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…
The Basin Authority of Lake Garda and Idro has announced that on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2:30 PM, a public auction will take place for the assignment of the restaurant concession and bathing lido in the area of Desenzanino, in the municipality of Desenzano del Garda. The property, currently managed by the social cooperative…
A violent hailstorm struck the Lower Garda region late yesterday afternoon, prompting a weather alert for adverse conditions. Hailstones the size of walnuts fell heavily in various locations along the Brescia shore, including Lonato, Sirmione, and Desenzano, quickly covering roads and gardens in white. The Valtènesi area was also affected by this weather phenomenon, with…
This morning, the Municipality of Salò launched the project “The Lake Begins Here,” an initiative dedicated to the protection of the waters of Lake Garda. The idea involves the installation of metal plaques next to the city’s storm drains, each depicting a small fish and bearing the message “the lake begins here.” These plaques aim…