An intense wave of bad weather has hit the towns of Bardolino, Cisano, and Calmasino, bringing heavy rains that have caused flooding, landslides, and the swelling of watercourses. Local authorities are constantly monitoring the situation to manage the criticalities. Mayor Daniele Bertasi, together with the local police, civil protection, and firefighters, has been involved in…
The search operations for the missing boater in the waters off Gargnano continue relentlessly under the coordination of the Operational Center of the Coast Guard of Lake Garda. The man, identified as Tommaso Zhu Guozheng, a 44-year-old Chinese entrepreneur with business in Toscolano Maderno, has not resurfaced after diving. Despite adverse weather conditions, the teams…
The ninth edition of Swim The Island Sirmione took place on June 22nd and 23rd, attracting swimmers from all over Italy and abroad to challenge the waters of Lake Garda. Despite adverse weather conditions, the event once again showcased the passion and determination of the participants. On Saturday, June 22nd, under the summer sun, Sirmione…
The recent decision by ASST Garda to temporarily suspend the maternity ward at the Gavardo hospital has sparked mixed reactions in the local community. The closure, scheduled for July 1st, has been justified by the decrease in births recorded at the facility. Reasons for the Closure According to ASST Garda, the number of births at…
The Province of Brescia has given the green light to the executive project for the construction of a new roundabout along the SPBS 668 Lenese, located in the Campagna area, on the border between Lonato del Garda and Montichiari. This step forward also includes the announcement of the tender procedure for the assignment of the…
The Civic Museum of Salò, known as MuSa, has launched a summer initiative to bring local students closer to culture. During the summer months, all students attending schools in Salò will have free access to the museum’s exhibitions. Starting from May 18th, MuSa is hosting the exhibition “From Splendor to Uncertainty 1910-1950. Stories from a…
The province of Brescia was hit by heavy rainstorms during the night between Saturday and Sunday, causing widespread flooding throughout the area. The Fire Department carried out around a hundred interventions, focusing particularly on the area around Lake Garda and Valtenesi. In Manerba, a woman was saved by a passerby after her car was submerged…
The search for a 44-year-old man who went missing after diving into Lake Garda continues tirelessly in Gargnano. The incident occurred on June 22, 2024, when some Austrian tourists noticed the man in distress and immediately alerted the authorities. The operations are being coordinated by the Coast Guard of Lake Garda, with support from the…
The supply of luxury homes on Lake Garda has seen a 45% increase compared to 2019, according to the annual Observatory of the luxury residential market in Italy. This increase not only concerns the number of available properties, which amounted to 1,448 by the end of 2023, but also their overall value and size, with…
The Consortium of Hoteliers in Desenzano del Garda, led by Emanuele Bonotto, has raised a protest demanding greater involvement in the allocation of the tourist tax revenue. The tax, which generated nearly two million euros for the municipal coffers last year, is currently distributed among the cultural, tourism, and ecological sectors. While the hoteliers do…