Today, October 27, a group of young antifascists will gather in Piazza della Vittoria in Salò to promote democratic values and counter the historical image of the town associated with the Italian Social Republic. The initiative, titled “Don’t Make All of Salò a Fascist Place,” has been organized by Lorenzo and Alessandro, two former schoolmates…
Salò has recently joined the World4all project, an initiative promoted in collaboration with the Garda Lombardia Consortium to improve the accessibility of local facilities for individuals with reduced mobility. The project aims to map and make accessible public and private buildings, transportation, and recreational spaces, thereby facilitating travel planning for the elderly, individuals with mobility…
Mattia Del Fiandra, an 18-year-old from Desenzano, has claimed the title of world vice-champion in the Junior (Under 18) category at the recent IWWF World Championships held in China. This achievement marks a significant conclusion to the young Italian wakeboard talent’s 2024 season, as he shone alongside Team Italy, which secured the gold medal among…
The Council of State has upheld the denial of the expansion of the Vighizzolo landfill in Montichiari, rejecting the appeal submitted by Systema Ambiente for the addition of 190,000 cubic meters of special waste. The decision is based on the regulations of the Lombardy Region, which restrict the expansion of facilities beyond 160,000 cubic meters…
Desenzano del Garda is mourning the loss of Alessandro Viespoli, a 43-year-old who passed away due to a heart attack. After being hospitalized at the Civil Hospital of Brescia, the doctors’ efforts to save him proved futile. Viespoli was a maintenance technician in Montichiari and an active member of the theater company “Il Sipario Onirico,”…
Sixteen mayors from the Brescia area have filed a complaint with the Court of Auditors to investigate the increase in costs for the Garda wastewater treatment plant, which has risen from 130 to 240 million euros. The municipalities oppose the idea of constructing a dual facility in Gavardo and Montichiari to treat sewage, which would…
Until November 3rd, the Scaliger Castle in Malcesine is hosting “My Stones Are Kites,” an exhibition by Iranian artist Bahar Heidarzade. Curated by Marina Pizziolo and Romano Ravasio and organized by the Municipality of Malcesine, the show addresses the theme of gender violence through installations that symbolize the weight of memories, represented by papier-mâché stones…
A 20-year-old Italian man has been arrested by the Carabinieri in Bardolino for aggravated theft, receiving stolen goods, and resisting a public official. The young man is suspected of committing several thefts in the same night across various locations around Lake Garda, including a restaurant in Bardolino and a fruit and vegetable shop. The authorities…
The Monte Pizzocolo Choir celebrated its 60 years of activity with a special performance in St. Peter’s Square during Pope Francis’s audience last Wednesday. The singers from Toscolano Maderno performed Charpentier’s “Te Deum” and De Marzi’s “Ave Maria,” receiving warm applause from the audience present. Founded in 1964, the association has a long history of…
The Garda Optimist Meeting is enhanced by the Sprint Cup, a new regatta set to take place from April 12 to 13, 2025, prior to the main event scheduled for April 17 to 20. The Sprint Cup will feature a knockout format, making the experience more engaging for both participants and spectators. This event will…