Sardinia

the crime

Carbonia: Interrogations and extensive investigations to find Giovanni Musu's killer.

Several witnesses were interviewed, some linked to the mining town's petty crime scene. The 53-year-old was stabbed in the throat and set on fire; his body was found in Rosmarino Park.

safety

Olbia and Northern Sardinia are without police officers, a union protests: "200 are missing."

The SIULP speaks openly of "institutional short-sightedness"

Andrea Busia

Cagliari 16 febbraio 2023 - Ratantira giovedì grasso - Stefano Anedda Endrich

the announcement

Cagliari's historic associations are leaving the Carnival: "Time pressure and doubts about the program."

Sa Ratantira Casteddaia and ASC Senza Confini Rione Marina: "It is with great regret that we will not be attending the celebration."

Weather forecast

Severe weather in Sardinia: warning for thunderstorms, wind, and storm surges

Civil Protection has issued a warning for adverse weather conditions

Francesca Melis

the meeting

Fighting fires in six steps: "Prevention is essential to avoid a new Punta Molentis."

In 2025, nearly 5,000 football pitches in woods and forests went up in smoke

Mobilization

Energy speculation: A public meeting is scheduled for tomorrow in Orgosolo.

Initiative by the committee against energy speculation "Ventu Hontrariu", meeting at 3 p.m.

La caserma dei carabinieri a Capoterra (Foto archivio US)

The measure

Capoterra: 37-year-old man violates house arrest order and is taken to prison.

The man was serving a sentence at home for domestic abuse.

the investigation

Four people under investigation for illegal online distribution of copies of L'Unione Sarda.

Postal police searches: the newspaper was made available in instant messaging groups

Monserrato, le telecamere incastrano i trasgressori

Video surveillance

Fighting waste dumping in Monserrato: The mayor: "We don't tolerate impunity."

Cameras catch bag thieves

Francesca Melis

traffic

Cagliari: Car driving the wrong way on the Scafa bridge, near head-on collision

The crash was avoided only thanks to the quick reflexes of another driver.

tax

Capoterra, green light given to scrapping tax bills

Provision to extinguish payment requests entrusted to the Revenue Agency from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2023

Ivan Murgana

the analysis

The Superintendency: "In Villanova Truschedu, there is no statue of the Mother Goddess, only a stone."

Experts are working on a report in the Santa Barbara archaeological area: the verdict is in.

Sara Pinna

Il Consiglio direttivo dell’associazione cavalieri

the controversy

Following the Sartiglia earthquake in Oristano, the president of the knights' association resigns: "Irrevocable resignation."

Among the hypotheses that led to the decision were the purchase of helmets and back protectors for the event and internal disagreements on the selection of horses.

Marianna Guarna

Carabinieri davanti al market (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)

the controls

Cagliari: Man arrested for attempting to steal €800 worth of alcohol from a supermarket

A 50-year-old Romanian man was arrested for carrying a shielded bag in an attempt to evade the anti-theft system. A Moroccan man was also reported for theft that evening.

The alarm

Cagliari, man attempts robbery with a broken bottle on Via Roma: arrested

The attack took place in front of numerous passers-by who alerted the police.

Spaccata in largo Cavallotti (Foto: Floris)

the emergency

Sassari, another break-in in Largo Cavallotti: police are investigating.

A clothing store was targeted, but the robbery failed: yet another incident in the city.

Emanuele Floris

Una corsa alla stella e il presidente, Carlo Cuccu (L'Unione Sarda)

the clash

Sartiglia, helmets already in stock while the controversy rages

The crowds are united against the use of protective gear, in defense of tradition. The equipment was purchased at a cost of 18,000 euros.

Marianna Guarna

the debate

Clamping down on knives, the Sardinian MP from FdI quotes the Sconvolts' motto: "No more blades, no more scoundrels."

Following the death of the La Spezia student, the debate over tougher penalties for carrying and using bladed weapons has reignited: Salvatore Deidda calls on the Rossoblu ultras to back him.

La riunione per il monitoraggio del maltempo

weather forecast

Storm heading towards Sardinia, municipalities raise alert: "The phenomena are worse than expected."

Nine-meter waves, a sirocco storm, and heavy rain. Capoterra is preparing for possible road and school closures: "We're monitoring the situation." Severe impact on the eastern parts of the island. The mayor of Villaputzu: "Safety first."

Enrico Fresu