The Municipal Administration of Bardolino has launched an important initiative aimed at recognizing merit among the youth in the area. Through the awarding of scholarships, the goal is to acknowledge and support the commitment to study of resident students, thereby promoting the quality of learning within the local educational system. Details of the Initiative The…
As 2025 approaches, millions of Italians are getting ready to celebrate the New Year with parties, meals, and new habits influenced by recent regulations. According to a survey conducted by Fiepet Confesercenti in collaboration with Ipsos, about 8 million Italians will spend New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day away from home, with an average…
The Alpini of San Felice del Benaco enthusiastically celebrated the 92nd birthday of Danilo Saletti, the group’s elder, in a day dedicated to festivity and community. Born on December 30, 1932, Saletti is a historic figure for the Alpini, having begun his service in May 1953 at the CAR “Cesare Battisti” in Merano. His military…
LNDC Animal Protection has launched a new campaign ahead of New Year’s Eve, encouraging people to forgo fireworks and firecrackers in favor of more serene celebrations. With a provocative message echoing the famous slogan “make love, not war,” the organization emphasizes the risks and negative consequences associated with the use of firecrackers, both for humans…
Peschiera Hospital: Wave of Car Thefts in Parking Lots. In recent days, employees and users of the Pederzoli Hospital in Peschiera have been increasingly alarmed due to a series of thefts from parked cars. A recent report on Facebook highlighted the breaking of a car door belonging to a staff member, adding to numerous similar…
A paragliding accident occurred on the afternoon of Monday, December 30, in Toscolano Maderno, where two German individuals, a man and a woman, fell during a faulty takeoff. The incident took place in the Prade area, at an altitude of 1,440 meters, along the steep slope of Pizzocolo. The woman sustained a knee fracture and…
A new earthquake in Valsabbia was felt as far as Lake Garda, recorded last night, Monday, December 30, around 8:30 PM. The quake had a magnitude of 2.1, and its epicenter was located 11 kilometers deep near the locality of Marguzzo in Paitone. Although the tremor was perceived in several surrounding areas, including Gavardo, Calvagese,…
On January 1, 2025, the Grottoes of Catullus in Sirmione will exceptionally open to the public from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, offering free guided tours of the archaeological site. This historic location, which houses the remains of a luxurious Roman villa dating back to the Augustan era, is situated at the tip of the…
A hang gliding accident involved a couple in their 30s in Toscolano Maderno on the afternoon of Monday, December 30. The alert was raised around 4:30 PM when the two were aboard a two-seater hang glider near the Creste trail on Mount Pizzocolo. The causes of the incident have yet to be determined, and investigations…
Hidden Springs Beneath Mount Pizzocolo: New Discoveries by Water Seekers. Recently, an important mission focused on water research took place in the depths of the mountain at Toscolano Maderno, aiming to identify previously unknown water resources. Caving teams explored the areas of Mount Spino and Pizzocolo in search of karst water that could prove crucial…