Sardinia's mountainous interior is a "Blue Zone" where men and women reach 100 at nearly the same rate, defying global patterns. Researchers attribute this unusual longevity to a combination of genetics, lifestyle, environment, and culture, rather than a single factor.
Jockey Hugh Bowman eyes a strong Saturday at Sha Tin, riding Young Champion in the Li Cup, Endeared in the Lee Trophy, and Peridot for a maiden win. He aims to extend his lead for second in the jockeys' premiership after recent successes.
Jockey Andrea Atzeni returns to Sha Tin after suspension to ride Silvery Breeze in the Premier Plate and Crimson Flash in the Premier Cup. Atzeni aims to add to his 57 wins this season, currently second in the jockeys' championship.
Authorities on Sardinia's famous Punta Molentis beach have banned umbrellas for individuals aged 10-65, citing safety concerns and the need to prevent overcrowding. Only families with young children or seniors are permitted one umbrella. The decision, which includes a €10 entry fee, has sparked public criticism.
Punta Molentis Beach in Sardinia, Italy, has introduced an age limit for umbrella use and an entry fee to manage crowds and ensure safety. Only families with children under 10 and individuals over 65 can use large umbrellas. Others are banned from using any shade. The beach also now charges a 10 euro entry fee.
The Italian Constitutional Court, with sentence no. 100, declared unconstitutional regional provisions in Sardinia allowing construction in hydrogeologically constrained areas without authorization and exempting public works from fines if found compatible. Other regional provisions regarding coastal waters and landscape planning were deemed constitutional.
Saipem is preparing to ship a massive 7,500-ton jacket from its Arbatax shipyard in Sardinia for the Neptun Deep Gas Development project in Romania. The structure, one of the largest ever built at the yard, will be transported horizontally and installed in the Black Sea.
A patient who returned to Sardinia from the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested negative for the Ebola virus. The national reference center in Rome confirmed the result, stating the risk in Italy remains very low. European health ministers will convene to discuss preparedness.
A man who returned to Sardinia from the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 30th has tested negative for Ebola. The man, who had mild symptoms of fever and cough, had stayed in Kinshasa, far from the affected region. Blood samples were flown to Rome for testing.
A patient who returned to Sardinia, Italy from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has tested negative for Ebola. The test was conducted by the Spallanzani Institute in Rome after the patient presented with symptoms.
Head coach Álvaro Arbeloa is facing the bitterest of ends as faint hopes are set to be extinguished by fiercest rivalsThe vice-captain was taken to hospital for stitches having been laid out by his midfield partner. Another midfielder said he wouldn’t play any more; as if he was going to play anyway. The manager wasn’t asking for much, just that they didn’t swan out there as if wearing tuxedos, and that’s still asking too much. The centre-back hit the left-back. The winger fell out with the last coach. The captain fell out with this coach. And the superstar, already accused of not caring, swanning off to Sardinia, drives out of the training ground, past the cameras and away from the whole sorry mess, laughing his head off. Now here’s Barcelona.You think things can’t get any worse but things can always get worse. The most painful week anyone could remember, maybe the biggest, most public crisis they have ever had, concludes with Real Madrid travelling to the Camp Nou on Sunday for the clásico. If they don’t win, and few believe they can given the football they play and the faultlines that run through their dressing room, they will watch Barcelona become champions with three games left, going down as the flames go higher and history is made. It would be the first time in 94 years a meeting of sport’s great rivals decides the title – only this title has long been decided, both cause and consequence of the turmoil Madrid are in. Continue reading...
Injured forward went to Sardinia as the clásico loomsCriticism ignores ‘reality of Kylian’s commitment’Kylian Mbappé has said he remains fully committed to his recovery from a hamstring injury after facing criticism for travelling to Sardinia with the actor Ester Expósito last weekend. Spanish media and Real Madrid supporters have questioned Mbappé dedication to his team before Sunday’s clasico with Barcelona.Mbappé’s representatives issued a statement on Tuesday denying any wrongdoing. “Part of the criticism is based on an over-interpretation of elements related to a recovery period strictly supervised by the club, without reflecting the reality of Kylian’s commitment and the work he puts in every day for the team,” the statement read. Continue reading...
