Sardinia

the works

Isili, the Roman Bridge of Brabacera is reborn

A €100,000 investment, the mayor: "We're returning a jewel of our history to the community."
Sole e caldo sulla Sardegna (foto Ansa)
Sole e caldo sulla Sardegna (foto Ansa)
weather forecast

Sardinia is still scorching hot, with Orani becoming the hottest city in Italy: temperatures have once again exceeded 45 degrees.

The Nuorese is the hottest area, but temperatures above 40 degrees are also recorded in the Oristano area, in Gallura and in Sulcis.
Pierpaolo Medda a cavallo (Foto Sara Pinna)
Pierpaolo Medda a cavallo (Foto Sara Pinna)
the declaration

Scano Montiferro: Prince Charming serenades his future wife on horseback.

Pierpaolo Medda's surprise to Maria Francesca Flore
the fire

Nuorese in flames: never-ending drama in Noragugume, major fire also in Olzai

Large deployment of aircraft to contain the fire: ten, including three Canadairs
fourth

Tragedy in Flumini: Cagliari resident dies while bathing

Angelo Dessì, 85, suffered a sudden illness. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
the recognition

Quartu's municipal library project wins award in Barcelona.

It received an Honorable Mention at the 2026 Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards
A sinistra una foto del viale Sant'Avendrace, a destra un'elaborazione realizzata al computer
A sinistra una foto del viale Sant'Avendrace, a destra un'elaborazione realizzata al computer
The project

Cagliari: Work on the new Viale Sant'Avendrace begins this fall.

Mayor Zedda presented the project to residents, among the new features a roundabout
the tragedy

Three-car collision on the 125 in Solanas: two dead, 12 injured, eight seriously

The horrific collision near the Arcu Sa Porta tunnel has resulted in a devastating accident. Vehicles and vegetation caught fire after the impact, requiring air intervention.
Il centro commerciale Le Vele
Il centro commerciale Le Vele
Quartucciu

Unbearable heat at Le Vele: "Workers are exhausted, immediate action is needed."

The UIL (Italian Labour Union) reports the malfunctioning air conditioning system in the shopping centre.
the drama

Terrible head-on collision on the 125 in Solanas, five seriously injured: vehicles on fire, fire on the hill

The crash at the tunnel exit: four helicopters and a Canadair were required to put out the flames among the vegetation.
in the Cagliari area

"Your nephew ran over a pregnant woman": Elderly woman scammed by fake police officers

The woman handed over thousands of euros' worth of gold jewelry to the criminals. Then she filed a complaint and the military—the real ones—managed to arrest one of the perpetrators in Oristano.
(SIMULAZIONE) Una simulazione di un'aggressione a una donna, Roma, 17 ottobre 2017. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
(SIMULAZIONE) Una simulazione di un'aggressione a una donna, Roma, 17 ottobre 2017. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO
court

Sassari: Alleged rape of woman contacted via Messenger: trial underway

Abuse perpetrated in moments of unconsciousness of the victim
Porto Torres

Domestic abuse: Prosecutor requests trial stay; 66-year-old man on trial

The prosecution had requested that the case be dismissed.
Le squadre dell'Enel in via Marconi (g.da.)
Le squadre dell'Enel in via Marconi (g.da.)
The disservice

Quartu's historic center has been without power since last night: a nightmare for residents and huge losses for business owners.

Local business owners are angry: "Extensive damage." Problems also exist in the Sa Funtanedda area.
the fire

A night of fire in Decimomannu: an attack on a gas station bar.

A stolen car was set on fire in front of the entrance to the gas station bar on Via Nazionale, causing extensive damage.
Giovanni Deiana (L'Unione Sarda)
Giovanni Deiana (L'Unione Sarda)
Mourning

Farewell to Giovanni Deiana, longtime director general of the regional presidency.

He was 58 years old and had been ill for some time.
the reconstruction

Mother suffers fatal illness, her bedridden son dies of shock: the tragedy unfolds in Maracalagonis.

After the autopsy, the bodies of Teresa Vacca and Marco Durzu will be returned to their families.
Centro Medicasa (foto concessa)
Centro Medicasa (foto concessa)
The strike

Porto Torres, clinic closed due to insults: insults directed at staff and doctors

Arms crossed for a day after the continuous and repeated verbal attacks directed at users
La condotta foranea a Nuoro. Foto archivio
La condotta foranea a Nuoro. Foto archivio
The disservices

Nuoro, third water main failure, then water starts flowing again. Abbanoa: "The heat is the cause."

But tonight the tanks will be closed from 10pm to 6am
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