Sardinia

mourning

Bari Sardo, farewell to Simone Concas: "His sacrifice transforms the country." His mother: "Thank you all."

The funeral of the 19-year-old killed last Wednesday was held, with the family expressing heartbreaking and composed grief.
Soccorritori durante un servizio in elisoccorso. Diciannove nuovi soccorritori pronti per il servizio in elicottero. Areus completa l'organico per le basi di Alghero, Olbia e Cagliari. ANSA/ AREUS +++FOTO DIFFUSA DALL'UFFICIO STAMPA - USARE SOLO PER ILLUSTRARE OGGI LA NOTIZIA INDICATA NEL TITOLO - NON ARCHIVIARE - NON VENDERE - NON USARE PER FINI NON GIORNALISTICI - NPK+++
Soccorritori durante un servizio in elisoccorso. Diciannove nuovi soccorritori pronti per il servizio in elicottero. Areus completa l'organico per le basi di Alghero, Olbia e Cagliari. ANSA/ AREUS +++FOTO DIFFUSA DALL'UFFICIO STAMPA - USARE SOLO PER ILLUSTRARE OGGI LA NOTIZIA INDICATA NEL TITOLO - NON ARCHIVIARE - NON VENDERE - NON USARE PER FINI NON GIORNALISTICI - NPK+++
the contract

Airgreen wins €165 million tender for air ambulance service in Sardinia, managing the service until 2035.

The company will continue to operate on the island from four bases
region

Ottana appoints commissioner; re-elected mayor in prison; city council remains in place.

The task has been entrusted to Giovanni Basolu pending the conclusion, on September 2nd, of the dispute with the Ministry of the Interior according to which Franco Saba could not appoint the Executive Board.
the stop

The ministry blocks the wind farm in the Sarcidano area, and the Committee rejoices: "A disaster has been stopped."

Mase has expressed a negative opinion on the environmental compatibility of those six 200-metre blades north of Lake Mulargia
Transparent administration

Towards UNESCO nomination: Ossi allocates €1.5 million for the Mesu 'e Montes necropolis

A fundamental step towards the protection, safety and valorization of one of Sardinia's most precious archaeological jewels.
traffic

Highway 131 reopens: "This is the largest project ever completed by Anas in Sardinia." The mayor of Nuoro: "The end of a nightmare."

All viaducts and tunnels are open, except Sedilo and Prato Sardo. Councilor Piu says, "This will increase safety."
Environment

Beach concessions, checks, and fines from Villasimius to Muravera

Joint operation by the Forestry Corps and the Coast Guard: fines over 15,000 euros.
Ambulanze in fila al Policlinico
Ambulanze in fila al Policlinico
the complaint

Cagliari, a rescuer's anger: "Healthcare improved? Todde should come with us one day: it's a disaster."

The tirade comes as 16 ambulances are blocked at the Policlinico: "There are no places in the hospital, and it's taking a long time to get patients."
L'arma sequestrata a Porto Torres (foto carabinieri)
L'arma sequestrata a Porto Torres (foto carabinieri)
the controls

Porto Torres, on the ship with a bayonet with an 18-centimeter blade

The man was boarding the ferry to Genoa, reported and the weapon seized.
The reportage

The Ingot Safe: A Journey to the San Gavino Foundry, the (Missed) Target of the Raid

From lead to precious metals: one hundred workers at work and a highly secure vault
epa13127029 A Canadair aircraft drops water on a wildfire burning in Ponteves, southern France, 22 July 2026. The blaze forced scores of people to evacuate, emergency services said. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER
epa13127029 A Canadair aircraft drops water on a wildfire burning in Ponteves, southern France, 22 July 2026. The blaze forced scores of people to evacuate, emergency services said. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER
Fighting the fire

The EU Emergency Center issues a warning: "Extreme fire risk in Sardinia, ready to respond."

The coordinator of the European Union's ERCC: "Forecasts indicate maximum danger from August 6th, particularly for the island."
Auto della polizia locale davanti al tribunale
Auto della polizia locale davanti al tribunale
the episode

Sassari, a man steals and is arrested in the historic center: it's the same thief chased by Mayor Mascia in January.

According to an initial reconstruction, the man allegedly committed the theft from a car parked near Via Caprera.
Piazza Medaglia Miracolosa a Cagliari (foto repertorio)
Piazza Medaglia Miracolosa a Cagliari (foto repertorio)
High voltage

He didn't stop at the checkpoint, then fled from Cagliari to Sestu: a twenty-year-old without a license was driving.

Suspicions surrounding a car in Piazza Medaglia Miracolosa: the driver and a minor were arrested.
Carabinieri

Quartu, argument at home then she stabs him

The woman was reported for aggravated assault
L'incidente sulla strada provinciale 8, tra Elmas e Sestu
L'incidente sulla strada provinciale 8, tra Elmas e Sestu
The accident

Two injured in a car crash in Sestu.

The two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions
Saldi estivi
Saldi estivi
The analysis

Summer sales see one in three shops decline in Sardinia, with historic centers suffering.

Initial negative data for local retail: the heatwave and competition from special offers are pushing Confesercenti (the Italian retail association) to call for a review of the regulations.
Una volante della polizia ad Alghero
Una volante della polizia ad Alghero
Police

Alghero, a woman was dealing heroin from her home; she was arrested.

The raid was triggered when the officers noticed the arrival of a drug user they already knew
Cozze di Santa Gilla (L'Unione Sarda)
Cozze di Santa Gilla (L'Unione Sarda)
Cagliari

Santa Gilla, fishermen revolt: "Ready to bring dead mussels to the region."

Millions of euros in damage, 150 tons of mussels lost due to record heat, and businesses on the verge of bankruptcy. This is the dramatic situation in the lagoon.
Insularità

Poetto, a shared asset between Cagliari and Quartu

Monday, August 3rd, another installment of the "The Art of Maintenance" series. Guests include Mayors Massimo Zedda and Graziano Milia.