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…
An important initiative of charity swimming has recently come to life, culminating in the creation of the documentary “Swim the Garda,” which narrates the epic swim crossing by the Umbrian doctor and swimmer Marco Fratini. Starting from the Canottieri of Salò, Fratini covered an impressive distance of 140 kilometers around the Lake Garda, completing the…
Moments of concern unfolded in Toscolano Maderno on the evening of Friday, May 2, when an elderly man, around 70 years old, was reported missing after he went for a walk in the surrounding woods and did not return. His wife immediately alerted the authorities, activating a search plan that involved the Carabinieri, Civil Protection,…
The fourth edition of the Asics Malcesine Baldo Trail will take place this weekend, bringing with it a new participation record that has surpassed 1,000 registrations. The race, which winds through the picturesque trails of Alto Garda, will feature athletes from 19 different nations, with a notable female representation of 12%. Competitions will kick off…
On Sunday, May 4th, **Peschiera del Garda** will host the **World Laughter Day**, a free event open to everyone at the Parc Hotel Paradiso. This initiative, promoted by the Italian Institute of Laughter Yoga, celebrates 30 years of this practice, inviting participants to discover the power of laughter as a universal language for peace. The…
On the weekend of May 3rd and 4th, significant sailing events will take place in the waters of Lake Garda, with notable activities in Riva del Garda and other surrounding locations. The Coast Guard has issued a notice to inform boaters about the scheduled regattas and processions. Specifically, on Saturday, May 3rd, from 9 AM…
Rudi Amati and Mauro Lazzarini have successfully completed the challenge of Everesting 8,848, an endeavor that saw them ascend the Pizzocolo eight times in approximately 27 hours, accumulating a total elevation gain of 8,848 meters, equivalent to the height of Everest. The two runners, aged 54 and 50, respectively, began their journey on Thursday, May…
A young climber, aged 30, experienced moments of terror during a climb on the Zebra Slabs in the Alto Garda region, where he was injured due to a sudden rockfall. The incident occurred while the climber, roped together with a partner, was tackling the route “46th Parallel.” A rock struck the young man in the…
This afternoon, on May 2nd, the Coast Guard unit in Salò received a report regarding a stranded motorboat along the Brescia coast of the upper Lake Garda. The unit’s commander, Antonello Ragadale, urged the owner of the vessel to contact the operations center for further information about the discovery, specifying the phone number 0365 21300…