The Goletta dei Laghi of Legambiente has revealed that five out of six samples taken on the Lombard shore of Lake Garda are “heavily polluted”. Microbiological analysis has shown contamination levels exceeding the limits at the mouth of the canal in Salò, the mouth of the stream in Padenghe sul Garda, the mouth of Rio…
Waste management on Lake Garda has reached an average of 75% of separate collection, according to data from Arpa 2022, as reported by Legambiente Lombardia. However, four municipalities – Tremosine, Gargnano, Limone, and Tignale – have not yet exceeded the threshold of 65%, due to the vastness and complexity of the territory, which makes separate…
The Province of Brescia has recently issued a public notice regarding the expression of interest for the restoration works of the retaining wall on Viale Landi in Salò. This intervention is necessary after the landslide event that occurred on August 23, 2020, which caused significant structural damage. The notice aims to establish a list of…
A 47-year-old foreign tourist fell during a hike in the woods above the hamlet of Piovere di Tignale, sustaining injuries to her limbs that prevented her from continuing. The incident occurred this morning, July 1, 2024, near the famous waterfalls in the area. The alarm was raised shortly after 10 a.m. and immediately prompted a…
The Garda Maçç night regatta, postponed due to adverse weather conditions, finally took place on Saturday, July 29. This unique competition saw participants challenge the waters of Lake Garda in a route that goes from Desenzano to Riva and back. The race, organized by Fraglia Vela Desenzano, concluded on Sunday, June 30 after a night…
The attention remains high in Bardolino regarding hydrogeological issues and the situation of the water and sewage network, which has been put under pressure by the exceptional rainfall on June 23rd. The municipal administration is engaged in constant monitoring of the damage caused by the bad weather and in planning interventions to resolve the issues…
The Garda Karate Team recently participated in the third stage of the Karate 1 Youth League held in Porec, Croatia. The event, which took place from June 27th to 30th, saw coach Giovanni accompanied by athlete Lisa Maffizzoli. The event recorded massive participation with almost 4000 total registrations and representatives from 76 different nations. In…
On Monday, July 1, 2024, an alarm was raised for a missing surfer in the upper Lake Garda. The report came in to the emergency number 112, indicating that a man was in distress in the waters near Mount Brione, between Riva del Garda and Torbole. The search was immediately launched by the Fire Department…
The Roman Villa of Desenzano del Garda is preparing to host a significant cultural event. On Friday, July 5th at 6:30 pm, the Syrian poet Maram al-Masri will be the protagonist of an evening dedicated to poetry titled “Barefoot Souls”. The event is a collaboration between the Regional Directorate of National Museums and the House…
On Monday, July 8, 2024, the municipality of Lonato del Garda will be crossed by the 35th Giro d’Italia Femminile, an event that will involve significant changes to local traffic. From 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, several roads will be closed to traffic to allow the passage of cyclists, as indicated in the official note…