Sardinia

the event

Mandas, where flavor speaks to identity: at the Lawrence Festival, a menu inspired by the region's history.

Even the table will become a narrative tool, capable of intertwining memory, traditions and the valorization of local excellences

Severino Sirigu

the investigation

"Ghost" receipts in Chinese megastores: Sassari, tax evasion of over €20 million

The Finance Police have uncovered a massive fraud involving seven companies. Reports have been filed and assets seized.

Emanuele Floris

Fogne in tilt in via Pergolesi (foto Zedda)

the alarm

Cagliari, sewers on Via Pergolesi are blocked: residents and shopkeepers are exasperated by the foul odor.

Yet another incident reported on a street where, they say, network problems are now occurring frequently.

Umberto Zedda

L'incidente tra Budoni e Podasa (foto L'Unione Sarda)

the rescue

Car crashes through guard rail on 131 DCN and ends up in ravine: tragedy narrowly avoided for a woman and her two children

The accident on the road from Budoni to Posada, firefighters and 118 on site

the crashes

Poetto, car-scooter collision: one injured. Another serious accident in Villasimius.

It happened during the night on Lungomare Saline and Via del Mare: two people were rushed to Brotzu Hospital.

Roberto Carta

Cagliari 04 gen 2024 - incidente, via Monte Santo,, Donna investita sulle strisce - Stefano Anedda Endrich

the focus

Cagliari, crossing the border is Russian roulette: someone gets hit every two days.

The roads of San Benedetto and Monte Urpinu are the most accident-prone. Distractions and cell phone use while driving are the main causes.

Roberto Carta

La squadra degli speleologi con il cane salvato (foto concessa)

the emergency

Laerru, a dog trapped in a cave: rescued by GSAS speleologists

He was stranded in the dark with no way out. The intervention of some tourists who called for help was providential.

Mariangela Pala

Mahmoud Idrissa con il sindaco Cacciotto

Alghero

Offensive social media posts after the swearing-in, AVS and ANPI support Mahmoud Idrissa

The solidarity front is widening towards the citizen of Malian origin who in recent days became an Italian citizen

Catherine Flowers

Un ambulatorio medico, immagine simbolo. A sinistra il messaggio lasciato fuori dall'ambulatorio a Villanovaforru (L'Unione Sarda/Facebook)

the inconveniences

The local health authority (ASL) closes a clinic due to poor hygiene practices. The mayor of Villanovaforru says, "The company is blaming itself."

A sign on the door and patients without a family doctor. Starting Monday, the mayor will make a municipal office available.

the interview

Giorgio Zanchini to Guasila: "Lockerbie was born from a chance encounter I've never forgotten."

The journalist closes, on Tuesday 14 July at 7.30 pm, the preview of the tenth edition of the Festival dell'Altrove

Severino Sirigu

the story

Alghero, disabled after surgery: "Give me a chance to work."

A delicate surgical operation on his head left Roberto Sanna with a disability that prevented him from continuing his work as a bricklayer.

Catherine Flowers

The emergency

Fire in Guspini: Canadair catches helicopter, narrowly averting tragedy in flight

The crews were unharmed, but a 30-meter cable snapped, potentially causing more serious consequences. A witness said: "It could have ended badly, it was a close call."

Andrea Deidda

L'incendio a Ottana (foto Corpo Forestale)

the fire

A large fire breaks out in Ottana, threatening a photovoltaic system: helicopter in flight

Black smoke and ash in the "Sa Serra" area

Technology

Artificial intelligence is causing call centers to collapse, putting jobs at risk.

Unions announce two weeks of strike action: "Dozens of jobs will be cut in Sardinia, too."

People cool off amidst water misters installed near the Colosseum during high temperatures in Rome, Italy, 10 July 2026. ANSA/ETTORE FERRARI (Colosseo, caldo, ombrello, ventaglio)

weather forecast

Extreme heat in Sardinia, alert goes out: temperatures peaking at 41 degrees this weekend.

Tropical nights will prevail across much of the island from tomorrow through Monday. The situation could worsen further from Tuesday.

Silvia Ferrari assieme al marito mentre restituisce la sabbia al mare (foto concessa)

goats

Is Arutas, 40 kilos of sand returned after 50 years: "A gesture of respect for the territory."

Taken away from their mother in 1979, tourist Silvia Ferrari returned the treasure today: "A way of apologizing."

Sara Pinna

Il luogo dell'omicidio, nel riquadro la vittima

Sardinia

Man shot dead in Santadi: a drug dispute was behind the murder.

The victim is 35-year-old Daniele Cacciarru. Carabinieri took a man to the station who reportedly confessed: "I shot him, I defended myself."

Sassari

Grillo case, second round of court proceedings: appeal trial in November

Following the first instance convictions, the Court of Appeal has set the hearing

Andrea Busia

Environment

Nutria emergency: containment plan kicks in

Thousands of specimens on the island, a census begins. "It's wrong to feed them; they can be dangerous."

Alessandra Ragas

Transportation

From Cagliari to Olbia in 2 hours and 15 minutes: the new passenger train is tested.

Speed of 150 kilometers per hour but travel times will be different once in operation

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Insularità

Giovanni Paolo D’Incecco Bayard de Volo - Ad Mater Olbia

Coldiretti's Health Friend Campaign at Mater Olbia Hospital

The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of choosing a healthy, locally sourced diet.

Tania Careddu

Sardinia

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