The film “Vermiglio,” directed by Maura Delpero, has recently passed the first selection of the Academy for the Oscars in the category of Best International Feature Film, marking a significant recognition for Trentino. Announced on December 17, the shortlist includes 15 competing titles, among which is the film supported by the Trentino Film Commission. This…
A tragic scooter accident has struck the community of Riva del Garda, resulting in the death of Franco Strobel, a well-known local hairdresser aged 80. The elderly man passed away after more than two weeks of fighting for his life due to the severe physical injuries sustained in the accident that occurred on December 3,…
In **Sirmione**, a significant maintenance intervention for the **trees at Punta Grò** has been announced, involving the replacement of approximately one hundred dying poplars. An investigation conducted by the municipal technical office revealed that many of the existing trees are in precarious and irrecoverable conditions due to their advanced age or the presence of rot…
This afternoon, Santa Claus made his appearance in Riva del Garda, descending from the Mastio della Rocca in an event that brought together numerous children and families. This tradition, initiated in 2019 by the consortium “RivaInCentro” with the support of volunteer firefighters, had been interrupted due to the pandemic but was enthusiastically resumed in 2022….
The Prefect of Brescia, Andrea Polichetti, recently presented the technical assessments regarding the project for the collection and treatment of wastewater in Lonato del Garda, which has been approved by the Steering Committee at the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security. This new treatment facility aims to ensure better water quality in the lake, with…
Christmas tourism and New Year’s 2024 are shaping up to be significant economic opportunities, with an estimated turnover of 14.7 billion euros across Italy. According to Alessandro Fantini, president of Federalberghi Brescia, over 18 million Italians are ready to travel during the holidays, with a preference for mountain destinations. However, in our province, a substantial…
A road accident occurred this morning, Friday, December 20, in Desenzano del Garda, involving a 66-year-old man. According to initial reports, the driver suffered a medical emergency while driving along via Vò, losing control of the vehicle and crashing off the road into an obstacle. The alert was raised around 11:20 AM, prompting the arrival…
The Lombardy Administrative Court has recently dismissed the appeal filed by two minority lists concerning the local elections held in Sirmione on June 8 and 9. In its ruling, the Regional Administrative Court for Lombardy, based in Brescia, declared the appeal “unfounded,” emphasizing that the irregularities reported by the appellants are not substantial and do…
The Regional Administrative Court has rejected the appeal filed by former mayoral candidates from Sirmione, Marcello Bertoldi and Roberto Campagnola, concerning the election of Mayor Lavelli. Despite reports of some irregularities at the polling stations, such as an unsealed ballot box and discrepancies between the number of ballots cast and the actual number of voters,…
Until January 18, 2025, every evening, the facade of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Manerba will transform into a captivating luminous screen thanks to the event “Minervae Luces.” This light show employs videomapping technology to create a visual experience that blends tradition and innovation, featuring images that evoke the Christmas atmosphere. The projections…