Approximately 500 citizens of Desenzano participated yesterday afternoon, October 12, in a demonstration in Piazza Malvezzi to defend the local hospital, organized by the committee “Let’s Keep the Hospital of Desenzano on Montecroce.” The protesters expressed their opposition to the construction of a new hospital, as outlined in regional and ASST plans, instead calling for…
Lost items on Lake Garda: an unexpected treasure In recent months, the lost property offices of the municipalities around Lake Garda have accumulated a wide variety of lost items, including keys, mobile phones, wallets, and even stolen bicycles. Among the most curious discoveries are a damaged drone found in Bardolino and a wheelchair left behind…
On October 12, 2024, the new Equestrian Unit of the Civil Protection of Basso Garda was officially presented in Desenzano, marking the first of its kind in the province. This group, already operational, has completed its first exercise in Padenghe and is equipped with four horses, all owned by the volunteers. The unit is led…
A nearly one-kilometer-long island of debris has been spotted off the shores of Manerba on Lake Garda, due to the heavy rains that have affected the region in recent days. This accumulation of waste has been carried south by the current and mainly originates from the Sarca River and its tributaries. Local authorities have advised…
In Manerba, a mural created by the children of the Don Angelo Merici kindergarten was inaugurated at the local social center. The artwork, measuring 12 meters in length and 2 meters in height, represents the union between generations, with the tagline “With the wisdom of grandparents, we will soar far” emphasizing its significance. The project…
The thirteenth edition of the Tener-a-Mente Festival, held at the Anfiteatro del Vittoriale in Gardone Riviera (BS), achieved remarkable success, concluding with outstanding results. This event, which took place from the second half of June until the end of July, featured performances by internationally renowned artists and Italian singer-songwriters in a stunning setting. Record Numbers…
On Wednesday, October 16, at 8:00 PM, there will be an evening presentation of the courses organized by the Friends of Art Group at their headquarters located at Viale dei Tigli 47. The meeting is open to anyone interested in approaching the artistic world and enhancing their skills through various techniques. Course Details The program…
A road accident occurred today, October 11, on the A4 motorway near Peschiera del Garda, heading towards Venice. A truck carrying a double load lost one of its containers filled with debris after veering off and hitting the guardrail. The container fell across the roadway, blocking traffic for about an hour and a half. Fortunately,…
The longest triathlon in the world has concluded in Desenzano del Garda, with the first athletes crossing the finish line. The winners, Goulwenn Tristant (France), Jurij Tarca (Czech Republic), and Alfons Mostl (Austria), completed a challenging course that included 114 km of swimming, 5400 km of cycling, and 1266 km of running. Other competitors, including…
A 57-year-old man was saved thanks to the swift intervention of the owners of the Skypadel center in Rivoltella, Desenzano, after he collapsed while playing padel. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM; Raul De Jesus and Gianpietro Breda, both trained in first aid, immediately performed life-saving maneuvers using an automated external defibrillator and called for…