Sardinia

Una pecora colpita dalla lingua blu e, nel tondo, Gianuario Falchi
Una pecora colpita dalla lingua blu e, nel tondo, Gianuario Falchi
the contagion

"Vaccinated sheep struck by blue tongue: here are the findings from those who should be protecting us."

Pastor Gianuario Falchi's outburst: "Dear councilor, the epidemic has started again with a bang: who has seen the preventive disinfestation you promised?"
La perturbazione in arrivo sulla Sardegna
La perturbazione in arrivo sulla Sardegna
Weather forecast

Goodbye summer, with the autumn equinox comes bad weather on the island too.

Heavy rain alert in the Oristano, Logudoro, Sassari and upper Gallura areas, temperatures expected to drop from Tuesday
La centenaria Venere con la figlia e il sindaco di Chiaramonti (foto concessa)
La centenaria Venere con la figlia e il sindaco di Chiaramonti (foto concessa)
the finish line

Chiaramonti celebrates its third centenary: Venerina Serri, pharmacist and teacher

He dedicated his life to work and education, leaving a significant mark on the community.
the raid

An arson attack in Terralba, destroying a businessman's villa: "Enormous damage."

The home of the manager of several betting shops on the island was targeted: "Loud noises, then the explosion: everything here is destroyed." The Carabinieri are investigating.
La droga e i materiali sequestrati dai carabinieri
La droga e i materiali sequestrati dai carabinieri
Drug

Heroin, cocaine, hashish, and marijuana: arrests in Sassari

Three people are in prison, facing charges of drug dealing and resisting a public official.
L'installazione sulla spiaggia di Balai (foto Pala)
L'installazione sulla spiaggia di Balai (foto Pala)
Porto Torres

Surprise in Balai, a turtle lays its eggs: but it is the work of Angelo Masala

The installation deceived many bathers, who thought it was an authentic specimen.
I materiali sequestrati dai poliziottti
I materiali sequestrati dai poliziottti
Drug

Hashish and marijuana dealer arrested in Sassari

The young man was surprised and stopped in a park by the police
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
Cagliari

In Piazza del Carmine, checks continue: thirty-seven people identified during the night.

The Carabinieri continue their activity in the "red zone" established by the prefect to combat crime: yesterday evening one arrest was made and two other people were removed.
Poetto e Sella del Diavolo, Cagliari (foto Ansa)
Poetto e Sella del Diavolo, Cagliari (foto Ansa)
The data

Tourism is heading for a record-breaking autumn in Sardinia: beaches are packed, hotels and B&Bs are at 60% occupancy.

Second summer on the island, heat and high temperatures cause a 10% increase in attendance compared to 2024
Controlli in piazza del Carmine a Cagliari (foto Cc)
Controlli in piazza del Carmine a Cagliari (foto Cc)
Cagliari

A 25-year-old man arrested in a "red zone" in Piazza del Carmine: drunk, he kicked the police officers.

The soldiers tried to identify him, he attacked them until he was immobilized and secured.
Budelli, La Maddalena (foto Parco Nazionale Arcipelago)
Budelli, La Maddalena (foto Parco Nazionale Arcipelago)
The Magdalene

Budelli: Tourist injured by boat propeller in serious condition

The 57-year-old woman was rescued and taken to the hospital. An investigation has been opened.
useless rescue efforts

Gallura: Man and woman struck by illness while swimming, killing one man and one woman.

The tragedies occurred in Porto Rotondo and San Teodoro. The victims were aged 88 and 67. Air rescuers were called, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
Le auto coinvolte nello scontro di Aglientu (Foto: Andrea Busia)
Le auto coinvolte nello scontro di Aglientu (Foto: Andrea Busia)
the accident

Tragic head-on crash in Aglientu: One dead

The victim is a farmer living in the village: a traffic jam was fatal.
L'incidente (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente (foto Vigili del fuoco)
the accident

Fonni, crash into a car on SP 69: the motorcyclist suffered a spinal injury.

The causes are currently being investigated, with firefighters and carabinieri on site.
Decine di ambulanze per l'addio a Chico Pais
Decine di ambulanze per l'addio a Chico Pais
mourning

Cagliari, dozens of ambulance sirens wail as Chico Pais bids farewell.

The funeral of the 118 veteran, who passed away at 69, will take place in the Quartiere del Sole district.
Alessandra Todde
Alessandra Todde
the complaint

Todde meets with students in San Gavino: "But no awkward questions; they need to be discussed with the staff."

Sardinia calls Sardinia to attack: "Internal document gags children, school transformed into a stage for political propaganda: an initiative to be boycotted."
Un gregge di pecore
Un gregge di pecore
the data

Bluetongue Alert in Sardinia: 100 outbreaks in September

Bluetongue outbreak accelerates on the island, nearly nine hundred sheep dead
L'auto in fiamme in via Tiepolo
L'auto in fiamme in via Tiepolo
the alarm

Cagliari, two cars burned on Via Tiepolo: danger posed by a burst gas pipe.

Fire night in the Mulinu Becciu neighborhood
Insularità

Cagliari, first 3D hip replacement surgery in Sardinia

A woman suffering from a form of dwarfism underwent surgery at the Duilio Casula Polyclinic, where she received a custom-made titanium prosthesis.