Sardinia

the editorial

The judge has spoken: the words that change the picture

The Constitutional Court's ruling confirms the path indicated by the Pratobello law: urban planning is a legal certainty.

Sergio Zuncheddu

orosei

On Barone, from oasis to desert: few holidaymakers after the Forestry Police raid

Only 180 cars in the pine forest, discontent in the village for what is being defined as a "blow" close to the Ferragosto holiday: the anger of the bar owners

Brindisi "A zent'anni" a Palazzo di Città

the event

Sassari, only applause for the mayor at Faradda. Desirè Manca, who suffered an accident, was rescued by 118.

Giuseppe Mascia was acclaimed, while the regional councilor was struck by the shaft of a candle. The vote was adjourned at 1:30 a.m. last night.

Emanuele Floris

Olbia 14-8-2026. Turisti nel centro della cittˆ. Foto Antonio Satta

mid-August

Tourism is booming in Northern Sardinia, and politicians are returning to Gallura. Villasimius is sold out, with a limited number of places planned.

Cala di Volpe has the largest concentration of mega yachts, while Alghero hosts around 200,000 visitors.

The clash

Fear on Highway 131: Man loses control of BMW and crashes into two cars

The injuries are not serious

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.

Caterina Deroberto

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."

Sara Pinna

The statements

Salvini returns to the controversy at the Agnata: "I didn't know you needed a Democratic Party membership card to listen to De André."

The Deputy Prime Minister spoke again on the topic

The drama

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

Unfortunately, the arrival of the air rescue was useless.

Mariella Careddu

The accident

Tragedy at Isola Rossa: Man crashes into fence and dies

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

Mariangela Pala

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

drug dealing

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

A ploy to get four kilos of hashish delivered

Andrea Busia

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.

Federica Lai

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

Ivan Murgana

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

Ennio Neri

The ordinance

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

Light traffic flow to the beaches has been restored

Gianni Agus

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

Mariangela Pala

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.