Sardinia

the initiative

Maracalagonis remembers Alessandra Piga, killed by her husband

A symbolic march will take place in town on Friday in memory of the woman who was a victim of femicide in Liguria.
San Martino Street

They get out of the van with a crowbar and attempt to rob a tobacconist's: a failed robbery in Selargius.

The four, with their faces covered, were stopped by the surveillance system. The cameras captured the license plate, which turned out to be foreign.
Comune di Sennori (foto concessa)
Comune di Sennori (foto concessa)
drought

Water restrictions, an appeal from Sennori: "Stop restrictions for December and January."

The mayors of the area are asking the Prefect to open a crisis discussion table to manage the water emergency.
L'incidente a Settimo San Pietro (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
L'incidente a Settimo San Pietro (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
The accident

Tragic crash in Settimo, cars seized. Controversy mounts: "Too many crosses on State Road 387."

Mechanical inspection of the vehicles to trace any faults: the Polo of the victim, 63-year-old chef Ignazio Floris, ended up in the opposite lane without leaving any braking marks on the asphalt.
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
In the night

Macomer, 22-year-old man steals hammer and damages six cars: Carabinieri arrest him

The alarm was raised when one of the owners of the cars, noticing the damage, asked for the intervention of the military
Un'ambulanza (foto Archivio)
Un'ambulanza (foto Archivio)
the crash

A driver loses control of his car and crashes into a guardrail: an accident on Highway 131 in Paulilatino.

The driver was transported to San Martino Hospital in Oristano with a red code
the investigations

Drug dealing in the Oristano area: 12 kg of marijuana seized, four under investigation

Police have busted a drug trafficking ring based in the Ollastra area.
I lavoratori a Roma
I lavoratori a Roma
the dispute

Eurallumina workers in Rome: it's the day of truth at Mimit.

Discussion to decide the future of the Portovesme plant: "Sanctions against Rusal, imposed only in Sardinia, should be lifted."
Anziani (Ansa)
Anziani (Ansa)
the appeal

Sardinia, 120,000 elderly people living alone: "They're at risk of depression and decline. Let's not abandon them during the holidays."

Anap Confartigianato: "This is the hardest time for those who are vulnerable and without family. Everyone's effort is needed."
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
the story

Sassari: Man pretending to be 93-year-old to evict her: sent to trial

The two defendants sent an email in the tenant's name to have the electricity turned off and force her to leave the house where she was renting.
Gli agenti delle volanti e la Scientifica in via Marongiu
Gli agenti delle volanti e la Scientifica in via Marongiu
investigations underway

Cagliari, man stabbed after an argument between two women

Police are searching for the man who attacked a 49-year-old man on Via Marongiu on the night between Friday and Saturday. The alleged crime is grievous bodily harm.
the accident

Siniscola: A tanker loaded with LPG collides with a truck in a head-on collision.

No injuries, but extensive damage. The road was completely closed to traffic.
L'ospedale San Martino di Oristano
L'ospedale San Martino di Oristano
the case

San Vero Milis, a man dies in hospital after hours of waiting in the emergency room: complaint filed with the prosecutor's office.

Peppina Pinna, 83, was the victim. She waited until the evening for an emergency appointment at the San Martino Hospital in Oristano, and her condition worsened.
the story

Leaving at 11pm, arriving home at 6am: the nightmare journey from London to Cagliari

The Ryanair flight mishap reconstructed by a passenger with his wife and small children: "Diverted to Alghero due to fog. How was the flight handled? A tragedy."
Il convegno (foto concessa da Coldiretti)
Il convegno (foto concessa da Coldiretti)
the anniversary

Oristano, Coldiretti celebrates 50 years of activity

Today a conference that combined memory, analysis and vision for the future
Le ricerche di Martina Lattuca (nel riquadro)
Le ricerche di Martina Lattuca (nel riquadro)
the yellow

Martina Lattuca's disappearance, her cousin's appeal: "She deserves the truth, no to convenient reconstructions."

The 49-year-old woman from Cagliari has gone missing at Sella del Diavolo. Her relative's post states: "We need to shed light on the facts."
The case

Nuragus, woman dies after refusing treatment: Mayor files complaint with prosecutor

The mayor files a complaint: "We need to clarify the cause of death."
I passeggini (Foto Sara Pinna)
I passeggini (Foto Sara Pinna)
healthcare

Baratili, empty strollers to address pediatrician shortage: "We parents are left alone."

The protest during a meeting between the mayors and the heads of the Local Health Authority: «Tenders are always open, but no one participates»
La sede della compagnia dei carabinieri a Porto Torres (foto carabinieri)
La sede della compagnia dei carabinieri a Porto Torres (foto carabinieri)
the investigations

He attempted to rape a 14-year-old in Porto Torres: the attacker is a 26-year-old Algerian, who was required to sign in.

The man was identified thanks to the cameras, the incident occurred on Sunday: the minor managed to escape
Una delle gallerie della Nuova 125 (Foto simbolo, archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Una delle gallerie della Nuova 125 (Foto simbolo, archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Maracalagonis

State Road 125, checks in the Gutturu Frascu tunnel: traffic diverted

Disruptions are expected for those traveling on the "Nuova Orientale Sarda" towards Tortolì tomorrow.
Insularità
La Mem (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
La Mem (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)

"Cagliari at the Cinema": a conference at the Mem to tell the city's story through the big screen.

A dialogue between images and words, to discover a more authentic city not to be forgotten.