A fire broke out at the Brescia Sud toll booth on the A21 highway this afternoon, starting around 2:00 PM. The flames originated from a van loaded with tires and quickly spread to the entire structure of the toll booth. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. Currently, four teams of firefighters from Brescia, Mantova, and…
In Garda Trentino, the weekend of November 1st and 2nd will be dedicated to “Frantoi Aperti,” an event that celebrates extra virgin olive oil and local olive cultivation. During this fifth edition, visitors will have the opportunity to explore six olive mills, participating in sensory pathways and tastings of fine oils. Activities will include guided…
A fire broke out late this morning on Giorgio La Pira Street in San Felice, affecting an apartment in a residential area near the center. The owner raised the alarm, indicating that the blaze might have been caused by a short circuit related to an electric motor of an outdoor awning. Fortunately, there are no…
Traffic was paralyzed this morning in the area of Via Spalto San Marco due to an accident involving a heavy vehicle. A malfunction in a street sweeper caused approximately one hundred liters of oil to spill onto the roadway, creating significant disruptions to traffic in the surrounding streets, including Via XXV Aprile and Piazza Arnaldo….
Twenty-one tarantulas have recently been entrusted to the Parco Natura Viva in Bussolengo, following a seizure carried out by the Forest Carabinieri. The arachnids, belonging to seven different species that are not lethal to humans, include the rare Mexican red-knee tarantula, which is considered “threatened” according to the IUCN Red List. To accommodate them, a…
An innovative project dedicated to social inclusion through silent books has been launched in Toscolano Maderno, thanks to the Northern Brescia Library System, which has received funding from the Lombardy Region’s “Avviso Unico Cultura 2025” call for proposals. Titled “Pages of Silence: Voices and Visions Beyond Words,” the program includes a series of activities aimed…
The Garda Karate Team achieved remarkable results at the 2025 FIJLKAM Italian Cadet Championship, held on October 25 and 26 at the PalaPellicone in Ostia, a renowned venue for karate in Italy. The competition featured over 800 athletes from across the country, making it one of the most prestigious events on the federation’s calendar. Representing…
Feralpi Group, located in Lonato del Garda, has been awarded the prestigious recognition as one of the Best Managed Companies for the second consecutive time in 2025, a prize conferred by Deloitte Private. The ceremony took place this afternoon at Palazzo Mezzanotte in Milan, in the presence of representatives from ELITE Euronext Group and Piccola…
Marshal Mario Quaranta, known for his long service in Desenzano, passed away on the evening of October 28 at the age of 63. For many years, he served in the operational unit of the Carabinieri in the lakeside town, distinguishing himself through his dedication and commitment to his work. After moving to Castiglione delle Stiviere…
Recently, WWF Trentino launched an online petition calling for a ban on the use of dangerous pesticides in apple production in the region. Trentino-Alto Adige is known as one of Europe’s leading apple producers, but the intensive use of chemicals in agriculture raises environmental and health concerns. Currently, it is estimated that between 20 and…