Brescia has been the scene of a significant operation against the ‘ndrangheta, leading to the arrest of 33 individuals and the seizure of assets worth over 1.8 million euros. This morning, law enforcement agencies, including the State Police and the Guardia di Finanza, executed a precautionary custody order issued by the investigating judge of the…
A new DNA test has been requested in the trial for the murder of jeweler Carlo Mortilli, which occurred in May 1997 in the parking lot of the West Garda Hotel in Padenghe sul Garda. Alessando Galletta, a 50-year-old Sicilian considered a presumed accomplice, will undergo further investigations to determine his potential guilt. The Court…
In December, Salò offers a unique opportunity to explore its cultural heritage through the initiative “Traces of History in Salò,” which includes four guided tours. These events will take place on various dates starting from December 8th, and are designed for both residents and tourists eager to discover the historic capital of the Riviera. The…
‘Ndrangheta in Brescia: 25 arrests and seizures exceeding 1.8 million euros. This morning, the State Police and the Financial Police executed a precautionary custody order against 25 individuals, residing in various Italian provinces and also in Spain. The measure resulted in the preventive seizure of assets worth over 1,800,000 euros. Concurrently, the Carabinieri implemented precautionary…
Valeggio sul Mincio has recently celebrated an important milestone for Tulipanomania, the blooming festival held in the Sigurtà Garden Park. During the 9th World Tulip Summit, which took place in The Hague, Netherlands, from October 16 to 18, 2024, the park was awarded the prestigious World Tulip Innovation Award 2024. This recognition honors the innovation…
Coldiretti Brescia has raised an alarm regarding land consumption in the province, emphasizing that over 50,000 hectares of land have been artificially covered, accounting for 10.5% of the territory. Between 2022 and 2023, 147 hectares were consumed, equivalent to about 205 football fields. On the occasion of World Soil Day, President Laura Facchetti highlighted the…
The Regional Council of Lombardy has initiated an innovative experiment to enhance Ultra Broadband in underserved areas, approving a collaboration agreement with the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. The project, which involves Undersecretary Alessio Butti and Councillor Franco Lucente, entails a total investment of 6.5 million euros and aims to test the performance of…
Race against time on the SP9: bulldozers at work to reopen the road to Valvestino and Magasa by Christmas. Residents of the two municipalities, located at the northern edge of the Alto Garda Park, have been cut off from the lakeshore for over three months due to landslides that affected the roadway. Today, December 4th,…
The 17th edition of the Collective Exhibition of Sirmione Artists kicks off tomorrow, Friday, December 6, with an inauguration at Palazzo Callas Exhibitions. Organized by the Municipality of Sirmione, the event will provide 41 talented local artists the opportunity to showcase their works, resulting in an exhibition that promises to be rich in creativity and…
Roè Volciano, temporary closure of the Gardesana due to fallen branches. Today, the state road 45bis ‘Gardesana Occidentale’ has been closed to traffic due to fallen branches on the roadway, resulting in the diversion of vehicular traffic in both directions. Authorities have activated an emergency management plan, and traffic is currently being redirected to local…