An online petition has gathered nearly 13,000 signatures to urge the reopening of the Strada della Forra, which has been closed since December 15th due to a landslide. The initiative was promoted by a local non-profit association of the same name, which had previously mobilized for a 550-day closure of the road in 2021. The…
In the charming setting of Lake Garda, the Lucaffè Roasting Company in Carpenedolo recently received a prestigious award at the “Best Espresso Contest” in Naples. This event, held on May 7th and 8th, 2024, saw the participation of numerous coffee experts and enthusiasts, making the triumph of the Brescia-based company even more significant. Lucaffè’s success…
Lake Garda has once again been in the spotlight with the opening of the third edition of “Valtènesi in Rosa,” the festival dedicated to rosé wines. The event, which took place in the picturesque setting of Moniga Castle, attracted a large audience on Friday, May 31, kicking off a weekend of “drinking pink” just in…
Italy is renowned worldwide for its rich culinary tradition, which represents a true cultural heritage. Among the Italian excellences stands out the Prosciutto di San Daniele, a true symbol of our artisanal production and a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) product. Prosciutto di San Daniele is famous for its delicate and unmistakable flavor, the result…
In the municipalities of Magasa and Valvestino, located on Lake Garda, the administrative process to transfer to the Trentino region has resumed. This process was decided through a referendum in 2008 but had been stalled in the subsequent years. The Minister for Regional Affairs, Roberto Calderoli, has recently reactivated the necessary discussions with the Lombardy…
A dangerous altercation between two young individuals erupted today, May 31, 2024, at around 2 p.m. on Gramsci Street in Desenzano del Garda. The situation quickly escalated when one of the boys pulled out a knife and the other brandished a stick. The shouts attracted the attention of numerous passersby and residents, who promptly alerted…
Starting from Thursday, June 6th, Salò is preparing to host a series of musical evenings that will liven up the lakeside promenade and shopping streets until the first Thursdays of the months of July, August, and September. This music festival, called “Salò in Musica,” will offer a true journey through the most contemporary genres of…
On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29, 2024, a 9-meter sailboat experienced a breakdown off the hydroelectric plant between Riva and Limone, on Lake Garda. There were five people on board who requested assistance through the emergency number 112. The prompt intervention of the Fire Department allowed them to quickly secure the boat, which was…
In Gavardo, the bacteriological alarm has finally been lifted. Mayor Davide Comaglio revoked the ordinance yesterday, May 29, 2024, which required residents of Quarena and Casalicolo a Sopraponte to boil tap water before using it for consumption. This measure was taken after a sample from the fountain in via Sant’Antonio showed abnormal levels of Escherichia…
On May 30, 2024, six pomegranate trees were planted in Bonatti Park in Desenzano, thanks to the initiative of the Lions Club Desenzano Host Alta Velocità, led by Giuseppe Lanfranchi. The event saw the participation of students from Rivoltella Elementary School, who actively collaborated in planting the trees. This project, carried out in collaboration with…