Sardinia

bad weather

Pula, a race against time to save the summer season after Cyclone Harry.

Damages exceeding two million euros, the municipality awaits the funds promised by the Region.
Oristano

Riot in Massama prison, inmates on the roof: police intervene. "The situation is explosive."

"With sufficient staff, we could have managed it promptly and safely, but with the current staff, it is impossible to control the institution."
Nel 2016 sono stati scoperti appalti pubblici irregolari per un valore complessivo di 3,4 miliardi di euro, pi?? del triplo del valore di quelli irregolari scoperti nel 2015 (un miliardo). Il dato ?? contenuto nel Rapporto annuale della Guardia di Finanza, che verr?? presentato oggi a Roma alla presenza del ministro dell'Economia Pier Carlo Padoan e del comandante generale della Gdf Giorgio Toschi. I controlli sulle irregolarit?? negli appalti pubblici hanno consentito di denunciare 1.866 persone e di arrestarne 140. ANSA/GUARDIA DI FINANZA EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Nel 2016 sono stati scoperti appalti pubblici irregolari per un valore complessivo di 3,4 miliardi di euro, pi?? del triplo del valore di quelli irregolari scoperti nel 2015 (un miliardo). Il dato ?? contenuto nel Rapporto annuale della Guardia di Finanza, che verr?? presentato oggi a Roma alla presenza del ministro dell'Economia Pier Carlo Padoan e del comandante generale della Gdf Giorgio Toschi. I controlli sulle irregolarit?? negli appalti pubblici hanno consentito di denunciare 1.866 persone e di arrestarne 140. ANSA/GUARDIA DI FINANZA EDITORIAL USE ONLY
the investigation

Cagliari, fake invoices used to defraud the tax authorities: €800,000 seized from a Chinese businessman.

The company, which operates in the wholesale clothing and accessories sector, used "shell" companies to simulate non-existent sales and reduce VAT, IRES and IRAP.
Cagliari

Car destroyed by fire in Pirri, two other vehicles damaged

The fire broke out shortly before midnight on Via Orifiamma. Investigations are underway to determine the cause.
Passeggeri nello scalo di Roma Fiumicino (Ansa)
Passeggeri nello scalo di Roma Fiumicino (Ansa)
Transportation

Airline Continuity: Fares Are Down, But Not for Everyone

Tickets for residents can cost up to fourteen euros less. But the equalization of prices with island residents excludes non-Sardinian workers.
Li Liccioli
Li Liccioli
Arzachena

Authorized and seized construction sites: the case of Li Liccioli and Punta Nera

The companies that started the works have the permits, but according to the Tempio Prosecutor's Office they could not be released.
Chiesa di San Pietro di Silonis, Luras
Chiesa di San Pietro di Silonis, Luras
SOS Sardinia

Luras says no to the wind farm in Gallura, the City Council passes a resolution against the towers.

Majority and minority unite against energy speculation. A facility has already been installed near the country church of San Pietro di Silonis.
Un’immagine dell’ultima Sartiglia
Un’immagine dell’ultima Sartiglia
The case

Sartiglia, a storm erupts after Brambilla's comments about the dead horse. The Local Health Authority (ASL) states: "There is no ongoing pregnancy."

The director of the farm hygiene service: "The animal died of a pulmonary aneurysm," the fitness checks prior to the ride were regular.
maracalagonis

Solanas was arrested at the bar despite being under house arrest.

A 58-year-old man was in trouble after being caught outside his home by the Carabinieri.
L'ingresso principale dell'oasi verde, all'interno del parco di Molentargius, sbarrato
L'ingresso principale dell'oasi verde, all'interno del parco di Molentargius, sbarrato
The disservice

Cagliari, Molentargius: The green area inside the park remains closed due to "falling branches."

Disappointment for those who are frequenting the area during these spring preview days
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)
Transportation

Territorial continuity: discounted ticket sales for relatives of Sardinian residents

Tickets are already available for purchase for flights starting March 29th: here's who's eligible.
I soccorsi
I soccorsi
the accident

A worker falls into a cistern in the Sassari area, injuring him.

The man was taken to Santissima Annunziata in red code, the episode occurred in a construction site on provincial road 60
Un momento del progetto Bussola
Un momento del progetto Bussola
the initiative

Digital stress, a new scourge for workers: a "Compass" against hyperconnectivity

A project by Confcommercio Sardegna and Inail for device detoxification and conscious use: this is how performance improves.
La Prefettura di Cagliari
La Prefettura di Cagliari
the decision

"More security and fewer crimes": Cagliari's "red zones" extended until September.

After a meeting between the Prefect, Mayor Zedda and law enforcement, reinforced security measures in the city's most sensitive areas were confirmed.
Il coltello sequestrato dai carabinieri
Il coltello sequestrato dai carabinieri
moments of fear

Porto Torres: Drunk man threatens passersby with a knife; arrested

After the reports to 112, the Carabinieri intervened on site
Il traffico per l'inicdente in viale Ciusa
Il traffico per l'inicdente in viale Ciusa
the accident

Cagliari, car-motorcycle collision on Viale Ciusa: one injured

No serious consequences for those involved but heavy repercussions on traffic
mourning

Cagliari, former city manager Pietro Cadau dies at 83.

Law, codes, regulations. Legal certainty. He passed away yesterday in Decimonannu, where he lived: he spent his life in municipal and provincial offices.
Alessandra Zedda
Alessandra Zedda
Court

Alessandra Zedda acquitted in the Ingenium bribe trial: "The end of a nightmare."

The former regional councilor for industry, now a city councilor in Cagliari, was found innocent: prosecutors also dropped the charges.
Una rapina commessa dai giovanissimi a Sassari
Una rapina commessa dai giovanissimi a Sassari
the phenomenon

Youth crime, arrests and investigations in Cagliari, Sassari, and Oristano: baby gang crisis

Fights, robberies, extortion, and violence: dozens of kids in trouble in three investigations conducted in just a few days.
the drama

Nuoro, street accident: a retired teacher dies on Via Demurtas.

He was accompanying his brother to the Casa della Salute, he collapsed to the ground after buying the parking ticket
Insularità
Carlo Cottarelli a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Carlo Cottarelli a Porto Torres (foto Pala)

Villanova Monteleone: Economist Carlo Cottarelli presents his book

A return to the island to talk about his "Without Beating a Beat"