Sardinia

Il luogo dell'incidente e la vittima Ciriaco Meloni, 44 anni (Foto E. Floris)
Il luogo dell'incidente e la vittima Ciriaco Meloni, 44 anni (Foto E. Floris)
The tragedy

An orthopedic surgeon from Bitti dies in an accident on the Sassari-Olbia highway.

Ciriaco Meloni, 44, crashed his Panda into a wild boar and was thrown from the vehicle.
La festa per i cent'anni di nonna Laurina Salis
La festa per i cent'anni di nonna Laurina Salis
the birthday

Soleminis celebrates grandmother Laurina Salis's 100th birthday.

She blew out the candles in the company of her closest relatives and surrounded by the good wishes of many villagers.
Scuola media Biddau in via Giovanni XXIII (foto Corrias)
Scuola media Biddau in via Giovanni XXIII (foto Corrias)
the protest

Bosa is divided over school sizing: the minority denounces the city's isolation.

At the centre of the controversy is the council's proposal to request the creation of an institute that brings together all levels of education.
I lavori del Consiglio nazionale (foto ufficio stampa)
I lavori del Consiglio nazionale (foto ufficio stampa)
the appointment

National Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired: Monica Taula confirmed as president until 2029.

Originally from Loceri, she was elected unanimously. Her term runs until 2029.
Sassari, l'intervento dei carabinieri al Palazzo Rosa (Foto concessa)
Sassari, l'intervento dei carabinieri al Palazzo Rosa (Foto concessa)
the case

Sassari: Man in rage at Palazzo Rosa, screaming and kicking doors

Then she undresses in front of the building, the staff called the police
Un frame del video dell'operazione della Mobile di Nuoro
Un frame del video dell'operazione della Mobile di Nuoro
the investigations

End of fugitive status: Seventh member of Nuoro robbery gang surrenders

Peppino Puligheddu, a 60-year-old from Orgosolo, escaped arrest during the operation carried out at dawn on Wednesday.
(Archivio L'Unione Sarda - Ungari)
(Archivio L'Unione Sarda - Ungari)
weather forecast

Storms in Sardinia: Severe weather alert issued

Civil Protection has issued a warning for adverse weather conditions, valid until Sunday. Rain is also expected in the Cagliari area.
Il Bambin Gesù e Giovanna Manca (Foto: Ansa e foto concessa)
Il Bambin Gesù e Giovanna Manca (Foto: Ansa e foto concessa)
The story

"I defeated cancer thanks to research and experimental treatments."

The experience of Giovanna Manca, twenty years old, from Nuoro, spokesperson for AIRC: "I'd like to help those who see everything as bleak."
Danni maltempo San Nicolò d'Arcidano (Foto Coldiretti)
Danni maltempo San Nicolò d'Arcidano (Foto Coldiretti)
Bad weather

San Nicolò d'Arcidano: A tornado and torrential rains devastate the countryside.

Greenhouses destroyed and farms severely damaged. Coldiretti: "Immediate aid and prevention policies are needed."
I rilievi dopo il colpo a Pratosardo (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
I rilievi dopo il colpo a Pratosardo (archivio L'Unione Sarda)
The investigations

Attack on armored vans in the Nuoro area: those arrested exercised their right to remain silent.

The six men arrested at dawn Tuesday are being held in Badu 'e Carros prison. The 60-year-old man from Orgosolo is still on the run.
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto concessa)
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco (foto concessa)
The emergency

Alghero, flames at Enel's utility cabin: a neighborhood without power.

The alarm was raised on Via Vittorio Emanuele, but no injuries were reported.
the concert

Sassari, it's official: Max Pezzali arrives on New Year's Eve.

The singer-songwriter from Pavia will perform in Piazzale Segni
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
Carabinieri (foto Ansa)
The controls

Cagliari, a 26-year-old man flees a roadblock and is chased through the city center.

The young man, who was travelling on a scooter, was stopped by the Carabinieri
La metro di Cagliari
La metro di Cagliari
The works

Cagliari Metro, new construction site: a section of Piazza Matteotti closed to traffic.

The stop from November 10th until September 12th 2026
Gli interventi (frame Guardia Costiera di Cagliari)
Gli interventi (frame Guardia Costiera di Cagliari)
the operations

Coast Guard rescues two people off the coast of Cagliari: a seaman and a cruise ship passenger.

The first was affected by severe gastrointestinal bleeding, the second by respiratory difficulties
Degrado all'Hydrocontrol (foto Murgana)
Degrado all'Hydrocontrol (foto Murgana)
pine grove

Capoterra, Hydrocontrol transformed into a landfill by uncivilized people

An open wound for the area: after being abandoned years ago, the structure has become a symbol of degradation
the agreement

Arzachena, dispute over the Cannigione State Police headquarters nears resolution.

After a free loan for use, we now move on to paying an annual fee of 2 thousand euros per month.
Sassari, ponte Rosello (foto Floris)
Sassari, ponte Rosello (foto Floris)
stolen?

Sassari: A meter of handrails disappears from the railings of Ponte Rosello.

Copper thefts have been proliferating in the city for some time, including electrical cables and materials outside the flower boxes in Via Roma.
L'incidente a Samatzai
L'incidente a Samatzai
the accident

Samatzai, head-on collision on Provincial Road 5: one victim, mother and child trapped in wreckage

In the impact, a 61-year-old man from Guasila, Alberto Secci, was killed instantly, and the two people travelling in the other car were injured.
Insularità

Towards a possible future, the Democratic Party's democratic laboratories in Cagliari

Two days of discussions on various topics in search of useful proposals for this Island