Recently, ten northern bald ibises were transferred to Caprino Veronese after sudden snowfall in the Alps blocked their autumn migration to the Orbetello oasis. Due to the inaccessibility of the alpine pass, the Waldrapp team had to arrange for a car transport to ensure the safe release of the birds. The successful release of the…
The investigation initiated by the Brescia Prosecutor’s Office into the death of a two-month-old infant, who passed away from bronchiolitis at the Desenzano del Garda hospital last January, has been closed. The baby, residing in the Gozzolina district of Castiglione delle Stiviere, had been admitted in critical condition after contracting an acute viral infection that…
In **Gargnano**, the traditional **milk pulling** event took place in anticipation of **Santa Lucia**, involving numerous children who dragged milk cans tied to a rope, trying to catch the attention of the Saint and receive candies from residents leaning out of their windows. The festive parade began at the square of the Parish Church of…
A flash mob has been organized by Azione to contest the introduction of the toll on the Corda Molle, which is gaining traction with the installation of informational signs. The demonstration will take place on Saturday, December 14th at 3:30 PM in the parking lot of the Brescia Sud toll booth, where participants intend to…
The National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps (CNSAS) celebrates today, December 12, 2024, its 70th anniversary, a milestone that highlights decades of commitment to safety in mountainous and challenging environments. Founded in 1954, the CNSAS has carried out a remarkable 232,551 interventions over the years, rescuing a total of 248,096 people. This extraordinary record not…
The Olympic champion Giovanni De Gennaro has kicked off his canoeing training at the Desenzano lakeside park, where he utilized his personal K1. Accompanied by Dario Romano, president of the Canoa Club Brescia, De Gennaro praised the optimal conditions of the lake, with water temperatures around 10 degrees Celsius, highlighting the importance of having a…
The investigation into the death of the two-month-old girl who suffered from bronchiolitis at the Desenzano hospital last January has concluded with an archiving of the case. The infant, originally from Gozzolina, a district of Castiglione delle Stiviere in the province of Mantova, had been admitted due to complications related to the illness. The inquiry…
An important turning point for the Garda wastewater treatment plant has been announced, with the approval of a single facility in Lonato, which will replace the previous projects for the treatment plants in Gavardo and Montichiari. During the recent ministerial coordination meeting, it was highlighted that this solution offers significant advantages in terms of investment…
A boat trip on Lake Garda has turned into a new controversial chapter for Austrian entrepreneur René Benko, who is already embroiled in a major investigation concerning alleged organized crime related to public contracts in Trentino Alto Adige. According to the tabloid Kronen Zeitung, Benko was caught at the helm of his motorboat, raising concerns…
The Lonato wastewater treatment plant emerges as the preferred solution over the dual Gavardo-Montichiari system, according to recent discussions held in Rome. The Deputy Minister for the Environment, Vannia Gava, highlighted the significant advantages that a single Garda purification system in the municipality of Lonato could offer, including lower investment and management costs, as well…