Sardinia

the tribute

Sestu: Mural dedicated to Gigi Riva unveiled

Nicola, son of Rombo di Tuono, also attended the ceremony
the blitz

Sassari: Police raid drug dealing house, two arrests

A house transformed into a heroin and cocaine trafficking hub was discovered.
scam alert

"My boyfriend Johnny Depp needs money": Million-dollar scams in Sassari

The wide range of extortion schemes, from fake lawyers to love traps: the Postal Police's account.
Una delle manifestazioni dei Riformatori per la continuità delle merci
Una delle manifestazioni dei Riformatori per la continuità delle merci
mobilization

Goods and territorial continuity: sit-in at the port of Cagliari

The Reformers: "Insularity cannot and must not be reduced to passenger mobility alone."
Raffaele Fitto, vice presidente esecutivo della Commissione Europea con il rettore Mariotti a Sassari (foto Gloria Calvi)
Raffaele Fitto, vice presidente esecutivo della Commissione Europea con il rettore Mariotti a Sassari (foto Gloria Calvi)
University

EU Vice President Fitto in Sassari: "Guarantee young people's right to remain."

The academic year at the University of Turrito has begun. A strategy for Europe's islands was announced at the ceremony.
La consegna delle firme in Consiglio regionale per la Pratobello 24 (Archivio)
La consegna delle firme in Consiglio regionale per la Pratobello 24 (Archivio)
the battle

Pratobello enters the regional council: "No to the assault on wind turbines and solar panels."

The bill, supported by 211,000 signatures, has been submitted to the committees. Orgosolo Mayor Mereu: "The fight against speculation concerns everyone."
Healthcare

Emergency department, the Region's new plan: continuity of services, outstanding benefits, and a competition for 44 new managers.

Starting in March, Sardinia will ban "payday" doctors for minors: what's changing?
La protesta (foto Zedda)
La protesta (foto Zedda)
the protest

Ports, war, and weapons: the international mobilization also passes through Cagliari.

A process that has just begun, which aims to build a category of port workers with a direct position in the capital too
Una delle immagini delle telecamere in via Sassari (foto concessa)
Una delle immagini delle telecamere in via Sassari (foto concessa)
the images

Porto Torres, raid with eight break-ins: two caught on camera

Dressed in black, they wear jackets and a hood, they move quickly on foot
L'aeroporto "Mario Mameli" di Cagliari-Elmas
L'aeroporto "Mario Mameli" di Cagliari-Elmas
Elmas Airport

Cagliari, the plane activates the in-flight alarm procedure: emergency vehicles on the runway.

Firefighters, nautical units and divers were on site
Panoramica di Cagliari con vista su Castello e il centro storico (Archivio)
Panoramica di Cagliari con vista su Castello e il centro storico (Archivio)
the analysis

Cagliari's historic center is increasingly touristy, but it's losing residents and shops: "Over a thousand businesses have disappeared in 15 years."

In three decades the city has said goodbye to over 35 thousand inhabitants, with a progressive depopulation of the neighborhoods
Cagliari

A late-night raid on a beauty salon in Pirri resulted in three arrests for theft.

A citizen who heard suspicious noises raised the alarm. The loot: five hair clippers and the proceeds.
Il presidio in viale Trento (foto Ansa)
Il presidio in viale Trento (foto Ansa)
The protest

Wind farm assault: Committees return to the attack: "Extremely serious irregularities at the Monte Grighine plant, ready to report them."

This morning, a protest took place outside the Regional Government building in Cagliari. Comandini: "The new special commission will be in the council soon."
(foto Carabinieri)
(foto Carabinieri)
Carabinieri

Dorgali, man flees a traffic stop because he's "late to his girlfriend": a night of checks amid alcohol and urban decay.

The newly licensed driver was stopped after a daring chase. Five charges were filed and five licenses were revoked.
Il luogo della tragedia, nel riquadro la vittima Salvatore Tegas (foto L'Unione Sarda - Elisabetta Loi)
Il luogo della tragedia, nel riquadro la vittima Salvatore Tegas (foto L'Unione Sarda - Elisabetta Loi)
the accident

Tragedy in the Lanusei countryside: pensioner crushed to death by truck

The victim was 72-year-old Salvatore Tegas. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful: he died before reaching the hospital.
Screenshot
Screenshot
the alarm

Cars on fire in front of the main post office: fear spreads in downtown Nuoro.

The vehicle caught fire while the driver was looking for a parking spot. The help of some shopkeepers, who used a fire extinguisher to contain the blaze, was crucial.
the tragedy

Sestu, a 62-year-old worker falls ill at work: he dies.

The victim was working with a forklift when he lost consciousness.
Il tribunale di Tempio Pausania (ANSA)
Il tribunale di Tempio Pausania (ANSA)
Temple

Grillo case: prosecutors and civil party do not appeal, Corsiglia's position separate from that of the other defendants.

The defense disputes the motivations and timing of the events, pointing to alleged inconsistencies, and asks that the sentence be annulled.
Insularità

Sassari: Taras remains president of Confagricoltura Sassari-Olbia-Tempio

The reconfirmation of the board of directors convened at the headquarters in Via Cavour