Sardinia

Una pariglia
Una pariglia
the controversy

Vests and helmets for the Sartiglia, the Prefecture: "Full compliance with the Abodi decree."

The Interior Ministry's territorial office insists on the need to comply with ministerial regulations, but warns: "The permits are municipal." The decision by the knights is awaited, and they could stage a sensational protest.
the crash

Accident on Highway 131 in Santa Cristina leaves two seriously injured: the doctor lowers himself from the helicopter with a winch.

A car goes off the road and crashes, leaving a man and a woman inside. Complex rescue operations are underway.
Ricerca sull'utilizzo dello smartphone da parte degli anziani.
Ricerca sull'utilizzo dello smartphone da parte degli anziani.
The research

The smartphone, a lifelong companion for elderly Sardinians

Digital Grandparents Survey: 82.7% of those interviewed use it every day and 40.6% say they spend many hours a day on it
Aeroitalia in fase di decollo
Aeroitalia in fase di decollo
transportation

Continuity takes off in pieces: Cagliari-Milan and Alghero-Rome go to Aeroitalia

Two routes have been awarded (under suspension). For the others, without compensation, we must wait for ITA-Volotea's move. The issue of connections between Riviera del Corallo and Linate remains: a failed bid and no new tenders.
I lavori per la segnaletica questa mattina in viale Elmas
I lavori per la segnaletica questa mattina in viale Elmas
The disservices

Cagliari, new traffic jams at the city entrance: Anas and the Municipality are not communicating.

Stopgap operation on the 130, signage on Viale Elmas: queues and protests
L'acqua che viene scaricata dalla diga di Monte Pranu a Tratalias (foto Fabio Murru)
L'acqua che viene scaricata dalla diga di Monte Pranu a Tratalias (foto Fabio Murru)
bad weather

An appeal from the Sardinian countryside: "Dam water should not be wasted."

Floodgates opened at Monte Pranu: water discharges into the sea. Sardinian farmers: "It's the same story every year, then water restrictions come in the summer."
Cagliari, viale Diaz al buio (L'Unione Sarda)
Cagliari, viale Diaz al buio (L'Unione Sarda)
the emergency

Breakdowns, outdated networks, and bad weather: this is the island of rolling blackouts.

Thousands of Sardinians in dozens of municipalities are experiencing disruption. Cagliari is a case in point: lights out on streets and in homes in many neighborhoods.
Il Brotzu
Il Brotzu
the accident

Cagliari: Cyclist hit by car on Viale Marconi, serious injury

The 38-year-old man was taken to Brotzu Hospital with a red code.
the controversy

Ardia or Sartiglia? For the majorale of the infinite Guild, there's no comparison.

Filippo Martinez responds to the mayor of Sedilo: "It is sacrosanct that the Ardia is an act of true faith, even if it is directed at a saint never canonized by the Catholic Church."
Il cartello stradale di chiusura della strada a Stintino (foto concessa)
Il cartello stradale di chiusura della strada a Stintino (foto concessa)
The works

Road repairs: panoramic road closes in Stintino

Workers at work from February 4th to April 5th: resurfacing of the asphalt in the most critical areas is planned, followed by new guardrails and a traffic island.
Il sindaco di Orgosolo Pasquale Mereu e il popolo della Pratobello
Il sindaco di Orgosolo Pasquale Mereu e il popolo della Pratobello
Energy

Pratobello, committees issue ultimatum: "We'll wait until Tuesday for a response."

Still no response from the Region regarding the analysis of the popular initiative bill signed by over 210,000 Sardinians. The mayor of Orgosolo: "With the new decree, Sardinia is at risk."
the accident

Car crashes off the road in Quartu, leaving three injured in hospital.

Ambulances arrived immediately, a red code for the dynamics
the idea

Ulysses in Santa Teresa Gallura? Architect Fara's thesis on the land of the Laestrygonians

A close comparison between the Homeric text and possible concrete findings in the sea, in the bay and along the coast
L'incidente ad Aidomaggiore (foto Vigili del fuoco)
L'incidente ad Aidomaggiore (foto Vigili del fuoco)
the accident

Aidomaggiore, car goes off the road and overturns

Firefighters on site, the injured man in hospital with yellow code
The story

"From farm work to the prosperity of tourism, this is how Pula has changed."

Between personal memories and local events, the doyenne of merchants recounts the birth of the holiday industry
Intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Quartu, il parcheggio Cuore allagato vicino all'Unipol Domus, sotto una strada a Iglesias
Intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Quartu, il parcheggio Cuore allagato vicino all'Unipol Domus, sotto una strada a Iglesias
The bad weather

Flooding and rain remain under weather alert on the island: firefighters in Quartu are working to clear homes from the water.

Clear skies will appear across much of the region starting tomorrow, but it will only be a respite: unstable weather is expected over the weekend.
Danni da maltempo (foto Zizi)
Danni da maltempo (foto Zizi)
The bad weather

Cyclone Harry: All of Parteolla declares a state of natural disaster.

Rural roads were particularly affected due to the flooding of some streams.
the theft

Serramanna, 49-year-old caught at school at night while attempting to steal: in trouble

The man, originally from Decimomannu, was arrested in flagrante delicto.
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.