The celebrations for the 61st anniversary of the death of Benedetta Bianchi Porro will take place in two significant events. On Sunday, January 19, at 10:30 AM, the church of S. Maria della Neve in Sirmione will host a mass officiated by the Bishop of Verona, Monsignor Domenico Pompili. Subsequently, on Thursday, January 23, another…
News from Desenzano: First Bell Rings for the New Catullo Middle School Today, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, around 500 students entered the new Catullo Middle School in Desenzano, officially inaugurating the institution located on Via Michelangelo. After the Christmas holidays, the school opened its doors, having completed the internal work and arranged the furnishings, while…
The Casa Bianca Day Center in Montichiari has launched a new season of cultural events, which will continue until April 2025, featuring free sessions every Thursday afternoon starting at 3 PM. The inauguration will take place on January 30 and February 6, with meetings dedicated to the Sanremo Festival in celebration of its 75th anniversary….
A tragic road accident struck Montichiari on January 6, marking the first victim on the roads of Brescia in 2025. Oksana Litvinova, a 45-year-old woman of Ukrainian origin residing in Brescia, lost her life after losing control of her car during a botched overtaking maneuver, crashing into a milk tanker coming from the opposite direction….
Domenico Mantoan has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Ospedale Pederzoli, a decision made by the assembly of shareholders and the board of directors of the facility. With thirty years of experience in the healthcare sector, Mantoan has served as the General Director of the National Agency for Health Services (AGENAS) until now…
About twenty brave souls participated in the Epiphany Dive, which took place on the morning of January 6 at the Spiaggia d’Oro in Desenzano. This fifth edition of the event, organized by Benaco 2.0 Lifeguard with the support of various sponsors, attracted daring participants not only from Desenzano but also from Peschiera and Salò, as…
Riva has announced an extension until **February 15** for the collection of trunks from infected palm trees, due to the infestation of the **palm weevil**, known as **Paysandisia archon**, a moth native to South America that has also affected the Alto Garda area. The maximum quantity of trunks allowed remains set at approximately two cubic…
Recently, the Facebook page Visit Italy sparked a heated debate by posting an image of Lake Garda, mistakenly described as “Lake Como (Italy) from space.” This error, which caught the attention of tourists and Italy tourism enthusiasts, was noticed by numerous users, generating hundreds of ironic comments and criticisms. Five days after the post was…
In recent hours, the fortunate winners of the Italian Lottery 2025 have been announced, with two winning tickets sold in Lonato del Garda and Montichiari. During last night’s episode of the Rai1 program “Affari tuoi,” it was revealed that ticket R 396533, purchased in Lonato del Garda, won €50,000, while ticket Q 329950, sold in…
The gastronomic experience “Dinner in the Sky” returns to Lazise, an unmissable event taking place from July 3 to July 9, 2025. This suspended dinner, located at an impressive 50 meters above ground, offers breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Garda and promises guests a truly unique experience. The platform, supported by a crane, will allow…