Sardinia

Irene Erdas (foto Sara Pinna)
Irene Erdas (foto Sara Pinna)
the case

The case of Irene Erdas: minority councilor in Riola Sardo and candidate in San Vero Milis

A challenge and dual role for the social worker: "Two areas that have much in common." Mayor Pinna: "No comment."
Piazza Deffenu (L'Unione Sarda)
Piazza Deffenu (L'Unione Sarda)
traffic

Cagliari's traffic revolution: roundabouts arrive in Piazza Amendola and Piazza Deffenu.

They will be operational starting Monday, March 16th: traffic lights off and a 30 km/h speed limit. Changes due to light rail construction
I funerali di Riccardo Piras (foto Lai)
I funerali di Riccardo Piras (foto Lai)
mourning

Selargius bids an emotional farewell to Riccardo Piras. His mother: "You were a gift from heaven."

The church of the Santissimo Salvatore was unable to contain the many people who gathered for the last farewell, amid tears and pain.
transportation

Summer 2026 takes off at Costa Smeralda Airport: the flight to New York debuts

An offer of 4.8 million places, +7.2% compared to 2025
Rifiuti a Is Mirrionis
Rifiuti a Is Mirrionis
Town Hall

(Few) uncivilized people and incorrect waste collection: waste chaos in Is Mirrionis, the Municipality is relying on volunteer "vigilantes" and incentives.

A study into the deficiencies of waste separation in a densely populated Cagliari neighborhood: Massimo Zedda's government approved a project to strengthen the service.
La presentazione dell'accordo
La presentazione dell'accordo
the agreement

The Municipality and Crs4 join forces to enhance Pula's cultural heritage.

The agreement aims to experiment with new technologies in the museum and archaeological fields
L'incidente a Cagliari (foto Vercelli)
L'incidente a Cagliari (foto Vercelli)
The accident

Cagliari, crash on Viale Bonaria: motorcycle on the pavement, car flees

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with a yellow code, and the hunt for the hit-and-run driver is underway.
La metropolitana leggera in viale Marconi
La metropolitana leggera in viale Marconi
transportation

The metro arrives in Sestu: the project for the section from the Policlinico Hospital has been approved.

Nearly €67 million invested in three stops and four new trams. Residents and commuters can reach Cagliari in 25 minutes.
Indagine sulla morte di Luigi Nativi
Indagine sulla morte di Luigi Nativi
the investigations

Investigation into the death of the 18-year-old TikTok user from La Maddalena

Young influencer Luigi Nativi's phones have been seized; an autopsy has been ordered.
L'area della tragedia
L'area della tragedia
the drama

Alghero, a woman falls from Capo Caccia: divers recover the body of a woman.

The alarm was raised yesterday evening: the dynamics of the tragedy are still unclear.
La caserma dei carabinieri di Alghero (foto Fiori)
La caserma dei carabinieri di Alghero (foto Fiori)
the investigations

Alghero, the robber wearing a Dalí mask confesses at the police station: he's 24 years old and has no criminal record.

Three more young people were questioned, the turning point after a series of searches in homes and countryside areas in the area.
(foto Floris)
(foto Floris)
in the historic center

Sassari: A man caught stealing a downspout escapes; copper thefts continue in the city.

Some residents raised the alarm, but there was no trace of the thief.
Carabinieri del Nucleo tutela del lavoro
Carabinieri del Nucleo tutela del lavoro
the investigation

Sassari: 29 people investigated for aiding and abetting illegal immigration

False documents uploaded to the ministerial platform to obtain unauthorized entry
Una protesta di camionisti
Una protesta di camionisti
the war

Fuel prices skyrocket, alarm raised: "Trucks forced to stop, freight transport at risk."

Confartigianato's study: "Operating costs exceed revenues; without activating the adjustment clause, the only option left is a standstill, paralyzing the entire logistics chain."
Una zanzara
Una zanzara
healthcare

Oristano, mosquitoes already circulating: the mayor issues an order to prevent West Nile.

Insect season is starting earlier and earlier: the Municipality is asking for citizens' cooperation.
Un intervento dei vigili del fuoco
Un intervento dei vigili del fuoco
the alarm

Sestu, house fire: mother and son poisoned

It was the neighbors who called for help
Alta tensione al Brotzu
Alta tensione al Brotzu
healthcare

"Doubts about contracts and tensions with staff: the Region should initiate an inspection": a clash over the Brotzu.

Opposition parties, from FI to FdI, issued a powerful statement on the management of Arnas: "Aggressive behavior toward facility directors and attempts to directly influence procedures that the law assigns to specific roles."
Screenshot
Screenshot
the investigation

Alghero, robberies involving Dalí masks: four questioned

The Carabinieri investigations are focusing on young people between the ages of 24 and 26.
L'incidente a San Giovanni Suergiu (foto Murru)
L'incidente a San Giovanni Suergiu (foto Murru)
Porto Botte Street

San Giovanni Suergiu: A car overturns on State Road 195.

A man driving a Ford Fiesta lost control of the small car, first hitting two cars and then ending up in the middle of the road with his wheels in the air.
the case

Attack at the Arzachena Local Health Authority outpatient clinic: no security guard was present.

The facility is unmanned, two minority councilors question Mayor Roberto Ragnedda
Insularità
(foto Ansa)
(foto Ansa)

Dubai residents flee: growing emergency over abandoned dogs and cats amid chaos

A wave of requests for help for pets left on the streets, in closed apartments and in clinics