Sardinia

The emergency

A large fire broke out in Samugheo, with Canadair and five helicopters responding to the blaze.

The specialized unit of the GAUF of the Forestry Corps is also on site in the field to deal with the most difficult fires

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

drug dealing

Olbia: Man smuggled drugs from Spain by mail, identified and arrested

A ploy to get four kilos of hashish delivered

Andrea Busia

The agreement

Quartu, the Civil Protection training center for sea rescue is located at Poetto.

The agreement between the Region and the Municipality has been signed. The facility will offer specialized training, addressing the lifeguard shortage that has challenged coastal municipalities in recent years.

Federica Lai

L'incendio nel Comune di Lei in provincia di Nuoro

The fire

Fire danger, new alert in Bortigiadas: flames regain strength

In the Gallura municipality, a fire has reached the "Case La Fronti" area. Flames are also reported in Buddusò and Lei.

Green light

Taking a bus with CTM to Capoterra and the Cagliari hinterland, the Regional Council approves.

But we will have to wait for the expiry of the service contract for the new assignment

Ivan Murgana

economy

Tourism, Sardinia holds firm on Ferragosto: non-hotel accommodation soars

Visitor flows in line with 2025 data. Habits are changing: short holidays, last-minute bookings and spending restrictions

Ennio Neri

The ordinance

Muravera: Traffic on the Feraxi bridge has been cleared (with restrictions).

Light traffic flow to the beaches has been restored

Gianni Agus

La catena umana a Valledoria (foto concessa)

the tribute

Valledoria: A human chain forms on the beach in memory of the 43 victims of the Morandi Bridge disaster.

The initiative was promoted by the lifeguard of the Baia Verde resort, Luca Sestri, of Sardinian origin but who lived for twenty long years in Genoa

Mariangela Pala

OLBIA. LA NAVE DA CROCIERA MSC ORCHESTRA. (foto ANTONIO SATTA).

tourism

Cruise ships, record-breaking August and September for the ports of Cagliari and Olbia

Big names like MSC Musica and Costa Toscana are expected in the capital. And the season is getting longer: a total of 44 calls are already scheduled for September.

Lo yacht contro la scogliera (foto Montaldo)

Gallura

Golfo Aranci: A yacht crashes into a reef at Cala Sabina; no injuries.

The patrols of the Maritime Directorate of Northern Sardinia are ready to intervene on site for the surveys

Viviana Luisa Montaldo

weather forecast

After the heat comes the rain: a yellow alert for thunderstorms in Sardinia.

The warning will be in effect until 6pm on August 15th in various areas of the island.

The provision

Free sanitary pads for under-18s: Sardinia Region allocates €14.7 million

Approximately 50,000 young women will benefit, with up to 126 euros per year available for each of them, regardless of their family income.

on pallets

Sassari, he punched a 36-year-old in the head: he violated house arrest and damaged the bracelet, now in prison

The victim had lost consciousness after hitting his head violently on the floor and, after a couple of days, he felt unwell and was admitted to the intensive care unit.

Emanuele Floris

Arzachena

Cannigione: Scooter crashes into a wild boar, injuring two young men overnight.

A head-on collision occurred this morning on the SP 59, near the Monticanaglia turnoff.

the recognition

Maria Luigia Pilia is Emigrant of the Year: awarded in Gesico for her connection to Sardinia.

In Montemurlo, Tuscany, he built his life, started a solid business and over time gained the respect and affection of the community.

Severino Sirigu

the virus

More cases of West Nile Fever in the Oristano area: there are now fourteen

Two new patients, one over fifty and one over eighty, are under observation at San Martino Hospital.

chia

On Giudeu, Sardinia enters the top 20 of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

A ranking drawn up by analyzing 226 coastlines and over 93,000 reviews: water quality, landscape, and visitor experience are rewarded.

Ivan Murgana

the event

Sassari, it's the big day of Faradda: the Festha Manna is underway.

The Massai flag was displayed at the City Hall. The thirteen members of the group will travel from Piazza Castello to Santa Maria di Betlem starting at 6:00 PM. The broadcast will be live on Videolina.

Emanuele Floris