Sardinia

La sede dell'Unione dei Comuni
La sede dell'Unione dei Comuni
The case

Marghine, earthquake in the Union of Municipalities: six mayors are calling for the resignation of the president and council.

"We need authoritative, shared, and fully legitimate leadership." The response: "Territorial unity cannot be achieved through an act of war."
Su Prugadoriu a Seui
Su Prugadoriu a Seui
October 31st

"Is animas": Sardinia's most enduring Halloween traditions

Su mortu mortu, sas animas, sa candelaria: in Sardinia the cult of the dead has many names and linguistic and gestural codes in which children are the main actors
La palazzina e uno dei due furgoni dopo il rogo (foto Carta)
La palazzina e uno dei due furgoni dopo il rogo (foto Carta)
On Via Emilia

Cagliari, fear in the night: two vans on fire, building evacuated

The alarm was raised around 3:30 a.m., leaving eight families displaced. Firefighters, Carabinieri, and 118 were on the scene.
the report

Fires in Sardinia: Over 5,000 hectares of forest to go up in smoke by 2026

From January to October, an area equivalent to seven thousand soccer fields was devastated. Legambiente: "Delays in prevention and planning were among the causes."
Parco Jovanotti a Sant'Elia (fotosimulazione). Nel riquadro in alto a sinistra il cantante Jovanotti
Parco Jovanotti a Sant'Elia (fotosimulazione). Nel riquadro in alto a sinistra il cantante Jovanotti
environment

Cagliari, Sant'Elia is increasingly green: here's the 10,000-square-meter "Jovanotti" park.

The major redevelopment plan has been approved: reinforced fencing to protect against vandals, three drinking fountains, twenty benches, and an expanded play area.
L'incidente sulla 130 ad Assemini
L'incidente sulla 130 ad Assemini
The clash

Accident on the 130 in Assemini, four injured

A vehicle runs a red light and hits another car, triggering a massive pile-up shortly before 9pm: 4 cars in total were involved.
Il carcere di Bancali a Sassari
Il carcere di Bancali a Sassari
in prison

Officer attacked in Bancali, Consipe: "We can't wait for the irreparable to happen."

A police officer sustained injuries and bruises during an intervention to contain a prisoner.
La giudice Cristina Ornano
La giudice Cristina Ornano
judiciary

CSM elections: Cagliari judge Cristina Ornano disqualified due to gender norms; appeal ready.

The president of the Supervisory Court remains outside the new Council due to an interpretation of the proportional quota. Legal battle announced.
The crime

Murdered on the street in Olbia, arrest confirmed. A friend accuses the young Egyptian: "He stabbed me too."

The 20-year-old remains in prison for the murder of Pietro Sciusco.
curiosity

From Castello to Bonaria: Cagliari has its ghosts, too.

Stories, legends and apparitions that have fueled the mystery of the capital for centuries
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131
roads and construction sites

Nightmare traffic on the 131 toward Cagliari: Anas promises reconstruction work by Christmas.

Between Sardara and Serrenti, drivers are slaloming to avoid damage. Mayors are calling for urgent intervention while work begins before the holidays.
the protest

The money for hiring is there but it can't be used: the mockery in Forestas, state of agitation

A €32 million management error blocks recruitment procedures: unions protest
La moto contro il Tir, nel riquadro la vittima Emanuele Vitiello
La moto contro il Tir, nel riquadro la vittima Emanuele Vitiello
the tragedy

A motorcycle collides with a truck: a fatal accident in Olbia.

A dramatic collision occurred along the harbor promenade of Isola Bianca. Rescue efforts for Emanuele Vitiello, 52, were unsuccessful; his son, who was riding with him, did not suffer serious injuries.
Betoniera ribaltata a Ozieri
Betoniera ribaltata a Ozieri
The accident

A cement mixer overturns on a hill in Ozieri, Italy: traffic is blocked for over an hour.

The driver suffered minor injuries, and firefighters intervened.
L'auto travolta (Murgana)
L'auto travolta (Murgana)
the accident

Car breaks down in tunnel after being hit by a van loaded with wood: one seriously injured on Highway 195

The crash in the Sarroch area: emergency transfer to Brotzu Hospital
temple

A 20-year-old Egyptian man told the investigating judge in a stabbing murder in Olbia: "It wasn't me."

Pietro Sciusco killed in Corso Umberto, Mohamed Abdou Elchodary denies the charges
the budget

Over 78,000 emergency services were called out this summer: 5,000 more than in 2025.

The air ambulance has taken off more than 800 times. Areus's CEO: "Demand is increasing, but arrival times remain largely stable."
L'intervento del Canadair a Calasetta (Foto: Fabio Murru)
L'intervento del Canadair a Calasetta (Foto: Fabio Murru)
the emergency

Fire at Bruncuspina Airport; Canadair also in flight

The flames broke out in the countryside of Fonni, in the locality of S'Ervarisciu
the investigations

Fatal stabbings in Olbia: Egyptian man faces investigating judge: there's a key witness

Mohamed Abdou Elchodary, 20, accused of the murder of Pietro Sciusco: he said he had never seen the victim before the afternoon of the crime.
(foto carabinieri)
(foto carabinieri)
The blitz

Fugitive captured in the Ittiri countryside, alleged supporter reported

Operation by the Carabinieri of Alghero and the Hunters of Sardinia: the man attempted to flee on foot but was stopped.
Insularità

Nuoro and Ogliastra: Businesses are growing. A boom in young agricultural entrepreneurs.

The Chamber of Commerce report: new registrations up 8.1%, with a strong push from those under 35. Employment is also growing.