Sardinia

the rite

Cabras, Nicola Poddi's first barefoot race: "A dream come true."

The 17-year-old prepares to carry the statue of San Salvatore to the country village
Auto danneggiata nel parcheggio del Brotzu
Auto danneggiata nel parcheggio del Brotzu
Cagliari

Damaged cars and threats to hospital goers: protests erupt over parking at Brotzu Hospital.

City Councilor Mura calls for cameras and constant police presence in the square
L'intervento del CIsom e dell'Elisoccorso 118 all'Asinara (foto concessa)
L'intervento del CIsom e dell'Elisoccorso 118 all'Asinara (foto concessa)
the accident

A car overturns on the Asinara hairpin bends: two young women injured, one in serious condition.

A golf cart overturned at Cala del Bianco. Emergency helicopter transport to Sassari.
The fire

Fear in Macomer, flames near homes in Funtana Giaga: 4 people evacuated

Firefighters and police evacuated four residents. Air forces deployed from Bosa and Fenosu to stop the blaze.
the controversy

Sardinian hunters: "Wildlife and the environment aren't protected by appeals."

Hunting, Fishing, and Sardinian Traditions: "We're on the front lines protecting the region. What are animal rights activists actually doing?"
the event

The Kolors at Torre Grande: What to Know Before the Concert

Traffic management measures have been implemented due to the high traffic volume. Restrictions have also been imposed to prevent tensions and excessive drinking.
Isili, pronto soccorso (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Isili, pronto soccorso (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Healthcare

Isili's emergency room remains open through September.

The facility will be open every day from 8am to 8pm, with the aim of making it available 24 hours a day.
the controversy

Alghero, clash over the Puc, a tit-for-tat exchange between Reformists and the majority.

The opposition contests the absence of a Coastal Use Plan and a Port Master Plan.
traffic

Terna construction sites reopened on the coastal road: traffic lights, nightmare queues, and a high risk of accidents.

Work on the Tyrrhenian Link has resumed and will last another ten months, sparking anger among motorists and residents of the Quartu coastal area.
L'assessore regionale al Turismo Franco Cuccureddu e il sindaco di Alghero Raimondo Cacciotto
L'assessore regionale al Turismo Franco Cuccureddu e il sindaco di Alghero Raimondo Cacciotto
the agreement

Alghero, the highlight of the Sardinian New Year: live TV (where is still unknown) and 3 million from the Region

Mayor Cacciotto and Councilor Cuccureddu have signed an agreement: "A great opportunity."
Carabinieri

Change at the RIS in Cagliari: Berti moves to Rome, and Alessandro Mameli is the new commander.

The colonel led the scientific investigations into the cases of Francesca Deidda, Cinzia Pinna and the couple killed in Via Ghibli
servitude

Dozens of "potentially dangerous objects" in the Quirra sea: a flurry of bans from the Coast Guard

Six are at a depth of four meters off Murtas beach, now open for swimming, but many others are further out to sea: all water activities have been suspended.
Panorama di Nuoro
Panorama di Nuoro
the intervention

Water leak in Nuoro: homes in Badu and Carros are dry.

Pressure drops and temporary interruptions are expected: the service will resume at full capacity once the work is completed.
the focus

Tourism, alarm bells ringing from Sardinian campsites: "Numbers aren't enough, offerings are weak and outdated."

Faita's analysis: "Guest spending has decreased, management costs have increased, and transportation and energy costs are weighing heavily."
Mourning

The University of Cagliari remembers Veronica Pili, who passed away at just 23: "Every milestone will be for you."

The University relaunches the touching message from colleagues in memory of the Biology student who died prematurely
L'incidente a Olbia (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente a Olbia (foto Vigili del fuoco)
the accident

Head-on collision at the entrance to Olbia: Four injured, one person trapped in wreckage

The collision on Provincial Road 38 bis: firefighters, ambulances, and local police were on site.
L'incendio ad Arzana (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incendio ad Arzana (foto Vigili del fuoco)
The emergency

Arzana, a new fire broke out at dawn in the area already devastated by flames.

The fire broke out around 6.15am in the Fontana Ona area: brushwood on the edge of the affected area caught fire last Friday
Foto archivio / Ansa
Foto archivio / Ansa
Crackdown

Oristano: War on illegal taxis: checks and fines are in place.

Major "inter-force" operation coordinated by the Prefecture of Oristano
Insularità

Hunting season begins, animal rights activists warn: "There's concern for quail."

WWF: "From Wednesday, pre-opening in 16 regions, including Sardinia. Migratory species already in difficulty will also be affected."