Lake Garda is facing a critical environmental situation, with water levels declining compared to last year. By the end of August 2023, the lake’s level was +93 cm above the hydrometric zero in Peschiera, three centimeters lower than in 2022. Despite the abundant spring rains and the thunderstorms during the Ferragosto holiday that had temporarily…
Tourism in Italy, traditionally concentrated in the summer months, is experiencing a significant shift in visitor numbers towards September. This phenomenon is driven by favorable weather and declining rates, making the month increasingly appealing to tourists. According to estimates from the Centro Studi Turistici for Assoturismo Confesercenti, it is anticipated that 15 million tourists will…
Sirmione has extended an official invitation to Angelina Jolie, the star of Pablo Larrain’s film “Maria,” which tells the story of the renowned opera singer Maria Callas. The diva lived in Sirmione from 1950 to 1959, and Mayor Luisa Lavelli expressed pride in the portrayal of Callas on the big screen, emphasizing how her presence…
Volunteers from the Recuperanti Museum in Toscolano Maderno have discovered the knife used in the murder of Sharon Verzeni during a search operation in Terno d’Isola, in the Bergamasca region. The activity, which took place between August 30 and 31 at the behest of law enforcement, involved the group scouring the area along the Adda…
Two women, a 19-year-old pregnant woman and a 13-year-old girl, were apprehended by the Carabinieri in Toscolano Maderno after attempting to break into an apartment to steal. The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, when the homeowner caught the thieves upon returning from some errands. The two women, who were from Turin and homeless, tried…
The mayor of Desenzano, Guido Malinverno, has announced a commitment to reconsider the project for the construction of a new hospital, instead proposing the renovation of the existing facility. This announcement came during a meeting with a delegation from the Political Table for the hospital, which consists of local representatives from various parties and associations….
A road accident occurred today, August 30, 2024, shortly after 2:30 PM on the A4 motorway, causing significant traffic disruptions. Currently, there are reports of four kilometers of congestion between the Sommacampagna and Sirmione toll booths heading towards Brescia. Authorities are managing the situation to restore traffic flow as quickly as possible. Drivers are advised…
Until September 11, the Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone Riviera hosts “Hedoné,” an open-air evening experience that combines art and technology. This event, featuring light installations, video mapping, and laser shows, offers visitors a unique sensory experience inspired by Gabriele d’Annunzio’s vision of love. Each evening, from 8 PM to 10 PM, participants can enter…
Excavations at Lake Lucone in Polpenazze have uncovered extraordinary finds, including the shell of a turtle dating back 4,000 years, bones of dogs and cattle, and sickles used for wheat processing. This Bronze Age pile-dwelling site, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011, has involved around forty researchers and volunteers from various Italian and international…
A bear was spotted last night in Cimbergo, in the Camonica Valley, marking the latest in a series of encounters with the animal in the province of Brescia. In recent days, one specimen was captured on camera in Berzo Inferiore, and another visited beehives in Valvestino shortly after Ferragosto. The increasing presence of bears has…