Sardinia

Un sopralluogo a Portisco (Foto Busia)
Un sopralluogo a Portisco (Foto Busia)
The investigation

Skipper dies in Olbia, labor inspectors on the yacht five months after the tragedy.

Specialized Spresal personnel had never been involved in the investigations
La pariglia formata da Andrea Concas, Antonella Rosa e Federico Misura (foto Sara Pinna)
La pariglia formata da Andrea Concas, Antonella Rosa e Federico Misura (foto Sara Pinna)
Oristano

Sartiglia 2026: Here's the list of winners

The jury that observed the riders for two days on the track of via Duomo and via Mazzini decreed the best in different categories
Moby Aki a Porto Torres(foto Pala)
Moby Aki a Porto Torres(foto Pala)
bad weather

Stormy weather leaves Porto Torres port deserted for six days

Ferries diverted, maritime connections to the north-west of the island at a standstill
Il canyon di Tuvixeddu, nel riquadro Manuela Murgia (Archivio)
Il canyon di Tuvixeddu, nel riquadro Manuela Murgia (Archivio)
Cagliari

Manuela Murgia, Demontis's expert report: "Here are the four reasons why she didn't commit suicide."

The coroner's report has just been filed, and the prosecutor must now decide whether to appoint a super-expert.
Maria Chiara Tilocca (foto concessa)
Maria Chiara Tilocca (foto concessa)
The recognition

University Talent: The America Giovani Award goes to Maria Chiara Tilocca of Tissot.

The young woman will receive a scholarship for a master's degree in Leadership for International Relations and Made in Italy.
Raccolta differenziata
Raccolta differenziata
The protest

Recycling workers in Nuoro are on strike: workers have been given a five-day ultimatum to convene a roundtable discussion.

At the heart of the dispute are arrears for night allowances, workloads and Sunday rotations, safety in the workplace and the regulation of video surveillance and GPS systems.
Agenti di polizia effettuano dei controlli nei pressi di Piazza San Pietro, Roma, 16 novembre 2015. ANSA/UFFICIO STAMPA POLIZIA ++ NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY ++
Agenti di polizia effettuano dei controlli nei pressi di Piazza San Pietro, Roma, 16 novembre 2015. ANSA/UFFICIO STAMPA POLIZIA ++ NO SALES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY ++
In handcuffs

Olbia, woman bites and beats police officers: arrested

The woman, a 40-year-old Romanian, was required to sign in daily as requested by the prosecutor.
Nel riquadro, Tonino Pireddu
Nel riquadro, Tonino Pireddu
The murder

Orani, Tonino Pireddu killed from behind: an autopsy will clarify the circumstances and number of shots fired.

The exam is scheduled for tomorrow morning in Cagliari. The victim's past is being investigated, including surveillance camera footage.
The data

Cagliari is among the Italian cities with the most cars: its pollution potential is also high.

According to Istat, the city is in third place in Italy among metropolitan capitals for the highest rate of cars in relation to the population: there are 709 per thousand inhabitants, and still too few of them are low-emission ones.
the arrest

Sassari: Drugs, performance-enhancing substances, and a firecracker in the house; arrested

A young man was arrested in flagrante and taken to prison in Bancali.
Un momento della cerimonia (foto carabinieri)
Un momento della cerimonia (foto carabinieri)
Carabinieri

Ranks awarded to four Carabinieri officers: the ceremony took place in Cagliari.

A simple yet meaningful moment at the Command headquarters in Via Sonnino
Il Brotzu
Il Brotzu
accident at work

Elmas, worker struck by French window he was installing: worker injured

The man taken to Brotzu is not in danger of dying.
La faglia (Foto concessa)
La faglia (Foto concessa)
the alarm

Cabras, the road leading to the ancient ruins of Tharros is at risk of collapsing.

The crack in the upper ridge of the marina is widening. The incessant rain and storm surges are frightening.
stalking

Quartu, stalking and robbery: a 41-year-old man is prohibited from approaching the premises.

First the heated argument, then the fight and finally the escape on the victim's electric scooter.
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Carbonia
L'intervento dei vigili del fuoco a Carbonia
the flames

A fire breaks out in the garage of Carbonia, and the flames reach a house: firefighters are at work.

The intervention lasted for several hours, investigations are underway to establish the causes of the fire
Le auto in coda (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Le auto in coda (foto L'Unione Sarda)
traffic

Anas construction sites on the 195 racetrack in Via San Paolo: long lines of cars lined up at the entrance to Cagliari.

Road widths reduced for drainage layer construction: work continues until March 4th
Ris al lavoro in via Sivilleri, a Villasor (foto Luigi Almiento)
Ris al lavoro in via Sivilleri, a Villasor (foto Luigi Almiento)
the investigations

Villasor: Ninety-six-year-old woman found dead at home; autopsy postponed.

Forensic examination of Antonietta Piras' body postponed: Demontis in Orani for the murder of Tonino Pireddu
the case

Noragugume nursing home management changes, and fees increase by 30%.

Inconveniences and controversies for guests and family members
Il luogo del delitto di Orani, nel riquadro Tonino Pireddu (foto L'Unione Sarda)
Il luogo del delitto di Orani, nel riquadro Tonino Pireddu (foto L'Unione Sarda)
the murder

Orani Murder: Tonino Pireddu Killed with a Shot to the Back

The Carabinieri investigation team is searching for clues along Corso Italia, delving into the victim's past. All Carnival celebrations have been canceled.
Sassari, Polizia locale (foto Floris)
Sassari, Polizia locale (foto Floris)
the norm

Sassari, ban abandoned cars: new legislation speeds up removals

In 2025, 80 vehicles were recorded as having been left on city streets
Insularità
L'incidente prima della Sartiglia (frame da video)
L'incidente prima della Sartiglia (frame da video)

Horse dies before the Sartiglia. LAV: "Animals are exploited and stressed. Enough with these events."

The animal rights group points the finger at "screams, noise, firecrackers, and confusion."