Recently, a meeting was held at the Brunelli Hall of the Municipality of Desenzano del Garda, organized by Desenzano Holiday, an association representing 99 owners and 150 establishments, including vacation homes and B&Bs. The event featured the participation of Vincenzo Telese, Account Manager at Booking.com, and the Tourism Councillor Stefania Lorenzoni. During the meeting, the…
Corruption and Organized Crime in Alto Garda: 9 Arrests Including the Mayor of Riva. A significant operation by the Prosecutor’s Office of Trento has resulted in the arrest of nine individuals, including the mayor of Riva del Garda, Cristina Santi. The investigation has involved a total of 77 suspects and has led to the issuance…
The recent reduction of the presence of the alga Planktothrix rubescens in Lake Ledro is the result of effective interventions aimed at reducing phosphorus, implemented by the Provincial Agency for Environmental Protection (APPA) and other entities since 2014. According to collected data, as of November 2023, the alga has shown an 81% decrease in biovolume…
A new urban regeneration project has been unveiled in Desenzano, featuring the innovative idea of the “Reclining Eiffel Tower” along the city’s viaduct. The concept, titled “Under The Bridge,” was presented by the local startup Holidea, founded by young entrepreneurs Matia Merli and Luca Bignotti. The initiative aims to enhance the existing structure by transforming…
An accident involving a scooter occurred this afternoon on the SS 240, between San Giacomo di Riva del Garda and the entrance to the Agnese tunnel. The incident involved an individual riding a scooter, necessitating the intervention of emergency medical services and air rescue, in addition to the carabinieri. To ensure the rescue operations could…
An important operation by the Guardia di Finanza has uncovered a vast network of construction corruption and real estate speculation in Trentino Alto Adige, involving prominent figures from the political and economic landscape. The investigations, conducted by the DDA of the Trento Prosecutor’s Office, led to the arrest of Austrian magnate René Benko, founder of…
An important judicial operation has shaken Trentino, involving the mayor of Riva del Garda, Cristina Santi, among the nine individuals arrested as part of investigations coordinated by the District Anti-Mafia and Anti-Terrorism Directorate of the Prosecutor’s Office in Trento. The charges include criminal association, bid rigging, and illegal financing of political parties. The operation saw…
Two men have been reported in Gavardo as part of a Local Police operation against cocaine trafficking. The officers, suspicious of the nervous behavior of the two unemployed individuals awaiting a residence permit, conducted checks on a car that turned out to be a hiding place for drugs and cash. During the inspection, approximately 15…
Lombardy continues to shine in the landscape of Italian agri-food, with a significant increase in the value of its DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) products. In 2023, the value of agri-food products with Denomination of Origin reached €2.58 billion, marking a 3.3% increase compared to the previous year. Alessandro Beduschi, the Agriculture Councillor of the…
An important leadership change at Coldiretti Brescia was announced during the Board Meeting held this morning at the Olivini winery. Starting from January 1st, Andrea Repossini will officially take on the role of Director, succeeding Massimo Albano, who has led the organization for nine years. Repossini, 59, has a long career with Coldiretti and previously…