In Riva del Garda, the “Guido Santorum” scholarships are back, promoted by the “Riccardo Pinter” association. These awards, dedicated to the memory of Professor Guido Santorum, a former teacher at the Andrea Maffe high school and a scholar of philology and history, amount to 1,000 euros each and will be awarded to two theses discussed…
The General Assembly of the Garda Community took place on February 1, 2025, in Mantua, a significant event that saw the participation of key institutional figures. President Mariastella Gelmini emphasized the importance of the city as a starting point for new memberships and initiatives aimed at cultural enhancement and territorial development. The choice of Mantua,…
L’ultramarathon runner Fabrizio Amicabile is preparing for a new extraordinary challenge: a solo run from Venice to Brussels to raise public awareness about neurodegenerative diseases and collect funds to support patients and their families, with all proceeds being donated to the Nemo Center. The initiative was officially presented in Lonato del Garda and later in…
Sirmione: Practical Photography Course Announced for March. The Municipality of Sirmione has announced an engaging photography course titled “Practical Photography,” scheduled to take place from March 4 to March 22, 2025. This program consists of six theoretical and practical lessons led by professional photographers Roberto Bellini and Antonello Perin. It is open to everyone, including…
The 2023 Report on the State of Forests in Lombardy reveals that the forest heritage, represented by Boschieforestein, covers over 618,000 hectares, corresponding to a quarter of the regional territory. Contrary to what one might think, this heritage has increased by nearly 45% over the last century, with a total timber volume of 145 million…
The General Assembly of the Garda Community took place in Mantua on February 1st, at the historic Casa del Mantegna. The event saw the participation of President Mariastella Gelmini, Prefect Roberto Bolognesi, and various local representatives, including Provincial President Carlo Bottani and Deputy Mayor Giovanni Buvoli. During the meeting, Gelmini emphasized the importance of joining…
Sirmione: An Aldi supermarket is coming to the former Nautica Moretti site. The historic facility, which closed in 2017 after more than fifty years in the boating industry, will be redeveloped to house a new store for the Aldi chain. The transformation work began in early 2025, with the opening scheduled before Easter, in anticipation…
AMX Automatrix, a leading company in the field of semiconductors and advanced technology, is experiencing a significant growth period in Gavardo. Founded in 2011 as part of the Copromec group, the company has specialized in the production of machines for pressure sintering, an innovative technique for manufacturing high-performance chips. With a new 15,000 square meter…
In the **Valle delle Cartiere**, located in Toscolano Maderno, a controversy is unfolding regarding the **paving of the road** leading to the Paper Museum. Traditionally known as a “white road,” this route has undergone a significant transformation, sparking discussions between the municipal administration and the minority council group “Fare Comune.” The municipality justifies the intervention…
A fire broke out within a chimney in Gavardo, on Via Polentine, necessitating the intervention of the Fire Brigade to extinguish the flames. This incident is part of a worrying trend of chimney-related fires that has affected the Garda area in recent months. Fortunately, the occupants of the affected residence did not suffer any physical…