Sardinians in the World

Studenti (Ansa)
Studenti (Ansa)
the points

Ten ideas against the "Sardinian brain drain" abroad and to combat depopulation

The proposals formulated by the Ferdinando Santi institute which has collected the stories of emigrants
history

The homemade focaccias of two Sardinian emigrants are all the rage in England: «We quit our jobs, but now we have 5-star reviews»

Having left Sulcis for Manchester, Enrico Pinna and Daniela Steri started making sandwiches for friends. Then the leap to Deliveroo, where they have conquered hundreds of customers in just a few months. And now they dream of opening a club
Mario Succu e il logo del suo locale (foto concesse)
Mario Succu e il logo del suo locale (foto concesse)
the interview

“Trallallera” and “Drommi drommi”: the Sardinian take away sandwiches in the center of Milan

A new reality that sees the entrepreneurial spirit of Mario Succu, 33, from Budoni at work: in his restaurant only products from the island
Alessandro Saiu, chef e proprietario del ristorante "Domu Nosta" di Berlino (foto concessa)
Alessandro Saiu, chef e proprietario del ristorante "Domu Nosta" di Berlino (foto concessa)
Germany

The globetrotting chef, who left from Sardinia, stopped in Berlin: here is the "Domu Nosta"

The restaurant opened its doors a few days before the lockdown: «But we didn't give up and, on the contrary, we gave even more». On the menu, many proposals from the island's tradition and dishes with family recipes
L'ingresso di casa Scalas, in California, con gli addobbi di Natale e la bandiera dei Quattro Mori. Nel riquadro Natalino con la moglie Carmelina (foto concesse)
L'ingresso di casa Scalas, in California, con gli addobbi di Natale e la bandiera dei Quattro Mori. Nel riquadro Natalino con la moglie Carmelina (foto concesse)
the interview

From Sardinia to California: one way trip. But there remains "an invisible thread that will never break"

Natalino Scalas left Assemini in 1969: «Today I am clinging to certain memories and certain moments that prevent me from living my wonderful present»
Filippo Soggiu (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Filippo Soggiu (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
pavia

Mourning in the world of Sardinian emigration, farewell to Filippo Soggiu: former president of the Fasi

Originally from Buddusò, for decades he was at the helm of the organization that brings together clubs in Italy
Gabriele Enna, 40 anni, di Bonarcado (foto concessa)
Gabriele Enna, 40 anni, di Bonarcado (foto concessa)
the interview

"In Sardinia? The French live there." The strange idea that in Japan they have of our Island

Gabriele Enna, 40, from Bonarcado, is the treasurer of the Sardinian association based in Tokyo
Mario Sanna con lo staff della palestra (I-Motion Gym Facebook)
Mario Sanna con lo staff della palestra (I-Motion Gym Facebook)
the character

At 94 still in the gym: England celebrates "Super Mario" Sanna

Emigrated from La Maddalena in the 1950s, a Sardinian pensioner makes headlines across the Channel: despite his age he doesn't stop training at least twice a week
Immagine simbolo (Unsplash)
Immagine simbolo (Unsplash)
the story

Sardinian emigrant dies without heirs: the estate goes to her father's secret family (in the USA)

From Ossi and Sant'Antioco to New Jersey, passing through Genoa: a genealogist has reconstructed the intricate thread of Mrs. Iole B's relationships. Until the final twist
Al centro, gli agenti premiati (Foto Questura di Firenze)
Al centro, gli agenti premiati (Foto Questura di Firenze)
the merit

The agents-heroes of Assemini awarded in Florence with the Scudo di San Martino

Recognition for the courage of Marco Marras and Loris Tola, who in 2021 tried to save a man - who later died in hospital - who wanted to set himself on fire
Silvia Paola Lai (Foto concessa)
Silvia Paola Lai (Foto concessa)
to educate

The “Jerusalema challenge” of the children of Pula and Muravera lands in Ireland

The teacher Silvia Paola Lai guest of the Italian ambassador as part of the project dedicated to music, entertainment and solidarity
Massimiliano Sussarello (dai social)
Massimiliano Sussarello (dai social)
citizen-hero

Foil a mugging in Bologna: 55-year-old Sardinian awarded for courage

Massimiliano Sussarello received the commendation from the Police Headquarters for his civic sense: "I could not turn away"
Nicole Zanon e Nicolò Spano con "Sbirulina" (Foto concessa)
Nicole Zanon e Nicolò Spano con "Sbirulina" (Foto concessa)
on the road

The tour of Spain (3,800 km) at the wheel of a 1971 500: the feat of a Sardinian couple

The journey of Nicole Zanon from Quart and Nicolò Spano from Cagliari who, with their faithful Sbirulina, made a stop in the main cities in the north of the Iberian Peninsula
Giuseppe (Peppino) Mureddu, originario di Lodine (L'Unione Sarda)
Giuseppe (Peppino) Mureddu, originario di Lodine (L'Unione Sarda)
the interview

"That time I slept in a coffin shop": in a book the story of the Sardinian emigrant Peppino Mureddu

Born in 1932 in Lodine, he traveled between Belgium, Germany and Lombardy. From the passion for technology to advice for today's young people
Una statua della regina Elisabetta a Brisbane, Australia (Ansa - Epa)
Una statua della regina Elisabetta a Brisbane, Australia (Ansa - Epa)
the death of the sovereign

The death of Queen Elizabeth, the voice of Sardinian emigrants in the Commonwealth countries

From Australia to London, "deep respect for his role"
Francesco Messinas (a destra) e il suo socio Leonardo Mastrofilippo (foto concessa)
Francesco Messinas (a destra) e il suo socio Leonardo Mastrofilippo (foto concessa)
the interview

From Villacidro to London to open his restaurant: “My secret? Give customers a reason to come back "

Francesco Messinas, in partnership with his friend Leonardo, is the owner of the Cafè Amisha, awarded by Open Table Uk
art

Between Gramsci and Sciola: the mural by Gabriele Sanna awarded in Turin

The student of the "Foiso Fois" of Cagliari won the "HOME - House of Memory & Engagement" competition
Massimiliano Peralta, il bimbo con origini a Padria che sarà in gara allo Zecchino d'Oro (foto Ermanno Ivone, ufficio stampa, concessa)
Massimiliano Peralta, il bimbo con origini a Padria che sarà in gara allo Zecchino d'Oro (foto Ermanno Ivone, ufficio stampa, concessa)
the soloist

On the stage of the Zecchino d'Oro, little Massimiliano, the son of a Sardinian emigrant in Poland

He will present the song "The sweater", his parents tell of him that since he was in the cradle they sang him lullabies in Sardinian
Alberto Maoddi (al centro, in basso) con i modelli alla sfilata di Roma (foto Dlyonline concessa da Alberto Maoddi)
Alberto Maoddi (al centro, in basso) con i modelli alla sfilata di Roma (foto Dlyonline concessa da Alberto Maoddi)
the interview

Alberto Maoddi of Nuragus, debut fashion show in Rome: on the catwalk his garments inspired by the tradition of the island

The young Sardinian designer has been selected to present five exclusive pieces between ancient and modern linked to the Metaverse
Monica Taula, di Loceri, presidente dell'Associazione nazionale privi della vista e ipovedenti (foto concessa)
Monica Taula, di Loceri, presidente dell'Associazione nazionale privi della vista e ipovedenti (foto concessa)
the interview

Blind and visually impaired, "with the right tools we can do anything"

Anpvi has a new president, for the first time a woman: Monica Taula from Sardinia
Insularità

Osaka Expo, Mamuthones and Issohadores guests in Japan

They will parade after the conference offering a taste of their mysterious and fascinating ritual