Sardinia

L'assessora Laconi e il sopralluogo (foto Secci)
L'assessora Laconi e il sopralluogo (foto Secci)
the emergency

After the Arzana fire, Councilor Laconi, wearing the Forestas jersey, visited the site: "We're a fantastic team."

At a meeting on the fires, a representative of the Todde administration said, "We're a mature system." Once the flames were extinguished, controversy erupted.
Giorgia Meloni ieri sera a La Maddalena (foto Ronchi)
Giorgia Meloni ieri sera a La Maddalena (foto Ronchi)
the prime minister

Giorgia Meloni returns to La Maddalena: three more days of relaxation with her daughter.

Long days on the water, dinghy trips between the islands, and a packed lunch: a holiday all about simplicity.
(Foto Corrado Meloni)
(Foto Corrado Meloni)
the controversy

Cagliari, the FdI (Italian Communist Party) attacks: "The porticoes of Via Roma are a grand hotel for desperados."

Regional Councilor Corrado Meloni attacks the government and the local health authority: "They must explain what they're actually doing to combat this shameful spectacle."
La consegna del riconoscimento
La consegna del riconoscimento
The recognition

Fidelitat a l'Alguer, the mayor: “Gràcies de cor, Carlo”

Scholar Carlo Sechi received the award for outstanding personalities in the protection and promotion of the Alghero language, culture, and traditions.
moments of fear

Riola, an argument erupts after overtaking: a driver rams his rival's car.

Carabinieri investigations to identify the culprit
the theft

Poetto, man steals a cell phone and a bag and attempts to escape: reported

The Algerian man was discovered, chased, and finally arrested. At the police station, he even tried to provide false information.
Il rogo a Orune
Il rogo a Orune
The fire

Fire in the Nuoro area, helicopters and Canadairs in flight: 131 DCN closed towards Olbia

Homes threatened by flames, extinguishing operations complicated by strong mistral winds
Incendio Elini Arzana 29 8 2026 foto di Ettore Loi
Incendio Elini Arzana 29 8 2026 foto di Ettore Loi
after the fire

A fiery inferno erupts between Arzana and Elini: the Prosecutor's Office opens an investigation into the environmental disaster.

The fire that devastated 200 hectares of forest is thought to have been started deliberately. Four people are in the hospital.
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
The controls

Quartu, 44-year-old man escapes house arrest: Carabinieri arrest him.

The man was caught during the night near a club on the coast
Lucia Spanu, presidente Italia Nostra sezione di La Maddalena
Lucia Spanu, presidente Italia Nostra sezione di La Maddalena
The case

La Maddalena Park: Few fines and insufficient enforcement. Italia Nostra: "Revive the 2023 resolution."

«We had worked on the sanctions, preparing a new table with significantly higher amounts»
Pale eoliche (foto Ansa)
Pale eoliche (foto Ansa)
SOS Sardinia

220-meter-high turbines cause Sarcidano to revolt

A new 68-megawatt park between Isili and Villanova Tulo: "The project has no benefits for the community."
Rendering dell' Hotel Balai a Porto Torres (foto concessa)
Rendering dell' Hotel Balai a Porto Torres (foto concessa)
Porto Torres

Construction on Balai's green hotel has begun, with completion scheduled for 2027.

In the next summer season, 23 new beds will be available in a building that is located in a privileged position in front of the bay.
Turisti a Cagliari (archivio L'Unione Sarda - foto Solinas)
Turisti a Cagliari (archivio L'Unione Sarda - foto Solinas)
The data

Tourism, September's big comeback: record bookings up 16.2%.

The Region's estimates on booked nights compared to 2025, but not all locations are celebrating
L'incidente (foto Pinna)
L'incidente (foto Pinna)
In the night

Another road tragedy in the Oristano area: a 63-year-old man from Pompu dies in a crash on Provincial Road 72.

The victim is Raffaele Ardu, owner of a construction company. His van overturned on the right side of the road, and he was thrown from the scene. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
Vitella rischia di annegare in una vasca. Il salvataggio dei vigili del fuoco a Porto Torres
Vitella rischia di annegare in una vasca. Il salvataggio dei vigili del fuoco a Porto Torres
The rescue

A 400-kilo calf falls into a pool and nearly drowns; firefighters save her at the last minute.

Divers intervene, the animal kept afloat with underwater lift balloons
the accident

Car collision in San Vero Milis: one injured

The collision at the intersection of Provincial Road 10 and Provincial Road 11
Gli sposi tedeschi a Balai (foto concessa)
Gli sposi tedeschi a Balai (foto concessa)
the ceremony

From Germany to Porto Torres to say "I do": Julia and Leonardo get married in Balai.

A couple from Metzingen decided to get married in the picturesque setting of the Gulf of Asinara.
The tragedy

Sassari: Journalist dies outside Vanni Sanna Stadium

Unfortunately, resuscitation attempts lasting over half an hour were in vain.
Le conseguenze dell'incendio ad Arzana
Le conseguenze dell'incendio ad Arzana
The disaster

A fire between Elini and Arzana has revealed the damage: a 200-hectare forest has been devastated.

Two residents of the facility for vulnerable patients have been hospitalized: they had been evacuated along with 28 other people.
L'incendio di ieri tra Arzana ed Elini (e.l.)
L'incendio di ieri tra Arzana ed Elini (e.l.)
The fire

A fiery inferno erupts in Ogliastra. The mayor of Elini denounces "criminal actions against our community."

The Municipality condemns the incident: "Public safety and the environment are at risk."