla statale 125 (foto Vigili del fuoco)
state road 125

Violent head-on crash on the Cala Liberotto-Orosei road leaves four injured, two seriously.

Firefighters, Carabinieri, ambulances and Anas personnel were on site.
servitude

Quirra, the (unpleasant) surprise: unidentified dangerous object in the sea, swimming prohibited

All activities within a hundred meters of the shoreline of Murtas Beach, open only in summer, have been banned. Extensive restrictions are in place in mid-August, even offshore, amid explosive device explosions and bomb searches.
the case

Oristano: PSD's ultimatum sends the majority reeling again.

The Sardinians are demanding the presidency of the Foundation, currently entrusted to Carlo Cuccu of Forza Italia.
La diga del nuraghe Arrubiu
La diga del nuraghe Arrubiu
The decision

Sarrabus farmers in difficulty, water release from the dam begins

Now farmers and breeders can breathe a sigh of relief.
Milis
Milis
Politics

Milis, new twist in the city council: deputy mayor ousted

In his place, Mayor Ortu has appointed Paolo Puddu, Councillor for Budget.
Sequestro di ombrelloni e lettini a Bosa (foto Guardia Costiera)
Sequestro di ombrelloni e lettini a Bosa (foto Guardia Costiera)
coast guard

Bosa: Fifty umbrellas and loungers left on the beach to "save space": confiscated

Clearance operation to return to the community several stretches of coastline that had been improperly occupied
the tragedy

Workplace accident in Carrara: worker crushed to death by marble slabs

The victim is a 44-year-old. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
in Puglia

A 6-year-old girl was bitten by a stray dog and is now in intensive care.

The small wound to the head, neck and arm is hospitalized in the Policlinico of Bari
World

Malta: A 15-year-old Italian boy has been detained for over two months. His parents appeal.

The teenager was arrested for setting off a bomb threat at a school. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring the case.
the assault

Naples, 12-year-old stabbed during argument with peer

It happened in the Ponticelli neighborhood. The Carabinieri are investigating.
(Ansa-Epa)
(Ansa-Epa)
Middle East

"The US and Iran are close to a deal on the Strait of Hormuz."

Axios: "Agreement reached in the next few hours. The aim is to restart negotiations for a lasting truce."
Il jet (foto L'Unione Sarda), nel riquadro Paris Hilton (Ansa)
Il jet (foto L'Unione Sarda), nel riquadro Paris Hilton (Ansa)
at the airport

Paris Hilton's pink and white jet spotted at the Costa Smeralda

It's impossible not to notice the plane of the rich American heiress, she had already been on the Island last year
the event

Sardinia's Footprints: The parade that smells of summer (and of the island)

Alongside the clothes, space is also given to traditional costumes, popular music and folkloristic moments
Matteo Leone e Davide Casu
Matteo Leone e Davide Casu
the concert

Ittiritmi: From the Eurovision Song Contest, here are Shkodra Elektronike.

Also in the XXXI edition Dobet Gnahoré, Davide Casu and Matteo Leone
Ilona Bannister e Sara B. Elgren
Ilona Bannister e Sara B. Elgren
the event

At "Florinas in Giallo" Ilona Bannister and Sara B. Elfgren

Roberto Saviano and Sigfrido Ranucci will also be at the four-day festival
L'Unione Sarda English

Cabras: An evening to remember Michela Murgia

The occasion is the musical-literary event "Amica d'Anima" curated by Giacomo Contu, a close friend of the writer
La curva dello stadio “Bruno Nespoli” di Olbia (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
La curva dello stadio “Bruno Nespoli” di Olbia (foto Ilenia Giagnoni)
soccer

Olbia on the verge of exclusion from the Eccellenza championship

The Gallura club is reportedly one step away from the tournament. An official statement is expected today.
Un’esultanza del Quartu dopo un gol nello scorso campionato di Serie A2 (foto Martina Sanna)
Un’esultanza del Quartu dopo un gol nello scorso campionato di Serie A2 (foto Martina Sanna)
futsal

National five-a-side football championships: here are the rosters: three Sardinian teams have been fished out.

Ichnos Sassari and Monastir have been placed in the men's Serie B, while Decimoputzu has been placed in the women's Serie B.
I rossoblù in allenamento (foto Torres)
I rossoblù in allenamento (foto Torres)
soccer

Serie C: Spezia-Torres Coppa Italia match postponed to August 16th

In Ossi, an unofficial friendly match against the local team
Foto archivio (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Foto archivio (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
The statements

Former French football minister: Surprise doping tests suspended before the '98 World Cup

Doctor Garnier: "I shouldn't have bothered Les Bleus until the World Cup."