Sardinia

the virus

Ebola alert in Cagliari, testing of a suspected case: the return from Congo, a high fever, and the call to 118

Via Manno was closed for an hour to safely remove the patient, who is now admitted to Santissima Trinità Hospital.
Polizia, immagine simbolo (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Polizia, immagine simbolo (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the investigations

Olbia, a boy stabbed in the throat after an argument: the man is being hunted.

The victim, who is in his early twenties, remains in serious condition. Police are investigating for attempted murder; the alleged perpetrator is on the run.
the advice

Ticks, the risk increases with the heat: how to protect yourself and your pets

From walks in parks to hikes, contact with parasites is increasing. Expert advice for preventing infections and safely removing them.
the emergency

Cagliari, suspected Ebola case: Via Manno cordoned off, patient with symptoms evacuated

Doctors and nurses wearing masks and aseptic suits were on site. The patient was taken to the Santissima Trinità hospital, where he is in isolation and has been tested. Results are expected from Spallanzani.
traffic

Villasimius: Evening traffic ban in the town center until September 30th.

The ordinance "to meet the needs of merchants and citizens"
Il nuovo stadio e, nel riquadro, Giuseppe Farris
Il nuovo stadio e, nel riquadro, Giuseppe Farris
the project

Cagliari's new stadium, Farris lashes out: "Over €230,000 in consulting fees after the deal."

The opposition councilor criticizes the Rossoblù project's process: "Technical evaluations should have preceded political decisions."
Sardara

Sardara, the doctor is retiring: "I'm leaving my patients behind, too much bureaucracy."

Luisa Vinci leaves after 27 years, six months early. She leaves 1,500 patients without care.
Un tratto del Poetto già riqualificato
Un tratto del Poetto già riqualificato
redevelopment

The closure of construction sites in the Quartu stretch of Poetto towards Margine Rosso has been postponed to June 30th.

The works should have been concluded today, as per the schedule announced a few weeks ago
L'area cinema realizzata con il progetto Work in Poliss
L'area cinema realizzata con il progetto Work in Poliss
the initiative

Social regeneration: the Work in Poliss project continues in Sassari.

A cinema area has been built for the community's use.
L'incontro (Foto concessa)
L'incontro (Foto concessa)
the initiative

Oristano: Students discover the value of palliative care at the Angela Nonnis hospice.

The team from the facility met with the students of the Mariano IV biomedical high school on the occasion of the National Relief Day
Il Commissariato di Olbia (Archivio)
Il Commissariato di Olbia (Archivio)
The attack

Olbia, 20-year-old stabbed in the neck during an argument

Another episode of violence in the city center last night: the perpetrator is believed to be a North African.
Una manifestazione di A Foras del 2 giugno
Una manifestazione di A Foras del 2 giugno
the protest

In Foras, a counter-demonstration is planned for June 2nd: "Out with the bases for other people's wars."

Antimilitarists: "We are not celebrating a colonial republic that supports Israel's genocidal policies."
La droga sequestrata dai carabinieri
La droga sequestrata dai carabinieri
the controls

Sassari, man arrested with 100 grams of marijuana

He also had 540 euros in cash on him: the proceeds of drug dealing, according to the Carabinieri.
I migranti al porto canale a bordo della motovedetta della Guardia costiera
I migranti al porto canale a bordo della motovedetta della Guardia costiera
the phenomenon

49 migrants rescued from adrift off the coast of Cagliari

A vessel rescued by the Coast Guard took an anomalous route: the North Africans were taken to Porto Canale, six of whom required medical care.
the emergency

San Sperate, queen bees saved from the fire: "A priceless genetic heritage."

Flames engulf the beehives, but honey company workers manage to preserve them: here's more collateral damage from the fires.
L'aeroporto di Cagliari avvolto dalla nebbia
L'aeroporto di Cagliari avvolto dalla nebbia
the inconveniences

Cagliari airport: Fog: Four flights diverted to Alghero

The first morning flights are heading towards Fertilia due to poor visibility at Elmas.
Il pino caduto in viale Sant'Ignazio (Foto: Umberto Zedda)
Il pino caduto in viale Sant'Ignazio (Foto: Umberto Zedda)
public greenery

Cagliari: A large pine tree collapses on a parked car.

The collapse in Viale Sant'Ignazio, a street that hosts some university faculties, fortunately occurred when no one was there
The budget

Delayed, blocked, or suspended: a map of Anas construction sites in Sardinia.

Over one billion euros in ongoing work: here's the current status of work on the island's roads, with final conclusions being redefined and definitive halts.
(Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
(Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the accident

Crash on State Road 129 bis in Macomer: A motorcyclist was rescued by air, his injuries are serious.

The 63-year-old man from Terni lost control of the vehicle and ended up in a ditch: he was transported to San Francesco in Nuoro with a red code.
Un'auto coinvolta in un incidente mortale
Un'auto coinvolta in un incidente mortale
the analysis

Sardinia is the worst-hit country for road deaths: "It's been worse for the last ten years."

In fifteen years, the number of victims has increased from 98 to 113 in the space of 12 months. The main cause: distraction. The use of synthetic substances is also on the rise. Data from the Cagliari Mobility Lab conference
Insularità
Elizabeth Rijo e Pierandrea Setzu (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Elizabeth Rijo e Pierandrea Setzu (foto L'Unione Sarda)

Migration, rights, and work: The Conadimi conference in Rome with Elizabeth Rijo and Pierandrea Setzu

Institutional representatives, experts, diaspora representatives and civil society met to discuss the issue.