Sardinia

the story

La Maddalena, Father Bastianino Pirino returns to the altar after a serious accident: "Faith has given me strength."

The priest has resumed Mass after 18 months in the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation: "I survived thanks to God and the care of the doctors."
La Camera dei Deputati nel corso della discussione generale del disegno di legge sulle sanzioni a tutela dei prodotti alimentari italiani, Roma, 13 aprile 2026. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI
La Camera dei Deputati nel corso della discussione generale del disegno di legge sulle sanzioni a tutela dei prodotti alimentari italiani, Roma, 13 aprile 2026. ANSA/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI
depopulation

Sardinia's resident population continues to decline. And in the next elections, the island will lose at least one MP.

In just a few years, a decline of 80,000 inhabitants, both in small towns and cities. This phenomenon also affects representation: the number of parliamentarians will decrease from 16 to 15.
Uno degli arresti dell'operazione Replay
Uno degli arresti dell'operazione Replay
the investigation

Sassari, Operation Replay: 1,000 drug deals in just a few days

The suspects, between Friday and Saturday, during the interrogations before the investigating judge Gian Paolo Piana, gave different answers
Ospedale Santissima Annunziata
Ospedale Santissima Annunziata
the accident

Sassari: Woman hit by car in serious condition

The 83-year-old woman is hospitalized in the intensive care unit of the Santissima Annunziata hospital with a reserved prognosis.
the meeting

Isili, the honorary consul of the Netherlands visits the Municipality

Cristina Ricci received by Mayor Luca Pilia
the initiative

The Nuraghe Piscu in Suelli is featured on the world's largest tourism platform.

The latest example comes from TourismA in Florence, the international exhibition dedicated to archaeology and cultural tourism.
L'incidente a Nuoro (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente a Nuoro (foto Vigili del fuoco)
the accident

Nuoro: Car overturns several times on the road, with a child on board.

There were three occupants of the car, fortunately all in good condition.
L'assessora Laconi e il sopralluogo (foto Secci)
L'assessora Laconi e il sopralluogo (foto Secci)
the emergency

After the Arzana fire, Councilor Laconi, wearing the Forestas jersey, visited the site: "We're a fantastic team."

At a meeting on the fires, a representative of the Todde administration said, "We're a mature system." Once the flames were extinguished, controversy erupted.
Giorgia Meloni ieri sera a La Maddalena (foto Ronchi)
Giorgia Meloni ieri sera a La Maddalena (foto Ronchi)
the prime minister

Giorgia Meloni returns to La Maddalena: three more days of relaxation with her daughter.

Long days on the water, dinghy trips between the islands, and a packed lunch: a holiday all about simplicity.
(Foto Corrado Meloni)
(Foto Corrado Meloni)
the controversy

Cagliari, the FdI (Italian Communist Party) attacks: "The porticoes of Via Roma are a grand hotel for desperados."

Regional Councilor Corrado Meloni attacks the government and the local health authority: "They must explain what they're actually doing to combat this shameful spectacle."
La consegna del riconoscimento
La consegna del riconoscimento
The recognition

Fidelitat a l'Alguer, the mayor: “Gràcies de cor, Carlo”

Scholar Carlo Sechi received the award for outstanding personalities in the protection and promotion of the Alghero language, culture, and traditions.
moments of fear

Riola, an argument erupts after overtaking: a driver rams his rival's car.

Carabinieri investigations to identify the culprit
the theft

Poetto, man steals a cell phone and a bag and attempts to escape: reported

The Algerian man was discovered, chased, and finally arrested. At the police station, he even tried to provide false information.
Il rogo a Orune
Il rogo a Orune
The fire

Fire in the Nuoro area, helicopters and Canadairs in flight: 131 DCN closed towards Olbia

Homes threatened by flames, extinguishing operations complicated by strong mistral winds
Incendio Elini Arzana 29 8 2026 foto di Ettore Loi
Incendio Elini Arzana 29 8 2026 foto di Ettore Loi
after the fire

A fiery inferno erupts between Arzana and Elini: the Prosecutor's Office opens an investigation into the environmental disaster.

The fire that devastated 200 hectares of forest is thought to have been started deliberately. Four people are in the hospital.
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
The controls

Quartu, 44-year-old man escapes house arrest: Carabinieri arrest him.

The man was caught during the night near a club on the coast
Lucia Spanu, presidente Italia Nostra sezione di La Maddalena
Lucia Spanu, presidente Italia Nostra sezione di La Maddalena
The case

La Maddalena Park: Few fines and insufficient enforcement. Italia Nostra: "Revive the 2023 resolution."

«We had worked on the sanctions, preparing a new table with significantly higher amounts»
Pale eoliche (foto Ansa)
Pale eoliche (foto Ansa)
SOS Sardinia

220-meter-high turbines cause Sarcidano to revolt

A new 68-megawatt park between Isili and Villanova Tulo: "The project has no benefits for the community."
Rendering dell' Hotel Balai a Porto Torres (foto concessa)
Rendering dell' Hotel Balai a Porto Torres (foto concessa)
Porto Torres

Construction on Balai's green hotel has begun, with completion scheduled for 2027.

In the next summer season, 23 new beds will be available in a building that is located in a privileged position in front of the bay.
Turisti a Cagliari (archivio L'Unione Sarda - foto Solinas)
Turisti a Cagliari (archivio L'Unione Sarda - foto Solinas)
The data

Tourism, September's big comeback: record bookings up 16.2%.

The Region's estimates on booked nights compared to 2025, but not all locations are celebrating