Sardinia

the ceremony

Cagliari University inaugurates its 405th academic year

Rector Mola: "Sardinia can grow if the entire education sector grows with it."
Il sindaco Antonello Perra
Il sindaco Antonello Perra
healthcare

Siurgus Donigala, citizens without a GP

The temporary absence of Dr. Marongiu has caused disruption in the city: the only alternatives are the Mandas emergency medical service and the Senorbì outpatient clinic.
L'incontro a Palazzo Ducale
L'incontro a Palazzo Ducale
the meeting

Multiple Italian wrestling champion Gabriele Doro at the Palazzo Ducale

Mayor Mascia: "We're working to fill the gap in sports facilities."
Braccialetto elettronico
Braccialetto elettronico
the story

"Beaten and insulted for six years": Quartu, a woman finds the courage to report her partner.

A "Red Code" is triggered. The man is prohibited from approaching the area and given an electronic bracelet.
fight against drug dealing

Drugs hidden in bedroom: 39-year-old from Sindia arrested

Carabinieri from the Macomer branch raided the area. Nearly 100 grams of hashish were seized.
(Ansa)
(Ansa)
the alarm

Healthcare, a dangerous profession: nearly 300 workers have been attacked in Sardinia in one year.

A worrying figure for the island, where in 2025 hundreds of cases of insults, threats and attacks against doctors and nurses were recorded.
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
The investigation

Rivers of drugs from Sassari to Nuoro: 18 defendants, two of whom choose the ordinary trial.

The others have requested expedited sentencing and plea bargains. They are accused of selling and purchasing kilos of cocaine and marijuana, with an alleged network of couriers and messengers.
under house arrest

Man withdrew money from a 90-year-old woman's ATM and stole her lifetime's worth of jewelry: arrested in Sassari

He and an accomplice had planned everything between January and February, when the two were busy with construction work in the victim's home
Il Brotzu e, nel tondo, Antonio Guerrieri
Il Brotzu e, nel tondo, Antonio Guerrieri
healthcare

Brotzu, Warriors under crossfire from management and workers' unions

Fedir: "Here to resolve administrative issues? There are professionals with extensive healthcare experience, which he doesn't have." Angioni (USB): "I've imposed prior screening of resolutions: there's a risk of paralyzing procedures."
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco
the fire

Orgosolo: A barn catches fire, killing 25 sheep.

Initial investigations have revealed no evidence that would suggest arson.
L'ospedale Brotzu
L'ospedale Brotzu
the accident

Quartu, a man climbs onto the roof with his landlord to fix the antenna and falls: he is in intensive care.

The injured man was hospitalized at Brotzu after a six-meter fall.
Asfalto dissestato sulla Serrenti-Nuraminis, complanare della 131 (foto Angelo Cucca)
Asfalto dissestato sulla Serrenti-Nuraminis, complanare della 131 (foto Angelo Cucca)
Disruptions

Serrenti-Nuraminis, the damned of State Road 131

The asphalt surface is in dire condition on the bypass road towards Cagliari. Construction work on the four-lane highway has been postponed again: the deadline has been extended (at least) until June 12th.
Gli inquirenti nel luogo in cui è stato ucciso Tonino Pireddu, nel riquadro (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Gli inquirenti nel luogo in cui è stato ucciso Tonino Pireddu, nel riquadro (foto L'Unione Sarda)
The investigations

Orani, the killer left a trace

Pireddu murder: new investigations are underway along the possible escape route. Test results on the evidence sent to the RIS in Cagliari are pending.
Il palazzo civico di Nuoro
Il palazzo civico di Nuoro
the choice

Nuoro, chaos in the municipality: Irene Melis leaves the Democratic Party and joins Sinistra Futura.

Another political upheaval has erupted in the City Council in just a few hours. Tensions erupt with group leader Angelo Coda.
La cinta muraria nel cantiere della metro a Cagliari (foto Madeddu)
La cinta muraria nel cantiere della metro a Cagliari (foto Madeddu)
checks in progress

Cagliari: A surprise at the metro construction site: remains of a city wall discovered.

Work was suspended today but will resume on Monday according to schedule.
businesses and tourism

Salude & Trigu 2026: 350 events to showcase Northern Sardinia

The program of the main territorial marketing action promoted by the Sassari Chamber of Commerce
La perdita fognaria fra i palazzi di via Pascoli. (foto a.s.)
La perdita fognaria fra i palazzi di via Pascoli. (foto a.s.)
the emergency

Carbonia, a major sewer leak between buildings. Residents are furious: "Exasperated by the smell and the costs."

The sewage passes through some condominium buildings and then flows directly into the street
Un'aula di tribunale
Un'aula di tribunale
court

Sassari, accused of showing a pornographic video to a little girl: acquitted, bursts into tears

The trial against a fifty-year-old ends with a not guilty verdict: when the sentence is read, he breaks down in tears of relief.
Insularità
epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges
epa12839482 Spanish rider Marc Marquez of the Ducati Lenovo Team reacts during qualifying for the MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix at the Ayrton Senna Circuit in Goiania, Brazil, 21 March 2026. EPA/Andre Borges

Brazilian MotoGP: Marc Marquez wins the sprint

Decondo Di Giannantonio. Behind the Ducatis are the Aprilias of Martin and Bezzecchi.