Sardinia

Nuova perturbazione in serata in Sardegna
Nuova perturbazione in serata in Sardegna
weather forecast

New wave of thunderstorms: alert issued in eastern Sardinia

Civil Protection warning: severe weather expected this evening
Un cantiere di Forestas e, nel tondo, Salvatore Piras
Un cantiere di Forestas e, nel tondo, Salvatore Piras
the agency

The Forestas mess: the commissioner appointed by the Todde administration has also been stopped.

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) suspends the recently adopted resolution that assigned the position to Nudda. Piras, the sole administrator who was ousted in May by the Anti-Corruption Commission, returns to the role.
mourning

Santu Lussurgiu, the commander of the Barracelli died at the age of 55

Francesco Serra was also Councillor for Agriculture from 2010 to 2015
the operation

Villamar: Threats and harassment of ex-girlfriend, 24-year-old in jail. Drugs found during arrest, brother also in trouble.

Two brothers were arrested; when the police searched the house they found 425 grams of hashish.
the scam

Sassari, a 90-year-old man's fake policeman scam was foiled: the man was already delivering cash and jewelry.

Two Apulian men who had just arrived from Olbia were arrested to carry out the scam. The elderly man's son intervened quickly, alerting 112.
traffic

Work is complete, opening one kilometer of the new state highway 131 in Nuraminis.

Starting next week, Anas will remove the traffic diversion at the junction towards Cagliari.
La rimozione del relitto (foto L'Unione Sarda)
La rimozione del relitto (foto L'Unione Sarda)
the intervention

Poetto: Removal of the boat that has been stranded for months is underway: it was Matias's floating home.

Operations have begun to remove the twelve-metre long wreck, stranded on the shoreline at the first stop
the decision

Tavolara Bay's green light revoked by the government: political conflict erupts in Sardinia.

Todde: "In Rome, they had to give up." FdI: "A clumsy attempt to claim a victory, someone should resign."
the protest

Villacidro: A pensioner chains himself in front of local police: "Fire safety regulations not followed."

Moments of tension, then the man was invited to enter the offices and the commander Simone Manconi told him that there was no danger.
the news

After a ten-month hiatus, the Trenino Verde line to Bosa Marina will reopen on July 15th.

The tourist convoy derailed on October 5th, with serious economic consequences and several reservations lost.
Cancello divelto il giorno dell'episodio
Cancello divelto il giorno dell'episodio
the process

Sassari, attempted murder in the Zinziodda area: court report

The defendant, while driving his truck, knocked down the gate of a 57-year-old man who was then run over
the discovery

Capoterra, a small treasure in the deceased aunt's drawer

Two savings bonds issued by the Post Office in 1938 and 1970. Now the nephew hopes to cash them in: according to his lawyers, they could be worth up to 25,000 euros.
Cagliari

Massive seizure of counterfeit toys at Porto Canale

Chinese products, joint operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Guardia di Finanza
L'infovoli di Sogaer di questa mattina
L'infovoli di Sogaer di questa mattina
Transportation

Planes, nightmare morning: flights to Rome and Milan at 6 and 7 a.m. cancelled

Passengers are angry. The return flight from Linate was also disrupted last night.
the investigation

Orosei, "easy" residence permits and phantom contracts: illegal immigration network dismantled, three in prison.

Four precautionary measures were issued in total, and two public employees were also investigated. For each individual illegal practice, a compensation of up to €5,200 was sought.
the violence

Sassari, ex-partner attacked from behind by hammer: arrested, she had also attempted to poison him

The 60-year-old had suffered a serious fracture, she did not accept the end of their relationship
the investigations

Orosei, a major Carabinieri raid: seven patrol cars and a helicopter on Via San Francesco.

Searches and seizures, it would be an operation against irregular immigration
Panchine con vista cantiere in via Roma (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Panchine con vista cantiere in via Roma (foto L'Unione Sarda)
the investigation

Cagliari, the first metro tests are underway in San Saturnino. But its opening remains a mystery.

Yet another postponement for the inauguration of the station that has been ready for two years
healthcare

Token-operators are gone, queues are growing: the emergency room on the island is a nightmare

Staffing levels are depleted, and Beretta (director in Olbia) is close to resigning. A clash in the Council, the Five Star Movement (M5S) says "No closures."
Massimo Mulas (foto Pala)
Massimo Mulas (foto Pala)
In the classroom

Porto Torres, Mulas begins his new term: "Ready to change the city's fortunes."

The reconfirmed mayor opened the inaugural session of the city council
Insularità
Un modello Audi
Un modello Audi

The Audi brand returns to Olbia on the initiative of the Catte Group

Gallura is one of Sardinia's most dynamic regions, an international hub for tourism.