Lake Garda was hit by strong winds and bad weather on the afternoon of August 7, prompting numerous rescue operations by the Coast Guard, Fire Brigade, and State Police. Initial efforts focused on the Trentino shore, where sailors and sports enthusiasts in distress were rescued by volunteers in Riva del Garda. The operational center of…
In Polpenazze, excavation work has resumed at the archaeological site of Lucone, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011. During the first week of activity, remains of prehistoric fish dating back to the Bronze Age were uncovered, including bone fragments from pike and bream. The researchers, coordinated by the Simoni Foundation and the Archaeological Museum…
A Dutch motorist has been identified and reported by the local police in Sirmione after hitting a cyclist and fleeing the scene of the accident. The incident occurred two weeks ago on Via Roma, where the 47-year-old cyclist was thrown off his bike but sustained only minor injuries. Thanks to surveillance footage and witness testimonies,…
Five musical events dedicated to great music await guests in Gargnano from August 23 to August 29, featuring five evenings devoted to classical music and more. The series will kick off on August 23 at the Castellani Hall in Gargnano at 9 PM with the “Puccini Anniversary Tribute.” Artists from the Puccini Festival will pay…
A 15-year-old girl was involved in an accident with her mini car in Sirmione, in the Chiodi area, on the night of August 5, 2024. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when the young girl lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn and end up off the road. Fortunately, no other vehicles were…
In Gargnano, the installation of rockfall protection nets on the slopes of Mount Comer continues, having begun in early August 2024. These state-of-the-art structures are designed to withstand significant energy levels and aim to reduce the risk of landslides in the surrounding areas, particularly in the zones near the hermitage of San Valentino and the…
A peculiar incident occurred in Salò on August 5, 2024, when a couple of foreign tourists accidentally struck a supporting column of a car wash, leading to the collapse of the structure. The incident took place around 4 PM and required the intervention of the Salò fire department, an ambulance from the Roè Volciano station,…
The Santa Cecilia choir of Maderno was in the spotlight on Canale 5 during the Sunday mass on August 4, broadcast live from the Sanctuary of Montecastello in Tignale. After participating in a similar event on July 12 to conclude the retreat week for the bishops of Lombardy, the choir once again delighted the faithful…
In Manerba, naturists have mobilized against the fines they received following a police inspection that resulted in 16 penalties of 250 euros each. Fidenzio Laghi, former president of the Emilia-Romagna Naturist Association (Aner), stated that these measures represent a persecution of the naturist minority and called for increased enforcement to combat public indecency. Laghi argues…
A new project aimed at safeguarding the native bleak fish has been launched between Limone and Riva del Garda. Approximately one million eggs of this now-rare indigenous species have been placed in two aquatic cages in the Val Gola, a protected natural area. The promoters of the project, which include fishing associations and local municipalities,…