Sardinia

Laura Neri, dirigente dell'IC Li Punti
Laura Neri, dirigente dell'IC Li Punti
The news

Sassari, a miracle in Ottava: the school board gives the green light to the new first-grade class.

The commitment of the school, families, and committees to keep the community alive: "The enrolled children are all local."
La Maddalena: Avis, Autoemoteca in Piazza Umberto I
La Maddalena: Avis, Autoemoteca in Piazza Umberto I
Blood emergency

Avis, a warning from Gallura: "Fewer donations during the most critical months."

Many donors are busy working in tourism, catering and services, often with long shifts and even night shifts which make it difficult to get to the bloodmobile.
Un velivolo Ryanair in pista
Un velivolo Ryanair in pista
Transportation

Alghero Airport, Pais: "Ryanair reports worrying signals regarding its winter schedule."

«Only national connections, no international routes and weekly frequencies that would go from 22 to 9»
The investigations

Raid on armored vehicles in the Nuoro area: gang busted, two more arrests

The investigation into the criminal organization that carried out robberies worth hundreds of thousands of euros has closed. A robbery on Highway 131dcn was foiled thanks to the State Police's preventative work.
The investigations

Anti-drug raid in Northern Sardinia: four arrests and searches throughout the island.

The suspects reside in Gallura, Goceano, and Barbagia. A plantation of over a thousand cannabis plants in the Luras countryside was dismantled.
(archivio L'Unione Sarda)
(archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Mobility chaos

Cagliari in the grip of traffic: construction sites and closures, the ordeal continues.

From Castello to Pirri via Roma: a journey through the roadworks in the capital city.
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
On trial

Sassari: Man accused of sexual assault against his 14-year-old daughter sent to trial

According to the charges, the man allegedly groped the minor's private parts at home.
The alarm

Flights continue to operate, prices ready to take off: "We need an extra €16 per flight."

The cost of jet fuel doubles, Aeroitalia's request. Discussions with the Region and airlines will take place today at the Ministry of Transport.
Tetti in eternit (foto archivio Unione Sarda)
Tetti in eternit (foto archivio Unione Sarda)
the data

Oristano, asbestos continues to claim victims: 42 victims in the province in the last year.

Giampaolo Lilliu, president of the Ex-Exposed Association, calls for an extraordinary plan to address the emergency.
Una delle scalinate (Foto Sara Pinna)
Una delle scalinate (Foto Sara Pinna)
goats

Cyclone Harry has brought the pearls of Sinis to their knees, even the Isthmus beach is on the verge of closure

The mayor's announcement after an inspection: "High risk, several boulders and fractures in the ground."
fight against drug dealing

Man wandering around Sassari with half a kilo of cocaine in his trolley: arrested

The man was stopped by the Carabinieri due to his suspicious behavior. Then the discovery was made.
the protest

Bovine dermatitis, Sardinian farmers: "The total lockdown has been lifted, outbreaks are only in the south, but we're all held hostage by the virus."

The concept was reiterated at the meeting convened by Councilor Agus: "Five thousand calves ready to leave for the continent, we can't wait another day."
the “prank”

Quartu, the kids' crazy game: slalom between speeding cars on the Poetto seafront.

The drivers' story: "They would park near the former newsstand and take off as soon as they saw vehicles passing by."
Don Giovanni Laconi
Don Giovanni Laconi
mourning

Farewell to Don Giovanni Laconi, missionary from Ussassai in the Holy Land

The priest passed away in Rome, he had turned 90 last September
the funerals

In Quartu, a moving farewell to Andrea Lai, who died in the tragic accident on the 387

A packed church paid its last respects to the 49-year-old man who crashed his motorcycle Friday night at the Serdiana roundabout: "He was loved by everyone."
The research

Nicola Cambarau's body found after disappearing in Capoterra

The 39-year-old man was found dead
Il momento della premiazione della Brigata Sassari (foto Stato Maggiore dell'Esercito)
Il momento della premiazione della Brigata Sassari (foto Stato Maggiore dell'Esercito)
The recognition

Mission in Lebanon, Silver Medal of Valor for the Sassari Brigade

The war flag of the historic "Dimonios" unit was awarded in L'Aquila for its commitment to the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon between August 2024 and February 2025.
the sentence

Illegal withdrawals from client accounts: Oliena, former administrator Barabino receives new conviction

Four months, in continuation of a sentence of 4 years and 2 months already final
Insularità

Meloni: "The fake photos of me in my underwear were taken by AI. Be careful, fakes are dangerous."

The prime minister posted an image on social media of herself in an AI-created slip: "Check everything before sharing."