The Italian island of Sardinia has long been considered a holiday paradise, but regulations introduced on one of the island's beaches caused an uproar. On Punta Molentis, almost all adults were banned from setting up beach umbrellas. The regulations were in effect for only ten days, and the municipality withdrew them after a wave of criticism online and abroad.
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The Italian island of Sardinia has long been considered a holiday paradise, but regulations introduced on one of the island's beaches caused an uproar. On Punta Molentis, almost all adults were banned from setting up beach umbrellas. The regulations were in effect for only ten days, and the municipality withdrew them after a wave of criticism online and abroad.