Rescued a trapped and injured mallard from an abandoned net in Desenzano. The past few days have seen yet another incident highlighting the danger of abandoned nets in Lake Garda for the local wildlife. On April 19th, volunteers from WWF Brescia-Bergamo found and rescued a mallard near the sailing club in Desenzano. The poor bird…
The Salò Coast Guard reported this morning, April 21st, the grounding of a vessel called “New Ranger” on the eastern coast of the lake, in the waters of the Municipality of Malcesine. It is believed that the detachment from the mooring occurred accidentally. The Coast Guard has issued an appeal to find the owner of…
The traditional “blessing of the boatmen” took place on Saturday, April 20th in Riva del Garda. The event, organized by the Friends of Tirlindana in collaboration with the municipal administration and with the support of the volunteer fire brigade of Riva del Garda, saw the participation of numerous boatmen who took part in the procession…
The Garda cycle path, an ambitious project aiming to connect the entire lake through a scenic bicycle track, is also taking shape in the municipality of Salò. The route was presented in detail during the City Council meeting and will cover the entire stretch from Puegnago to Gardone Riviera. Unlike other cities where major construction…
The sports hall in Barbarano, Salò, is about to start a new life. After renovation works, the facility will become a reference point for sports associations in the area. Built in 1999 to replace an old abandoned warehouse, the sports hall was the headquarters of the Robur athletics club for over twenty years. However, recently…
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, will participate in the Torchlight Procession of the Red Cross, which will take place in Solferino on June 22nd. The announcement was made by Rosario Valastro, President of the Italian Red Cross, during the national assembly of the humanitarian organization. The Torchlight Procession of Solferino is a historic…
The YUUKI KARATE GAME project, promoted by ASD Garda Karate Team, aimed at promoting karate among young children, has come to an end. Master Giovanni accompanied the children from the last year of three kindergartens in Garda on a playful journey into the world of karate. The activities proposed were adapted to the participants’ age,…
Of those infamous World War II bombs scattered on the bottom of the lake, none had exploded since the 1940s. But now the “media bomb” has exploded: Radio2, Tg4, Tg5, “La vita in diretta” and “Le Iene,” along with a flood on the internet, have jumped on the news of the €500 fine imposed on…
The Garda Street Parade livened up Desenzano del Garda on the afternoon of Saturday, April 20th. The event, organized by Collettivo Gardesano Autonomo, Smash Repression, and Collettivo Onda Studentesca, attracted hundreds of young people from across the province. However, the enthusiasm generated by the demonstration caused heavy repercussions on the city’s traffic. Long queues and…
Giovanni Girardi, a resident of Lazise, has recently been appointed Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic by President Sergio Mattarella. This recognition represents the second level in the scale of honors conferred by the head of state to individuals who have distinguished themselves in volunteering, social, philanthropic, or sports activities. Born…