A march for peace will take place in Riva del Garda on Monday, October 13, coinciding with the traditional Perugia-Assisi event. Organized by the municipality and local high schools, the event titled “The Courage of Peace” will feature around 2,000 young activists marching through the city center. Participants are set to gather at 8:45 AM…
Two accidents occurred this morning, just before 8 AM, on the A4 motorway, causing a traffic standstill between the Desenzano and Brescia Est toll booths. The causes of the collisions, which involved multiple vehicles heading towards Milan, are currently under investigation. Shortly after the first incident, another rear-end collision also affected several trucks on the…
An ambush took place in Montichiari on March 1, 2024, involving an entrepreneur in the scrap metal disposal sector. During the incident, the victim was shot eight times by a group of masked assailants while closing the gate of his business. The entrepreneur, severely injured, was transported to the hospital and discharged after a lengthy…
The Muscotrail returns for its second edition, an event dedicated to trail running in Muscoline taking place on Sunday, October 12th. This hilltop sporting competition, in memory of Antonello Restuccia, is part of the 2nd Interregional Libertas Trail Running Championship and features a 12 km course with a positive elevation gain of 300 meters, winding…
Plastic Free Onlus has launched an important scientific research project in collaboration with the San Raffaele University in Rome, focusing on the effects of nanoplastics in the human brain. This project aims to understand how these particles manage to cross the blood-brain barrier, influencing neuronal function and contributing to the development of neuroinflammation, potentially linked…
On Saturday, October 11th at **4:00 PM**, the **ancient library** of the **Gargnano** rectory will host the presentation of the new book by **Rosa Teruzzi**, titled “The Carousel of Spies.” The event will feature the participation of the writer and journalist, who will engage in a dialogue with Roberta Ghirardi, the cultural events delegate of…
A phytosanitary intervention has been planned in Salò to address the compromised health of the horse chestnuts in the Fossa, located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. In recent years, favorable climate conditions have led to the spread of two pathogens: Cameraria ohridella, a moth that causes leaf drying, and Guignardia aesculi, a fungus responsible for…
The Municipality of Gardone Riviera has initiated a call for expressions of interest for the management of the municipal olive trees, which includes a total of 543 plants, from 2025 to 2028. The notice has been published with the aim of finding managers who will take care of the annual maintenance of the trees, located…
In Salò, the horse chestnuts in Fossa, located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, are undergoing **green therapies** to combat the threat posed by two parasites. The municipality has initiated a targeted intervention due to the spread of Cameraria ohridella, a leaf miner, and Guignardia aesculi, a pathogenic fungus. These organisms have caused leaf desiccation and…
In the first six months of 2025, tourism from the USA and Canada generated an economic impact of 3 million dollars in the Brescia area, according to data presented during the fifth edition of the “Meet Brescia Excellence” project, promoted by Visit Brescia. The campaign recorded significant growth in bookings, with a 29% increase compared…