Sardinia

bad weather

Wind and rain, violent storms in Trexenta: roads flooded

Debris on the road between Sant'Andrea Frius and Senorbì, causing problems for power lines.
The tragedy

Fatal illness at the Stintino tuna fishery: woman dies while bathing

The air ambulance was also on site, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
Blitz dei carabinieri a Orune (foto carabinieri)
Blitz dei carabinieri a Orune (foto carabinieri)
The operation

Carabinieri raid in Orune: explosives, illegal weapons, and drugs seized, two arrests

The investigations, coordinated by the Nuoro Public Prosecutor's Office, have dismantled a drug dealing network active in the area.
The Emergency

Storms spark wildfires, burning northern Sardinia

Fire in several areas, helicopters and Super Pumas in flight
La fontanella a secco nel parco (foto Daga)
La fontanella a secco nel parco (foto Daga)
The complaint

Quartu: Padre Pio Park lacks amenities, prompting protests from seniors.

No bathrooms or even a drinking fountain: "It's a shame no one is thinking of solving the problem."
Ospedale San Francesco di Nuoro
Ospedale San Francesco di Nuoro
The case

"Unbearable" heat at San Francesco Hospital in Nuoro; the Local Health Authority responds to the complaint: "93% of the departments are air-conditioned."

The health authority has released the results of the checks carried out by technicians and specifies: "Installations are underway in rooms not equipped with them."
servitude

Too much silence from the Ministry of Defense: Comipa rejects the exercises at the Sardinian shooting ranges.

Civilian members reject the military's proposal. A decree from Crosetto is now needed. A clash over institutional relations.
At the Marina

Cagliari money transfer company targeted by robbers; four young men arrested

Precautionary measures have been taken against a group of twenty-year-olds from Monastir, Assemini, and Decimomannu. The victim is a Bangladeshi businessman.
Il cimitero di San Michele in una foto di archivio (L'Unione Sarda)
Il cimitero di San Michele in una foto di archivio (L'Unione Sarda)
safety

Cagliari's heatwave has triggered a red alert: the San Michele cemetery is closed.

Gates closed on July 1st from 1pm to 3pm to avoid the most critical hours
Court

Monte Nuovo investigation: 25 people sent to trial

One conviction and four plea bargains. Managers Massimo Temussi and Giuseppe Carboni were acquitted of all charges.
transportation

Maritime continuity: The Region calls for the revocation of tenders: "They are limited compared to our needs."

Also requested, together with Corsica, a 5-year derogation for the application of the ETS directive
Ansa
Ansa
Healthcare

Emergency room, register, and agreements for farewell to token-operators

Brotzu and the Medio Campidano Local Health Authority reach an agreement: doctors will receive additional hours at €140 per hour.
Matteotti Square

Cagliari, a man misses his train and damages the ticket office, then attacks the police.

It happened last night at the station, a 33-year-old employee was arrested
Cheremule (foto concessa)
Cheremule (foto concessa)
the disservice

Cheremule has been isolated since May 17th, and the mayor is furious with Tim: "I'm considering legal action."

Municipal offices and the entire population are without telephone service: "Shameful delays, restoration of service was first guaranteed by May 25th, then by June 18th, and now by July 10th."
fourth

A scooter crash in Geremeas is in serious condition: he was taken to Brotzu by air ambulance.

The injured man suffered a head injury after the nasty fall on the asphalt.
La moria di pesci ad Arborea
La moria di pesci ad Arborea
Environment

Fish kill in Arborea, alarm raised by the Fishermen's Cooperative: "Business on its knees."

The cause is the high temperatures recorded in the S'Ena Arrubia lagoon in recent days: "A delicate ecosystem, constant attention and prevention are required."
Marcello Mura
Marcello Mura
The story

Pula, Marcello Mura and the art of reed weaving: "A passion passed down in the family."

First the grandfather, then the father: a tradition in weaving that requires time, attention and a good knowledge of the techniques
weather forecast

Cagliari has a two-day red alert for heatwaves: temperatures felt as high as 36 degrees Celsius.

The Ministry of Health's bulletin: today and tomorrow the capital city area has the highest risk level
drug

Cagliari: 14 kilos of marijuana found in the trunk: 45-year-old employee arrested

The man, above suspicion, was betrayed by the strong smell that immediately alerted the police, despite the vacuum packing.
Insularità
Il cancelletto rimesso al suo posto (foto Daga)
Il cancelletto rimesso al suo posto (foto Daga)

Quartu, the gate to the Margine Rosso fort has been repaired after a vandal raid.

The Friends of the Forts Association: "The relevant authorities have been informed and a request for intervention has been forwarded to the Region."