Sardinia

the appointment

Guasila, Anna Scintu godmother of the 151st Infantry Regiment of the Sassari Brigade

Grandson of a brave corporal decorated with the Gold Medal during the First World War
the mobilization

Transfer of inmates to the 41 bis regime, Sardinians take to the streets: "Let's say no to prison servitude."

The meeting will take place on Saturday, February 28th, in Piazza Palazzo, Cagliari. Todde's appeal: "Let a collective and united voice be raised from the island."
La Sartiglia
La Sartiglia
dramatic moments

Sartiglia: Horse dies of heart attack

The animal was involved in the parade. The veterinarians' timely intervention was in vain. The rider who was riding it was very shaken.
(foto carabinieri)
(foto carabinieri)
Carabinieri

Carbonia, attempted burglary in a condominium: two arrests

Caught by the soldiers with some burglary tools, they tried to escape but were stopped by the soldiers.
(foto L'Unione Sarda)
(foto L'Unione Sarda)
the emergency

Trees on power lines, families in Villasimius have been left without electricity for four days: "The situation is unsustainable, someone must help us."

Discomfort, concern, and fear in the town's industrial area: "Some people can't even keep warm."
the emergency

Fears erupt in Ozieri and Porto Torres as the Mannu River overflows: families evacuated and rescued by dinghies.

Northern Sardinia is gripped by severe weather: several roads closed due to landslides and flooding, causing extensive damage to agricultural production.
Carabinieri in azione ad Alghero (foto concessa)
Carabinieri in azione ad Alghero (foto concessa)
Carabinieri

Alghero: Weekend of checks following break-ins in the city center

Extraordinary service: 67 people identified, 31 vehicles stopped and a huge fine of 7 thousand euros for a local
the accident

Macomer, a car crashes through a safety fence and falls 6 meters, leaving two seriously injured.

Two men from Dualchi, an uncle and nephew aged 47 and 29, were taken to hospital.
La chiesa di Selargius
La chiesa di Selargius
the fundraiser

Selargius: A concert in the church to fund the restoration of the portal.

Special evening at the parish of Maria Vergine Assunta with the musical group "Affabre"
Foto concessa (di Lorenzo Rivella)
Foto concessa (di Lorenzo Rivella)
nature

Olbia, a rare black stork spotted in Padrongianus

The presence of the animal in Sardinia, linked to uncontaminated habitats, has very few sightings.
Tre auto a fuoco a Sorso (foto vigili del fuoco)
Tre auto a fuoco a Sorso (foto vigili del fuoco)
firefighters

Fear erupted in Sorso overnight: three cars caught fire.

The fire started from one vehicle and spread to the other two parked next to it.
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
the sentence

Sassari, €113,000 to be paid to Abbanoa: the court rejects the bill.

The user claims "abnormal" consumption. The judge says the amount is not due because the meter's proper functioning has not been proven.
Vigili del fuoco al lavoro
Vigili del fuoco al lavoro
the emergency

Mistral winds and heavy rains in Sardinia: firefighters' work is superb.

Approximately 250 trees were downed by the wind in the province of Cagliari. The situation is more critical in San Vito and Muravera.
Un campo fotovoltaico e sullo sfonfo pale eoliche (Archivio)
Un campo fotovoltaico e sullo sfonfo pale eoliche (Archivio)
energy speculation

Renewables: Installation costs included in Sardinian energy bills

Wind farms and solar panels will weigh on households' finances. Activists: "A gift to multinationals, we will oppose them."
the initiative

A symbolic march in Cagliari to remember the victims of repression in Iran.

The procession along Via Garibaldi and Via Manno
bad weather

Weather warning in Sardinia until Sunday morning

Hydraulic and hydrogeological risk in various areas of the island, including Campidano
the drama

Riccardo Ferrarelli dies in Nuoro, prosecution says: "General practitioners face unsustainable workloads."

The Italian Doctors' Union of Sardinia addresses the tragedy of recent days: "Now is the time for mourning, but the time for answers must come."
Sartiglia, per i cavalieri arrivano le autocertificazioni sull’assenza di precedenti penali
Sartiglia, per i cavalieri arrivano le autocertificazioni sull’assenza di precedenti penali
Oristano

Sartiglia promises to be a record-breaking edition: grandstands and hotels are sold out.

"All safety standards have been met," explains the Foundation's president after the controversy over the Abodi decree.
Locandina evento (foto concessa)
Locandina evento (foto concessa)
the initiative

Bones, creative workshops, and physical activities for those over 60

A series of group courses designed to promote physical and mental well-being and create new opportunities for socialising.
Carnevale a Guamaggiore (foto concessa)
Carnevale a Guamaggiore (foto concessa)
the celebrations

Guamaggiore: Rain doesn't stop the magic of Carnival.

Music, entertainment and soap bubbles accompanied the passage of the float, followed by children and families
Insularità
Il canto delle sigaraie - Contest musicale (foto concessa)
Il canto delle sigaraie - Contest musicale (foto concessa)

Cagliari, "The Song of the Cigar Girls": a competition to commemorate 120 years of female courage.

The Department of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism is offering a cash prize for the top 3 works.