L´Unione Sarda

weather forecast

Sardinia: Four days of hell: temperatures expected to reach 44°C.

A new heat wave is hitting the island. Civil Protection has issued a warning until August 3. At night, temperatures in many areas will not drop below 25°C. The risk of fires is also high.

after 13 years

Abbanoa returns state aid to the Region: the "bulletin" is worth €231 million.

Payment made electronically via "PagoPa"

Gallura

Tragedy in Tavolara: Man falls ill and dies during a dinghy tour

Emergency services were unsuccessful; the victim was a French tourist.

drug

A raid in the Ozieri countryside: a large marijuana plantation and weapons plantation, a farmer arrested.

As many as 1,880 plants were found on agricultural land, a rifle with its serial number removed and several cartridges were seized.

the case

Ussassai's mayor threatens to resign: "The situation at the swimming pools is unmanageable."

Chicco Usai: "Despite the bans, the onslaught of hikers continues. And I'm the only one fighting to protect the environment."

Roberto Secci

parties

A commissioner for the League arrives in Sardinia: Salvini appoints Di Rubba.

He replaces the regional secretary Ennas, who remains in support

in the Oristano area

Third case of West Nile fever: 65-year-old man from Santa Giusta hospitalized at San Martino Hospital

The man had presented himself to the emergency room with a high fever, a few days ago a woman died

Valeria Pinna

Controlli della polizia locale di Sassari

safety

No seat belts: wetsuits are pouring in in Sassari

Local police crackdown. In the first few months of 2026, 124 fines were issued. Now, the command is launching an awareness campaign.

Emanuele Floris

Transparent administration

Fighting depopulation in Nurallao: Birth subsidies eliminated for July 2026

A guaranteed monthly allowance is provided until the child reaches the age of five.

Transportation

Wizzair launches two new flights from Cagliari to Milan and Venice starting in December.

Imperiale: "The start of operations represents a very important step in our growth journey."

Environment

Mandas, tickets to Egypt in garbage bags thrown on the street: the Municipality is on the trail of the uncivilized people.

The mayor announces zero tolerance for those who abandon garbage.

Severino Sirigu

the emergency

A man suffers a heart attack during an emergency landing in Alghero, leaving him in intensive care.

The man traveling from Tunis to Nice with Transavia was rescued on the tarmac by 118 and transported to the hospital in Sassari.

Crollo di una palazzina con negozi e abitazioni nel quartiere Pistunina a Messina, 30 Luglio 2026. ANSA/CARMELO IMBESI

the drama

Messina: Building collapses after explosion, five seriously injured

Doctors from other hospitals recalled due to the high number of bruises

Il campeggio No Tav a Venaus presidiato dalle forze dell'ordine a Venaus (Torino), 30 luglio 2026. ANSA/Thierry Pronesti

Piedmont

No TAV: The prefect bans camping in Susa and Bussoleno. Activists move to Venaus, where another ban is also in place.

A three-day camping trip had been announced by No Tav activists and Askatasuna representatives: "We're staying here, but we're not putting up tents."

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the conflict

Russian strikes in Ukraine kill three children after violating Polish airspace

A missile fell in a village in Poland, Moscow declared it "military targets hit." But there were civilian casualties.

Il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump (Ansa)

The war

Middle East: US offensive against Iran: "Numerous military targets hit"

The United States announces it has completed a series of "hard strikes"

epa13139685 Former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, 29 July 2026. EPA/MATTHEW KAMINSKY

USA

Fauci doesn't respond to the COVID hearing. Trump: "Crazy ideas, he's made too many bad decisions."

The president attacks the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: "Biden made him a king, he gave him destructive power."

the discovery

A new Giant's Tomb in Bortigali: it remained buried in vegetation for centuries

It dates back to 1,500 BC and was found in the Carrarzu Iddia area

Francesco Oggianu

culture

The exhibition "Nivola, Columbus, and the surrounding space" opens in Orani.

The exhibition – curated by Chiara Gatti and Anna Pirisi – will be hosted at the Museum until October 25th.

Solidarity

Paints and brushes collected by the Cagliari Art Academy for the children of Tanzania.

The initiative was carried out by students and teachers together with the Sant'Elia 2003 cooperative.

Olbia

Jova Beach Party: Safety measures are here.

Ordinance valid from 3pm on August 7th until the morning of the 8th to manage the influx of public and ensure decorum

Ilenia Giagnoni

Cinema in Sardinia

Film festival previews in Orgosolo: "Woe to the Vanquished" features the struggle of former industrial workers.

The second edition will take place from 10th to 13th September, with the screening of the documentary by director Paolo Carboni on Friday.

soccer

Cagliari, Akarakiri introduces himself: "I take inspiration from Pogba. I hope to do well and can't wait to get started."

The English midfielder, the Rossoblu's new signing, says: "Pisacane will help me grow."

Il dottor Marco Scorcu, che ha chiuso la sua esperienza al Cagliari lo scorso 30 giugno

series a

Cagliari announces new medical staff: Gabriele Cirillo appointed new medical director

He takes over from Dr. Marco Scorcu, who concludes his journey with the Rossoblù after more than thirty years.

Richard Spignesi

Jeff Brooks è il veterano nella Dinamo 2026/27 (archivio L'Unione Sarda)

basketball

Dinamo's Serie A2 schedule begins on September 27th in Milan against Urania.

First home match on October 4th against Montecatini

Giampiero Marras

I rossoblù si allenano a Buddusò (foto Torres)