Sardinia

Una foto del ponte chiuso scattata ad agosto
Una foto del ponte chiuso scattata ad agosto
The Odyssey

Villaputzu, the iron bridge has been closed for a thousand days: protests begin.

Appointment on Saturday 26 September and human chain in front of the structure
The operation

Five kilos of marijuana and a hashish-producing laboratory in Sarule: man arrested

A forty-five-year-old man was arrested for having organised the domestic supply chain, from cultivation to sales.
Uno dei freezer sequestrati
Uno dei freezer sequestrati
the controls

Frozen fish served as fresh or stored in illegal freezers: restaurant owners face massive fines

Coast Guard checks are being conducted extensively between Cagliari and the Sulcis-Iglesiente area.
The report

Mountain biking is banned on the Devil's Saddle, but the prohibition signs have disappeared: "Someone stole them."

Environmentalists from the Legal Intervention Group: "A minority of bikers selfishly and arrogantly want to continue doing as they please."
the case

Migrants stranded at the port of Olbia: first embarkations, but dozens still ashore

Departures have begun after bureaucratic hurdles. Many, however, remain waiting to learn their fate, without humanitarian support.
La Procura di Tempio (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
La Procura di Tempio (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Temple

Attacked by a man wearing a balaclava on the beaches of Gallura: one arrest made.

While wearing a mask, he allegedly threatened several women to force them into sexual intercourse. A well-known figure in the motorsports world was arrested.
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
drug

Cagliari: 17-year-old drug dealer caught selling Rivotril in Piazza Matteotti arrested

The young man was wandering around suspiciously when he was stopped by the Carabinieri. He is now being held at the first reception center in Quartucciu.
Migranti attendono al porto di Olbia di essere imbarcati su una nave per la Penisola
Migranti attendono al porto di Olbia di essere imbarcati su una nave per la Penisola
the case

Migrants stranded at the port of Olbia: boarding operations have begun

The bureaucratic problem with identification codes that had halted departures has been resolved. A significant deployment of law enforcement agencies has been deployed.
the virus

West Nile virus: Another death in Oristano, the fourth since the beginning of the year.

The Local Health Authority (ASL) states: "Twenty-seven confirmed cases have been reported. It is essential to continue mosquito prevention measures."
the motion

Lega: "Security alert in Cagliari, more soldiers needed on the streets."

Alessandra Zedda: "We will ask Parliament for a strengthening of its position. We hope the majority will support us."
the alarm

Phishing, smishing, vishing: here are the 8 most common scams in Cagliari and its province.

Carabinieri handbook with the most insidious scams and advice on how to avoid falling into traps
La Questura di a Oristano.
La Questura di a Oristano.
Police

Oristano: Man pretends to be a healer to abuse a woman; arrested for sexual assault.

The man had promised a job and a "treatment" to remove some moles, but was placed under house arrest. The mobile squad is investigating to find other victims.
The power line

Tyrrhenian Link: Roads in chaos due to construction sites: summit on the works

Meeting between the Metropolitan City, Terna, and the company to alleviate the inconvenience
stalking

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Domusnovas after stalking and harassing a girl.

The Carabinieri intervened after the victim called 911: "He's following me in the car."
the appeal

Cabras, chaos at the migrant center for minors. Managers: "The situation is impossible. The authorities must help us."

After repeated complaints and requests to close the facility, educators intervened: "These are difficult young people; we need more resources and tools."
Bacino del Cuga
Bacino del Cuga
the emergency

Drought in the Nurra region: the Municipality of Sassari declares a state of natural disaster.

The administration's decision due to the serious situation that is also affecting the city's suburbs
Cagliari

Poaching in the Santa Gilla Lagoon: Thousands of euros in fines imposed

A flurry of checks and sanctions by the Forestry Corps in the state-owned area
Incidente sulla 554
Incidente sulla 554
traffic

A major collision on the median road and a collision on the 554 cause traffic chaos in Cagliari.

A four-car accident and a second collision near the Emanuela Loi bridge have disrupted traffic as far as Selargius and Monserrato.
The alarm

Guards and GPs: Thousands of Sardinians Without Healthcare

Continuity of care, many shifts unfilled even in September
Insularità
Dario Amodei, nel corso della prima Industry Stakeholder Conference del B7, Verona, 13 Marzo 2024. ANSA/ RICCARDO BORTOLOTTI (NPK)
Dario Amodei, nel corso della prima Industry Stakeholder Conference del B7, Verona, 13 Marzo 2024. ANSA/ RICCARDO BORTOLOTTI (NPK)

AI is now scary. Anthropic and Altman: "Let's slow down the pace."

Dario Amodei and the leaders of OpenAi are open to slowing down after warnings about the risks to humanity's survival in the event of uncontrolled development.