In Bardolino, an inclusive ice skating rink has been inaugurated in the park of Villa Carrara Bottagisio, accessible to individuals with motor disabilities. The initiative, presented on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, is carried out in collaboration with Polar Park in Rome and represents one of the…
Tourism in Garda Trentino: Applications Open for the Winter Season 2024/25. The Labor Agency of the Province of Trento has launched a new campaign to facilitate the connection between tourism operators and job seekers in the sector, specifically for the winter season 2024/2025. Titled “Trentino Tourism is Looking for You!”, the initiative offers job opportunities…
In recent days, a public petition has been launched to counter the growing prevalence of short-term rentals, promoted by the Autonomous Garda Collective and the Garda Environment Table. The proposal, titled “Against Touristification and for the Right to Housing,” arises in response to the increasingly evident difficulties that local residents face in finding available properties…
From December 7 to 31, 2024, the Lake Ledro Pile Dwelling Museum will host the event “Spatial Prehistories,” an immersive experience that will explore the astronomical knowledge of ancient communities. The inauguration will take place on Saturday, December 7, starting at 2 PM, featuring a rich program of activities, including a starlab to discover stars…
An innovative urban regeneration project has been unveiled for the Desenzano bridge, a historic structure inaugurated in 1854 and reconstructed in 1946 after World War II. The Brescia-based startup Holidea has introduced “Under The Bridge,” an idea that transforms the bridge into a multifunctional park, enhanced with urban gardens, squares, bars, and restaurants. This initiative…
Recently, a meeting was held at the Brunelli Hall of the Municipality of Desenzano del Garda, organized by Desenzano Holiday, an association representing 99 owners and 150 establishments, including vacation homes and B&Bs. The event featured the participation of Vincenzo Telese, Account Manager at Booking.com, and the Tourism Councillor Stefania Lorenzoni. During the meeting, the…
Corruption and Organized Crime in Alto Garda: 9 Arrests Including the Mayor of Riva. A significant operation by the Prosecutor’s Office of Trento has resulted in the arrest of nine individuals, including the mayor of Riva del Garda, Cristina Santi. The investigation has involved a total of 77 suspects and has led to the issuance…
The recent reduction of the presence of the alga Planktothrix rubescens in Lake Ledro is the result of effective interventions aimed at reducing phosphorus, implemented by the Provincial Agency for Environmental Protection (APPA) and other entities since 2014. According to collected data, as of November 2023, the alga has shown an 81% decrease in biovolume…
A new urban regeneration project has been unveiled in Desenzano, featuring the innovative idea of the “Reclining Eiffel Tower” along the city’s viaduct. The concept, titled “Under The Bridge,” was presented by the local startup Holidea, founded by young entrepreneurs Matia Merli and Luca Bignotti. The initiative aims to enhance the existing structure by transforming…
An accident involving a scooter occurred this afternoon on the SS 240, between San Giacomo di Riva del Garda and the entrance to the Agnese tunnel. The incident involved an individual riding a scooter, necessitating the intervention of emergency medical services and air rescue, in addition to the carabinieri. To ensure the rescue operations could…