On New Year’s Eve, a wildfire broke out on the slopes of Mount Brione, in Riva del Garda, shortly after midnight, presumably due to the festive fireworks. To address the emergency, 10 vehicles from the Riva del Garda Fire Brigade were mobilized, supported by teams from Arco, with around twenty firefighters engaged on the ground….
On New Year’s Eve, a wildfire broke out on Monte Brione, located in Riva del Garda, necessitating a massive response from the Fire Brigade. The flames spread over an area of approximately 100 meters and are believed to have been caused by the use of fireworks in a region characterized by dry terrain and influenced…
An enthusiastic New Year’s swim in Maderno saw the participation of 115 brave souls who plunged into the lake on January 1st at 11:00 AM, despite the water temperature being around 11 degrees Celsius and the air temperature hovering around 8 degrees. The event, organized by Alido Cavazzoni, a former trader and promoter of the…
The mechanical nativity scene in Manerba, inaugurated on December 8th, has already attracted nearly 20,000 visitors in just twenty days, establishing itself as one of the most anticipated Christmas events in the province. The display, created by the volunteers of the Friends of San Bernardo, is an extraordinary work that welcomes families and tourists from…
On Monday, January 6th, in celebration of the Epiphany, Lazise is gearing up to celebrate the Befana Festival with a highly anticipated traditional event: the Befana’s Greased Pole Contest. Starting at 2:30 PM, a group of brave participants, including several women, will attempt to reach the magical broom positioned at the top of a tall…
Starting from January 6, Riva del Garda will host a solidarity collection of balls, blankets, and school supplies to support the “I’m Here” project, promoted by the volunteers of Apsp Casa Mia in collaboration with the Alto Garda and Ledro Missionary Group. Until the end of February, anyone wishing to contribute can visit the Kalipè…
During the Christmas holidays, consumer spending saw a significant increase, with a total expenditure of approximately 9 billion euros on food products, gifts, and travel. According to the initial report provided by Confesercenti, the period between December 20 and 30 experienced a rebound in sales, although it did not fully compensate for the slow performance…
During the New Year period, it is expected that around 1.3 million Italians will embark on trips, with a significant portion heading to foreign destinations. According to a survey conducted by the Centro Studi Turistici di Firenze for Assoviaggi Confesercenti, approximately 450,000 travelers will stay in Italy, while nearly 850,000 will travel abroad. Reservations indicate…
Desenzano del Garda: the ranking for the three NCC licenses has been approved. With the start of the new year, the Municipality has officially announced the approval of the ranking related to the public competition for the free allocation of three licenses for chauffeur-driven rental services. The Department of Productive Activities carefully examined the applications…
A tragic medical emergency struck a truck driver from Castiglione delle Stiviere, Enrico Bignotti, 50 years old, while he was on board the ferry to Corfu. The incident occurred on December 26 during the crossing from Brindisi to the Greek island. The man’s body was found lifeless in the cabin of his truck by the…