Sardinia

Il murale (foto Corrias)
Il murale (foto Corrias)
the work

Norbello, three years after his death, a mural in memory of Raffaele Manca has been unveiled.

Crowd at the inauguration ceremony, during which his political, cultural and social commitment was remembered
Pioggia sull'edizione 2023 della Cavalcata Sarda
Pioggia sull'edizione 2023 della Cavalcata Sarda
Sassari

Bad weather disrupts the Cavalcata Sarda: some events cancelled, others postponed

Here are the details of the events that are being cancelled and those that are being postponed.
Macchiareddu

Cagliari reopens the junction between State Road 195 and the Conti Vecchi salt mines.

Work completed, road traffic restored without restrictions
Rientro a Elmas per il volo Aeroitalia con destinazione Linate
Rientro a Elmas per il volo Aeroitalia con destinazione Linate
transportation

The Linate flight returns to Cagliari immediately after takeoff: "A technical problem."

Aeroitalia's reassurance: "Passengers re-routed to another aircraft."
Il Comune di Riola Sardo (Foto Sara Pinna)
Il Comune di Riola Sardo (Foto Sara Pinna)
the announcement

Riola Sardo mourns the death of Maria Greca Piras: the feast of Santa Corona Martire has been postponed.

The decision follows Monday's tragic accident, in which the woman was hit and killed by a car
Polizia di Stato sul luogo del ritrovamento (Floris)
Polizia di Stato sul luogo del ritrovamento (Floris)
the discovery

Sassari, man found dead on Via Bovet: police investigating

Bastiano Ruiu, 53, had a previous conviction for murder
Carabinieri sul luogo dello sparo a Predda Niedda
Carabinieri sul luogo dello sparo a Predda Niedda
Sassari

Attempted murder in Predda Niedda: Giovanni Maninchedda released from prison and placed under house arrest.

The man is accused of having shot Luca Silanos on January 19th, wounding him in the femur.
Le vittime Marisa Dessì e Luigi Gulisano
Le vittime Marisa Dessì e Luigi Gulisano
Assize Court

Neighbors of the slain couple speak out in the double homicide on Via Ghibli.

Several witnesses were heard in the Cagliari courtroom in the trial against Claudio Gulisano, accused of killing his parents. The woman who saw the 44-year-old leave after the murder spoke out.
the virus

Oristano reports its first West Nile virus case of 2026. Local Health Authority (ASL) states, "This is a danger to the frail and elderly. Here's what to do."

A person was hospitalized with a high fever and headache. Local health authorities urged "Implement preventative measures to prevent mosquito breeding."
La due aree di regata
La due aree di regata
coast guard

America's Cup, double racing area in the Gulf of Cagliari: maritime safety plan approved

The ordinance has been passed for the races from May 21st to 24th: the main field will be in front of Capo Sant'Elia, with an alternative area in Giorgino.
Guardia di Finanza di Cagliari
Guardia di Finanza di Cagliari
the investigation

Personal expenses with his client's money: the suspect is a former councilor of Teulada.

Giacomo Piras is accused of stealing over €35,000 from an elderly man for whom he was acting as a support administrator.
Cagliari (foto L'Unione Sarda - Niada)
Cagliari (foto L'Unione Sarda - Niada)
The report

Nightlife, thefts and robberies: "In Sardinia, shopkeepers' insecurity is growing, with clerks taking self-defense lessons."

According to a study by Confcommercio, one in three businesses is struggling with the consequences of petty crime and increased urban decay.
Raccolta dei rifiuti a Santu Lussurgiu
Raccolta dei rifiuti a Santu Lussurgiu
tenth edition

Environment and territory, the ecological day returns to Santu Lussurgiu

Many volunteers with spades, rakes, wheelbarrows and bins will clean up the Sa Rocca viewpoint
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
in court

Mores, who attacked a shepherd servant: sentenced to 3 years and 8 months

The facts date back to 2019. According to the charges, he allegedly robbed and attacked a 40-year-old Nigerian man who worked for him in a sheepfold.
Due Airbus, un A319 e un A330, di Ita Airways, con la nuova livrea azzurra intitolati a due campioni che hanno fatto la storia dello sport italiano rispettivamente nel tennis, Adriano Panatta, e nel calcio, Paolo Maldini, sono entrati nella flotta della compagnia, Roma, 31 Marzo 2022. ANSA/TELENEWS
Due Airbus, un A319 e un A330, di Ita Airways, con la nuova livrea azzurra intitolati a due campioni che hanno fatto la storia dello sport italiano rispettivamente nel tennis, Adriano Panatta, e nel calcio, Paolo Maldini, sono entrati nella flotta della compagnia, Roma, 31 Marzo 2022. ANSA/TELENEWS
transportation

Italy cancels its Alghero-Milan flight without warning, causing passengers to be furious.

Doctor visits and appointments are being cancelled, and residents are being rescheduled for the 9:40 PM evening broadcast, a full 13 hours later. FdI attacks: "A fragile model, the Northwest is penalized."
(foto vigili del fuoco)
(foto vigili del fuoco)
Cagliari

Car on fire on State Road 554: firefighters intervene

The fire broke out while the car was in motion. The driver, noticing smoke from the engine compartment, immediately called for help.
Cimici dei letti in Geriatria al Brotzu
Cimici dei letti in Geriatria al Brotzu
The complaint

Cagliari, bedbug alarm at hospital: "Invasion in Geriatrics"

Cugliara (FIALS): "Santissima Trinità workers bitten by insects: the Local Health Authority (ASL) fails to intervene."
Alghero

From Palestine to Sardinia to study, Todde: "Here you will find welcome, dignity, and freedom."

The president's words to the nine students who will continue their university studies at the University of Sassari.
Un anemometro, pale eoliche e, nel tondo, Maurizio Onnis (L'Unione Sarda)
Un anemometro, pale eoliche e, nel tondo, Maurizio Onnis (L'Unione Sarda)
the assault

He refuses an "easy" €15,000 from a wind energy company: "The strength of the community is behind it."

Villanovaforru Mayor Maurizio Onnis: "One of our people said no to the money, for just one year, to install an 80-meter-high anemometer. We need to protect each other."
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
Il Tribunale di Sassari (foto Ansa)
The process

Alghero, death threats and abuse against his partner: acquitted

At the centre of the dispute between the two is the availability of the house
Insularità
La locandina dell'evento
La locandina dell'evento

The "I Suoni della Gallura" music competition in Arzachena: 700 entries for the first edition.

Scheduled from May 14th to 17th with participants from all over the island, including numerous school orchestras.