Security wasn't on the agenda , yet Cagliari's mayor, Massimo Zedda , along with the prefect and police commissioner, recently raised a crucial issue: the nightlife in the city center . The meeting at the prefecture had been scheduled to discuss upcoming major events that will see the city as a key player on the island, from the feast of Sant'Efisio to the America's Cup.

The mayor's request is for "additional controls and monitoring," with officers on foot in the downtown areas. It was also recently decided to involve business owners and trade associations in a more structured manner. Just yesterday, the mayor was in contact with representatives of the Federation of Public Businesses. The new arrangement involves a more stable form of collaboration between business owners and law enforcement. These discussions have been ongoing for weeks within the Noise Abatement Plan Working Group. The Working Group will meet again this week.

The latest incident in the city occurred last night on Corso Vittorio Emanuele , where the owner of a pizzeria was attacked by a group of youths . The attack was reportedly triggered by his intervention to defend a tourist and customer whose bag had been stolen. Luigi De Micco, the restaurant owner who was attacked, spoke of "widespread fears" among those who work in the center, calling for clear answers from the authorities and increased security.

(Unioneonline/vf)

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