Artur Vaso, a teacher at the Caterina de’ Medici hospitality institute in Gardone Riviera, has achieved a prestigious second place at the Best Sommelier in Italy competition, held over the weekend at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence. Originally from Botticino, Vaso previously won the title of Best Sommelier in Lombardy in 2017 and placed third…
The Province of Brescia has launched a new awareness campaign focused on road safety, aimed at combating driver distraction, one of the leading causes of accidents. Promoted in collaboration with the Association “Condividere la Strada della Vita” and the Italian Association of Families and Victims of Road Accidents, this initiative seeks to educate drivers and…
Bardolino Local Police: The Seized Porsche Macan Has Been Returned Due to Lack of Use. The vehicle, a model S, was placed under judicial custody by the Local Police in September 2023 after being seized by the Financial Police as part of an anti-fraud operation. However, its actual usage proved to be minimal, as it…
The 25th Meeting Città di Salò “Canottieri Swim Cup” took place on Sunday, November 17, at the municipal pools of the Sports Complex, featuring 350 male and female swimmers from Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino Alto Adige. Organized by the Canottieri Garda, the event saw participation from 14 clubs and 21 teams, showcasing high-level performances. In…
A tragic road accident has struck Bedizzole, resulting in the death of Gaston Nicolas Pascale Ugoiti, a 29-year-old man originally from Uruguay. The incident occurred while Nicolas was walking on the road connecting Bedizzole to Nuvolera and Molinetto when he was hit by a 61-year-old driver. Investigations conducted by the carabinieri aim to clarify the…
From November 21 to 27, ASST Garda will participate in the fourth edition of the **(H) Open Week** promoted by the Fondazione Onda ETS, an initiative aimed at raising awareness and encouraging women who are victims of violence against women to break the silence. On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of…
In Riva del Garda, from November 18 to 22, cleaning operations will take place in the local tunnels, resulting in changes to traffic. The tunnels affected are San Martino, Englo, Ardaro, Casagranda, and Orione, where a one-way alternating system will be in effect from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning. The Municipality has…
A hunter has been reported for illegal hunting in the inland area of Valtenesi, after being discovered by wildlife guards from Arci Caccia in a coordinated operation with the Provincial Police. The man, who was without a license, was caught using prohibited tools to capture protected birds, including electromagnetic devices that mimicked the call of…
DESENZANO: FIRST DAY OF THE 33rd WINTER CHALLENGE 2024/2025 Today marked the opening of the Winter Challenge, an important sailing event organized by the Fraglia Vela Desenzano, in collaboration with the Vela Club Desenzano and Nauticlub Moniga. The event saw the participation of 74 boats, including 22 Dolphin81, 13 Meteor, 4 Surprise, and 12 Asso99,…
On **November 24**, Castelnuovo del Garda will host a **torchlight procession against violence** in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The event, organized by the local administration and the Department for Equal Opportunities, will begin at Piazza Libertà at 4:30 PM and conclude at 6 PM in the XI…