A serious accident occurred on the afternoon of May 1st in Castel Goffredo, involving a 62-year-old cyclist who was struck by a 51-year-old motorist who had escaped from house arrest. The man, after leaving his home without authorization, hit the cyclist while he was riding on the road with his wife. The impact caused severe…
During the first weekend of May, Sirmione faced a significant challenge related to overtourism, as a massive influx of tourists severely tested the management of tourist flows. Hoteliers and restaurateurs reported unprecedented situations, calling for urgent interventions from the local administration. Traffic was severely compromised, particularly on Friday afternoon when access to the historic center…
Gavardo has witnessed an important operation targeting abandoned properties on the morning of Friday, May 2, thanks to the collaboration between the local Carabinieri and the Valle Sabbia Local Police. The operation focused on two disused buildings, known for reports of illegal occupations and suspicious presences. During the raid, one of the buildings was inspected…
Sirmione faces the tourist chaos linked to overtourism during the May Day holiday, when a record influx of visitors paralyzed the historic center. Access, allowed exclusively through the Castle, was blocked for nearly two hours, forcing tourists and residents to endure long waits, with cars lined up and workers unable to carry out their daily…
The Vittoriale of Gardone Riviera celebrated an important milestone with the visit of the Minister of Culture, Alessandro Giuli, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the opening to the public of the Prioria, the historic residence of Gabriele D’Annunzio. The event took place this afternoon and featured the inauguration of a space dedicated…
Casting director Anna Pennella, hailing from Roè Volciano, is in the running for the prestigious David di Donatello award thanks to her nomination for the film «Familia», directed by Francesco Costabile. The awards ceremony will take place on May 7 and marks a significant recognition for the profession of casting director, a role that has…
During a crackdown on the trafficking of cocaine in Desenzano del Garda, officers from the local police station reported a foreign woman with a criminal record. The operation took place in the city center, where the police found five sealed packages containing over 16 grams of narcotic substances hidden in the suspect’s jacket sleeve. The…
Significant news comes from Gargnano, where the identification tag of the alpine soldier Giulio Comincioli is set to return home. This important discovery originates from Poland, thanks to the efforts of university professor Stefan Marcinkiewicz, who uncovered several identification tags in the former prisoner of war camp of Bogusze/Prostki. Giulio’s grandson, Alessandro Comincioli, received the…
A cloudy day on Saturday, May 3rd, saw a massive influx of tourists and residents to the Upper Garda, with long traffic jams reported on the SS45bis. The most critical stretches were between Salò, Gardone Riviera, and Limone sul Garda, where vehicles piled up while waiting to reach the beaches of Lake Garda. The traffic…
Sirmione has been overwhelmed by overtourism, which paralyzed the roads and the historic center on Friday, May 2. The influx of tourists reached unsustainable levels, with long queues preventing residents from returning home or getting to work. This situation has raised concerns among citizens, merchants, and hoteliers, many of whom expressed their frustration on social…