Sardinia

Tuffo di Capodanno 2026 a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Tuffo di Capodanno 2026 a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
The challenge

Record-breaking New Year's Eve dive in Balai: 300 intrepid swimmers "for a year of peace"

The youngest is six years old, the oldest 91: shivers and smiles for the traditional auspicious swim in Porto Torres
Il simbolo delle Asl e Villa Devoto
Il simbolo delle Asl e Villa Devoto
the controversy

New local health authority directors, center-right on the offensive: "Who will pay for damages to the treasury and external lawyers?"

Piga (FdI) and Pittalis (Forza Italia) criticize Todde and his majority following the nominations: "This story won't have a happy ending."
the concert

Sant'Antioco, New Year's Eve with music and cheer with Elio e le Storie Tese

Great enthusiasm for the rock band's performance on the seafront
Alessandra Todde (foto Ansa)
Alessandra Todde (foto Ansa)
The message

Alessandra Todde's New Year's greetings to the Sardinians: "Not everything is resolved, and much remains to be done, but we're here."

Healthcare, mobility, employment, and public works are on the governor's agenda, which she clarifies: "In 2026, we'll need even more seriousness, listening, and courage."
attempted assault

Cagliari: A 43-year-old drunk man attacks the police.

New Year's Eve was marked by military checks in the capital and the province.
pink bow

Little Marta is the first child born in Sardinia in 2026.

The baby girl was born at the Monserrato Polyclinic shortly before 2am.
Un'immagine del rogo del furgone a Cagliari (foto vigili del fuoco)
Un'immagine del rogo del furgone a Cagliari (foto vigili del fuoco)
The fires

Cagliari, car and van on fire overnight: double intervention by firefighters

The alarm in Via Castelli and Via Monferrato
La festa al Punto Nascite per salutare la prima nata del 2026 (Foto Asl Nuoro)
La festa al Punto Nascite per salutare la prima nata del 2026 (Foto Asl Nuoro)
pink bow

Nuoro bids farewell to little Sole and Cataleya, who were born on New Year's Eve.

The last born in 2025 and the first born in 2026 are both females at the birth center in the capital of Barbagia.
the concert

Sassari, 35,000 people toasted Max Pezzali

The singer is the star of the New Year's Eve celebrations in Piazzale Segni.
L'auto fuori strada e la vittima, Marco Boninu
L'auto fuori strada e la vittima, Marco Boninu
the accident

Tragedy in the Sassari area: a car veered off the road to avoid a wild boar, killing a 36-year-old.

The tragedy occurred along Provincial Road 84. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful. The victim is Marco Boninu of Illorai. A friend traveling with him was injured.
Giusy Ferreri, Miss Keta e la folla al Bastione a Capodanno (Foto M. Madeddu)
Giusy Ferreri, Miss Keta e la folla al Bastione a Capodanno (Foto M. Madeddu)
the party

A "widespread" New Year's Eve celebration in Cagliari, with thousands in the square enjoying music and entertainment.

The city welcomed the arrival of 2026 with concerts by Giusy Ferreri and Miss Keta. Then, partying until the early hours at the Bastione.
Il pronto soccorso del Santissima Trinità (Archivio)
Il pronto soccorso del Santissima Trinità (Archivio)
in Piazza Yenne

Cagliari: Firecracker thrown into crowd, girl ends up in hospital

Numerous 118 interventions during the New Year's Eve celebrations. A young man was hospitalized for alcohol-induced coma.
L'incidente a Bono
L'incidente a Bono
the tragedy

Bono, car goes off the road: 30-year-old man dead

The accident occurred along provincial road 84. The victim was traveling with a friend, who was injured.
Il calendario de L'Unione Sarda 2026
Il calendario de L'Unione Sarda 2026
The initiative

Twelve months with L'Unione Sarda: tomorrow, the 2026 calendar will be free.

A gift for our readers to keep us company in the new year too.
La cartella ricevuta il 31 dicembre
La cartella ricevuta il 31 dicembre
tax

Cagliari has one home, but the municipality has two: a huge bill for overdue IMU taxes.

A nasty end-of-year surprise for a teacher who discovers he owns two properties, but it's always the same: a cadastral alignment "forgotten" at the Municipality
I vigili del fuoco di Lanusei sul luogo dell'incidente
I vigili del fuoco di Lanusei sul luogo dell'incidente
the accident

Head-on collision on the 125 in Cardedu: four injured, one seriously

A 58-year-old man was airlifted to Brotzu Hospital in Cagliari with a red code.
L'ultracenteria di Bosa
L'ultracenteria di Bosa
centenarians

Bosa, a city celebrating Pietrina Pinna's 102nd birthday

The woman spent a life dedicated to family and work, raising 8 children (5 girls and 3 boys) together with her husband, a baker.
Insularità
Giovani (Foo simbolo, archivio US)
Giovani (Foo simbolo, archivio US)

Talent in Sardinia: The third edition of the competition is underway.

To bring back young talents who have emigrated to the island