Sardinia

L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco
the alarm

A house in Sant'Antonio di Gallura on fire: a tenant was burned.

Firefighters responded to the scene on Via Mascagni, suffering only minor injuries.
Babbo Natale e gli elfi a cavallo (foto ufficio stampa)
Babbo Natale e gli elfi a cavallo (foto ufficio stampa)
solidarity

A Santa Claus on horseback at the Sassari hospital in memory of Annalisa

Roberta Sanna continues the tradition begun by her sister, a cancer patient who passed away six months ago: "For us, she was an example of strength."
Palazzo Bacaredda e, nel tondo, il sindaco Massimo Zedda
Palazzo Bacaredda e, nel tondo, il sindaco Massimo Zedda
Bacaredda Palace

Cagliari, the City Council approves the €533 million budget: "Taxes remain unchanged and no debt will be incurred starting next year."

The budget document received a green light from the chamber. The mayor: "The budget is available for hiring staff."
Passeggeri in arrivo a Elmas (L'Unione Sarda)
Passeggeri in arrivo a Elmas (L'Unione Sarda)
War of the Skies

Sardinia's airport merger, ANAC's beacon: concessions at risk

The change in shareholders could lead to the revocation of licenses, according to the Anti-Corruption Authority: a public tender is needed. Former Transport Councilor Moro calls it a "cynical business operation."
moments of fear

Cagliari, a man threatens social center staff with a box cutter: arrested

The man was stopped on Viale Sant'Ignazio by the Carabinieri of the mobile radio unit.
I vigili del fuoco al lavoro (Foto di Matteo Cabras)
I vigili del fuoco al lavoro (Foto di Matteo Cabras)
the accident

Cagliari, debris falls from a balcony on Viale Sant'Avendrace, damaging a parked car.

No one was walking on the sidewalk: the area was cordoned off for safety
green light

Sassari, green light for the budget forecast

Councilor Masala: "A synthesis of financial rigor and political vision."
I soccorsi sul luogo dell'incidente
I soccorsi sul luogo dell'incidente
the accident

Cagliari: A pedestrian was hit by a bus on Via Dante.

Seventy-two-year-old transported to Brotzu Hospital with red code
Dario Giagoni (foto Facebook)
Dario Giagoni (foto Facebook)
the controversy

Self-defense, Giagoni shakes up social media: "It's not ideology, it's instinct."

The Gallura MP for the League: "Anyone who hasn't felt that chill that takes your breath away can't understand."
Alessandra Todde (Ansa)
Alessandra Todde (Ansa)
the sentence

The Constitutional Court rejects the appointment of a commissioner to Sardinia's local health authorities: a major disruption to healthcare.

The Constitutional Court rules the "mini-reform" law that sent managers home is illegitimate. The Region: "Working to determine what action to take."
Un momento dell'operazione dei carabinieri
Un momento dell'operazione dei carabinieri
the decision

Drug trafficking in Sardinia: The Court of Appeal overturns the measures taken against four suspects; the alleged ringleader is released from prison.

A dramatic turn of events has broken up the investigation that has dismantled two gangs that allegedly "moved" tons of drugs: the judges say the alleged facts date back too far and there is no risk of the crime being repeated.
Il sindaco di Olbia, Settimo Nizzi, in conferenza stampa (Ansa)
Il sindaco di Olbia, Settimo Nizzi, in conferenza stampa (Ansa)
common

Olbia, Nizzi takes stock of 2025: "I give myself 10/10 for my commitment."

The mayor: "I'd do it all again, I don't regret a thing." And he's already identified his possible successor: "A politician, not a technician."
the party

Olbia, the SOS Astores choir from Golfo Aranci sings for hospital patients.

A concert to bring the Christmas atmosphere to the hospital corridors and give a moment of serenity to those who are hospitalised and those who work there.
Il nuovo tratto riaperto
Il nuovo tratto riaperto
traffic

A kilometer and a half of the 131 (renovated) road between Villagreca and Serrenti reopens

Anas' announcement: work completed on the northbound carriageway.
Miane dj (foto ufficio stampa)
Miane dj (foto ufficio stampa)
the evening

"Christmas Electronic Festival" on the night of December 25th at the Tsunami Disco Club in Pula

An electronic Christmas, with five DJs and international guest Miane:
Il sindaco Zedda con il console Pinna (foto ufficio stampa)
Il sindaco Zedda con il console Pinna (foto ufficio stampa)
the protocol

Cagliari signs agreement with the Consular Corps of Sardinia

The agreement to promote the city's image worldwide
the yellow

Two devastating fires in just a few months: a double blow for the Macchiareddu company.

Extensive damage to West Recycling: the previous incident dates back to the end of October, investigations underway
Carabinieri
Carabinieri
violence

Oliena, man kicks dog to death in his garden: reported

The brothers had asked the police for help, but when they arrived the animal was already dead.
Un presepe, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
Un presepe, immagine simbolo (Ansa)
the event

In Santu Lussurgiu, a living nativity scene with elementary school students

An open-air performance that combined tradition, creativity and participation
Insularità
Giovani (Foo simbolo, archivio US)
Giovani (Foo simbolo, archivio US)

Talent in Sardinia: The third edition of the competition is underway.

To bring back young talents who have emigrated to the island