Sardinia

the fire

Cagliari, man found near the newly started fire: "It wasn't me."

Forestry officials stopped the man near the flames that had just broken out along the 195 Racc. It is not clear whether this was a deliberate act or a case of extreme recklessness.
Il Cacip, a sinistra il nuovo presidente e sindaco di Capoterra Beniamino Garau (Archivio)
Il Cacip, a sinistra il nuovo presidente e sindaco di Capoterra Beniamino Garau (Archivio)
the assignment

Beniamino Garau is the new president of CACIP: "Now a new chapter for the Consortium."

Capoterra's mayor takes over the administration after Barbara Porru's resignation.
Proseguono le indagini sull'omicidio di Cinzia Pinna commesso da Emanuele Ragnedda
Proseguono le indagini sull'omicidio di Cinzia Pinna commesso da Emanuele Ragnedda
in court

The Conca Entosa crime: the prosecutor requests a trial. The defense claims that Ragnedda was reacting to an attack.

The preliminary hearing judge's decision is expected this evening.
Un'ambulanza all'ingresso in ospedale (L'Unione Sarda)
Un'ambulanza all'ingresso in ospedale (L'Unione Sarda)
healthcare

Three doctors with foreign degrees are arriving at the emergency room at San Marcellino Hospital in Muravera.

The Local Health Authority (ASL): "This is how we ensure continuity of care during the summer months."
the budget

More fires and more hectares of ash, but fewer forests burned in 2026

Forestry data on wildfires in Sardinia, updated as of July 15: "Heat and wind don't start fires: they fuel them, but human intervention is often behind them."
Un escavatore impegnato nella riparazione della condotta foranea (archivio)
Un escavatore impegnato nella riparazione della condotta foranea (archivio)
Not just hot

A breakwater pipeline burst, causing a water emergency in Mamoiada and Nuoro.

Second break in 24 hours, possible water outages in two towns
Controlli della polizia in piazza del Carmine a Cagliari (foto archivio)
Controlli della polizia in piazza del Carmine a Cagliari (foto archivio)
Preccint

Cagliari: Elderly woman pushed and robbed in Piazza del Carmine: robber stopped by passersby

Police arrested a 28-year-old man for aggravated robbery
Il luogo dell'incidente
Il luogo dell'incidente
the accident

Quartu, woman hit while crossing the street

An elderly woman who was hit by a car on Via Leopardi at the intersection with Viale Colombo was hospitalized.
Villanova Monteleone

Man dies while swimming, tragedy at La Speranza beach

The victim is an 87-year-old man
Court

Escape from Badu 'e Carros: Sentences reduced for supporters of boss Raduano.

Appeals to lower sentences for February 2023 tax evasion
Incendio a Narcao
Incendio a Narcao
The emergency

From Narcao to Bono, Sardinia continues to burn: another day of fighting the fires.

Since this morning, firefighting teams have been working on four fires in different parts of the island.
Il Prefetto Alessandra Nigro
Il Prefetto Alessandra Nigro
The provision

Nuoro, Algerian illegal immigrant repatriated: "Socially dangerous"

The Prefect's decision was based on the man's numerous criminal records for drug dealing and robbery.
Francesca Arcadu con il padre
Francesca Arcadu con il padre
the complaint

"Wheelchair access to the Sassari Courthouse is not possible."

Francesca Arcadu, local vice president of the Italian Union for the Fight against Muscular Dystrophy, recounts her ordeal.
Nuoro

The mayor of Ottana is in prison, and Pittalis visits: "I will inspect his detention conditions."

The Forza Italia MP in Badu 'e Carros where Franco Saba is being held after violating house arrest.
fight against drug dealing

Found with nearly 4 kg of drugs: 34-year-old arrested in Flumini di Quartu

Carabinieri were suspicious of a strange package in a car. They later discovered marijuana, hashish, cocaine, and thousands of euros in cash.
on channel 5

Dolianova triumphs at Wheel of Fortune: Silvia Spiga wins over €35,000.

The 49-year-old, originally from Serdiana, won the title of champion
Environment

Fire in Villamar, Nurri, and Orroli: Two under investigation

The alleged perpetrators of several fires in 2024 have been discovered, along with three reports for setting fire to illegal landfills.
transportation

Porto Torres: The ferry from Genoa departs more than five hours late.

Disruptions for passengers heading to Sardinia on the GNV ship
Insularità