Sardinia

the appointments

Oristano turns on the "Summer Lights": the 2026 summer lineup has been revealed.

"A rich and diverse calendar," the mayor responds to criticism from the minority regarding the lack of summer programming.
Foto archivio (Ansa/Claudio Giovannini)
Foto archivio (Ansa/Claudio Giovannini)
The wait

Siena, the Palio joust begins: who are the Sardinian jockeys hunting for a "giubbetto"?

The July 2nd event is approaching, with the "night trials" starting tomorrow.
The drama

Struck by illness, elderly man dies on beach

It happened on Primo Pettine beach in Platamona. Helicopter rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
The accident

A car-bus collision in Assemini leaves four injured, two hospitalized.

Surveys are underway to establish the dynamics of the incident
Il centro di accoglienza (Archivio L'Unione Sarda - Cucca)
Il centro di accoglienza (Archivio L'Unione Sarda - Cucca)
Emergency

Nearly 3,000 migrants are in Sardinian reception centers: "Insufficient staffing."

The new regulations for the Monastir facility, now a hotspot, are causing concern. The complaint: "Serious organizational issues, immediate action is needed."
the event

Cagliari, the Sardinia Pride parade will take place on Saturday. Todde is absent: "For institutional reasons."

The capital city hosts a parade celebrating LGBTQIA+ rights. The governor addresses participants: "We're with you in our hearts."
the shot

Cagliari, man steals housekeeper's keys to burgle apartment: caught by home automation

A 38-year-old man was arrested by the Carabinieri after his owner caught him in the act thanks to his burglar alarm and security cameras.
state road 729

Berchidda: Heavy vehicle loses load on the Sassari-Olbia highway, road closed.

Disruption and traffic blocked to allow intervention by Anas and law enforcement
Sardinia

Fears erupt in Nuoro as an ATP bus catches fire, with flames reaching homes.

The vehicle was parked in the depot on Via Sardegna
the story

18-year-old Oristano woman arrested for stalking and assaulting her ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend

The boy, placed under house arrest, is accused of stalking, aggravated bodily harm and robbery
The case

Manuela Murgia's death: the family insists on further DNA testing.

After the rejection of the request for an extension of the investigations
the sentence

Sassari, 44-year-old convicted of abusing his parents

The man was sentenced to one year and four months under the abbreviated procedure.
Madre e figlia con i docenti Crobu e Asquer
Madre e figlia con i docenti Crobu e Asquer
the story

Maracalagonis: Mother and daughter graduate together (with the same score)

Maria Assunta Atzeri and Alessandra Corona shared the training path at Agrotecnico, finishing with a grade of 98/100
Emergenza caldo all'ospedale Oncologico
Emergenza caldo all'ospedale Oncologico
Cagliari

The oncology department is in a state of emergency: "We're purchasing 130 fans and window tinting."

The situation at the cancer hospital is dire. The NAS and Spresal inspections revealed the "stopgap solutions." The cause was discovered to be the "outdated air conditioning system." Postponement of visits is being considered.
Le confezioni di tabacco sequestrato
Le confezioni di tabacco sequestrato
The operation

Prohibited chewing tobacco arrives in Sassari: 80 kilos of Naswar seized

The NAS Carabinieri have reported three people
The fire

Sestu, flames in the night: fire at a car scrapyard

The extinguishing operations lasted hours, investigations into the causes are underway
The accident

Santa Teresa: A car overturns overnight at Capo Testa.

There were two people on board, one was injured
the appointment

Caterina Interlandi, President of the Tempio Tribunal

The management position was confirmed considering the curriculum of the magistrate who served in Lombardy with important duties
Insularità
Maria Filomena Sanna (foto concessa)
Maria Filomena Sanna (foto concessa)

Cabras, Maria Filomena Sanna turns 106: she is one of Sardinia's oldest women.

Granddaughter Daniela: "My grandmother hasn't been feeling well for a few days, but we won't give up on throwing her a little party at home."