Current affairs
SuperEnalotto, a “5” worth over €15,000 hits in Sassari
Luck stops in Sassari: a “5” worth €15,363.47 was hit in SuperEnalotto’s draw on August 14, 2026.
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News and stories from the Sassari community.
City and local area
Family doctors in Sassari, more places available: here are the five professionals
Five family doctors in the Sassari District can increase their patient lists from 1,000 to 1,500. Here they are and how to choose one.
Transport
Sassari–Cagliari train, a nightmare journey amid heat, overcrowding and breakdowns
Disruption on the Sassari–Cagliari train on 16 August: passengers packed into the corridors, air-conditioning problems and a breakdown in Marrubiu.
Sport
Spezia-Torres 4-1, rossoblù eliminated from the Coppa Italia Serie C
Torres lose 4-1 to Spezia and exit the Coppa Italia Serie C. Di Stefano scores the temporary equalizer, but the rossoblù collapse in the closing stages.
Current affairs
University of Sassari outside the top 1,000 in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking
The University of Sassari remains outside the top 1,000 in the 2026 Shanghai ARWU ranking. Cagliari, on the other hand, is in the 801–900 bracket.
Sport
Spezia-Torres today: kick-off time and where to follow the Coppa Italia Serie C
Spezia-Torres is being played today, Sunday, August 16, at 6 p.m. in the Coppa Italia Serie C. Here are the kick-off time, stadium and where to follow the Rossoblù’s debut.
Current affairs
Annalisa takes over Red Valley 2026: Ferragosto set to music in Olbia
Annalisa takes centre stage on Ferragosto night at Olbia’s Red Valley Festival 2026, bringing major hits and thousands of fans to the Olbia Arena.
Solidarity
Declining blood donations in Sassari: the AOU’s appeal for the summer
Blood donations decline during the summer: the AOU of Sassari renews its appeal to donors. Here’s why larger reserves are needed and where to donate in the city.
Current affairs
Sardinia: hot weather and thunderstorms on August 15 and 16
Hot weather and thunderstorms in Sardinia over the Ferragosto weekend: yellow alert on August 15 and new critical conditions on Sunday the 16th. Here are the forecasts.
Current affairs
Achille Lauro takes Olbia by storm with headline show at Red Valley 2026
Achille Lauro takes Red Valley Festival 2026 in Olbia by storm with a show lasting over 90 minutes, featuring his biggest hits, flames and fans of all ages.
Sport
Spezia-Torres, no live TV coverage: how to follow the match on 16 August
Spezia-Torres takes place on Sunday, 16 August at 6:00 pm in the Coppa Italia Serie C. The match will not be shown on Sky or streamed on NOW.
Current affairs
Faradda 2026, Mascia: “A wonderful celebration. I hope we can return inside Santa Maria”
Mayor Giuseppe Mascia reflects on the 2026 Faradda and looks ahead to Santa Maria di Betlem: “I hope we can have it back soon and hold the Faradda inside the church.”
Culture and traditions
Faradda 2026, over 100,000 people gather in the heart of Sassari for the Candelieri
Huge crowds attended the 2026 Faradda dei Candelieri, with over 100,000 people filling central Sassari for the Festha Manna on 14 August.
City and local area
Sassari approves restoration of the Public Gardens fountain
The executive project to restore the fountain in Sassari’s Public Gardens has been approved, with €50,000 allocated to restore its water system and architectural appearance.
Transport
Sardinia, free bus travel for under-14s and €10 million for new air routes
Two major transport measures for Sardinia: free bus travel for under-14s from 2027 and €10 million to encourage airlines to launch new routes.