The Vittoriale of Gardone Riviera celebrated an important milestone with the visit of the Minister of Culture, Alessandro Giuli, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the opening to the public of the Prioria, the historic residence of Gabriele D’Annunzio. The event took place this afternoon and featured the inauguration of a space dedicated…
Casting director Anna Pennella, hailing from Roè Volciano, is in the running for the prestigious David di Donatello award thanks to her nomination for the film «Familia», directed by Francesco Costabile. The awards ceremony will take place on May 7 and marks a significant recognition for the profession of casting director, a role that has…
During a crackdown on the trafficking of cocaine in Desenzano del Garda, officers from the local police station reported a foreign woman with a criminal record. The operation took place in the city center, where the police found five sealed packages containing over 16 grams of narcotic substances hidden in the suspect’s jacket sleeve. The…
Significant news comes from Gargnano, where the identification tag of the alpine soldier Giulio Comincioli is set to return home. This important discovery originates from Poland, thanks to the efforts of university professor Stefan Marcinkiewicz, who uncovered several identification tags in the former prisoner of war camp of Bogusze/Prostki. Giulio’s grandson, Alessandro Comincioli, received the…
A cloudy day on Saturday, May 3rd, saw a massive influx of tourists and residents to the Upper Garda, with long traffic jams reported on the SS45bis. The most critical stretches were between Salò, Gardone Riviera, and Limone sul Garda, where vehicles piled up while waiting to reach the beaches of Lake Garda. The traffic…
Sirmione has been overwhelmed by overtourism, which paralyzed the roads and the historic center on Friday, May 2. The influx of tourists reached unsustainable levels, with long queues preventing residents from returning home or getting to work. This situation has raised concerns among citizens, merchants, and hoteliers, many of whom expressed their frustration on social…
A 70-year-old hiker was found last night after hours of searching in the woods above Toscolano Maderno, following a report from his wife who was concerned about his failure to return. The rescue operations began in the late afternoon yesterday, Friday, May 2, involving Carabinieri, Civil Protection, and Firefighters from three different provinces, along with…
A 70-year-old man was found safe and sound on the night of Friday, May 2, in Toscolano Maderno, after going missing during a walk in the woods. The man’s wife reported his absence, prompting immediate search operations. Technicians from the CNSAS Lombardy, along with 12 rescuers from the Brescia Delegation V, began ground searches, supported…
A 63-year-old cyclist was struck yesterday afternoon, Friday, May 2, while riding along the Provincial Road 25 on the outskirts of Lonato del Garda. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM and involved a single vehicle; the circumstances are currently under investigation by the Traffic Police. Emergency services were alerted immediately and arrived on the scene…
The environmental situation concerning the Chiese River continues to raise concerns, as highlighted by the recent report from the Calcinato Citizens’ Committee, which has noted a persistent fish die-off. The association has brought attention to the distress among aquatic specimens along the river, which flows through the provinces of Brescia and Mantova. In particular, a…