A fire broke out in the early afternoon of May 22, 2024, in the basement of a townhouse on Dugazze Street, Desenzano. The owner and her son, who were present at the time of the incident, noticed a strong burning smell coming from the lower floor. After confirming the presence of smoke, they immediately evacuated…
Ruben Andreoli, a 45-year-old from Sirmione, has been denied the abbreviated trial in the case of his mother’s murder, Nerina Fontana. The crime occurred on September 15, 2023, in the family’s apartment in Colombare di Sirmione. The request made by lawyer Marco Capra for a trial based solely on the investigation’s evidence, which would have…
From May 25th to June 16th, the Civic Gallery of Desenzano del Garda will host an exhibition dedicated to the extraordinary history of Lake Garda as an international film location. Created in collaboration with the Lions Club Colli Morenici, Lions Club Desenzano Lago, and Lions Club Sirmione, this exhibition celebrates the role of the lake…
The Municipality of Toscolano Maderno issued a municipal ordinance on May 22, 2024, to combat improper behavior and preserve public decorum and tranquility. This measure was adopted in response to numerous reports of vandalism, disturbances of the peace, misuse of public spaces, and failure to pick up animal waste. The new rules include fines ranging…
Renato Zaghini has been unanimously reappointed for a second term as President of the Grana Padano Protection Consortium. The appointment took place during the first meeting of the board of directors, which was elected at the general assembly on April 18. Zaghini, a 68-year-old from Mantua, has been leading the Caseificio Europeo Società Agricola Cooperativa…
A wide-ranging cultural initiative will come to life in the Quartiere Primo Maggio of Brescia. The project ISOLA, which will run from August 2024 to July 2025, promises to enrich the area with a series of theatrical and cultural events, building on the work started in 2023. The organization Teatro19 has outlined a rich program…
On February 11th, a violent incident shook the quiet town of Torri del Benaco. Two Italian university students, a 21-year-old girl and a 26-year-old boy, brutally attacked a 29-year-old Eritrean waiter at the end of his shift, robbing him of his personal belongings. On the morning of May 15th, the local Carabinieri, with the support…
At Punta Grò, located in the picturesque town of Sirmione, there is a corner of historical memory linked to fishing that tells the traditions and habitat of Lake Garda. This place is emblematic in understanding the deep significance that fishing has had for the region and its people. In the heart of Punta Grò stands…
In the heart of Lake Garda, the Italian Guardia di Finanza has uncovered a large illicit trade of potentially dangerous electronic cigarettes. An Italian citizen has been reported for smuggling and unauthorized sale of monopoly products, with the seizure of over 500 electronic cigarettes and other items that do not comply with current regulations. The…
The XVII edition of the Garda Film Festival is preparing to take place at Lake Garda, celebrating cinema through a series of cultural events from June to November 2024. The festival will open on Saturday, June 1st, at the Raffaele Cominelli Foundation in San Felice del Benaco, paying homage to the diversity of cinematic languages….