Sardinia

The announcement

The race for the new rector of the University is underway. Maria Chiara Di Guardo: "I'm running, my goal is to improve the University."

Here's the first official name for next year's elections

Simona De Francisci

Transportation

Cagliari Airport workers protest, four-hour strike and a month-long ban on overtime.

The decision by the Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, and Uiltrasporti unions: Sogaer staff will be on leave on May 19th.

the anniversary

Cagliari, the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria turns one century old. Cardinal Zuppi: "A century of graceful beauty."

A packed church and great emotion. The president of the Italian Episcopal Conference: "An occasion to be experienced in the spirit of shared love."

Alessandra Ragas

Sassari

"Kicked out of the waiting room because of his guide dog": a blind man accuses him. His response: "Distorted reconstruction."

A blind man points the finger at the Platamona Health and Care Center. The facility says, "Measures must be implemented to ensure the safety and protection of all patients."

Emanuele Floris

Monserrato

Mocci murder, autopsy today. Investigators continue their hunt: was it a settling of scores or a fight that ended in tragedy?

Investigations are underway to shed light on the death of a 23-year-old Villacidro man killed by a gunshot in Piazza Settimio Severo. CCTV footage is being reviewed.

the rite

On a pilgrimage from Sinnai to Bonaria: a long night of faith and hope.

The traditional journey to ask for the intercession of the Madonna is renewed for the fortieth year.

Antonio Serreli

traffic

Roadworks on Via Segni have resulted in traffic jams at the entrance to Nuoro.

Queues and slowdowns already in the Pratosardo area

Fabio Ledda

fight against drug dealing

Man lands in Elmas with 1.3 kg of heroin in his stomach: discovered and arrested

The passenger, who had ingested 116 ovules, was discovered by drug-sniffing dogs during a check by the Finance and Customs Agency.

La Golf distrutta dalle fiamme (foto Pala)

investigations underway

Porto Torres, a hooded man sets fire to an AOU employee's car: "It could have been a tragedy."

An arson attack occurred in front of a gas meter serving ten homes. Emergency services responded promptly. The owner said: "I have no enemies, but now I'm scared."

Mariangela Pala

Un mezzo dell'Arst in una strada cittadina (Foto Sara Pinna)

the protest

In Oristano, ARST drivers protest: "The roads are unsafe, too risky."

A petition is being collected to report disruptions and problems along the lines. And some refuse to drive the buses.

Sara Pinna

alarm in the night

Olbia, fire in a hotel parking lot: three cars destroyed

115 on site. Investigations into the origin of the flames

Lorenzo Mocci e i rilievi dei Carabinieri

Monserrato

Mocci murder investigation underway. The woman who called for help: "I saw him die."

Widespread searches and interrogations followed the death of a 23-year-old man from Villacidro, killed by a gunshot in Piazza Settimio Severo.

Silvana Gandola (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)

court

A new trial begins for a pensioner who died of starvation in Aglientu.

But for the family the case is not solved

Andrea Busia

La sede della provincia di Oristano ( foto concessa).jpg

The decision

Industrial consortium: Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the Province of Oristano, dismissing the president.

Gianluigi Carta's appeal rejected

Serafino Corrias

the investigations

Oristano, a small bronze statue in the former mayor's home: reported

Giorgio Gaviano is accused of receiving stolen goods of cultural property

Valeria Pinna

I carabinieri sul luogo del delitto e, nel tondo, Leonardo Mocci (L'Unione Sarda)

the investigations

Monserrato: The sting is closing in on Leonardo Mocci's killer.

One of the friends fled in his car after the crime: he had arrived with the victim in Piazza Settimio Severo. Questioning is underway at the police station.

Il "prima e dopo" della colonna della Basilica di Saccargia (foto concessa)

the case

Defacement of the Basilica of Saccargia: the Superintendency erases the writing on the column.

An episode that had sparked anger and protests with a debate fueled on social media

Mariangela Pala

the appointment

Open forests in Tepilora Park: the final stop is in Posada on Saturday, April 25th.

The town of Castello della Fava will host a rich day of events dedicated to adults and children on Saturday

Massimiliano Rais

the emergency

Sardinia's healthcare system is headed for disaster, according to the Democratic Party: "100 million needed immediately, action needed now."

270,000 people are forgoing treatment, hospitals are at risk of closure, and half a million people are without a primary care physician. The Democratic Party has issued a report depicting a dramatic picture that is set to worsen if immediate action isn't taken.

Enrico Fresu