Boats and ferries also support the anti-violence helpline 1522. Luciano Scarpetta from Navigazione Laghi has announced the organization’s commitment to the fight against gender violence, in anticipation of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which is observed on November 25. Among the planned initiatives, there will be a awareness campaign directed…
A train accident occurred shortly after 9:30 AM on Monday morning between Desenzano and Lonato, resulting in a person being struck by a train. Consequently, train services on the Brescia-Verona line have been suspended, with trains halted and relevant authorities present at the scene to conduct investigations. Rete Ferroviaria Italiana has activated a replacement bus…
Recently, the Guardia di Finanza has intensified inspections in Desenzano del Garda, uncovering tax evasion amounting to approximately half a million euros and identifying over 80 irregular workers in the tourism sector. The operations, which focused on hotels, restaurants, and non-hotel accommodation services, resulted in the completion of 100 inspection checks throughout the province. Specifically,…
A 40-year-old with multiple criminal records was arrested by the police in Desenzano del Garda while under house arrest, yet he continued to deal drugs in the garden of his home. Officers from the “Judicial Police Squad” observed the man as he handed over a bag containing narcotics in exchange for money to a customer….
The Salò earthquake, which occurred on November 24, 2004, marked a dramatic moment for the local community and the surrounding areas. At 11:59 PM, a violent tremor with a magnitude of 5.2 struck the region between Salò and Vobarno, causing significant damage to over 3,600 buildings and forcing more than 2,200 people to evacuate their…
The Ninth race of the Gran Prix Felter took place in Pozzolengo, where the Corsa Rosa was held, an event dedicated to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Organized by Atletica Pozzolengo and Hinterland Gardesano, the race was run on a circuit of approximately 4 km, repeated twice for a total…
At the Desenzano campus of the Caterina de Medici Hotel Institute in Gardone Riviera, the red bench has recently been inaugurated, serving as an important symbol in the fight against gender violence. The school principal, Marialuisa Orlandi, emphasized the significance of the event, describing it as a meaningful moment for the educational community, dedicated to…
The Christmas in Bardolino has officially begun with the opening of the ice skating rink on water, a new feature that enhances the holiday events organized by the Municipality and the Bardolino Top Foundation. Located by the lakeside, the rink offers a magical experience for visitors, surrounded by an atmosphere of lights and reflections. Mayor…
The mayor of Brenzone, Paolo Formaggioni, performed a heroic rescue of a shipwrecked individual in the waters of Lake Garda on November 22 around 11 a.m. While heading to the Santa Caterina Fair, he was alerted by Mirco Boccola, a local merchant, about a capsized sailboat with a man in distress approximately 250 meters off…
On Saturday, November 29, **San Felice del Benaco** will host the event “La Via dell’Olio,” a hike dedicated to discovering the **olive groves** and local traditions related to **extra virgin olive oil**. The walk, which spans 8 kilometers, will start at 9:00 AM from the cemetery parking lot on Via delle Gere and will be…