The Province of Brescia has recently launched an important initiative for cardiovascular safety by equipping itself with 29 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) placed in various strategic locations, including Palazzo Broletto, the offices of the Provincial Police, and Employment Centers. This action aims to ensure rapid interventions in case of a health emergency, even by non-medical…
The Montecastello Trail has been officially inaugurated in Tignale, offering a new route of approximately 8.5 km that combines history, nature, and spirituality. This path retraces the ancient pilgrimage of the statue of the Madonna of Montecastello, winding through significant locations such as the Sanctuary of Montecastello and the Franciscan Hermitage of San Giorgio in…
During the weekend of September 28, the Brescia Garda area will host numerous sporting events related to running. In particular, Salò will be the venue for the 50th Bisagoga de Salò, a running competition featuring distances of 8 and 4 km, with the start scheduled for 9:00 AM from Lungolago Zanardelli and the finish line…
ASST Garda and the Onda Foundation have launched the Open Week on Cardiovascular Diseases, an initiative taking place from September 26 to October 2 at the hospitals in Desenzano del Garda, Manerbio, and Gavardo. Coinciding with the World Heart Day on September 29, the event aims to raise awareness about the prevention of cardiovascular diseases,…
Recent reflections by Stefano Michelazzi, an active Alpine Guide in the area, emphasize the importance of mountain safety and the necessity of preparation for tackling excursions in natural environments. According to Michelazzi, many accidents occur due to a lack of knowledge about the terrain and inadequate equipment. He stresses that safety cannot be viewed in…
A paraglider experienced moments of anxiety today, Thursday the 25th, in Malcesine, when he landed on a cypress tree along the SS 249. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM, when the paraglider’s canopy became entangled in the branches of the tree, leaving the pilot in a precarious and dangling position. The firefighters responded immediately, using…
A fire broke out in Peschiera del Garda on the afternoon of Thursday, September 25, affecting the roof of a house under renovation located not far from the town center. The flames erupted shortly before 2:30 PM, producing a thick column of black smoke that alarmed residents and motorists. The blaze likely originated from materials…
The Cammino di Montecastello has been inaugurated in Tignale, an 8.5 km trail that weaves through history, nature, and spirituality. This initiative is part of the “Stories from the Territory” project, retracing the ancient pilgrimage of the statue of the Madonna di Montecastello and offering an authentic experience immersed in breathtaking views of the lake….
On Sunday, September 28, Polpenazze will host an archeotrekking event dedicated to the pile-dwelling site of Lucone, in celebration of the European Heritage Days. The Archaeological Museum of Valle Sabbia has organized the initiative “Walking Through the Past,” a guided walk that will take participants along a naturalistic route lasting approximately two hours. Attendees are…
Moments of concern unfolded this afternoon in Malcesine, where a paraglider became stranded in a tall cypress tree, several meters off the ground. The incident occurred along State Road 249 during the landing phase when the man lost control of his aircraft, ending up among the branches of the tree with no means to descend…