Sardinia

Palloncini bianchi davanti alla scuola "Collodi" (L'Unione Sarda)
Palloncini bianchi davanti alla scuola "Collodi" (L'Unione Sarda)
the tragedy

Sestu mourns little Lorenzo: "His death has broken everyone's hearts."

Funeral of five-year-old boy who choked on food in church of San Giorgio
I momenti concitati in corso Umberto
I momenti concitati in corso Umberto
moments of tension

Olbia, brawl in the historic center

An attempted robbery in Corso Umberto degenerates into a beating
Bosa (Archivio)
Bosa (Archivio)
tourism

European Best Destinations 2026: Bosa Makes the Top 20

The annual ranking of the most desirable European destinations for international travelers has been published. The town in the Oristano area ranks 17th.
I carciofi dell'Oristanese (Foto Sara Pinna)
I carciofi dell'Oristanese (Foto Sara Pinna)
the prize

Siamaggiore, a photography contest on the occasion of the artichoke festival

The first place winner will receive 400 euros and the publication of their work on the poster for the 2027 edition.
the story

Bonnanaro arrested for mistreatment and threats to his mother

Following the arrest of the individual, Judge Antonio Spanu ordered house arrest.
Il taglio del nastro della nuova ala del college Sant'Efisio
Il taglio del nastro della nuova ala del college Sant'Efisio
the inauguration

Cagliari's Sant'Efisio College is growing: 20 new student rooms are added.

The spaces will be occupied immediately by participants in the Erasmus project
Il sindaco di Siamanna, Franco Vellio Melas, con la centenaria Adelina Serra (foto concessa)
Il sindaco di Siamanna, Franco Vellio Melas, con la centenaria Adelina Serra (foto concessa)
Centenarians

Siamanna, a community celebrating Adelina Serra's 100th birthday

A commemorative plaque for the elderly woman, as a testimony of the community's esteem and gratitude.
La nuova segnaletica orizzontale in via Is Mirrionis, per accedere al Cus Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
La nuova segnaletica orizzontale in via Is Mirrionis, per accedere al Cus Cagliari (foto Spignesi)
traffic

Cagliari, the turning point for entering the Cus comes in the climb of Is Mirrionis

The intervention coincides with the inauguration of two new dedicated CTM stops to reach the sports citadel
La bandiera dell'Ucraina
La bandiera dell'Ucraina
the decision

Quartu, the Ukrainian flag flies at City Hall: "A symbol of Europe's universal values."

The yellow and blue flag in Eligio Porcu Street and in the former convent on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion
Gaia Costa era stata investita e uccisa a Porto Cervo
Gaia Costa era stata investita e uccisa a Porto Cervo
the reconstruction

Gaia Costa was hit and killed in Porto Cervo: "The driver was severely and prolongedly distracted."

The Tempio Pausania prosecutor's office has closed its investigation into the death of the twenty-four-year-old: there is an expert report on the actions of Vivian Spohr, who was driving the SUV.
Il guado e i lavori (foto Agus)
Il guado e i lavori (foto Agus)
The intervention

Villaputzu: Bulldozers at work to restore the raised ford over the Flumendosa River.

The closure from January 18th, with major inconvenience for citizens
La scultura del bimbo Domenico a Platamona (foto concessa)
La scultura del bimbo Domenico a Platamona (foto concessa)
The work

Platamona: Grief on the beach for little Domenico

Artist Nicola Urru pays tribute to the child who died at the Monaldi Hospital in Naples.
the drama

Dead fishermen in Ogliastra: Divers and ROVs search for bodies

The Coast Guard returns to the sea off Santa Maria Navarrese.
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
The alarm

Capoterra, harassment and threats to family members: 34-year-old woman violates restraining order, arrested

The Carabinieri intervened after the family's request for help.
I carabinieri in via Genova
I carabinieri in via Genova
The tragedy

Tragedy in Sestu: Five-year-old boy chokes to death on a morsel

The child's name was Lorenzo Corona. Emergency workers tried to revive him for 40 minutes, but to no avail. The mayor: "With a heavy heart, we are working on a funeral with the children and teachers."
L'incidente a Torregrande (foto Pinna)
L'incidente a Torregrande (foto Pinna)
The accident

Oristano, 31-year-old man becomes ill while driving and crashes into fence.

The young man from Cabras is hospitalized at San Martino
Il controllo dei vigili del fuoco nella Rsa Matida
Il controllo dei vigili del fuoco nella Rsa Matida
The comparison

Sassari, friction between unions and Matida RSA: "We're ready to turn to the prefect."

Nearly a month ago the property was partially cleared of guests when firefighters noted safety concerns during an inspection.
The data

Sardinia's brain drain: one in six young graduates leaves

16% find employment in the North or abroad: professional opportunities, the wage gap and meritocracy weigh heavily
L'auto della polizia penitenziaria davanti al padiglione nel quale è ricoverato il detenuto
L'auto della polizia penitenziaria davanti al padiglione nel quale è ricoverato il detenuto
Cagliari

A prisoner in the 41 Bis prison was admitted to the Santissima Trinità hospital in the general patients' ward.

Tension erupted in the ward yesterday. The health system is already in a state of emergency, even without the 92 prisoners destined for the maximum security prison in Uta: their arrival is approaching.
Turisti a Cagliari
Turisti a Cagliari
the complaint

Cagliari's tourism collapse: "Attendances have been steadily declining since May 2025: it's a cause for alarm."

Maurizio Battelli, president of the Extra association, analyzes data from the non-hotel sector: "A steady decline, prices are being lowered to attract guests who aren't there: in January, turnover dropped by 37%."
Insularità
Carlo Cottarelli a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Carlo Cottarelli a Porto Torres (foto Pala)

Villanova Monteleone: Economist Carlo Cottarelli presents his book

A return to the island to talk about his "Without Beating a Beat"