Carabinieri Arrest 30-Year-Old Moroccan in Peschiera for Theft and Vandalism
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Milano-Area Environmental Study Finds Microplastics in Lake Fish
A University of Milan study, published in Environmental Pollution and highlighted by WWF Bergamo Brescia, found microplastics in native Lake Garda fish, analyzing more than 150 specimens of perch, lavarello, and alborelle from different lake areas. Led by Dr. Elena Fabbri, the research found that nearly 80% of samples contained plastic particles under 5 mm,…
Garda Karate Team Competes at Italian Under-21 Karate Championships in Ostia; Lisa Maffizzoli Reflects on Her Experience
The Italian Under-21 Karate Championships were held from May 8-10, 2026 at the Centro Olimpico “Matteo Pellicone” in Ostia, with Garda Karate Team competing alongside Lisa Maffizzoli. In her first year in the Under-21 category, Maffizzoli faced more experienced opponents and was eliminated before the finals as the event gathered the country’s top talents on…
ABIO Desenzano Donates to Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Services
ABIO Desenzano and ASST Garda have launched a collaboration with association volunteers and the territorial team of the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry service to support children, adolescents at risk, and their families. The arrangement provides interventions both in hospital departments and at territorial services, including the delivery of materials and planned activities for care and…
Vittoriale degli Italiani Reaffirms Cultural Commitment at Turin Fair
The Vittoriale degli Italiani will participate in the Turin International Book Fair 2026 from May 14 to 18, at the Oval, Stand T 137, with a cultural program led by Giordano Bruno Guerri and initiatives focused on Gabriele d’Annunzio, following the reopening of the newly renovated and illuminated Auditorium and Mausoleum, completed in collaboration with…
Salò Triathlon Upgrades to Gold Race in 2026 With New Pink Badge
The 9th Triathlon Sprint City of Salò will attain Gold Race status in 2026 and will introduce the Bollino Rosa, with separate starting waves for men and women, according to a Friday May 8 press conference held at the former Monte di Pietà in San Felice del Benaco. Attendees included Mayor Marzia Manovali, Sports Councillor…
Desenzano: Opponents Seek Inclusion on List of Municipalities Under High Housing Pressure
Opposition councilors in Desenzano del Garda have filed a motion to insert the town into the High Housing Tension (ATA) list, aiming to apply a 10% flat tax (cedolare secca) on canone concordato leases as a response to the local housing emergency. The proposal was presented by Stefano Terzi and signed by Maria Vittoria Papa,…
Calcinato Mourns Fausto Mascarini, a Life of Enterprise and Community Service
Calcinato’s community mourns the sudden death of Fausto Mascarini on May 10. A prominent Brescia-based entrepreneur, Mascarini was known for his professional dedication and sustained volunteer work, leaving a mark on the Lake Garda area; he died at his home surrounded by loved ones. In Lombardy’s printing sector, Mascarini was a reference point, pioneering typography…
Desenzano Castle Hosts Giorgio de Chirico Exhibition, May 17–October 4, 2026
Giorgio de Chirico. A Timeless World, a new exhibition at Castello di Desenzano, will run May 17–October 4, 2026. Curated by Giordano Bruno Guerri and organized by Il Cigno Arte with the Comune’s Ufficio Cultura, the show explores the “Return to Order” theme by juxtaposing Chirico’s work with contemporaries and successors, including Alberto Savinio, Filippo…
