The tourism on Lake Garda is gearing up for a new challenge, targeting the Brazilian market with a promotional mission planned for 2025. The Garda Lombardia Consortium, which represents 23 municipalities in the area, has decided to invest in promoting tourism in Brazil, drawn by the growth potential for travel to European destinations. Marco Girardi,…
A tragic road accident occurred this morning, Monday, January 6, in Montichiari, where a head-on collision resulted in the death of a 45-year-old woman of Ukrainian descent. The incident took place around 11:30 AM on Provincial Road 236, when the victim’s vehicle collided head-on with a tanker truck coming from the opposite lane. A 13-year-old…
An important opportunity has arisen for a professional interested in contributing to the Youth Strategic Plan in the role of technical-organizational coordinator. The selection process, promoted by Casa Mia, seeks a candidate to manage the activities of the Table and the Strategic Group, supporting the collection and processing of the Plan itself, as well as…
A multiple collision caused significant disruptions on the afternoon of Sunday, January 5, along the A4, specifically between the toll booths of Sommacampagna and Peschiera del Garda. Six vehicles were involved in the incident, which resulted in eight people being injured; fortunately, none of the injuries were serious. The injured individuals were transported to the…
Starting January 1st, Lombardy will implement the obligation of an electronic medical prescription, although it will still be possible to use paper prescriptions during the transition phase. The General Directorate of Welfare of the Region has informed doctors and pharmacists that, until the complete healthcare digitalization expected by 2025, paper prescriptions for medications and outpatient…
In the Veronese area of Lake Garda, the tradition of the Befana bonfire continues, an event that celebrates the folklore associated with Epiphany and symbolically marks the end of the Christmas festivities. This year, on January 6th, several municipalities along the Veronese shore have organized events to keep this custom alive. In Peschiera del Garda,…
The Merla Dive, a highly anticipated winter tradition, will take place on Sunday, January 26, starting at 11 AM at the Lake Ledro. The organizers invite all enthusiasts to come in costume for a collective plunge scheduled for exactly noon. This event, which celebrates cold and joy, began in 2009 as a playful challenge among…
Montichiari Launches the “Cuffia” Operation for Solidarity with the Homeless in anticipation of the Christmas season, an initiative promoted by the inter-parish Caritas of Montichiari, Novagli, and Vighizzolo. Until Epiphany, citizens are invited to donate wool hats to support the homeless in Brescia and Rome, as well as those living in war-torn areas such as…
Calcinato is at the center of the debate regarding construction sites and road safety, particularly concerning Via Cavour, which will be closed to traffic starting Tuesday, January 7. The Calcinato Citizens’ Committee has requested a public meeting with the administration to discuss the implications of the closure, expected to last until the end of the…
The Palio della Befana kicked off the rowing season this afternoon, Sunday, January 5, in Toscolano Maderno, with an event celebrating fun and tradition. Now in its 26th edition, the event was organized by the local rowing association and took place in the water adjacent to the former equestrian field. The buoys set up marked…