An event dedicated to the history of Jews in the Garda area before the Holocaust will take place on Tuesday, August 27, at 8:30 PM at the Mure (Museum of Recoverers) in Toscolano Maderno. Professor and journalist Bruno Festa will present the evening titled “Jewish Schools and Agricultural Enterprises in Maderno and on Lake Garda…
A catamaran capsized in the waters of Sirmione on Lake Garda due to bad weather and rough waves. The incident occurred on August 16, 2024, around 2:40 PM, when a German tourist noticed the situation and alerted the Salò Coast Guard. After approximately 40 minutes of searching, the naval unit GC B98 rescued the two…
Severe weather hit Lake Garda: a motorboat drifted for over two kilometers due to strong winds on Monday morning, August 26, 2024, near Rivoltella. The vessel broke free from its moorings off the San Francesco campsite, and the owner attempted to bring it back but was thrown into the water while trying to start the…
The Lakes of Brescia in the International Spotlight The lakes of Brescia, including Lake Iseo, are gaining increasing attention from the international press, with articles celebrating their beauty and cultural richness. Historical figures such as Goethe and Kafka found inspiration in their waters, making them a symbol of relaxation and culture for tourists from Northern…
A 60-year-old German tourist suffered a serious accident while kitesurfing in Campione di Tremosine on August 26, 2024. Due to a sudden gust of wind, the man lost control of his board and hit his head against the rocks along the shoreline, sustaining a head injury. Following the initial response from the volunteer ambulance service…
Two young men were rescued yesterday afternoon on Monte Pizzocolo, near Toscolano Maderno, after getting lost at an altitude of 1,430 meters. The alert was triggered around 1 PM when the youths lost their way on one of the ridges of the southern slope and found themselves at the intersection with the “Tre amici” alpine…
A rescue operation took place yesterday in the municipality of Toscolano Maderno, where technicians from the Valle Sabbia Station, part of the V Brescia Delegation of the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps (CNSAS), were alerted around one in the afternoon to recover two young hikers who had gone missing. Details of the Intervention The…
Between 1934 and 1938, Lake Garda became a significant refuge for Jewish communities fleeing the rising antisemitism in Europe. In this context, Toscolano Maderno will host an important conference on the subject, led by Professor Bruno Festa, a historian and researcher, which will take place on Tuesday, August 27, at 8:30 PM at Palazzo Benamati….
Starting from August 21, Sirmione has launched an important initiative for its community: the Wednesday farmers’ market has found a new location in Piazza Campiello, in the Colombare district. This strategic choice has proven effective, as the square offers a larger and more accessible space, catering to the needs of both residents and tourists. A…
The Garda Tunnel project has arrived in Brussels, where Member of the European Parliament Mariateresa Vivaldini (FdI) has launched a campaign to secure European funding. During a meeting at the European Parliament, Vivaldini emphasized the importance of improving transportation in the area, highlighting how the current Gardesana road has become a bottleneck for both residents…