Sardinia

The inconveniences

A classroom without a bathroom leads to protests by university students in Cagliari: fifty students desert the class.

At the Sant'Ignazio University campus, a large group of third-year Law students took action. There were also complaints about waste in common areas.
Un contenitore per abiti usati in piazza IV novembre (g. da.)
Un contenitore per abiti usati in piazza IV novembre (g. da.)
Environment

Quartu: Dead animals dumped in used clothing bins

The collection service has been improved, but it's not enough: some people throw everything in the bins.
Marta Mattu
Marta Mattu
the story

Oristano, illness and the courage to share one's story: Marta's social media diary against cancer.

From the shocking diagnosis in the summer to the chemotherapy sessions in Milan, his profile became a point of reference and comfort for countless patients.
Franco Saba, sindaco di Ottana
Franco Saba, sindaco di Ottana
the decision

The preliminary investigation releases Franco Saba, the suspended mayor of Ottana.

The defense's request for revocation of house arrest having been accepted, the precautionary needs that had justified the measure no longer exist.
L'ambulanza della Croce verde davanti al Pronto soccorso di Lanusei (Secci)
L'ambulanza della Croce verde davanti al Pronto soccorso di Lanusei (Secci)
rescue

Accident in Tortolì on Via delle Lavandaie: 4 injured, including a mother and two young girls.

Sudden braking to avoid a dead dog: massive pileup on Via delle Lavandaie
Lo stabilimento della Saras a Sarroch
Lo stabilimento della Saras a Sarroch
Court

Torch smoke and environmental disaster: Sarlux-Saras executives indicted

The Cagliari preliminary hearing judge is sending the company's managers and former CEO to trial. The prosecutor's office is examining the massive emissions and benzene peaks in the city center.
bad weather

Weather alert: Half of Sardinia faces red alert, leading to school closures.

High risk in the eastern part of the island, from Sarrabus to Gallura, passing through Ogliastra and Baronia. Yellow critical status in Cagliari and eastern areas.
30 08 23 cagliari poetto camion bar- foto giuseppe ungari
30 08 23 cagliari poetto camion bar- foto giuseppe ungari
The protest

"Public land in Cagliari is a luxury": street vendors protest the city council in the square.

Today, food truck owners protested on Via Roma in front of Palazzo Bacaredda: "There's a risk of higher prices for residents."
Il bambino in ospedale assieme al fratello (foto concessa)
Il bambino in ospedale assieme al fratello (foto concessa)
The story

A six-year-old man was hit by a bicycle and survived: he returned home after 14 surgeries.

Thirteen and a half months of treatment at Bambino Gesù Hospital in Rome, the little boy is safe and will be back in Sardinia with his family tomorrow. His father: "Huge solidarity."
Un agente di polizia penitenziaria (L'Unione Sarda)
Un agente di polizia penitenziaria (L'Unione Sarda)
the controls

Three cell phones and drugs seized in Uta prison

The discovery in two cells. The SAPPE: "The officers demonstrated professionalism and a high sense of duty."
Il materiale sequestrato (foto Corpo forestale)
Il materiale sequestrato (foto Corpo forestale)
the operation

Domusnovas, anti-poaching raid: father and son reported, weapons and ammunition seized

During the searches, knives, a cleaver, night hunting equipment and steel snares were also found.
Il tribunale di Cagliari
Il tribunale di Cagliari
Villacidro

Suspicious death at Businco hospital, prosecutor's office investigating

While awaiting surgery, Fabio Vacca died in hospital: the family has filed a complaint with the police, the autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow.
November 4th

Murder in Olbia: The mayor issued a parchment to the Carabinieri for the arrest: "A brilliant operation."

Nizzi expressed his deep gratitude "for the promptness and effectiveness of the action."
La villetta dove è avvenuta la rapina
La villetta dove è avvenuta la rapina
At Sant'Orsola

An elderly woman was beaten and robbed in her home in Sassari: money and jewelry were stolen.

The victim is an 85-year-old woman, police are investigating
breaking news

Sassari: Elderly woman beaten and robbed at home

According to initial reports, the incident occurred in a home in Sant'Orsola. The Flying Squad is investigating.
Cagliari 11 agosto 2026 - Piste ciclabili con i cordoli - via Aldo Marongiu - Stefano Anedda Endrich
Cagliari 11 agosto 2026 - Piste ciclabili con i cordoli - via Aldo Marongiu - Stefano Anedda Endrich
the controversy

Cycle paths in Cagliari, the Municipality terminates the contract due to delays and works stop: it's a clash

The completion of the new urban cycle paths has been postponed to a date to be determined
transport chaos

Aeroitalia's continuity rules are clear: farewell is only possible from May.

The carrier does not decide the timeframe for the dismantling: the connections must be guaranteed for another six months, not three.
Patrizia Pala
Patrizia Pala
Oristano

Sartiglia in mourning: farewell to Patrizia Pala, historic housewife and queen of many dressings of su componidori

In 2023, Tonino Falconi received the Camelia Award: "A passionate guardian of tradition has passed away."
Due delle tre vetture coinvolte nell'incidente
Due delle tre vetture coinvolte nell'incidente
Roads

Three injured in a horrific three-car collision on State Road 126 in San Giovanni Suergiu.

Accident at the Is Loccis intersection: one injured person was extricated from the wreckage and transported to Brotzu Hospital. Traffic was disrupted in the Carbonia area.
Auto dei carabinieri
Auto dei carabinieri
wanted

Arzana, Roberto Arzu has turned himself in to the Carabinieri: the escape is over.

The 59-year-old had been missing since October 6th after breaking his electronic bracelet. Fabio Fois, however, remains at large in Ogliastra.
Insularità
Gesico
Gesico

Gesico and the school that doesn't exist: when being born in the village already means leaving

Already from the age of three, to attend nursery school one has to reach Mandas, and in the rest of Trexenta the situation is certainly not without difficulties