Due to adverse weather forecasts, the “Garda Maḉḉ Race,” scheduled for the night of June 22, 2024, has been postponed to a yet-to-be-determined date. The decision was made by the Fraglia Vela Desenzano upon the advice of the Coast Guard, which discouraged the holding of the nighttime regatta on the waters of Lake Garda. The…
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, is expected today in Montichiari to participate in the celebrations of the 160th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Red Cross. After his expected arrival in the early afternoon, Mattarella will go to Castiglione delle Stiviere to greet the volunteers and take part in the traditional…
Former commander of the local police in Sirmione, Roberto Toninelli, has been sentenced to one year and ten months of imprisonment with conditional suspension of the sentence. The sentence comes after the initial request from the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which had proposed two years of imprisonment. Toninelli has been found guilty of stalking, threats, and…
An important event will take place on Friday, August 9th at 9:00 PM at the Vittoriale degli Italiani: a musical tribute to the renowned composer Ennio Morricone. The event, titled “Musiche da Oscar” (Oscar Music), will feature the participation of prominent artists and will be an unmissable occasion for music and cinema lovers. The concert…
From June 24th to June 30th, the Don Primo Mazzolari Cultural Circle is organizing a series of events at the oratory park in Via Filanda to celebrate the patron saints Peter and Paul. This annual event promises moments of serenity, fun, good food, and sports activities for the whole community. Program of the Week: Monday,…
The Festival of Beauty returns on August 1, 2024 with an unmissable event that will take place at the enchanting setting of the Vittoriale degli Italiani. At 9:00 pm, the actress and playwright Sonia Bergamasco will present “La Duse e noi. Ritratto plurale di un’artista” (The Duse and us. A plural portrait of an artist),…
An unusual spectacle caught the attention of tourists and residents on the lakeside of Gargnano on June 21, 2024. A water snake, a non-venomous colubrid common in the Lake Garda area, was spotted capturing a small perch near the pier. After catching its prey, the animal emerged from the water near the Navigarda ticket booth…
The Municipality of Sirmione has recently formalized the new composition of the Municipal Council, as announced by Mayor Luisa Lavelli through the official portal of the Municipality. With the signing of the Decree, the new Assessors have been appointed and their respective responsibilities assigned. The new Municipal Council Maurizio Ferrari has been appointed as Deputy…
The Civil Protection has issued an orange weather alert for Lake Garda and the Po Valley due to the imminent arrival of an Atlantic trough that could bring strong thunderstorms. This warning specifically applies to the afternoon of Friday, June 21st, when a significant increase in atmospheric instability is expected. According to yesterday’s bulletin, heavy…
The city of Desenzano del Garda is hosting a new exhibition at the Palazzo Bosi Gallery, dedicated to the artist Lucia Annessi (1927-2010). The event, titled “Painting is Poetry,” celebrates the painter’s work through a wide selection of her most significant pieces. The exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to admire a vast range of paintings…