GardaNotes: news and stories from Lake Garda
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WWF sounds alarm over microplastics in Lake Garda, reigniting debate on wastewater treatment and sewage outfalls
Allarme microplastiche nel Lake Garda: WWF Bergamo chiede stop a scarichi e depurazione, denunciando falle nel sistema fognario e impatto ittico.
Latest news
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Giordano Bruno Guerri Appointed Ambassador for Bardolino’s Bid for Italian Capital of Culture 2029
Giordano Bruno Guerri nominato ambasciatore della candidatura a Capitale Italiana della Cultura 2029: Bardolino e Verona puntano al dossier.
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Bardolino Signs Pact for Lake Garda
Bardolino signs Patto per il Lago di Garda at Villa Carrara, backing Capital of Culture 2029; over 200 signatures ahead of Sept 23 dossier.
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Red Fox Unveils New Work in Toscolano-Maderno, Donates Piece to Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone
Red Fox launches Metamorphosis in Toscolano-Maderno (3–17 Oct) and donates a work to Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone.
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Montichiari Puts Alzheimer in the Spotlight at Casa Serena Conference
Montichiari puts Alzheimer in the spotlight at Casa Serena conference on World Alzheimer’s Day, Monday 21 Sept, free admission.
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Jazz Night at Sirmione’s Barracuda Features Linea C Trio
Jazz night at Sirmione’s Barracuda brings Linea C to Lake Garda on Oct 1 at 21:00, with Massimo Colombo, Calloni and Corini.
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Lake Garda Bids for 2029 European Capital of Culture With Bardolino Leading the Charge
European Capital of Culture 2029 bid launched by Garda Unico at Bardolino’s Marriage Hall, rallying 160+ entities and a single cultural identity.
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Salò’s Garda Karate Team Wins Inaugural Magnifica Patria Trophy
Salò’s Garda Karate vince il Trofeo Magnifica Patria a Salò: successo nel triangolare in Piazza Vittoria tra Mulbach e Parma.
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Motor Festival in Montichiari: Two Days of Cars, Motorbikes and Live Shows
Festival dei Motori returns to Montichiari on Sept 19-20 with cars, bikes, Italian Tuning Show, Bike Adventure and live motorsport.
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First-Person Storytelling in Castiglione delle Stiviere Starting September 29
First-person storytelling returns Sept. 29 in Castiglione delle Stiviere at Palazzo Pastore with talks on 1946 and the birth of the Republic.
Quick updates
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Hiker Dies on Monte Valdritta in Malcesine
Hiker dies on Cima Valdritta as Alpine Rescue rushes medical help; Verona helicopter lands, resuscitation fails, body taken to Malcesine.
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Tignale: Motorcyclist Crashes on SP38, Lands in the Ditch
Tignale on SP38: a motorcyclist crashed, fell into a ditch; fire brigade and medical teams stabilized and recovered the injured.
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Canottieri Garda Launches Custom Tennis Academy in Salò
Canottieri Garda tennis academy launches in Salò, fully operational mid-September 2026 with mental coach, clay courts and tournament logistics.
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Salo Students Team Up With Restaurateurs to Cook at Golosa
Salò students cook with restaurateurs at Golosa; Veliero Circe 1915 set for 27 Sept, with Istituto Alberghiero in Gardone Riviera.
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Fire at Warehouse in Castelletto di Brenzone Leaves Two Apartments Uninhabitable
Fire devastates warehouse in Castelletto di Brenzone; fire brigade battles blaze overnight, two apartments uninhabitable, no injuries reported.
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Sailing Excursion From Brenzone on Wednesday, September 23
Sailing excursion from Brenzone sails Wednesday Sept 23 on the Circe, leaving 17:00-17:30; 60€ fee—book at IAT Porto or WhatsApp.
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Guardia di Finanza seizes 580,000+ irregular school supplies in Manerba del Garda
Guardia di finanza sequestra oltre 580.000 articoli di cancelleria a Brescia: irregolari su consumer code, etichette false e info mancanti.
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Prada, oil and rocket tasting events by reservation in Brenzone
Prada, extra-virgin olive tasting and shuttle to Prada in Brenzone: IAT bookings open for Sept 23 and Sept 25, call 045 7420076.
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Autumn Equinox Lights Up Pieve in Montichiari Again
Autumn equinox will light the Pieve di Montichiari: sunset cross effect at S. Pancrazio, free visits 16:30–19:30; Ezio Soldini.
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Calmasino Lights Up the Antica Fiera di San Michele: Sept. 26–27 Between History and Tradition
Calmasino lights up Antica Fiera di San Michele in Bardolino Sept. 26–27 with Santa Messa, parades, food and music events.
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Celebrating 80 Years of Preschool Education in Esenta With a Concert
Celebrating 80 years of preschool education in Esenta: Coro Voci Libere concert Saturday 26 Sept 20:45 at Saints Marco and Bernardino.
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Second Edition of Prima Penna Kicks Off in Sona
La seconda edizione di Prima Penna parte a Sona: contest letterario per studenti, con Biblioteca comunale e scadenza 30 novembre 2026.
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