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| La Nuova Sardegna | |
|---|---|
| Name | La Nuova Sardegna |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Owners | Editoriale Sarda (historical), Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso (later) |
| Language | Italian |
| Headquarters | Sassari, Sardinia |
| Circulation | (see text) |
La Nuova Sardegna is an Italian daily newspaper based in Sassari on the island of Sardinia with editorial focus on regional news, culture and politics. Founded in the late 19th century, it has reported on events ranging from local elections to national debates involving figures such as Giuseppe Garibaldi and institutions like the Italian Republic. The paper has interacted with media groups including Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso, regional broadcasters such as RAI Sardegna, and international press such as The New York Times and Le Monde through syndication and reporting exchanges.
Launched during the post-unification period of the Kingdom of Italy, the paper emerged amidst newspapers like Corriere della Sera and La Stampa and operated through eras defined by the Transformismo period, the Giolitti governments, and the rise of Fascism. In the interwar years it navigated press laws such as the Prampolini decrees and wartime censorship under Benito Mussolini, while covering events including the Second Italo-Ethiopian War and the Spanish Civil War. After World War II the newspaper reported on the establishment of the Italian Republic and the Constitutional Referendum, 1946 and later chronicled developments during the Years of Lead and the activities of parties like the Christian Democracy and the Italian Communist Party. Throughout the late 20th century it documented regional movements tied to figures like Gavino Ledda and institutions such as the Region of Sardinia and the Province of Sassari.
The newspaper's editorial line has balanced regionalism and national engagement, engaging with cultural figures such as Grazia Deledda and institutions like the Accademia della Crusca while covering economic topics linked to companies such as Sardegna Regionale and infrastructure projects related to Porto Torres and Cagliari Port. It has interviewed politicians including Giulio Andreotti, Silvio Berlusconi, Matteo Renzi, and Giuseppe Conte, and reported on judicial cases involving courts like the Court of Cassation and prosecutors connected with investigations by magistrates in Cagliari and Sassari. The paper has also reviewed works by authors such as Eugenio Montale and artists exhibited at institutions like the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari.
Circulation figures have varied with competition from outlets such as La Repubblica, Il Fatto Quotidiano, and regional weeklies. Distribution networks include newsstands in Olbia, Alghero, Nuoro, and subscription services accessible in Rome, Milan, Naples, and overseas communities in Buenos Aires and Paris where Sardinian diaspora populations reside. The newspaper has faced market pressures similar to those experienced by Rai, Mediaset, and the International Press Institute benchmarks, adapting pricing and bundles in response to advertising trends tied to corporations like ENI and tourism promotion agencies working with Costa Smeralda operators.
Headquartered in Sassari near landmarks such as the Piazza d'Italia (Sassari) and the University of Sassari, the paper's printing facilities have been modernized with presses comparable to those used by other Italian publishers like RCS MediaGroup and Mondadori. Logistics routes connect printing and distribution to ports including Porto Torres and airports like Alghero-Fertilia Airport, with delivery lines servicing municipalities such as Tempio Pausania and Ittiri. Ownership transitions involved entities akin to Editoriale L'Espresso and investment partners similar to Cir.
Over time the newspaper has featured writers, journalists and editors whose careers intersected with national figures like Indro Montanelli, Enzo Biagi, Giorgio Bocca, and regional intellectuals such as Francesco Cossiga and Antonio Gramsci (in broader historical context). Columnists and photographers have collaborated with publications including L'espresso and agencies like ANSA and Afp. Editors have included professionals who moved on to roles in institutions such as the Italian Senate, provincial administrations like the Province of Nuoro, and cultural bodies connected to UNESCO designations for Sardinian heritage sites like Su Nuraxi di Barumini.
The paper has received recognition in regional journalism circles and cultural prizes related to Sardinian literature alongside national awards such as the Premio Viareggio and media mentions in coverage by Premio Strega juries. It has also faced controversies typical of long-running newspapers, including libel disputes litigated in courts like the Tribunale di Sassari and political criticisms paralleling controversies involving Rai and Mediaset over impartiality. Reporting on environmental issues has intersected with campaigns by organizations such as WWF Italia and legal actions involving corporations like Sardegna Ricerche.
The newspaper expanded into digital formats with an online edition, mobile apps, multimedia content including video reports akin to productions by RAI Sardegna and podcasts following formats popularized by Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Social media engagement mirrors platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and collaborations with aggregators such as Google News and Flipboard. Digital strategy addressed challenges identified by studies from entities like Reuters Institute and engaged in partnerships with broadcasters including Sky Italia and local community radio stations in Sassari.
Category:Italian newspapers Category:Sardinian culture