Sardinia

fight against crime

Hundreds of weapons hidden in sheepfolds and farmhouses: a flurry of checks in Cagliari and its province.

In recent months, the Carabinieri have intensified searches to uncover illegal arsenals hidden in rural areas.
The disservice

A pipeline failure in Donori has interrupted water supply in Parteolla and Basso Campidano.

The restart is expected in the late afternoon
the battle

Gesico, popular petition against new wind turbines at archaeological sites

The initiative is in line with the mobilization of the mayors of Trexenta against the mega projects for renewable energy.
L'incidente a Macomer (foto vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente a Macomer (foto vigili del fuoco)
Traffic chaos

Macomer: A tractor-trailer overturns on State Road 131, blocking the road and diverting traffic.

The crash occurred shortly after 7am in the direction of Sassari on the stretch where roadworks are underway
Fedez e Giulia in visita al canile di Olbia (foto concesse)
Fedez e Giulia in visita al canile di Olbia (foto concesse)
Surprisingly

Olbia, Fedez and Giulia Honegger visit the Lida kennel: a walk with the puppies outside their kennels.

The couple is the latest VIP presence at the Olbia refuge, already visited this summer by showgirls and actresses Elisabetta Canalis and Caterina Murino
L'incidente a Tortolì (foto Secci)
L'incidente a Tortolì (foto Secci)
The drama

Tortolì, road tragedy: the motorcyclist taken to Brotzu Hospital after the accident dies.

Nothing could be done for 41-year-old Christian Sirigu, who crashed on the road leading from the industrial area to the western pier of the port of Arbatax.
L'ospedale San Martino di Oristano
L'ospedale San Martino di Oristano
The virus

West Nile Fever continues: Oristano departments are struggling.

Nine patients admitted to San Martino, some transferred to other hospitals
Cena sotto le stelle colorate 2026
Cena sotto le stelle colorate 2026
The initiative

Quartucciu, food and conviviality: over 200 people for the "Dinner under the colored stars 2026"

At the end of the evening, a moment of solidarity with the donation of food by the participants to the "Angeli della strada" association.
Porto Torres, uomo trovato morto in casa (foto Pala)
Porto Torres, uomo trovato morto in casa (foto Pala)
The drama

Porto Torres, 54-year-old found dead at home: autopsy ordered

Carabinieri and a magistrate are on site, and an autopsy will be performed in the next few hours. The initial hypothesis is that it was a natural death.
Raul Bernardelli
Raul Bernardelli
Mourning

Farewell to master puppeteer Rahul Bernardelli, son of an artist who brought puppet theatre to Sardinia.

On the island he made himself known through the activities of the association he founded and directed: the cultural association Le Compagnie del Cocomero
Il rogo (foto Serreli)
Il rogo (foto Serreli)
The fire

Quartu, fire in Sant'Anastasia: several turtles killed in the flames

The fire found easy fuel among the stubble of at least three hectares of land, also attacking tall trees and then spreading into the courtyards of houses.
L'incidente nella zona industriale di Tortolì
L'incidente nella zona industriale di Tortolì
The accident

Tortolì, car-motorcycle collision: 41-year-old man seriously injured, air ambulance responds

The crash on the road leading from the industrial area to the western pier of the port of Arbatax
Uno dei ciclisti investiti sulla sp25 a Porto Torres (foto concessa)
Uno dei ciclisti investiti sulla sp25 a Porto Torres (foto concessa)
The accident

Porto Torres, cyclists hit by hit-and-run driver: "Too much hatred against cyclists."

The two friends who were hit, who suffered bruises and grazes, vented: "The worst thing is hearing how much hatred we feel on the streets and on social media against our sporting category." Meanwhile, the hunt for the driver who fled the scene continues.
to Torregrande

Oristano: Rescue equipment stolen from a sea rescue station.

The material was later recovered thanks to the cooperation of citizens: "An inexplicable gesture that could have harmed everyone."
The case

Fears abound on the Cagliari-Rome flight, when the plane lands with a slashed tire: emergency procedures are triggered.

The Aeroitalia plane landed at Fiumicino Airport an hour late, with fragments of its tires found at Elmas. The airline stated, "Everything proceeded safely."
the event

A large open-air restaurant in Cabras: 600 menus featuring local products.

The "Cabras a tavola" initiative organized by Pro Loco was a success in Piazza Stagno.
Efisia Lusso con la sindaca di Muravera Francesca Mattana e il vicesindaco di Villasalto Francesco Cotza
Efisia Lusso con la sindaca di Muravera Francesca Mattana e il vicesindaco di Villasalto Francesco Cotza
Happy Birthday

Aunt Efisia turns 100: Muravera and Villasalto embrace

The mayors' tribute to the lady who celebrated her 100th birthday
Marano, Rigliari e Sanna
Marano, Rigliari e Sanna
Music

The Marano-Rigliari-Sanna trio performs in Alghero

New concert as part of the Mediterranean Festival
Insularità
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)

"Pediatric eye emergency, no service in Campidano on weekends?"

"My son spent 48 hours with a suspected foreign body in his eye because no local hospital could guarantee an appointment."