Sardinia

the story

A house destroyed by fire in San Gregorio: "Decades of sacrifice in ashes." A wave of solidarity.

Donations pour in for the Paglietti family: the €20,000 goal has almost been reached in just a few hours.

Raccolta differenziata della plastica a Cagliari (L'Unione Sarda)

Environment

Plastic waste collection at risk of chaos in Sardinia: the Region is asking the Government to intervene.

Packaging collections in Southern Sardinia have been suspended. Environment Councilor Laconi writes to Pichetto Fratin: "The island cannot suffer the consequences of market dynamics that affect the entire national recycling system."

police

Sassari: Man stabs young man and violates house arrest; 44-year-old arrested

He is charged with aggravated assault, illegal possession of a weapon, and escape. Two additional liner lock knives were found in the home.

Emanuele Floris

The competition

Lady Luck kisses Sardinia: €100,000 won in Sanluri, another €54,000 in Olmedo.

The lucky ones who played 10eLotto and Lotto in the competition on Friday 24th July: the Island celebrates

The investigations

He kills his brother and shoots his wife, the RIS at work in Quartu and Solanas

Investigations continue into the motive of the self-confessed criminal Alessandro Pintus.

the protest

The procession for the patron saint was blocked by protesters: tensions escalate in Macomer.

Fifty people obstructed the procession, arguing over the route chosen by the parish priest. They risk criminal charges.

Francesco Oggianu

public works

Cagliari, demolition begins: construction of the San Benedetto market enters full swing.

Demolition of the façade on Via Cocco Ortu. The Municipality: "The schedule has been met."

Mauro Madeddu

controls

Quartu, reckless overtaking and speeding on the coast: a 21-year-old reported.

The young man, who tested positive for alcohol, burned the police stop sign and fled. A metal bar was also found in the car.

to Pyrrhus

Car caught fire at roundabout, slip road closed for Highway 131

The prompt intervention of the firefighters allowed the flames to be extinguished in a short time.

Alessandra Ragas

San Gregorio: paesaggio spettrale dopo l'incendio (Serreli)

the controls

San Gregorio-Sinnai: Monitoring begins after the fire: Forestry workers and volunteers are monitoring the area for new outbreaks.

The flames have devastated about ten hectares of woodland. Investigations into the arson origin of the blaze continue.

Antonio Serreli

price increase alarm

Diesel fuel is expensive, with prices in Sardinia approaching 2.20 euros per litre.

Gasoline is also nearing 2 euros. The government is considering measures to reduce costs.

the ranking

Sport and quality of life, the island is not shining: Cagliari is in 22nd place, Southern Sardinia is at the bottom.

The PTS-Sole 24 Ore rankings have been published. The capital city drops twelve places (but is first in Southern Italy). Other provinces fare poorly.

Luigi Barnaba Frigoli

Cagliari, raccolta differenziata plastica (foto Max Solinas)

the case

The Jungle of Recycling: An Island Divided by Colors and Rules

Different municipal waste regulations leave residents and tourists confused. And in the summer, the phenomenon of rude holidaymakers explodes.

WEATHER FORECAST

Sardinia is heading for a fourth heatwave: the African anticyclone returns, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees.

Humid and sultry weather in coastal areas and cities, the lack of rainfall raises the alert level against fires

The fire

Sinnai-San Gregorio, the mayor: "We're deeply moved, but we thank those who put out the flames."

Meanwhile, the minority is calling for greater telephone coverage in the area: "The intermittently absent cellular network has significantly complicated the firefighting team's response."

Antonio Serreli

The fire

Fire in Sorso: a tool shed in the courtyard of a house erupts in flames.

The alarm was raised in Via Carlo Pisacane, with the thick cloud of smoke rising into the sky attracting the attention of the firefighters.

Mariangela Pala

L'intervento dei bagnini di Vosma (foto concessa)

the emergency

Two-meter-high waves in Porto Ferro: a tourist, his nephew, and three young people from Sassari were rescued from the sea.

The intervention of the lifeguards and the collaboration of Areus and the Porto Torres Coast Guard were crucial.

Mariangela Pala

the tragedy

Cabras, 65-year-old man found dead after fishing trip: He didn't return from Is Benas.

Pensioner Luigi Camedda, a resident of Narbolia, may have died of illness. The alarm was raised after his family members failed to see him return home.

Michael Masala