Sardinia

the tragedy

A man from Iglesias died from illness during a boat trip, his wife and daughter witnessing the tragedy.

The ferry, which left Cagliari and was headed to Civitavecchia, was diverted to Olbia to disembark the body and family members.
Nel cerchio il sindaco Nizzi. Sullo sfondo il ristorante teatro di un'aggressione venerdì scorso
Nel cerchio il sindaco Nizzi. Sullo sfondo il ristorante teatro di un'aggressione venerdì scorso
The decision

Crime in Olbia, Nizzi: "Now a special local police force"

The mayor: "It's a safe city; we mustn't get the impression that we're in the trenches."
Il fotografo Steve McCurry posa in una bottega in cui si realizzano le maschere del carnevale barbaricino
Il fotografo Steve McCurry posa in una bottega in cui si realizzano le maschere del carnevale barbaricino
The demonstration

Longevity Weeks Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo becomes a laboratory for quality of life

The event will take place from September 25th to October 11th, with the Longevity Award ceremony to be held in honor of Steve McCurry.
Gairo, la filiale chiusa dopo la rapina (foto Loi)
Gairo, la filiale chiusa dopo la rapina (foto Loi)
The alarm

Armed bandits at post offices, unions: "Protect workers' safety."

UILFPC Sardinia's appeal calls for a meeting with the company: "Too many branches with a single operator."
Sarroch

Quintino and Antonina, a promise of love that has lasted 75 years

Seven children and fifteen grandchildren and great-grandchildren celebrated their diamond wedding surrounded by the affection of their family.
Cala Sant'Andrea - Asinara (foto carabinieri)
Cala Sant'Andrea - Asinara (foto carabinieri)
The controls

Beach umbrella, towel, and a dip in the sea at Cala Sant'Andrea: tourist fined on Asinara

The man, who also thought it a good idea to abandon some rubbish on the beach, was caught in the protected area where there is an absolute ban on bathing.
Presidio notturno della polizia locale a Sassari (foto concessa)
Presidio notturno della polizia locale a Sassari (foto concessa)
Safety

Sassari, local police begin night patrols in the walled city: 48 people identified in the first patrol.

"Three days a month with midweek shifts, but the goal is to increase the service."
the intervention

MSC Splendida falls ill off the coast of Cagliari; Coast Guard rescues woman

Fear for a 59-year-old Swiss woman, evacuated and transported to Brotzu
Marijuana scoperta dei carabinieri a Bultei
Marijuana scoperta dei carabinieri a Bultei
The discovery

Bultei: One hundred marijuana plants on the family land: breeder arrested

The man was caught by the police while he was busy watering them
Tratto del ponte sul rio Banzos
Tratto del ponte sul rio Banzos
The works

Sassari: €1.325 million for the reconstruction of the bridge over the Banzos River

The restoration of the structure damaged by the flood of May 2023 has begun, with funding from the Metropolitan City.
Terme Pallottino e via Ponte Romano a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
Terme Pallottino e via Ponte Romano a Porto Torres (foto Pala)
green light

One-way traffic on Via Ponte Romano and cycle paths: the new face of the Turris area.

The project was approved by the executive branch led by Mayor Massimo Mulas.
the review

Santa Teresa Gallura: The sixth edition of "Venti d'Essai" is underway.

From 10 to 17 September, nine films by directors from Sardinia, Germany, Taiwan, France, USA, Great Britain and Spain are scheduled.
Cagliari 5 giugno 2026 - Bastione St. Remy col drone - S. Anedda Endrich
Cagliari 5 giugno 2026 - Bastione St. Remy col drone - S. Anedda Endrich
the focus

Cagliari, housing costs are rising and people are fleeing the city: nearly 5,000 residents have lost their jobs since 2019.

The population of Capoterra, Uta, Settimo San Pietro, and Elmas is growing: "But the capital city is still alive."
the wind assault

Shovels off Capo Pecora, the ministry paves the way

The shadow of 97 towers over southwestern Sardinia, the Capo Altano mega project is also nearing completion.
La circonvallazione Settimo-Sinnai-Maracalagonis
La circonvallazione Settimo-Sinnai-Maracalagonis
the comparison

Summit on traffic on the roads affected by the excavations for the Tyrrhenian Link

A meeting convened by the Metropolitan City with the mayors of the municipalities affected by Terna's construction site activities. The meeting was also discussed in the Sinnai Council.
crime

Gallura's gangs' money and boats? Alarm bells ringing after the major drug dealing investigation.

The investigation into the network that led to 19 arrests for cocaine trafficking on the Costa Smeralda has revealed movements for the investment of dirty Camorra funds and routes to Palau of vessels linked to Cosa Nostra.
the process

Tension at the Ardia, which is under lockdown due to Covid: the mayor of Sedilo defends himself in court in Sardinian with a translator.

When police were deployed at the sanctuary for religious services, the mayor reported the police commissioner and his deputy. He's now on trial for defamation: "It was an insult."
Cagliari 19 maggio 2025. La nave Amerigo Vespucci entra nel porto . S. Anedda Endrich
Cagliari 19 maggio 2025. La nave Amerigo Vespucci entra nel porto . S. Anedda Endrich
port

The Vespucci ship returns to Cagliari: onboard tours are already sold out.

The jewel of the Italian Navy will be at the Ichnusa pier from September 13th: reservations are already closed.