A motorboat was reported stranded north of Gargnano, in the San Giacomo area, on the afternoon of Monday, September 2nd. The Coast Guard of Salò received the report and is currently trying to locate the owner of the vessel. The authorities encourage anyone who recognizes the motorboat to contact their offices at the number 0365.21300…
The Garda Express was fully booked during its historic journey from Milan to Desenzano del Garda, which took place on September 1, 2024. Organized by the Transport and Sustainable Mobility Department of the Lombardy Region in collaboration with the Italian State Railways Foundation, the train made stops in Treviglio and Brescia, offering travelers a chance…
The Valvestino dam has brought to light the ancient customs house of Lignago, an event that occurs during the periodic maintenance drainings of the artificial reservoir, managed by Enel. The ruins, visible from the provincial road three kilometers past the dam wall, attract visitors eager to uncover the history of a place that once controlled…
Lake Garda is facing a critical environmental situation, with water levels declining compared to last year. By the end of August 2023, the lake’s level was +93 cm above the hydrometric zero in Peschiera, three centimeters lower than in 2022. Despite the abundant spring rains and the thunderstorms during the Ferragosto holiday that had temporarily…
Tourism in Italy, traditionally concentrated in the summer months, is experiencing a significant shift in visitor numbers towards September. This phenomenon is driven by favorable weather and declining rates, making the month increasingly appealing to tourists. According to estimates from the Centro Studi Turistici for Assoturismo Confesercenti, it is anticipated that 15 million tourists will…
Sirmione has extended an official invitation to Angelina Jolie, the star of Pablo Larrain’s film “Maria,” which tells the story of the renowned opera singer Maria Callas. The diva lived in Sirmione from 1950 to 1959, and Mayor Luisa Lavelli expressed pride in the portrayal of Callas on the big screen, emphasizing how her presence…
Volunteers from the Recuperanti Museum in Toscolano Maderno have discovered the knife used in the murder of Sharon Verzeni during a search operation in Terno d’Isola, in the Bergamasca region. The activity, which took place between August 30 and 31 at the behest of law enforcement, involved the group scouring the area along the Adda…
Two women, a 19-year-old pregnant woman and a 13-year-old girl, were apprehended by the Carabinieri in Toscolano Maderno after attempting to break into an apartment to steal. The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, when the homeowner caught the thieves upon returning from some errands. The two women, who were from Turin and homeless, tried…
The mayor of Desenzano, Guido Malinverno, has announced a commitment to reconsider the project for the construction of a new hospital, instead proposing the renovation of the existing facility. This announcement came during a meeting with a delegation from the Political Table for the hospital, which consists of local representatives from various parties and associations….
A road accident occurred today, August 30, 2024, shortly after 2:30 PM on the A4 motorway, causing significant traffic disruptions. Currently, there are reports of four kilometers of congestion between the Sommacampagna and Sirmione toll booths heading towards Brescia. Authorities are managing the situation to restore traffic flow as quickly as possible. Drivers are advised…