Sardinia

La Nave Vespucci, al molo Ichnusa al suo rientro in Italia dopo il Tour in nord America. Cagliari, 13 settembre 2026. ANSA/FABRIZIO FOIS
La Nave Vespucci, al molo Ichnusa al suo rientro in Italia dopo il Tour in nord America. Cagliari, 13 settembre 2026. ANSA/FABRIZIO FOIS
Ichnusa pier

"We're back home": The Vespucci ship arrives in Cagliari, with 10,000 visitors expected.

From the Canary Islands to the USA, a 29-day crossing, driven by the wind, for the longest journey in the history of the sailing ship.
Peppino Loddo in comizio
Peppino Loddo in comizio
The interview

Peppino Loddo retires: "My school is a resource."

A lifetime in the union (CGIL), teaching and as a principal, the provincial leader of Cagliari is retiring at 69: "I love law, I will be an advocate for the poor."
The story

The pensioner who sees the sea through the eyes of a lifeguard

Giancarlo is blind, and Riccardo took him swimming in the waters of Poetto: "I wanted him to feel the waves."
Villanova Monteleone (foto concessa)
Villanova Monteleone (foto concessa)
the poor service

Villanova Monteleone: Televisions down due to 5G interference.

Mayor Quirico Meloni writes to the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy
the case

Thefts, vandalism, harassment, and striptease in the city center: "The migrant center for minors in Cabras must be closed."

Mayor Abis: "It's now a daily emergency, we've officially requested the Prefect to close it."
transportation

Continuity, new inconveniences: passengers on one flight, luggage on the next

The latest odyssey in the protagonists' stories: a surfing champion headed to Bilbao can't find her boards when she lands at Linate for her layover. Her father has to go to Milan to pick them up.
Federico Chia, morto a Serramanna in un incidente in scooter. A destra, la lettera di due amiche
Federico Chia, morto a Serramanna in un incidente in scooter. A destra, la lettera di due amiche
the tragedy

Serramanna: A 17-year-old boy dies while crashing his scooter into a wall, his 15-year-old friend injured.

The accident occurred shortly after 1am in Via Roma, the victim is Federico Chia
Marco Pusceddu, residente a Cagliari ma originario di Portoscuso, ucciso mentre si trovava nella sede dell'associazione del 118 Intervol a Buddusò, nel nord Sardegna, in una immagine tratta da Facebook. FACEBOOK MARCO PUSCEDDU +++ ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ NPK +++
Marco Pusceddu, residente a Cagliari ma originario di Portoscuso, ucciso mentre si trovava nella sede dell'associazione del 118 Intervol a Buddusò, nel nord Sardegna, in una immagine tratta da Facebook. FACEBOOK MARCO PUSCEDDU +++ ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ NPK +++
the murder

Pusceddu, the dress rehearsal for the crime: a few months earlier, a failed ambush on the outskirts of Carbonia.

A clumsy attempt in a remote lay-by on provincial road 2, then Pirosu and Falchi recruited the two hitmen in the gypsy camp of Carbonia
23 agosto 2026 Cagliari Turisti sul Belvedere di Buoncammino Foto Max Solinas
23 agosto 2026 Cagliari Turisti sul Belvedere di Buoncammino Foto Max Solinas
the focus

Tourism is a record-breaking season: "But the island is at its limit, with blackouts and water and sewer networks struggling."

Infrastructure shortages are a major concern, as are road problems: "We can't continue to host 40,000 people in towns with networks designed for 3,000 residents."
the story

The other side of the fire in La Maddalena: "No one wanted money for water and food for those fighting the fire."

Mayor Fabio Lai: "The bars and supermarkets we contacted gave everything away for free: gestures we'll cherish forever."
industry

Villacidro, a turning point for Keller: the plant has been acquired by Bertolotti Spa.

The deal remained sealed until the signing: the new owner is Tuscan.
the tragedy

A 56-year-old cyclist suddenly falls ill in Alà dei Sardi: rescue efforts are unsuccessful.

The victim is a Scottish tourist, on holiday with some friends
Angelini e Carocci
Angelini e Carocci
music

Luca Carocci and Bob Angelini in concert in Porto Ferro

The sunset is tinged with notes for "Singer-Songwriters' September"
I genitori di Filippo Corongiu (nel tondo) morto a soli 17 anni nell'incidente del Poetto costato la vita anche all'amico Gabriele Galici
I genitori di Filippo Corongiu (nel tondo) morto a soli 17 anni nell'incidente del Poetto costato la vita anche all'amico Gabriele Galici
The tragedy

Poetto tragedy, Filippo's parents: "It was our whole life. Guys, don't run."

His father, Francesco Corongiu: "I held his hand and prayed he would wake up." His mother, Sonia Angeli: "Our hearts are bleeding."
Il luogo del ritrovamento di Claudio Manca, nel riquadro Battista Manis
Il luogo del ritrovamento di Claudio Manca, nel riquadro Battista Manis
THE TURNING POINT

Terralba, Manca murder: three suspects

The Prosecutor's Office has requested the indictment of Battista Manis, his wife and his son: the victim was hit while riding a bicycle.
the demonstration

Cagliari, Israeli basketball team on the field: ProPal protest, arena sealed

On the parquet floor of a Tel Aviv club, the accusation: "The owner is financing the genocide in Gaza."
crime

Paulilatino: Fake financier scam: Elderly couple robbed

Mayor Domenico Gallus appeals: "If a person in uniform arrives at your home, don't let them in. Verify their identity by calling law enforcement."
economy

Milk prices, skyrocketing production costs, and blue tongues: shepherds' meeting in Tramatza

A meeting was called to address the problems plaguing the Sardinian countryside.
Sciopero Aou maggio
Sciopero Aou maggio
the mobilization

Aou Sassari, unions confirm the strike: "The situation is worsening."

Workers cross their arms on October 8th and 9th
the episode

A man robs a young woman in the center of Sassari: he is stopped by passersby and risks being lynched.

The Carabinieri rescued him from the crowd and took him to prison. An investigation is underway into his possible responsibilities in other attacks carried out against defenseless young women, who were threatened with knives or shards of glass.
Insularità
Dario Amodei, nel corso della prima Industry Stakeholder Conference del B7, Verona, 13 Marzo 2024. ANSA/ RICCARDO BORTOLOTTI (NPK)
Dario Amodei, nel corso della prima Industry Stakeholder Conference del B7, Verona, 13 Marzo 2024. ANSA/ RICCARDO BORTOLOTTI (NPK)

AI is now scary. Anthropic and Altman: "Let's slow down the pace."

Dario Amodei and the leaders of OpenAi are open to slowing down after warnings about the risks to humanity's survival in the event of uncontrolled development.