Sardinia

Il Brotzu
Il Brotzu
the accident

Esclaplano: Worker falls from scaffolding; seriously injured, airlifted to Brotzu

The man is 51 years old and was restoring the facade of a building.
Il tribunale di Sassari
Il tribunale di Sassari
the sentence

He threatened his mother over gambling money: she forgives him, the trial ends without convictions

The prosecutor in Sassari had requested a two-year prison sentence for the 35-year-old Bonnanaro man arrested in February. The judge dismissed the charges after the victim backed out.
drought

Torpè, Maccheronis tragedy: dam now empty, the Basin Authority opens only to drinking water.

Extreme, almost total, restrictions have been imposed in the Alta Baronia areas served by the dam: "The recent rains have all been coastal; if it doesn't rain, we'll have water until November 10-12."
Paulilatino

Renewables, alarm raised from Santa Cristina: "UNESCO sites at risk again."

The committees are protesting against an amendment approved by the Senate, which opens the way for the construction of facilities near cultural sites and relaunches the Pratobello
common

Cagliari's San Benedetto Market, Farris lashes out: "It will cost €42 million and there's no underground parking."

The councilor accuses the project of being stalled at 3% of its financial progress and a reopening postponed to 2028 "if all goes well." Expenses have soared due to changes and modifications.
L’esecuzione di una colonscopia
L’esecuzione di una colonscopia
healthcare

Waiting lists and delayed treatments: The Region allocates €3 million for three critical services.

The 2026-2027 two-year plan to accelerate cataract, colonoscopie, and gastroscopie procedures has been preliminarily approved. Funds will be divided among the island's eight local health authorities based on the elderly population.
the emergency

Quartu, the rat invasion continues: two more schools closed.

Rats continue to roam undisturbed in various areas of the city
Polizia e carabinieri fuori dal centro di accoglienza di Monastir
Polizia e carabinieri fuori dal centro di accoglienza di Monastir
the brawl

In Monastir, Algerians and Afghans clash with clubs and sticks: one arrest, several injuries.

Yet another episode of violence in an increasingly unmanageable facility: a 25-year-old Algerian man has been arrested. Ambulances and Carabinieri are on the scene.
La seduta aperta del Consiglio sulla Tarip
La seduta aperta del Consiglio sulla Tarip
common

Sinnai: The minority council presents five amendments to the Tarip regulation.

The proposals also collect the users' requests that emerged during and after the open meeting of the civic assembly
prison

Prisoners under the 41 bis regime: MPs inspect Uta: "Security alert in the area."

Meloni, Serracchiani, and Ghirra inside the prison: "Dangerous bosses who have nothing to do with Sardinia: a reckless decision."
Seduta del Consiglio Comunale di Quartucciu S. Anedda Endrich
Seduta del Consiglio Comunale di Quartucciu S. Anedda Endrich
the turnaround

Political upheaval in Quartucciu: 9 councilors resign, and Mayor Pisu is dismissed.

Simultaneous signatures in the council chamber at 10:30 a.m. The civic administration is interrupted before the natural expiration of its mandate.
Una protesta degli agricoltori. In alto a sinistra l'assessore Agus
Una protesta degli agricoltori. In alto a sinistra l'assessore Agus
refreshments

Diesel prices are rising, with the Region providing €25 million for agricultural businesses.

The council approved the 30 cents per liter bonus for the period June-December 2026. Applications will be pre-filled and payments will be made quickly. Agus: "Sardinia is leading the way."
Screenshot
Screenshot
fake news

"Drugged with perfume and then robbed": Nuoro, the hoax that's alarming the internet.

The reports shared in the chats have not been officially confirmed by the Police and Carabinieri, who invite you to be wary
the meeting

Security: Fourteen municipalities in the Cagliari area stand united: "Concrete solutions for citizens."

For the first time, mayors, councilors and the Metropolitan City come together to address the worrying phenomenon of petty crime.
Il "bottino" soperto dalla polizia locale
Il "bottino" soperto dalla polizia locale
I discovered it

Electricity dealing and theft: one arrest in Sassari

The man was arrested by local police with drugs hidden in his mouth and clothes. He had installed an illegal electricity connection at his home.
healthcare

The Brotzu-Bambin Gesù agreement is contested, with payments stalled: "Legitimacy must be clarified."

Following the auditors' harsh criticism of the agreement, the Arnas purchasing office has blocked invoices for staff travel expenses in Rome.
the operation

A 27-year-old man arrested in Olbia after a drug package from Spain was held in the mail.

Financial police intercept a package containing two kilos of hashish: the recipient was found to be non-existent.
Gian Marco Carboni (foto concessa)
Gian Marco Carboni (foto concessa)
the appointment

Borutta, Gian Marco Carboni recounts the Nasiriyah attack

On Saturday 24 October the doctor, protagonist of the rescue operations in the Italian base, will present his three books on the attack
I titolari della tabaccheria Zanda di via Fiume a Quartu (Daga)
I titolari della tabaccheria Zanda di via Fiume a Quartu (Daga)
gambling

Quartu, a man wins €50,000 on the 10-and-Lotto card: "He's a worker, he said he'll pay off our mortgage."

The lucky man hit the winning combination at the tobacconist's on Via Zanda: he bet only 3 euros.
Insularità
L'arcivescovo di Sassari, monsignor Francesco Soddu (foto concessa)
L'arcivescovo di Sassari, monsignor Francesco Soddu (foto concessa)

Osilo, a letter from the faithful to Archbishop Soddu: "The meaning of Christian charity is being lost here."

"Praying together risks being an empty worship performed only by a few pretentious people, closed in on their own well-being."