Starting January 1st, Lombardy will implement the obligation of an electronic medical prescription, although it will still be possible to use paper prescriptions during the transition phase. The General Directorate of Welfare of the Region has informed doctors and pharmacists that, until the complete healthcare digitalization expected by 2025, paper prescriptions for medications and outpatient…
In the Veronese area of Lake Garda, the tradition of the Befana bonfire continues, an event that celebrates the folklore associated with Epiphany and symbolically marks the end of the Christmas festivities. This year, on January 6th, several municipalities along the Veronese shore have organized events to keep this custom alive. In Peschiera del Garda,…
The Merla Dive, a highly anticipated winter tradition, will take place on Sunday, January 26, starting at 11 AM at the Lake Ledro. The organizers invite all enthusiasts to come in costume for a collective plunge scheduled for exactly noon. This event, which celebrates cold and joy, began in 2009 as a playful challenge among…
Montichiari Launches the “Cuffia” Operation for Solidarity with the Homeless in anticipation of the Christmas season, an initiative promoted by the inter-parish Caritas of Montichiari, Novagli, and Vighizzolo. Until Epiphany, citizens are invited to donate wool hats to support the homeless in Brescia and Rome, as well as those living in war-torn areas such as…
Calcinato is at the center of the debate regarding construction sites and road safety, particularly concerning Via Cavour, which will be closed to traffic starting Tuesday, January 7. The Calcinato Citizens’ Committee has requested a public meeting with the administration to discuss the implications of the closure, expected to last until the end of the…
The Palio della Befana kicked off the rowing season this afternoon, Sunday, January 5, in Toscolano Maderno, with an event celebrating fun and tradition. Now in its 26th edition, the event was organized by the local rowing association and took place in the water adjacent to the former equestrian field. The buoys set up marked…
Desenzano is preparing for the opening of the new Catullo middle school, with a relocation involving over 500 students. Next Tuesday will mark the debut of the new building, located at the corner of via Dugazze and via Michelangelo, which will replace the old structure on via Pace. With an investment of over 12 million…
Desenzano del Garda celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Hotel Mayer & Splendid, a significant milestone in the history of tourism on Lake Garda. The event recently took place with the inauguration of an exhibition showcasing two centuries of tradition and hospitality, attended by the Regional Tourism Councillor of Lombardy, Barbara Mazzali. Founded in 1824…
Riva del Garda is gearing up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the underwater Befana with a rich program of events culminating on Monday, January 6. This event, one of the most characteristic and well-attended in the area, will take place in Piazza Tre Novembre and is organized by the Befana Subacquea Committee in collaboration…
The repopulation of the lavarello whitefish in the waters of Lake Garda is scheduled for 2025, as announced by regional councilor Alessandro Beduschi. This initiative comes after years of controversy surrounding the ban on the introduction of new eggs, imposed by the Ministry of Ecological Transition, which has led to a gradual decline in the…