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Bad weather alert for Sicily, Sardinia and Calabria

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A wave of bad weather, featuring heavy rain and strong winds, is expected to last until the weekend, particularly affecting the south. Despite this, temperatures are rising.

Mauro Morandi who died last weekend aged 85.

Mauro Morandi, ‘Italy’s Robinson Crusoe,’ dies at 85

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Mauro Morandi, known as “Italy’s Robinson Crusoe,” has died at 85. He lived alone for over 30 years on Budelli, a remote island off Sardinia.

Sardinian governor Alessandra Todde who has been disqualified from office due to irregularities with election expenses. She has appealed

Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde Appeals Disqualification Ruling

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinia Governor Alessandra Todde has vowed to continue her role despite a court ruling to disqualify her. The Regional Election Commission of the Court of Appeal ruled she breached election expense rules during her February campaign.

Renewable energy in form of wind turbines sparks protests on Sardinia. Image by halayalex on Freepik

Sardinians revolt against renewable energy sources

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinia – Bolts securing a wind turbine were unscrewed in an act of sabotage, reflecting opposition to renewable energy in Sardinia.

Dubai influencer fined for trespassing on Budelli

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A Dubai-based influencer has been fined €1,800 for trespassing on a restricted pink beach on the island of Budelli, Sardinia.

Todde becomes first woman governor of Sardinia

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, centre-left candidate Alessandra Todde declared triumph over her centre-right counterpart Paolo Truzzu, even as a few votes remained uncounted.

Sardinial flag - today is regional elections

Sardinia goes to the polls for regional elections

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Sardinians are casting their votes today in crucial regional elections. The voting is often seen as a gauge for national politics.

Road deaths in Sardinia - police shield the bodies of the dead at site of accident.

420 road deaths at weekends in summer alone

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On the weekends between early June and early September alone, there were as many as 420 road deaths in Italy. Many of the victims were very young.

Sardinia: Yacht Crash – One dead, six injured

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A British man has died and six people were injured after a yacht crash in Sardinia on Sunday.

Cork tree forest in Sardinia - agriculture

Food and Agriculture in Sardinia

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Agriculture: Sardinia produced a record-breaking almost 50 metre ricotta – the largest in the world. Meanwhile, the international cork promotion campaign highlighted Sardinia’s contribution to the Italian cork production.