Sardinia

Gianni Pittui (foto concessa)
Gianni Pittui (foto concessa)
the turning point

Skull found in the Ploaghe countryside: it belongs to Gianni Pittui, the 75-year-old who disappeared from the RSA.

Medical-scientific analyses confirm this. The pensioner had left the facility on September 14th.
Maltempo in Sardegna, le previsioni per lunedì e martedì (foto WXCharts.com)
Maltempo in Sardegna, le previsioni per lunedì e martedì (foto WXCharts.com)
bad weather

Rain and gale-force winds are on the way, as Sardinia braces for the cyclone.

Possible closure of schools and coastal roads: the new weather bulletin expected by 2 p.m. will define the alert, orange or red.
the accident

A crash in Villacidro overnight left two young people injured, one in serious condition.

The car went off the road around four o'clock: the boys were extracted from the wreckage and transported to Brotzu and Policlinico hospitals.
09 05 2006 Cagliari piazza del carmine il tribunale del TAR Foto Francesco Capai
09 05 2006 Cagliari piazza del carmine il tribunale del TAR Foto Francesco Capai
healthcare

Appointment chaos: fired directors also filed an appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR).

Former Sassari Local Health Authority director Flavio Sensi has already won. Five Star Movement and the Democratic Party are seeking an agreement on the remaining positions to be filled.
Immagine simbolo
Immagine simbolo
Olbia

Investigations into "payday" doctors in Gallura: one specialist removed

Some professionals found through temporary employment agencies are under scrutiny. One of them is under investigation for "acts detrimental to the sexual freedom of patients."
Il vertice in videoconferenza
Il vertice in videoconferenza
weather forecast

Storms, wind, and storm surges: weather alerts issued for the island. Critical conditions area by area.

A meeting between the Civil Protection Department, the Region, and mayors will discuss the wave of severe weather approaching Sardinia.
the crime

Carbonia: Interrogations and extensive investigations to find Giovanni Musu's killer.

Several witnesses were interviewed, some linked to the mining town's petty crime scene. The 53-year-old was stabbed in the throat and set on fire; his body was found in Rosmarino Park.
Il Commissariato di Olbia (Archivio)
Il Commissariato di Olbia (Archivio)
safety

Olbia and Northern Sardinia are without police officers, a union protests: "200 are missing."

The SIULP speaks openly of "institutional short-sightedness"
Cagliari 16 febbraio 2023 - Ratantira giovedì grasso - Stefano Anedda Endrich
Cagliari 16 febbraio 2023 - Ratantira giovedì grasso - Stefano Anedda Endrich
the announcement

Cagliari's historic associations are leaving the Carnival: "Time pressure and doubts about the program."

Sa Ratantira Casteddaia and ASC Senza Confini Rione Marina: "It is with great regret that we will not be attending the celebration."
Weather forecast

Severe weather in Sardinia: warning for thunderstorms, wind, and storm surges

Civil Protection has issued a warning for adverse weather conditions
Il rogo a Punta Molentis
Il rogo a Punta Molentis
the meeting

Fighting fires in six steps: "Prevention is essential to avoid a new Punta Molentis."

In 2025, nearly 5,000 football pitches in woods and forests went up in smoke
Murales a Orgosolo
Murales a Orgosolo
Mobilization

Energy speculation: A public meeting is scheduled for tomorrow in Orgosolo.

Initiative by the committee against energy speculation "Ventu Hontrariu", meeting at 3 p.m.
La caserma dei carabinieri a Capoterra (Foto archivio US)
La caserma dei carabinieri a Capoterra (Foto archivio US)
The measure

Capoterra: 37-year-old man violates house arrest order and is taken to prison.

The man was serving a sentence at home for domestic abuse.
Copie de L'Unione Sarda
Copie de L'Unione Sarda
the investigation

Four people under investigation for illegal online distribution of copies of L'Unione Sarda.

Postal police searches: the newspaper was made available in instant messaging groups
Monserrato, le telecamere incastrano i trasgressori
Monserrato, le telecamere incastrano i trasgressori
Video surveillance

Fighting waste dumping in Monserrato: The mayor: "We don't tolerate impunity."

Cameras catch bag thieves
traffic

Cagliari: Car driving the wrong way on the Scafa bridge, near head-on collision

The crash was avoided only thanks to the quick reflexes of another driver.
tax

Capoterra, green light given to scrapping tax bills

Provision to extinguish payment requests entrusted to the Revenue Agency from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2023
La pietra (foto concessa)
La pietra (foto concessa)
the analysis

The Superintendency: "In Villanova Truschedu, there is no statue of the Mother Goddess, only a stone."

Experts are working on a report in the Santa Barbara archaeological area: the verdict is in.
Il Consiglio direttivo dell’associazione cavalieri
Il Consiglio direttivo dell’associazione cavalieri
the controversy

Following the Sartiglia earthquake in Oristano, the president of the knights' association resigns: "Irrevocable resignation."

Among the hypotheses that led to the decision were the purchase of helmets and back protectors for the event and internal disagreements on the selection of horses.
Carabinieri davanti al market (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
Carabinieri davanti al market (Archivio L'Unione Sarda)
the controls

Cagliari: Man arrested for attempting to steal €800 worth of alcohol from a supermarket

A 50-year-old Romanian man was arrested for carrying a shielded bag in an attempt to evade the anti-theft system. A Moroccan man was also reported for theft that evening.