A luminous streak crossed the skies of Brescia on the evening of August 27, 2024, around 9:30 PM, capturing the attention of numerous citizens. Initially interpreted as a shooting star, the Monte Baldo Astronomical Observatory later clarified that it was a Starlight 2382 rocket in transit, confirming that the phenomenon was consistent with the re-entry…
A German hiker was rescued yesterday afternoon, August 27, on trail 457 in Idro after sustaining an ankle injury. The woman, unable to continue, received assistance from the firefighters of the Salò station and a team from the Val Sabbia Alpine Rescue. The recovery operations involved the use of a wheeled toboggan stretcher, which had…
A woman from Gavardo has filed a compensation claim of over 107,000 euros against the municipality after allegedly falling on the sidewalk of Viale Avanzi due to a pothole. The incident occurred on March 9, and after an initial compensation request was denied, she decided to take the case to court. The hearing for the…
A 58-year-old foreign tourist was saved from cardiac arrest while on the lakeside of Salò, thanks to the prompt intervention of the Coast Guard. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 27, 2024, when the military personnel, returning from a mission aboard the patrol boat CP 862, noticed the man collapsed on the…
Since PCs and the internet have allowed us to perform tasks and duties from home, we have discovered a “new” way of working that is much more flexible and adaptable. However, this does not mean it is simple. Working from home requires a strong will and a greater sense of responsibility compared to working in…
A traffic accident occurred on August 27, 2024, in Lonato, along the well-known stretch of Esenta, which has already been the scene of numerous incidents. A 27-year-old man, driving a Fiat Punto, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch after veering off course on a straight stretch of road. The driver, a…
An event dedicated to the history of Jews in the Garda area before the Holocaust will take place on Tuesday, August 27, at 8:30 PM at the Mure (Museum of Recoverers) in Toscolano Maderno. Professor and journalist Bruno Festa will present the evening titled “Jewish Schools and Agricultural Enterprises in Maderno and on Lake Garda…
A catamaran capsized in the waters of Sirmione on Lake Garda due to bad weather and rough waves. The incident occurred on August 16, 2024, around 2:40 PM, when a German tourist noticed the situation and alerted the Salò Coast Guard. After approximately 40 minutes of searching, the naval unit GC B98 rescued the two…
Severe weather hit Lake Garda: a motorboat drifted for over two kilometers due to strong winds on Monday morning, August 26, 2024, near Rivoltella. The vessel broke free from its moorings off the San Francesco campsite, and the owner attempted to bring it back but was thrown into the water while trying to start the…
The Lakes of Brescia in the International Spotlight The lakes of Brescia, including Lake Iseo, are gaining increasing attention from the international press, with articles celebrating their beauty and cultural richness. Historical figures such as Goethe and Kafka found inspiration in their waters, making them a symbol of relaxation and culture for tourists from Northern…