Sardinia

the case

Castiadas: Cars parked on sidewalks are damaging manhole covers. "More checks required."

The mayor's announcement: "We will intensify surveillance on the affected streets."
the controls

Elmas, a tourist's luggage contains "memories" of the island: stalactites taken from a protected area and fragments of quartzite.

The man, an Austrian, was charged with the criminal offence of "destruction or deterioration of habitat within a protected site."
Il sequestro della droga (foto Fiamme gialle)
Il sequestro della droga (foto Fiamme gialle)
drug dealing

Drug courier arrested after landing in Porto Torres with six kilos of cocaine

It concerns a 59 year old Spanish man, the substance was hidden in a compartment under the manual gearbox of the vehicle
weather forecast

The high pressure returns to Sardinia: sunny and warm for 10-15 days, temperatures above 35 degrees.

Starting from Sunday this unstable phase will end, summer is about to start in the Centre-South and on the Island
Centro storico basso
Centro storico basso
crime

Sassari, residents of the historic center: "Continuous fights, we're barricaded in our homes. They're hiding drugs in flowerpots."

"Every night there's screaming, fighting, and people running away. And then the thefts, they even steal clothes hanging out to dry. We're helpless."
Sara Largiu, 31 anni, e Marco Corridori, 38
Sara Largiu, 31 anni, e Marco Corridori, 38
the story

Arbus, the ceremony drags on and the parking disc expires: fines for the newlyweds and their guests.

The bitterness of the groom Marco Corridori: "It had expired just a few minutes ago, with a little understanding it could have been avoided."
Esemplari di Bue rosso nelle campagne dell’Isola
Esemplari di Bue rosso nelle campagne dell’Isola
the virus

Bovine dermatitis, alarm raised again: new outbreak in Escalaplano

The mayor is concerned, fearing a blockade of movement and the indiscriminate culling of other animals: "The damage would be extremely serious."
healthcare

Rehabilitation alarm in Sardinia, thousands of patients waiting

The Region is failing to adjust its budget despite the upward adjustment to rates: "The result is inevitable; the same resources can purchase fewer services."
the story

Olbia, accused of kidnapping, acquitted after ten years

The defendant was deemed innocent of the facts. The judges granted the defense's request.
the study

No shows or theater: almost half of young Sardinians suffer from "cultural poverty."

The InClasse-Fondazione Articolo 49 analysis based on ISTAT data was presented to the Chamber of Deputies: on the island, the phenomenon affects 45% of children between the ages of 11 and 19.
La droga sequestrata dalla Polizia di Stato
La droga sequestrata dalla Polizia di Stato
The controls

Nuoro, cocaine and marijuana hidden in the house: drug dealer arrested

A 46-year-old local man was in trouble, as discovered by State Police officers.
Un rubinetto (foto Sara Pinna)
Un rubinetto (foto Sara Pinna)
The disservice

San Vero Milis: Water main supplying the Capo Mannu reservoir is damaged, causing taps to run dry.

Water supply suspended from 7pm, causing inconvenience to residents.
sacrilegious theft

Sorso, thieves steal the jewels of the Virgin from the Sanctuary

Gold earrings and necklaces donated by the faithful have disappeared.
Uno degli alloggi Erp a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Uno degli alloggi Erp a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
the emergency

Porto Torres, the "case" of the 49 ERP housing units: safety work assigned

Delivered in 2019 by the Wheeler administration, serious structural issues were discovered shortly after the inauguration
healthcare

Community homes and hospitals, Todde: "PNRR target achieved." But they will be operational in 2027.

The governor: "Many construction sites need to be completed, and for this reason, €10 million will be allocated in budget adjustments."
Un'area attraversata dal fuoco a Noragugume (Foto: Comune)
Un'area attraversata dal fuoco a Noragugume (Foto: Comune)
the emergency

Large fire in Noragugume: two helicopters in flight, Canadair requested intervention

The flames were fueled by wind and the presence of hay bales. The municipality said: "Exercise extreme caution, leave access roads clear."
Quartu, la demolizione (foto Daga)
Quartu, la demolizione (foto Daga)
The intervention

Quartu: An old, unsafe kiosk on Via Marconi has been demolished; residents' petition has been accepted.

The curtain falls on the structure located between Via Marconi and Via Merello and which once housed a newsstand
L'incontro di Coldiretti Nuoro-Ogliastra
L'incontro di Coldiretti Nuoro-Ogliastra
THE EMERGENCY

Fires: Nuoro signs a pact to protect Sardinia: "Farmers and institutions join forces for prevention."

Coldiretti Nuoro-Ogliastra brings together institutions, organizations, operators, and the local business community. President Salis: "Territorial defense cannot be color-coded or affiliated."
Insularità

Disaronno acquires Zedda Piras, the historic Sardinian myrtle brand changes hands.

Campari is also selling Amaro Averna: the new company is based in Sassari, which has also absorbed all the employees of the two plants in Sicily and Sardinia