Sardinia

Olbia dall'alto
Olbia dall'alto
history and memory

Olbia, new toponymy: streets named after Doro Levi and Editta Castaldi

The Municipality updates the street directory by naming spaces, previously anonymous, after personalities who have contributed to writing pages of the city's identity.
the fire

Fire in Luras has started again, a helicopter has been dispatched

Yesterday the Super Puma and a Canadair also intervened, the storm probably started the flames
Olbia 12-6-2026. Vasco Rossi in concerto. Foto Antonio Satta
Olbia 12-6-2026. Vasco Rossi in concerto. Foto Antonio Satta
the case

Siniscola: "Honorary citizenship for Vasco Rossi." The proposal sparks debate.

In recent years, the singer has publicly discussed his connection to the city, speaking about his childhood there. The mayor is cautious: "We need to verify."
Torri eoliche (immagine simbolo, foto Ansa)
Torri eoliche (immagine simbolo, foto Ansa)
speculation

Renewables: How the business works and why it weighs on Sardinian citizens' pockets.

A 1.6 billion deal, considering the surplus energy that the island doesn't need and that can't be exported
Un pronto soccorso
Un pronto soccorso
the EMERGENCY

Stop payroll workers, Sardinia's healthcare system is already in crisis: only two doctors are in the Tempio emergency room.

Specialists must cover all shifts: department at risk of closure. A similar scenario is underway at other hospitals as the Region tries to address the situation.
L'ambulanza (Foto concessa)
L'ambulanza (Foto concessa)
the story

Uras, altruism meets cruelty: 118 volunteers defrauded, service blocked

The Dea Soccorso association purchased an engine online that never arrived, and now the ambulance is out of service: "We're out of funds." A solidarity campaign.
The team

Cagliari Primavera: Here's the New Staff

Alberto Gallego on the bench, along with new names
Maltempo in Sardegna
Maltempo in Sardegna
weather forecast

Local downpours and muggy weather: here's where (and how much) it rained in Sardinia, early July with bad weather.

Nearly 60 millimeters of rainfall in Aritzo in 48 hours. Trexenta was hit this afternoon. A new wave of disturbances is expected in the coming days.
Cabras

Choir member falls from stage in Tharros, prosecutor's office investigates

The aim is to shed light on the affair, a new location for the events
Loiri Porto San Paolo

Finance slows down, permits are halted. Green light amid controversy, minority leaves City Council

The majority voted, all opposition groups abandoned the chamber
City Council

Cagliari, citizens who fought the flames were honored at City Hall.

The Municipality recognizes those who worked to put out the fires at the mosque and in an apartment
Stefano Tronci
Stefano Tronci
mourning

Sinnai, singer Stefano Tronci dies: the voice that set stages ablaze with "Alcool"

He was the frontman of the historic tribute band dedicated to Vasco Rossi
bad weather

Wind and rain, violent storms in Trexenta: roads flooded

Debris on the road between Sant'Andrea Frius and Senorbì, causing problems for power lines.
The tragedy

Fatal illness at the Stintino tuna fishery: woman dies while bathing

The air ambulance was also on site, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful.
Blitz dei carabinieri a Orune (foto carabinieri)
Blitz dei carabinieri a Orune (foto carabinieri)
The operation

Carabinieri raid in Orune: explosives, illegal weapons, and drugs seized, two arrests

The investigations, coordinated by the Nuoro Public Prosecutor's Office, have dismantled a drug dealing network active in the area.
The Emergency

Storms spark wildfires, burning northern Sardinia. Canadair helps from Sicily.

Fire in several areas, helicopters and Super Pumas in flight
La fontanella a secco nel parco (foto Daga)
La fontanella a secco nel parco (foto Daga)
The complaint

Quartu: Padre Pio Park lacks amenities, prompting protests from seniors.

No bathrooms or even a drinking fountain: "It's a shame no one is thinking of solving the problem."
Ospedale San Francesco di Nuoro
Ospedale San Francesco di Nuoro
The case

"Unbearable" heat at San Francesco Hospital in Nuoro; the Local Health Authority responds to the complaint: "93% of the departments are air-conditioned."

The health authority has released the results of the checks carried out by technicians and specifies: "Installations are underway in rooms not equipped with them."
Insularità
Il cancelletto rimesso al suo posto (foto Daga)
Il cancelletto rimesso al suo posto (foto Daga)

Quartu, the gate to the Margine Rosso fort has been repaired after a vandal raid.

The Friends of the Forts Association: "The relevant authorities have been informed and a request for intervention has been forwarded to the Region."