Sardinia

• CagliariEducationOct 13

  Alberti High School Students Protest Over Needed Structural Improvements in Cagliari

  Students at Alberti high school are continuing their protests regarding the structural conditions of the main building on Viale Colombo. They state that satisfactory answers and concrete timelines for necessary renovations have not been provided by the Metropolitan City or the Region of Sardinia. The demonstration is calling for identified resources to renovate the building and recover five unusable classrooms.

• CagliariSportsOct 13

  Cagliari Council Approves Monte Urpinu Plan for Tennis Club Pool and Redevelopment

  The Cagliari city council approved an executive project to redevelop the Monte Urpinu sports facility. This includes a new 9 x 21 meter pool for rehabilitation and recreation, alongside interventions on tennis courts. The total funding is €5.8 million, sourced from NRRP and municipal funds.

• CagliariSocietyOct 12

  New roundabout opens at Cagliari intersection involving Via Riva di Ponente

  A new roundabout connecting Via Riva di Ponente, Viale La Playa, and Via Sassari will open on Tuesday the 13th. Traffic lights controlling the area will be turned off, requiring entering vehicles to yield right-of-way counterclockwise. A 30 km/h speed limit is also in place for safety during construction work.

• SassariEconomyOct 12

  Tuttigiorni Opens 14th Store in Sassari with Compact Format

  Tuttigiorni has opened a new, compact store in Sassari at Largo Cavallotti. This 14th nationwide location is the chain's first under 250 sq m and operates as a self-service shop. The store offers various services including take-away food and online ordering.

• OlbiaSocietyOct 12

  Aeroitalia Adds New Christmas Flights Connecting Genoa to Olbia and Alghero

  For the Christmas holidays, Aeroitalia is expanding connections to Northern Sardinia with new flights on the Genoa-Alghero and Genoa-Olbia routes. These special services aim to offer additional travel opportunities during a key period for family reunions. The schedule details specific dates and times for these routes.

• Quartu Sant'ElenaSportsOct 122 Sources

  Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam in Quartu Sant'Elena - Women's Prize Winners

  The Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam took place in Quartu Sant'Elena. The article highlights the women's prize winners from the event.

• CagliariSocietyOct 12

  Cagliari Municipality and Associations Agree on Non-Hazardous Waste Collection

  The Municipality of Cagliari signed a three-year memorandum with several associations to promote voluntary non-hazardous waste collection. This agreement supports environmental education and citizen engagement through coordinated initiatives. The protocol details that only specific non-hazardous items can be collected during events.

• OlbiaEconomyOct 11

  Volotea Cancels Olbia–Madrid Flights Through Early December

  Volotea has cancelled its planned flights between Olbia and Madrid for October, November, and the first half of December 2026. The suspension is reportedly due to geopolitical instability, operational difficulties, and high fuel costs. Affected passengers can request a full refund or consider an alternative option.

• CagliariCultureOct 11

  Cagliari Hosts Day to Remember Ethnomusicologist Andreas Bentzon

  The Is Mirrionis neighborhood in Cagliari will host an event on October 17th dedicated to the Danish anthropologist and ethnomusicologist, Andreas Bentzon. The day will feature scientific meetings, a photo exhibition, and traditional music, focusing on his work with Sardinian popular culture and launeddas.

• CagliariEconomyOct 11

  Sogaer Announces Winter Season Flights from Cagliari: Paris and Geneva Among Destinations

  For the 2026/2027 winter season starting October 25th, Sogaer, the management company of Cagliari airport, has scheduled thirty-eight connections to ten countries. The offering includes 12,000 scheduled flights and over 2.1 million seats available for sale.

• CagliariSportsOct 11

  Virtus Cagliari Secures First Women's A2 League Win

  Virtus Cagliari achieved Sardinia's first win in the Women's Serie A2 championship by defeating Vicenza 85-77 at home. The victory was notable after previous losses, with Serafyma Tykha scoring 18 points and 7 assists. Carla Bremaud also contributed significantly to the win.

• SassariSocietyOct 11

  Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Motorcycle on Rockefeller Street in Sassari

  Massimo Oggiano, 54, died after being struck by a motorcycle while crossing at a pedestrian crossing on Via Rockefeller in Sassari. The motorcyclist fell upon impact but later sought treatment at the emergency room. Local police and other services responded to the scene.

• Quartu Sant'ElenaSportsOct 103 Sources

  Lauriane Nolot and Riccardo Pianosi are champions at Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam

  At the Sardinia Kiteboard Grand Slam, Lauriane Nolot of France and Riccardo Pianosi of Italy were crowned champions after a dominant final-day performance. The event featured challenging offshore Mistral breezes for the competition. Nolot added the Sardinia title to her season achievements.

• SassariCultureOct 10

  Sassari Councilor Speaks on Making Sardinia a Tourist Destination

  Regional councilor Franco Cuccureddu stated that "Sassari can become a tourist destination." During a conference, he discussed making Sardinia known as a winter tourist spot. Speakers included Giuseppe Mascia, mayor of Sassari, and Massimo Rizzu, municipal councilor of Sassari.

• SassariSocietyOct 10

  Sassari Fisherman Marcello Fini Found Deceased Off Valle della Luna

  The body of 32-year-old bodybuilder Marcello Fini was found on the seabed near Valle della Luna. He disappeared yesterday morning while fishing in Stintino and was swept away by the waves. The discovery was made around 10:20 am by Fire Brigade divers.

• SassariCultureOct 10

  Two Million Euros Allocated for Redevelopment of Santa Maria di Betlem in Sassari

  Regional Councilor Antonio Piu announced that two million euros will be granted to Sassari in November for the redevelopment of Santa Maria di Betlem church. The building has been closed for four years due to structural issues. The timing for future events, like the 2027 Candelieri vote, remains uncertain.

• SassariSocietyOct 9

  Aou Sassari Employees Strike: Disappointment Over Political Response

  Protests continued in Sassari on the second day as AOU employees demonstrated. Union leaders expressed deep disappointment with regional politicians and management regarding unresolved issues like unpaid overtime and staffing shortages. Some unions are considering escalating their protest to the Ministry of Economy.

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