An alert incident occurred today, Saturday, October 19, in Riva del Garda, around 2:30 PM, when a smoke bomb was activated in the elevator of a five-story condominium. The colored smoke quickly filled the building’s stairwell, causing concern among residents, who were advised via loudspeaker to remain in their homes. Fire crews promptly responded to…
The Municipality of Toscolano Maderno has issued an ordinance mandating the complete closure of Via Valle delle Cartiere for safety reasons, due to hydro-geological risks arising from adverse weather conditions. This decision was made following the detachment of rock material from the mountainside, reported during an inspection conducted yesterday. The closure will remain in effect…
Toscolano Maderno has declared a ban on vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the valley of the Paper Mills due to a high hydrogeological risk. The decision, made after a site inspection by a geologist on October 18, was communicated for safety reasons related to potential rockfalls along the access road. Additionally, the Paper Museum will…
The International Cat Exhibition “The Most Beautiful Cats in the World” returns to Verona, taking place on October 26 and 27 at Gran Guardia. Organized by the E.N.F.I. – Italian National Felinotechnical Body, the event will showcase hundreds of the most fascinating cat breeds from Europe, ranging from Maine Coons to British Shorthairs, with a…
Toscolano Maderno will host today, Saturday, October 19, at 5:00 PM, the presentation of the trilogy “The Templar of Otranto,” written by Pierluigi Del Giudice and Diana Nicolazzo at the Municipal Library. Del Giudice, originally from Milan and a resident of the lakeside town for over 30 years, has a strong connection to medieval history…
Tourism around Lake Garda continues to thrive, despite a 5% decline in German visitors. During the “Visit Brescia” workshop held in Limone on October 17, positive signs emerged with the arrival of new clientele, including Arab tourists and young people from various countries such as Poland, the United States, and France. The meeting was attended…
A 23-year-old woman was rescued after jumping into the lake in Sirmione, near the historic center, on Thursday, October 18. The girl had previously approached the guardhouse of the Scaligero Castle in a visibly agitated state before plunging into the water. Fortunately, some passersby noticed the situation and reported it. Claudio Artioli, an employee of…
From October 17 to 20, the Brescia shore of Lake Garda hosted “Active Lake Garda,” an event that brought together 15 international travel agencies and tour operators. The initiative, promoted by Visit Brescia in collaboration with the Garda Lombardia Consortium, aimed to test and promote the region’s outdoor tourism offerings, involving 23 local sellers, including…
The Lombardy Region has allocated over 2 million euros to support 103 historical businesses in the province of Brescia, as part of a total investment of 11.3 million euros aimed at 620 Lombard enterprises. This funding is targeted at shops and establishments that have been active for at least 40 years and aims to co-finance…
The Franco Mazzotti Cup is set to kick off from Sirmione, with the start scheduled for Saturday morning following inspections conducted the day before. This edition of the Brescia race promises to further solidify its position in the national landscape of historic motorsport. The route will weave through various locations in the province of Brescia,…