Sardinia

the intervention

Urzulei, rockfall protection nets on State Road 125: Anas work begins

The aim is to protect the rocky slopes and mitigate the risk of landslides: the operations will last twenty days

the reconstruction

Dragged by a lawnmower: this is how an elderly man died in the Quartucciu countryside.

The tragedy occurred in Sant'Isidoro, on land owned by the victim: when the body was found, it had been lifeless for several days.

drug

Cagliari, oxycodone is the new frontier of highs: 300 pills seized in Piazza del Carmine.

The alarming phenomenon: more and more young people are using the highly dangerous opioid that's becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Four arrests in the red zone.

in Via Pasubio

Cagliari: A call about a family dispute leads to an arrest for drug dealing.

During their service, police officers noticed a young suspect. They then searched a home, seizing cocaine, hashish, and marijuana.

investigations underway

Quartucciu, dies in the countryside while working with the tractor

Investigations into the death of an elderly man in the Sant'Isidoro area. Family members have raised the alarm.

the investigations

Alghero: Two tourists were harassed and patted on the butt on the beach, and a man was charged with sexual assault.

He escaped on a scooter: young man caught by police thanks to images recorded by the cameras of a factory

the intervention

Cagliari, a chef found dead at home; the cause of death remains unclear.

The victim is a 36-year-old Senegalese chef, discovered on Via Alagon: an autopsy has been ordered.

the event

Alghero, success for Correllengua Agermanat and Sant Joan de la Porta Llatina

Great participation at the festival to celebrate the city's Catalan roots

Catherine Flowers

the controversy

Alghero, the failure to remove Posidonia oceanica from San Giovanni is causing controversy.

FdI attacks Councilor Cocco: "This will harm coastal nautical entrepreneurs."

Catherine Flowers

the intervention

Olbia, violent raid on restaurant to steal cash from register

A 27-year-old man was arrested by the Carabinieri for threatening those present with a shard of glass.

Enrico Fresu

the story

Tempio, a 23-year-old man died after being admitted to the hospital: what happened there? The Prosecutor's Office is investigating.

Prosecutors are investigating the death of Mauro Zuncheddu, who was initially sent home. The hypothesis is "death as a result of another crime." An autopsy will clarify the circumstances of the tragic outcome.

Andrea Busia

Passeggeri appena sbarcati (L'Unione Sarda)

transportation

Federconsumatori: "Ferry tickets skyrocket, up 18% in August."

The largest increase is on the Livorno-Olbia route, a 30% increase compared to 2025

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The reportage

Sardinia showcased in the Financial Times: longevity, demographic crisis, and hopes for rebirth

The prestigious British economic newspaper dedicates a long in-depth analysis to the Island between lights and shadows, analyzing the strategies to reverse the trend

La liberazione di alcuni esemplari catturati illecitamente

Environment

Poaching and black market of protected birds: fifteen complaints filed

Major operation by the Carabinieri Forestry Corps between Cagliari and Southern Sardinia

breaking news

Olbia, accident at a shipyard: worker falls several meters, in serious condition

118 was on site. The man was rushed to hospital.

Andrea Busia

Luna Rossa e Msc Musica (Foto: Ansa e Cagliari Cruise Port)

Gulf of Angels

America's Cup and three cruise ships: Cagliari's tourist season kicks off from its sea.

Around nine thousand passengers will be on board the boats in port during the days of the Luna Rossa challenges: they will be able to watch the regattas

The investigations

Macomer, hashish and cocaine at the coffee machine: 19-year-old dealer arrested

Four more people have been charged at large. The drug trafficking operation exploited vending machines as trading points.

Francesco Oggianu

Giacinto Mattera (a sinistra) con il Questore di Nuoro Fortunato Marazzita

The appointment

Giacinto Ettore Mattera is the new Deputy Chief of Police of Nuoro: a return to the Barbagia capital.

The Chief of Staff took up his new role yesterday after gaining experience at the Oristano Police Headquarters. He had previously led the Highway Patrol section in the area.

Fabio Ledda

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The investigation

Sulcis: Over €35,000 stolen from an elderly person: support administrator and former councilor charged with embezzlement

The man allegedly used the money of a man over ninety entrusted to his care for personal expenses such as opticians, tire shops, car parts, fuel and much more.