Sardinia

the tragedy

Narcao: Roof collapses while checking for leaks, killing man after falling four meters.

Alfonso Fanutza, eighty years old, lived in the hamlet of Is Aios. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
Il Pronto soccorso del Santissima Trinità (Archivio)
Il Pronto soccorso del Santissima Trinità (Archivio)
the appeal

"My father can return home, but he's been held hostage in the hospital for a month."

The man in his seventies has been hospitalized at the Santissima Trinità hospital in Cagliari since December 18. His son: "The wait is wearing him down, we're demanding answers."
Processo Baule in Corte d'Assise a Sassari (foto Pala)
Processo Baule in Corte d'Assise a Sassari (foto Pala)
the verdict

In-laws killed with an axe in Porto Torres: life sentence upheld for Fulvio Baule

A final sentence has been handed down to the forty-four-year-old man from Ploaghe who killed Basilio Saladdino and Liliana Mancusa, his ex-wife's parents.
L’ingresso dell’ospedale San Martino
L’ingresso dell’ospedale San Martino
the accident

Nurachi, car collision: two injured

A man from Samugheo and a woman from Cabras were hospitalized in critical condition.
Davide Vaccargiu, direttore delle Poste di via Pascoli ad Assemini
Davide Vaccargiu, direttore delle Poste di via Pascoli ad Assemini
the story

A woman in Assemini faints and stops breathing in line at the post office: the manager saves her with cardiac massage.

Branch manager Davide Vaccargiu intervened in a timely manner: "I simply put into practice what I learned in the first aid courses. But what a thrill it was when he started breathing again!"
Il progetto del nuovo stadio
Il progetto del nuovo stadio
Bacaredda Palace

No to surface rights and too low a rent: the City Council is addressing the challenges for the new Cagliari stadium.

Sports Councilor Giuseppe Macciotta: "These are critical issues that, if not addressed, will prevent the administration from adhering to the PEF." Farris (CiviCa24): "The council has been stripped of its authority." The response: "Procedures respected."
I sigilli alla villa e Gianluca Vacchi
I sigilli alla villa e Gianluca Vacchi
Arzachena

Villa Vacchi under seizure: the influencer and two others will be tried on March 13th.

The entrepreneur must answer for the alleged building violations found in the large house under construction in Pantogia, Porto Cervo.
the operation

Gambling and slots crackdown in the Oristano area: five complaints and €43,000 fines.

The Carabinieri are targeting worker protection and the prevention of pathological gambling.
the summit

Cagliari, summit at the Prefecture: "Crans-Montana, now more checks on premises."

Mayors, representatives of law enforcement agencies and monitoring bodies met to decide how to ensure greater safety.
Il Palazzo di Giustizia
Il Palazzo di Giustizia
Court

Cagliari: Trial requested for two Carabinieri accused of assault

The charges were filed after a check in Via Abruzzi: a bricklayer, arrested also with the use of a taser, reported a violent attack which he claims was unjustified.
weather forecast

Severe weather on the island: alert extended until Wednesday evening

New warning of hydraulic and hydrogeological risk from the Civil Protection Department
healthcare

Power outage at the Santissima Trinità hospital, anger and chaos in Cagliari's emergency rooms.

A ward at Is Mirrionis was without power for several hours, severely impacting other hospitals. The head physician: "We are doctors, we care for patients as best we can." The union representative: "A disaster due to mismanagement."
Arzachena

The small square in Porto Cervo named after Karim Aga Khan

"A pivotal figure in contemporary Sardinian history," reads the resolution of the Municipal Council
the case

Cagliari, "pseudo-bishop" Mameli is banned: "He is schismatic and cannot receive the sacraments."

Vicar General Caschili warned: "Priests must be extremely vigilant to avoid confusion among the faithful."
La consegna delle firme in Consiglio regionale per la Pratobello 24 (Archivio)
La consegna delle firme in Consiglio regionale per la Pratobello 24 (Archivio)
the battle

Wind farm attack: protests return to the streets

On February 6th, a sit-in took place in front of the regional government building in Cagliari: "The Todde administration must take action against speculation."
Cuglieri, il grosso masso caduto sulla 292 (foto Pintus)
Cuglieri, il grosso masso caduto sulla 292 (foto Pintus)
The landslide

Cuglieri: A large boulder falls onto Highway 292, causing a near-miss in Riamuscas.

The landslide caused by the recent heavy rains: only by chance no vehicles were involved
transportation

Connections between Sardinia and Corsica suspended: ships stopped awaiting authorization.

Lega MP Dario Giagoni: "Shame has been announced; in 2026, we'll continue to travel on sea tramps."
The investigations

Tortolì: Man threatens and assaults young man for €60: Reported

The man, a 38-year-old of Moroccan origin, approached the victim on an isolated bench and extorted her wallet.
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
court

Oschiri, who attended a rave party during the Covid pandemic: acquitted

Over 40 people were reported, six of whom decided to go to trial, answering to the crime of invasion of land or buildings.
La presentazione del carnevale a Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
La presentazione del carnevale a Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
Traditions

Carnival floats return to Cagliari after 20 years: two weeks of parades and celebrations.

New on the route, the grand finale at the Fishing Village with the Pentolaccia and the burning of King Cancioffali
Insularità
Neil Maden (foto concessa)
Neil Maden (foto concessa)

The future of creativity and AI: a debate at the former Cagliari factory

International expert Neil Maiden will be a guest at a conference on design and innovation.