Sardinia

the alarm

Fire in Villacidro, destroying a farm

Ground teams and air vehicles are in action to put out two separate fires.
The initiative

Sardinian businesses mobilize to address the island gap: Ambassadors of Sardinia are born.

A network of companies united to reduce and eliminate the insularity gap
the appeal

Refugee Day, Baturi: "Legal and safe routes for those fleeing war and persecution."

The meeting promoted by the Sai San Fulgenzio project in Quartu included testimonials, debate, and reflections on integration paths.
Cagliari

Major expansion for the Brotzu hospital: a €129 million project has been presented, aiming to revive Sardinia's healthcare system.

A new technological platform designed to enhance surgical activity and highly specialized care
firefighting

Fires, there's no letup: emergencies throughout Sardinia

Updates on the fires that broke out on the island on Thursday, June 17, 2026.
the story

Alghero: A mother with a disabled son has been waiting for public housing for seven years.

Councilor Christian Mulas: "We must immediately clarify the rankings."
Norbello (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Norbello (foto L'Unione Sarda)
The case

Norbello, Mayor Manca's provocation: "Those who get sick are expected to heal themselves."

An extreme measure, created to denounce the irreconcilable contradiction between the right to health guaranteed by the Constitution and the lack of local health services.
Fiamme a Teulada (foto Murru)
Fiamme a Teulada (foto Murru)
The Island in Flames

Sardinia, another day of fire: Canadair intervenes in Teulada

The Super Puma takes flight in Thiesi. Fires also occur in Ghilarza, Nuraminis, and Stintino.
the report

Sardinia plundered: 4 tons of sand and shells stolen from beaches in two years

Shocking data on the seizures of natural "souvenirs" as part of the "Take Me Back to the Sea" project. A much broader phenomenon, given that the figures released only concern what was recovered at Olbia Airport.
L'incendio a Stintino (foto forestale)
L'incendio a Stintino (foto forestale)
the fire

Fire erupts in the Stintino countryside: ten hectares of land near the beach go up in smoke.

The firefighting operations were coordinated by the Sassari Forestry Corps
Tribunale di Sassari (foto concessa)
Tribunale di Sassari (foto concessa)
court

Allegedly rigged tenders and divvied-up university positions: University professors in Sassari acquitted

The trial had arrived in the capital of Turritano as a consequence of a national investigation
(foto carabinieri)
(foto carabinieri)
Carabinieri

Fear erupted in Villacidro during the night, with shots fired at two tourists' camper vans.

The episode occurred at dawn in the Villascema area, where the holidaymakers had stopped to spend the night.
the investigation

Marijuana greenhouses in Uta and Dolianova: Is the same group behind the plantations?

Several points in common: Carabinieri of the investigative unit are at work after the latest raid at "Su Coddu"
Sulcis

Sant'Antioco: The number of Algerians who have landed on the coast in two days has risen to 54.

One of the migrants was rescued by medical personnel and transported to the Sirai hospital in Carbonia due to the onset of hypothermia.
L'incendio nella zona Cuile Nuovo (foto Pala)
L'incendio nella zona Cuile Nuovo (foto Pala)
the fire

A large fire has erupted in the countryside near Cuile Nuovo in Stintino: smoke fills the area.

Vehicles and teams from Sassari and Porto Torres arrived on site. The flames are not far from several structures.
Cristina Usai
Cristina Usai
the emergency

Healthcare: Cannigione and Porto Cervo lack medical staff for tourists: "You risk dying here."

Regional Councilor Cristina Usai raises the alarm: "Not enough specialists, lacking services, and facilities under pressure ahead of the summer."
Economy

A united front opposes the European carbon tax: "It would be detrimental to maritime transport."

A conference in Cagliari to review ETS. Among the guests was Liguria Governor Marco Bucci.
Centro Studi Agricoli - Tore Piana e Stefano Ruggiu
Centro Studi Agricoli - Tore Piana e Stefano Ruggiu
the emergency

Drought alert: "The Cuga River is nearly empty, 69 percent of its water has been lost."

The Agricultural Studies Center: "Water resources are running low, the situation is dire, and farmers in the Nurra region are panicking."
the alert

A case of West Nile fever in Macomer raises alarm.

West Nile virus detected in a patient in the infectious diseases department of San Francesco Hospital in Nuoro.
Antonella Serusi, morta a Ploaghe
Antonella Serusi, morta a Ploaghe
the farewell

Ploaghe: A final farewell to Antonella Serusi

The body has already been examined, and the civil parties have been appointed. The funeral took place yesterday at the Church of San Pietro Apostolo.
Insularità
Il cancelletto rimesso al suo posto (foto Daga)
Il cancelletto rimesso al suo posto (foto Daga)

Quartu, the gate to the Margine Rosso fort has been repaired after a vandal raid.

The Friends of the Forts Association: "The relevant authorities have been informed and a request for intervention has been forwarded to the Region."