Sardinia

Sophie Tola (foto Marta Bianchi/Sassofotografie)
Sophie Tola (foto Marta Bianchi/Sassofotografie)
the story

Equestrian: Sophie Tola, the promising young Sardinian who soars over obstacles

At just 19 years old, from Sardinia to Northern Italy to pursue his dream
L'ospedale Businco (L'Unione Sarda)
L'ospedale Businco (L'Unione Sarda)
healthcare

Businco operating rooms, Commissioner Marcias: "Delivery in June 2026."

Non-compliances have been resolved. Work is also underway to reduce waiting lists thanks to funds left over from the Covid years.
Colletta alimentare in un supermercato di Olbia
Colletta alimentare in un supermercato di Olbia
THE INITIATIVE

An army of volunteers takes to the field for the Food Drive: 24 stations in Gallura

Until this evening, 170 Sardinian supermarkets will be offering solidarity shopping.
La droga sequestrata (foto carabinieri)
La droga sequestrata (foto carabinieri)
Carabinieri

Drugs in La Maddalena: Two arrests and one complaint filed. Cocaine and marijuana seized.

A small group that investigators believe was fueling drug dealing on the island was stopped.
Polizia in piazza del Carmine
Polizia in piazza del Carmine
safety

"Cagliari is a red zone, smoke and mirrors, and a disastrous police force," the union calls out Piantedosi.

The Interior Minister in the city on Monday, the SIAP: "No to catwalks, concrete measures are needed."
La stazione di San Gavino (archivio)
La stazione di San Gavino (archivio)
Carabinieri

Fear in San Gavino: A 25-year-old Sudanese man sits on the tracks and blocks the train.

The man did not provide any explanation for the gesture.
La caserma dei carabinieri di Iglesias (Foto dell'Arma)
La caserma dei carabinieri di Iglesias (Foto dell'Arma)
the controls

Iglesias, escapes house arrest: arrested

The thirty-year-old was walking through the city streets
La strada chiusa (Murgana)
La strada chiusa (Murgana)
traffic

Capoterra, road closed in Torre degli Ulivi: residents protest

Residents have been held captive in a construction site for two months
the ceremony

La Maddalena, 200 students of the Non-Commissioned Officers School swear in

Family members from all over Italy came to the event.
Le luminarie dello scorso Natale a Olia Speciosa
Le luminarie dello scorso Natale a Olia Speciosa
the initiative

Castiadas, €53,000 for Christmas lights in every village in the town.

Mayor Murgioni: "We will offer residents and visitors a captivating holiday experience."
Il luogo dell'incidente (Foto: Fabrizio Ungredda)
Il luogo dell'incidente (Foto: Fabrizio Ungredda)
the accident

Posada, struck by a car while cycling: Franco Mucelli seriously injured

The cyclist, well known for his passion for two wheels and sustainable mobility, was transported to San Francesco Hospital in Nuoro.
the protest

Sulcis fishermen are angry: "No to wind turbines, give us back our sea."

License holders from Calasetta and Sant'Antioco protested on the docks: "The biological ban was suddenly extended, leaving us without a cent."
Su Siccu
Su Siccu
public works

Cagliari, lighting arrives in Su Siccu: 4 months of parking bans

"Insufficient lighting for operations and public safety": Port Authority measures to allow the company in charge to carry out operations
Polizia e carabinieri fuori dal centro di accoglienza di Monastir
Polizia e carabinieri fuori dal centro di accoglienza di Monastir
the violence

Massive brawl among 40 guests, high tensions at the Monastir reception center

Chairs, bottles, and window frames were used as weapons. Thirteen Carabinieri and police patrols were dispatched to the scene.
Oristano (Foto Sara Pinna)
Oristano (Foto Sara Pinna)
the poor service

Oristano, a 9-year-old deaf boy denied assistance: the family takes the municipality to court.

Promises of academic support not kept despite legal warnings
Lo sciopero al deposito carburanti Eni a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Lo sciopero al deposito carburanti Eni a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
employment

White smoke at Eni fuel depot: three workers reinstated

Unions and companies reach agreement on disputes at the Porto Torres plant.
the provision

Three Colombians repatriated from a drug-producing ring in the Oristano area.

They were part of a well-organized group targeted by arrests in August. They were escorted to the border by police officers.
Il funerale di Sebastiano Marrone (nel tondo) a Buddusò (Foto: L'Unione Sarda)
Il funerale di Sebastiano Marrone (nel tondo) a Buddusò (Foto: L'Unione Sarda)
the initiative

Carabinieri colleagues launch a fundraiser for Sebastiano Marrone's family.

A 23-year-old Sardinian Carabiniere died in an accident while on duty in the Foggia area: "A small gesture of solidarity."
L’esterno dello stadio Unipol Domus (Foto Archivio L'unione Sarda)
L’esterno dello stadio Unipol Domus (Foto Archivio L'unione Sarda)
The ban

Cagliari–Genoa: Tickets suspended for Liguria residents

The Prefect's provision comes into force
Insularità
L’Aula del Consiglio regionale (Archivio)
L’Aula del Consiglio regionale (Archivio)

Depopulation and healthcare: Orizzonte Comune launches a fund for small towns.

The motion was presented yesterday in the Regional Council. It calls for assistance for struggling centers and incentives for doctors.