Sardinia

La passeggiata di Porto Cervo (Archivio/Antonio Satta)
La passeggiata di Porto Cervo (Archivio/Antonio Satta)
Costa Smeralda

Porto Cervo: Man attacked to steal half-a-million-euro watch

It appears to be a specialized gang. The raid comes just days after two arrests in Porto Rotondo.
Comune di Santa Giusta
Comune di Santa Giusta
Common

Santa Giusta, only one woman has accepted the role of councilor: six have refused the position.

Mayor Figus sought a second female representative for the executive branch, but received a series of "no" votes and appointed two men to the cabinet. The minority criticized the group: "Gender quotas were not respected."
The drama

He dies on the beach at Is Arenas after falling ill while swimming.

Unfortunately, the arrival of the air rescue was useless.
The accident

Tragedy at Isola Rossa: Man crashes into fence and dies

A 40-year-old man loses his life despite emergency efforts.
The emergency

A large fire broke out in Samugheo, with Canadair and five helicopters responding to the blaze.

The specialized unit of the GAUF of the Forestry Corps is also on site in the field to deal with the most difficult fires
Nel 2016 sono stati scoperti appalti pubblici irregolari per un valore complessivo di 3,4 miliardi di euro, pi?? del triplo del valore di quelli irregolari scoperti nel 2015 (un miliardo). Il dato ?? contenuto nel Rapporto annuale della Guardia di Finanza, che verr?? presentato oggi a Roma alla presenza del ministro dell'Economia Pier Carlo Padoan e del comandante generale della Gdf Giorgio Toschi. I controlli sulle irregolarit?? negli appalti pubblici hanno consentito di denunciare 1.866 persone e di arrestarne 140. ANSA/GUARDIA DI FINANZA EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Nel 2016 sono stati scoperti appalti pubblici irregolari per un valore complessivo di 3,4 miliardi di euro, pi?? del triplo del valore di quelli irregolari scoperti nel 2015 (un miliardo). Il dato ?? contenuto nel Rapporto annuale della Guardia di Finanza, che verr?? presentato oggi a Roma alla presenza del ministro dell'Economia Pier Carlo Padoan e del comandante generale della Gdf Giorgio Toschi. I controlli sulle irregolarit?? negli appalti pubblici hanno consentito di denunciare 1.866 persone e di arrestarne 140. ANSA/GUARDIA DI FINANZA EDITORIAL USE ONLY
drug dealing

Olbia: Man smuggled drugs from Spain by mail, identified and arrested

A ploy to get four kilos of hashish delivered
Mauro Merella e Graziano Milia
Mauro Merella e Graziano Milia
The agreement

Quartu, the Civil Protection training center for sea rescue is located at Poetto.

The agreement between the Region and the Municipality has been signed. The facility will offer specialized training, addressing the lifeguard shortage that has challenged coastal municipalities in recent years.
L'incendio nel Comune di Lei in provincia di Nuoro
L'incendio nel Comune di Lei in provincia di Nuoro
The fire

Fire danger, new alert in Bortigiadas: flames regain strength

In the Gallura municipality, a fire has reached the "Case La Fronti" area. Flames are also reported in Buddusò and Lei.
Green light

Taking a bus with CTM to Capoterra and the Cagliari hinterland, the Regional Council approves.

But we will have to wait for the expiry of the service contract for the new assignment
Turisti a Cagliari
Turisti a Cagliari
economy

Tourism, Sardinia holds firm on Ferragosto: non-hotel accommodation soars

Visitor flows in line with 2025 data. Habits are changing: short holidays, last-minute bookings and spending restrictions
Feraxi, il ponte durante i lavori
Feraxi, il ponte durante i lavori
The ordinance

Muravera: Traffic on the Feraxi bridge has been cleared (with restrictions).

Light traffic flow to the beaches has been restored
La catena umana a Valledoria (foto concessa)
La catena umana a Valledoria (foto concessa)
the tribute

Valledoria: A human chain forms on the beach in memory of the 43 victims of the Morandi Bridge disaster.

The initiative was promoted by the lifeguard of the Baia Verde resort, Luca Sestri, of Sardinian origin but who lived for twenty long years in Genoa
OLBIA. LA NAVE DA CROCIERA MSC ORCHESTRA. (foto ANTONIO SATTA).
OLBIA. LA NAVE DA CROCIERA MSC ORCHESTRA. (foto ANTONIO SATTA).
tourism

Cruise ships, record-breaking August and September for the ports of Cagliari and Olbia

Big names like MSC Musica and Costa Toscana are expected in the capital. And the season is getting longer: a total of 44 calls are already scheduled for September.
Lo yacht contro la scogliera (foto Montaldo)
Lo yacht contro la scogliera (foto Montaldo)
Gallura

Golfo Aranci: A yacht crashes into a reef at Cala Sabina; no injuries.

The patrols of the Maritime Directorate of Northern Sardinia are ready to intervene on site for the surveys
weather forecast

After the heat comes the rain: a yellow alert for thunderstorms in Sardinia.

The warning will be in effect until 6pm on August 15th in various areas of the island.
Immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)
Immagine simbolo (foto Ansa)
The provision

Free sanitary pads for under-18s: Sardinia Region allocates €14.7 million

Approximately 50,000 young women will benefit, with up to 126 euros per year available for each of them, regardless of their family income.
Il carcere di Bancali
Il carcere di Bancali
on pallets

Sassari, he punched a 36-year-old in the head: he violated house arrest and damaged the bracelet, now in prison

The victim had lost consciousness after hitting his head violently on the floor and, after a couple of days, he felt unwell and was admitted to the intensive care unit.
Arzachena

Cannigione: Scooter crashes into a wild boar, injuring two young men overnight.

A head-on collision occurred this morning on the SP 59, near the Monticanaglia turnoff.
Insularità

Maria Luigia Pilia is Emigrant of the Year: awarded in Gesico for her connection to Sardinia.

In Montemurlo, Tuscany, he built his life, started a solid business and over time gained the respect and affection of the community.