City and local area
Speed cameras in Sassari and province: where they will be through August 23, 2026
Speed cameras in Sassari and the province from August 17 to 23, 2026: here are the roads affected by State Police checks during the week.
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News and stories from the Sassari community.
Current affairs
A holiday without suitcases in Sassari: your luggage can be shipped directly home
From Sassari too, it is possible to ship suitcases and luggage directly home with Poste Delivery Web, avoiding having to carry them during the journey.
Culture and traditions
Candelieri, boos or applause for the mayor? The story of a tradition
Why is the mayor greeted with boos or applause during the Faradda di Sassari? The story of one of the most curious traditions of the Candelieri.
Current affairs
Sardinia weather, intense heat returns: possible 40 degrees from Thursday
Another surge of heat in Sardinia: temperatures will rise from Thursday, August 20, with possible peaks close to 40 degrees in inland areas.
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.
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.