Sardinia

Il medico approda in spiaggia (Secci)
Il medico approda in spiaggia (Secci)
the intervention

Lotzorai, a swimmer at risk of drowning is rescued by a lifeguard and emergency medical services. A helicopter is deployed.

Echo Lima 3, which took off from the Elmas base, landed in a clearing next to the provincial road 63.
the checks

Carabinieri raid in the Cagliari area, six reported for drunk driving

Over 200 people were checked overnight in Cagliari, Poetto, Pula, and the surrounding area. They were also reported for carrying a switchblade.
chia

A girl was killed at sea in Su Giudeu. The 28-year-old Algerian man driving the boat was arrested.

After the accident, the migrants disembarked at Tuerredda and attempted, unsuccessfully, to escape inland. The vessel was traveling at full speed among swimmers.
Tende e sdraio nella spiaggia libera il Gabbiano (foto concessa)
Tende e sdraio nella spiaggia libera il Gabbiano (foto concessa)
the case

Beach smart guys in Stintino: tents and umbrellas as placeholders on the Gabbiano beach.

They have been there for days now, the owners arrive comfortably at the beach at 11.30 and can still enjoy the most popular spots
healthcare

Oristano, the CUP schedules the same appointment for multiple people: one patient's urgent visit is cancelled.

The man, from Donigala, went to the hospital but was not seen due to an error by the single booking center: he had suffered an ischemic attack.
the assault

"Energy speculation: the judges said so, only Pratobello saves us."

The law has been stalled in the Regional Council since 2024. The committees appealed to Todde after the Constitutional Court's ruling: "There are no more excuses."
L'elisoccorso e la Guardia costiera intervenuti a Chia
L'elisoccorso e la Guardia costiera intervenuti a Chia
on Judeu

17-year-old tourist swept away by migrants: the failed rescue, her escape, and her identification

The reconstruction of the Chia accident: the small boat would have risked running over other people and would have stopped only in Tuerredda, a few kilometers further on.
Angelo Ratti dopo l'aggressione
Angelo Ratti dopo l'aggressione
Gallura

The Porto Istana beating was reported to the Carabinieri: "It was a premeditated homophobic raid."

The first suspects are said to be in the violent attack following the evening organized by the queer music collective "Il biscotto della fortuna." A minor was interviewed at length.
L'intervento dei soccorsi durante il mega party a Maria Pia (foto concessa)
L'intervento dei soccorsi durante il mega party a Maria Pia (foto concessa)
The complaint

Alghero, hundreds of young people at a rave party in the pine forest, surrounded by alcohol and decay: two girls end up in the hospital.

Beaches and pine forests left as open-air landfills. Christian Mulas, president of the Council's Environment Committee, calls them "a disgrace."
L'elisoccorso in spiaggia e i primi soccorsi (Foto/Neri)
L'elisoccorso in spiaggia e i primi soccorsi (Foto/Neri)
The accident

Chia, a 17-year-old girl hit and injured by a migrant boat in Su Giudeu: it's serious

The young woman reportedly suffered several fractures and lost consciousness while in the water. The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated.
L'incendio a Santa Giusta
L'incendio a Santa Giusta
The emergency

Fires, ongoing alert: blazes in Nuoro and the Oristano area. A fire near the town of Santa Giusta.

There's no respite for the island, another day of fighting the flames
Rifiuti sulle spiagge di Alghero (foto concessa)
Rifiuti sulle spiagge di Alghero (foto concessa)
Degradation

Alghero: After mid-August, litter piles on beaches.

Beaches turned into landfills after the traditional fireworks display. The mayor's ire: "Disrespectful and offensive behavior toward the area and its residents."
L'incidente a Masainas (foto Murru)
L'incidente a Masainas (foto Murru)
The accident

Masainas, the local community expresses its condolences for the 26-year-old soldier who died on his motorcycle: "We are shocked and saddened."

The young woman who was travelling with Simone Convertini on board the vehicle remains hospitalised in serious conditions.
La droga e le armi scoperte a bordo del camper (foto carabinieri)
La droga e le armi scoperte a bordo del camper (foto carabinieri)
Carabinieri in action

August 15th checks in the Sassari area: 8 arrests and 27 reports, a "drug camper" discovered in Trinità d'Agultu.

On the vehicle there was a real "market" of narcotics, but also two katanas, a baseball bat and a switchblade
Il concerto all'alba nella spiaggia di Balai (foto concessa)
Il concerto all'alba nella spiaggia di Balai (foto concessa)
The event

Music at dawn at Balai: Mauro Mibelli enchants the audience.

The international festival directed by Enzo Favata returns with over forty events
Environment

Mandas takes a hard line against littering: fines and widespread checks.

The objective, the Municipality reiterates, is to defend the territory against open-air landfills.
Un momento della Faradda davanti a Palazzo di Città
Un momento della Faradda davanti a Palazzo di Città
Sassari

Faradda, the president of the Intergremio: "A positive outcome." But the heat had an impact.

The guardian father of the church of Santa Maria di Betlem, Salvatore Sanna, announced the fulfillment of the vow at around 1.30 am.
Maddalena spiaggia. Foto archivio
Maddalena spiaggia. Foto archivio
The episode

Capoterra, a fight on the beach on August 15th: a man attacks his girlfriend and then risks being lynched.

It happened in Maddalena Spiaggia where the Carabinieri and Barracelli intervened
Pattuglia del nucleo radiomobile
Pattuglia del nucleo radiomobile
the accident

Lanusei: Motorcycle collides with van, resulting in traffic disruption.

At the moment the road connecting the town with Arzana is closed to traffic to facilitate rescue operations
Insularità
Gabriele Catta
Gabriele Catta

Swim around Sardinia and Corsica: Gabriele Catta's charity marathon stops in Orosei for Ferragosto.

The seventh stage started from Cala Mariolu with the aim of raising funds for rare diseases and international cooperation.