The new research and rescue vessel “Sperone” of the Riva del Garda volunteer fire brigade was inaugurated during an event held on September 15, 2024. This naval unit, which cost 743,000 euros, is designed to ensure rescue operations in all weather conditions and at any time of the year, thereby enhancing safety for both rescuers…
A sighting of “strange” crayfish has raised concerns in Padenghe sul Garda, where residents are reporting a massive die-off of specimens along the beaches. These are Procambarus clarkii, commonly known as “Louisiana crayfish,” which are native to the United States and have already established themselves in Italy due to uncontrolled introduction. The situation is further…
Salò hosted the floral and horticultural exhibition “Salò Botanica” over the weekend, which saw a tremendous turnout. The event, held from September 14 to 17, 2024, attracted over 60,000 visitors between the Fossa and the lakeside promenade, confirming the growing significance of this event, which this year featured an extra day to celebrate the beauty…
In Desenzano del Garda, Democratic Party councilors Maria Vittoria Papa and Andrea Palmerini have expressed concerns regarding the deterioration of the David Maria Turoldo Park in Rivoltella. They questioned the Public Works Councillor, Marco Maiolo, asking whether he was aware of the current conditions of the green space, emphasizing the need for maintenance to ensure…
The debate over the new hospital in Desenzano is intensifying ahead of the visit from the regional Welfare assessor, scheduled for Tuesday, September 17. Opposition regional councilors from Brescia, including representatives from the Democratic Party and the Five Star Movement, have requested a hearing with the citizens’ committee opposing the project. The main concerns revolve…
From October 11 to 13, the Parc Hotel in Peschiera del Garda will host the national Laughing Yoga congress, an event aimed at promoting well-being through laughter. Organized by master trainer Lara Lucaccioni in collaboration with the weekly magazine Donna Moderna, the festival will feature over 30 events, including workshops, talks, and playful activities. Among…
Tragedy struck on the Ponale, near the border with Limone sul Garda, where a young hiker lost his life after falling along the old cliffside path overlooking the lake. The incident occurred around 5 PM today, September 13, 2024, and the causes of the fall are still under investigation. Despite the prompt intervention of emergency…
The “Miss Colà Terme” contest is reaching its seventh edition and is gearing up for the final evening, scheduled for Saturday, September 14, at 6 PM at the Dogana Veneta in Lazise. Among the 19 finalists are two contestants from Brescia: Sofia Bolpagni, 22, from Brescia, and Simona Calabria, 27, from Calvisano. The participants come…
Lake Garda mourns the passing of Helena Halm, widow of Chincherini, who died at the age of 83. The funeral will take place tomorrow, September 14, at 11 AM in the parish church of Limone. Helena was an important benefactor and the heart of the Germano Chincherini Foundation – Onlus, established in 2001 to honor…
A 66-year-old man was rescued by the Coast Guard in Desenzano del Garda after venturing out on a surfboard despite adverse weather conditions. The incident occurred on September 12, 2024, when the man, struggling against high waves and a choppy lake, caught the attention of a passerby who promptly alerted the authorities. The rescue operation…