Sardinia

Oristano

The Sartiglia gets underway: medical checks for the 114 horses

The debate on the Abodi decree remains open, in search of a balance between security and tradition.
nuraghe losa

Abbasanta, ten puppies locked inside a plastic bag and abandoned in the countryside: rescued

Soaked, scared, and crammed into the bag, the puppies were headed for certain death. Now they're in the shelter, awaiting a new life.
La mappa del rischio in Sardegna
La mappa del rischio in Sardegna
the emergency

Landslides and floods in Sardinia have increased by 30% in three years.

ISPRA mapping: on the island, almost 21,000 residents live with the danger of land collapse, while 123,000 live in areas endangered by the water.
Traffico sulla 195
Traffico sulla 195
traffic

Van breaks down on narrow stretch of highway 195: traffic paralyzed

Cagliari local police officers are working to reduce the disruption.
Bonorva, l'incidente sulla 131 (foto FLoris)
Bonorva, l'incidente sulla 131 (foto FLoris)
the accident

Bonorva, a minibus carrying seven workers overturns: air ambulance responds.

The incident occurred in the afternoon on the 131. The driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel.
La vittima Luca Goddi
La vittima Luca Goddi
The process

Goddi murder: A marathon hearing at the Assize Court: 20-year sentence requested for Contena.

Nearly six hours to reconstruct the investigation point by point. In February, the civil parties will speak, followed by the defense.
Maltempo, a sinistra la cartina della Sardegna con i colori dell'allerta meteo
Maltempo, a sinistra la cartina della Sardegna con i colori dell'allerta meteo
weather forecast

Sardinia in the grip of severe weather: the alert has been extended.

Yellow and orange warnings in various areas of the island, from Campidano to the central-northern area.
Il grosso masso caduto a Santu Lianu (foto vigili del fuoco)
Il grosso masso caduto a Santu Lianu (foto vigili del fuoco)
holy lianu

Quartu, a large granite boulder falls in front of a house: two elderly people are saved.

Weighing approximately 3.5 tons, it detached from the hill and ended up on the road. Firefighters responded to the scene with a crane.
the controversy

Golfo Aranci: Vandals at the Church of Our Lady of the Mount: Bishop Intervenes

In the background, tensions over the management of the place of worship and the organization of the festival
Deliberato il dimensionamento scolastico in Sardegna (Ansa)
Deliberato il dimensionamento scolastico in Sardegna (Ansa)
the clash

The government commissioner cuts nine school autonomies, the Region says, "Destruction through cold calculations."

The merger of schools in Sardinia has been approved. The councilor: "The island's needs have not been addressed."
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio)
court

Sassari, woman accused of sexual assault on a minor: family acquitted

The charge: having performed sexual acts, even complete ones, on a young girl. But even the prosecutor found no evidence.
A sinistra la vittima, Giovanni Musu (L'Unione Sarda)
A sinistra la vittima, Giovanni Musu (L'Unione Sarda)
the investigations

Musu murder in Carbonia: The arrested man confesses and apologizes to his family; the motive remains a mystery.

William Serra admits to being responsible for the Rosmarino Park crime but does not reveal details about the motives
The case

Cagliari, former school on Via Euro: the municipality wants the building back.

We are looking for a new location for the club, a historic institution with strong roots in the area.
Raffaele Fitto (foto Ansa)
Raffaele Fitto (foto Ansa)
The ceremony

Raffaele Fitto arrives at the University of Sassari to inaugurate the new academic year.

The appointment is for Friday 6 February, the rector Mariotti is ready to present the news for 2026
Un cinghiale
Un cinghiale
the controversy

Wild boar hunt extended, animal rights activists say "absurd."

Grig and the League are calling for the abolition of hunting after a day was added to the hunting calendar: "The more they kill, the more they increase."
the emergency

Sassari cracks down on uncivilized waste disposal: the municipality prepares countermeasures.

The installation of 66 cameras and the planning of an environmental hub are the first steps to combat illegal waste disposal.
Guardia di Finanza (Ansa)
Guardia di Finanza (Ansa)
financial police

Sanluri, tax evasion and money laundering: €240,000 in assets and cash seized.

The Guardia di Finanza operation on two companies in Trexenta and Marmilla
L'incidente sulla 128 (foto L'Unione Sarda)
L'incidente sulla 128 (foto L'Unione Sarda)
the accident

A crash between Senorbì and the Barrali junction left four injured on Highway 128. Traffic was disrupted.

The collision in heavy rain caused long queues and significant inconvenience for motorists.
Carabinieri a Villasimius (foto archivio Us)
Carabinieri a Villasimius (foto archivio Us)
Stalking

Villasimius: 38-year-old man placed under house arrest for violating ban on approaching ex-partner.

The man is charged with stalking, aggravated assault, attempted robbery and aggravated trespassing.
Insularità

February 2026: What are the deadlines? A quick guide

From tax deadlines to utility bill payments, bonuses, and insurance: a calendar to help you avoid losing benefits and penalties.