The military seaplane base in Desenzano del Garda is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the speed record set by Marshal Francesco Agello in 1934 on the MC-72 hydroplane. The 6th Wing of the Italian Air Force, in collaboration with the Municipality of Desenzano and various local associations, has organized a series of commemorative events and…
A tragic accident occurred on Sunday, June 30, 2024 along SP9, near Lake Valvestino. A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Fino Mornasco in the province of Como lost control of his bike while descending towards Gargnano, colliding with his brother’s vehicle ahead. The impact caused the young man to fall down a cliff towards the lake, resulting…
The Vittoriale degli Italiani experienced a historic moment on Saturday, June 29th with the inauguration of the largest private collection of D’Annunzio documents in Italy, the Paglieri Collection. This event marks a significant step for the preservation and study of Gabriele d’Annunzio’s life and works, enriching the cultural heritage of the Vittoriale and the Abruzzo…
The Alto Garda region is facing a housing crisis caused by unfair competition in the short-term rental market, which is driving away local residents. In 2022, Lake Garda in Brescia recorded a record number of tourist arrivals with 9.4 million visitors and tourist tax revenues exceeding 10 million euros. However, the proliferation of illegal short-term…
A 27-year-old woman lost her life in a tragic car accident that occurred in Gavardo, along the SP45 bis, shortly after 2:30 am on June 30, 2024. The victim, driving an Audi A3 headed towards Salò, reportedly lost control of the vehicle while navigating a curve and crashed into the guardrail. The violent impact left…
Third Phase and Finals: the 24 teams – Hall of Fame From Tuesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 13. From July 2 to July 6, quarter-finals, July 9 and 11, semi-finals and children’s quadrangular, July 13, finals. Times: First match 20.40, second match 21.20, third match 21.55* Victory on penalties Tuesday, July 2 Match P…
First Phase: Matches – Groups – The 24 teams – Hall of Fame – Special Page Saturday, June 29th – Fourth and final evening of the Second Phase Scorecards Group 4 PAINI ARREDAMENTI Flero – LAZZARONI GIARDINI di Lazzaroni e Quaresmini: 3(Gabriele Scidone 2, Alessandro Turlini) GIAMPE – MODERNA CAR SERVICE Roncadelle: 3(Christian Scariolo, Alessandro Roma,…
On the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, 2024, around 4:30 p.m., the Coast Guard rescued a 14-year-old boy in distress in the Gulf of Salò, on Lake Garda. The young boy, of Tunisian nationality and residing in the province of Brescia, was struggling about 150 meters from the shore when he was spotted by the…
The 38th edition of the Trans Benaco Cruise Race is set to set sail on July 27, 2024, from the island of Garda, with an intermediate stop in Riva and a final arrival the following day in the waters of Portese. Organized by the Portese Sailing Club, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024, the…
The Court of Auditors has raised concerns about the costs of the Garda cycle path, declaring it the most expensive in Italy. According to a recent report, the cost per kilometer is over 1.5 million euros, five times higher than the national average for other cycle paths. In total, the projected costs for the entire…