Sardinia

Environment

New plastic depots have opened in Macchiareddu, but the municipalities are in crisis: "The emergency remains."

Many local governments are struggling to manage accumulated waste. 600 tons of material are leaving Sardinia, the Environment Councilor says: "It won't be enough."
court

Cala Finanza: Villa Joy seizure confirmed

The investigating judge of the Tempio Pausania Court validates the prosecutor's order: as a precautionary measure, the seals on the Tavolara Bay properties remain in place.
publishing

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Healthcare

Nurallao, the family doctor is leaving. The mayor: "The vacant position is a loss for everyone."

The doctor had communicated her resignation on June 16th, since yesterday the position has been vacant
Cristina Pippia
Cristina Pippia
The reinforcements

Nuoro has 50 new police officers, including Cristina Pippia, the student who saved a man who fell into a river.

Originally from Bonarcado, she distinguished herself during the training course
The accident

Tragedy in Dorgali: Man crushed to death by tractor

The victim is an 88-year-old man
Auto ribaltata in via dei Lidi
Auto ribaltata in via dei Lidi
News

Fears erupt in Olbia when a car hits a parked car and overturns, injuring a woman.

The driver was transported to the hospital by 118, the Guardia di Finanza was also on site
The inconveniences

Trains were blocked for hours between San Gavino and Sanluri: rail traffic was suspended.

A person was spotted walking on the tracks: emergency procedures were triggered.
the controversy

Salvini challenged at the Agnata, Paolo Fresu: "We would never have invited him, and dissent is free."

The Time in Jazz editor-in-chief spoke out after the controversy erupted at De André's home in Tempio Pausania: "But we didn't have the right to kick anyone out of someone else's home."
Common

Cagliari, Victor is the new local police officer: a drug-sniffing dog and a search dog for missing persons.

Mayor Massimo Zedda: "The canine unit is a strategic investment and a further contribution to ensuring greater safety and control in the city."
Cagliari, 20 giugno 2026 - Gelati contro la calura - S. Anedda Endrich
Cagliari, 20 giugno 2026 - Gelati contro la calura - S. Anedda Endrich
Economy

Bitter ice cream in Sardinia, price increases approaching 40%.

Prices are skyrocketing with rising energy and raw material costs. "Strawberry" and "chocolate" are the most popular flavors among Sardinians. "Sebadas," "mirto," and "pardula" are also popular.
Uno steccato per segnalare il confine dI una spiaggia naturista
Uno steccato per segnalare il confine dI una spiaggia naturista
the story

Naturists fined for being naked in an unauthorized area in San Vero Milis: "Wrong directions."

Approached by officers during a walk along the shoreline: "We asked the beachgoers and were assured that it was okay to go without a swimsuit." Fined over €3,000.
the character

Olbia, Kimi Antonelli leaves Sardinia: "I've relaxed, now I'm ready to get back on track."

Formula 1's prodigy champion leads the standings ahead of Ferrari driver Hamilton
the case

Santa Giusta, fishermen divided between nets and emery (at their own expense) to save their jobs.

Institutions are at a standstill, lagoon operators are replacing the grids that began to malfunction immediately after installation and have also come to the attention of the Guardia di Finanza.
the emergency

West Nile fever cases rise to 12 in Sardinia.

All cases in the Oristano area: two people over seventy and one over fifty are under observation.
Giovanni Livesu con i parenti e il sindaco di Villanova Monteleone (foto concessa)
Giovanni Livesu con i parenti e il sindaco di Villanova Monteleone (foto concessa)
The community

Villanova Monteleone, celebration in the town square for the centenary of Giovanni Livesu

The century of life greeted with a gathering of the whole country
La Discesa dei Candelieri Medi in corso Vittorio Emanuele
La Discesa dei Candelieri Medi in corso Vittorio Emanuele
traditions

Sassari, a taste of Faradda with the descent of the Candelieri Medi

The procession began its journey gradually joined by a growing crowd of spectators
Insularità
Calici di Stelle a Sorso (foto concessa)
Calici di Stelle a Sorso (foto concessa)

Calici di Stelle: Thousands of people toast in Sorso

A great collective celebration which, despite the particularly high turnout, took place in an atmosphere of absolute tranquility