Recent events have highlighted the building irregularities and the increasing tourist pressure that threaten the ecosystem of Lake Garda, an area renowned for its potential for sustainable tourism. The environmental organization Gruppo d’intervento Giuridico (GrIG) has denounced the situation, pointing out that the rise in real estate development, particularly the controversial “Resort Cape of Senses”…
An important security exercise took place in the waters of Alto Garda, involving various forces including the Riva del Garda Fire Brigade, the Coast Guard, the Diving Unit, and air rescue services. During the activity, held aboard the ferry Tonale, critical situations were simulated, such as a fire on board and the recovery of a…
The situation of Jack in Desenzano exemplifies the housing emergency affecting many families with special needs. Jack, 15 years old and suffering from spastic tetraparesis, requires disability assistance 24 hours a day. He had to leave his barrier-free home when the landlord decided not to renew the lease in order to convert the property into…
The Tour of the Alps has officially unveiled the stages for its 2026 edition, which will take place from April 20 to 24 and will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the memorandum of understanding between Trentino, South Tyrol, and Tyrol. The event will kick off in Innsbruck, featuring a route of 760 km and a…
Recent investigations conducted by the Five Star Movement have revealed the presence of polluting discharges along the shores of the lake, with an alarming 80% of the monitored points showing signs of contamination. This study, initiated between 2023 and 2024, examined 25 discharges from Sirmione to Toscolano Maderno, highlighting significant issues within the local sewage…
A submarine robot has recently been employed in Desenzano del Garda to map the waste present on the lakebed, as part of a project by WWF in collaboration with the Department of Information Engineering at the University of Pisa. The robot, named “ZENO,” is an autonomous vehicle designed to explore lake depths systematically and safely….
From December 6 to January 6, Gargnano is preparing to celebrate Christmas with a rich program of events on Lake Garda, organized by the Municipal Administration. The festivities will kick off on Saturday, December 6, with the “Winter Lemon Groves and Quality Market” in the cloister of the Church of San Francesco, where visitors can…
The mothers’ bonus, a new financial aid, has been introduced to support working women in Gardone Riviera and beyond. Applications can be submitted until December 9, 2025 to receive a contribution of up to 480 euros, aimed at mothers with at least two children. This bonus, amounting to 40 euros per month, is reserved for…
In recent days, in Montichiari, there have been violent arrests involving two repeat offenders during an operation against drug trafficking. Officers from the Judicial Police Team of the Desenzano del Garda Police Station apprehended two men, Moroccan citizens aged 31 and 39, at a service area along the provincial road BS-236. During the check, the…
Artur Vaso, a teacher at the Caterina de’ Medici Hotel Institute in Gardone Riviera, has achieved a significant milestone by securing second place in the National Competition for Best Sommelier in Italy, held on November 15, 2025, at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence. A former winner of the title of Best Sommelier in Lombardy in…