Sardinia

Candida Cogoni con i figli e l'assessora
Candida Cogoni con i figli e l'assessora
the birthday

Quartu has a new centenarian: a big celebration for Grandma Candida

A true Quartese, she reached the milestone of a century of life surrounded by the affection of her children and grandchildren.
the tragedy

A fire in a Palau apartment: a 38-year-old man dies from fumes. His two young children were saved.

The victim is a worker, Giorgio Menna. The flames were likely started by a stove. The children managed to escape the house and were taken to the hospital for checks.
the phenomenon

Depopulation: "By 2100, Sardinia's population will drop below 900,000."

Comandini: "We need policies to welcome and include migrants. Other countries see them as great opportunities."
Il villaggio medievale di Geridu (foto concessa)
Il villaggio medievale di Geridu (foto concessa)
the site

Sorso, three centuries of history in Geridu: three medieval dwellings discovered one above the other.

Archaeology continues to provide precious evidence of the daily life of a community with a strong agricultural and pastoral vocation.
the tragedy

Palau, apartment fire kills a 38-year-old man. His two minor children are safe.

Dramatic fire on Via Giuseppe Dessì. Firefighters and law enforcement officers are on scene.
Auto distrutte dopo incidente
Auto distrutte dopo incidente
the accident

A two-car collision in Sassari resulted in traffic disruption and a pharmacy window damaged.

Fear at the intersection of Via dei Mille and Via Sardegna: vehicles destroyed in the crash
police

Hashish and scales in backpack: 20-year-old arrested in Quartu

He was riding a scooter when he was stopped by officers in Piazza IV Novembre. He was carrying over 50 grams of drugs and cash.
the accident

Bultei: Loses control of Panda, crashes into a tree, and dies

Victim Salvatore Antonio Carta, was originally from Esporlatu
the fire

Fear in Tortolì, a large fire near homes: three ignition points found

The fire, in the Is Cogottis neighborhood, was fueled and pushed by strong winds: a helicopter was also on site.
L’ospedale di Isili
L’ospedale di Isili
the emergency

Emergency room shortage: doors closed at San Giuseppe Hospital in Isili

There are fears for the rest of the season: between holidays and limited staff, things could go on in fits and starts.
Arzachena

A 41-year-old man was arrested after being attacked and shot in Cannigione: the victim was shot in the leg.

In less than a week, the Carabinieri reconstructed the incident. It was completely different from the version provided by the arrested man.
In Suni

A kilo of drugs and nine thousand euros in cash, young man arrested

The Carabinieri checks focused on two properties owned by a 31-year-old
Budoni

A little girl walking on Highway 131 was rescued by police and returned to her parents.

She was wandering alone, fragile and scared: initially she refused the help of the officers out of fear, then she was convinced to get into the car
The new technique

Cagliari, drugs shipped with packages stored in "lockers": 25 kilos of hashish seized

Four complaints between the capital, Assemini, Quartu and Iglesias
Carabinieri

High-impact operation in the historic center of Sassari

250 people were identified, and approximately 50 vehicles were checked. A report was filed.
The monument

Cagliari, history in the kingdom of aperitifs: the church of San Francesco a Stampace

The church of San Francesco di Stampace once stood in an area between Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Angioy, Via Mameli and Via Sassari.
Publishing

L'Unione Sarda launches its summer promotion: 30% off annual online subscriptions.

Until July 15th inclusive, the annual digital subscription fee is available at the special price of 139.99 euros instead of 199.99 euros
Transportation

Flights between Cagliari, Olbia, and Alghero begin: their debut is marked by delays and few passengers.

The plane to the capital arrives an hour later, the journey should have lasted 30 minutes
La nave Gnv Allegra a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
La nave Gnv Allegra a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
the alarm

Fear at sea during the Porto Torres-Genoa crossing: fire aboard the Allegra ship

The flames were extinguished within minutes by the on-board personnel.
Carabinieri, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Carabinieri, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
the scam

Fake Carabinieri burglarize a house in Oristano

The scammers showed up under the pretext of having to carry out a house search.