Sardinia

Il traghetto Altair sostituisce l'Azzurra - nel porto di Porto Torres (foto Pala)

the investigation

Fire on the GNV, onboard inspections and interrogations: the Azzurra ship stops

The ferry service connecting Porto Torres to Genoa has been suspended, and not just because of the Coast Guard's investigation: repairs must be carried out to obtain new safety certificates.

Mariangela Pala

Alessia Orro riceve il dipinto dall'artista Massimo Onnis (G. Locci)

the work

La Caletta, a painting for Alessia Orro: "Like Sinner, tied to her homeland and family."

The champion received it directly from the hands of artist Massimo Onnis: "It has the same values as the number 1 in tennis."

Gianfranco Locci

11 06 2012 cagliari parcheggi brotzu ambulanza in fila alle sbarre d'ingresso - foto giuseppe ungari

the accident

Cagliari: A 63-year-old man seriously injured while riding his motorcycle into a guardrail on Highway 195.

The man was taken to Brotzu with a red code, the crash occurred near Sa Illetta

Francesco Pinna

Il saluto della polizia penitenziaria all’uscita del feretro di Enrico Piras (foto L'Unione Sarda)

the farewell

The Luigino shipwreck caused a large crowd in Tortolì for Enrico Piras' funeral.

The 63-year-old fisherman who was the victim of the tragedy on February 11th

Simone Loi

Turisti si riparano dal caldo a Cagliari (archivio-Ungari)

weather forecast

Summer kicks off with a scorching heat in Sardinia: temperatures around 40 degrees and tropical nights.

Civil Protection has issued a heatwave alert, with western inland areas particularly affected.

the nominations

Burcei, the City Council has chosen a "young and competent team."

Marcello Malloru has chosen four councilors, other responsibilities will be assigned to the councilors

Raffaele Serreli

the raid

Quartu, vandals at work in Margine Rosso: the railings of the ancient fort have been torn down.

It is not the first incursion of the thugs, who in the last few months have been unleashed

Georgia Daga

The debate

Saras holds a conference in Cagliari on energy security for Sardinia and the country.

An opportunity to discuss the energy sector's prospects amid geopolitical tensions, security of supply, and the transition to new production models.

Ivan Murgana

Una veduta di Punta Molentis, Villasimius, 5 giugno 2024. ANSA/ FABRIZIO FOIS

Tourism

Sardinia kicks off summer with a boom in bookings. Federalberghi: "Excellent forecasts for the island."

Foreigners and international visibility are the driving force, but the transport issue remains.

Egidiangela Sechi

the yellow

A tragic discovery was made at a B&B in Sassari, with a 48-year-old Gallura man found dead.

The police are investigating the case and the body has been seized.

Emanuele Floris

the case

A nasty surprise at Poetto: foam and sewage on the beach.

The substance was deposited along the shoreline under the eyes of the many bathers who arrived for the first Sunday of summer.

Alessandra Ragas

The festival

Sinnai, a town celebrating Saint Victoria and Saint Agnes

A procession through the streets of the town is scheduled for the evening.

Antonio Serreli

The operation

Sassari: Local police conduct night patrols in the historic center, arresting one person.

From 11pm to 3am the officers moved along the alleys of Sassari Vecchia to check documents and inspect cars

Emanuele Floris

the initiative

Pula aims for the Nora Regional Park

The process for recognition has begun

Ivan Murgana

The publication

"I Wanted to Be Engineer Carta": Franco Meloni Presents His Book in Cagliari

In the book the author recounts his entire journey: from his childhood in Carbonia to his university life, up to his positions at the highest levels in the Sardinian healthcare system.

Un momento delle celebrazioni (foto concessa)

The ceremony

Porto Torres, emotion and participation at the dedication of the Holy Spirit

10th anniversary celebrated

Mariangela Pala

Intervento dei vigili del fuoco e dei carabinieri a Sassari

The emergency

Sassari, fear erupts in a home on Via Canopolo: part of the ceiling collapses.

The alarm was raised during the night, and the firefighters, Carabinieri, and 118 intervened. No one was injured.

Emanuele Floris

The works

Sassari, Metrotranvia: still at a standstill for lots 3 and 4 towards Sant'Orsola and Li Punti.

In recent days, in the city council, Mayor Mascia and Councillor Rizzu outlined the status of the project

Emanuele Floris

Tramatza, la situazione alla Casa di Comunità (foto Pinna)

Healthcare

Tramatza, bare rooms and an open construction site: this is how the recently inaugurated Community House looks.

Inside, the rooms are still empty and the air conditioners are sealed, while outside there is no lighting at night: a security guard with a flashlight welcomes those who arrive.

Sara Pinna