On the night of November 11th to 12th, San Felice del Benaco witnessed an extraordinary event: astrophotographer Emma Pezzi captured a visible aurora borealis, despite the low likelihood of observation. At 3:15 AM, a KP index of 8.00 indicated only a 1% chance of seeing the phenomenon from her location at Baia del Vento. However,…
A new questionnaire titled “Why Tourism” has been launched to analyze sustainable tourism and its economic impact in Garda Trentino. In collaboration with TSM (Trentino School of Management) and the University of Trento, the project aims to gather significant data regarding tourist attendance, sector growth, and the countries of origin of visitors. Utilizing tools such…
A theft of saffron valued at 1,200 euros occurred in a supermarket in Sirmione, where a gourmet thief stole 240 packets of the precious spice. The incident took place on Via Verona, where the man, a homeless immigrant, skillfully concealed the goods under his coat, aware of their high commercial value. After committing the theft,…
A serious workplace accident occurred in the late afternoon of Tuesday, November 12, in San Felice del Benaco, specifically at via Gardiola 5. A 53-year-old craftsman, who owns a business in Barbariga, fell from a height of approximately five to six meters while performing work inside a residence. The fall happened through an opening in…
In Tremosine, the district of Pieve is gearing up to host an exciting **gastronomic contest** dedicated to the traditional **polenta cüsa**, a typical dish of the local cuisine. In anticipation of the Polenta Festival, scheduled for December 7th, the Pro Loco has issued an open challenge to all cooking enthusiasts: to submit a presentation video…
A new service for the issuance and renewal of passports has been launched at the Polis post offices in the province of Brescia, made possible through a collaboration between Poste Italiane, the Ministry of the Interior, and the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. The initiative was presented today at the post office in…
In the month of November, Lombardy is mobilizing for male cancer prevention, with a particular focus on prostate cancer screening. The Health Protection Agencies (ATS) and the Territorial Social and Health Companies (ASST) have organized events and information days to raise awareness among men about the importance of regular check-ups. Statistics show that men often…
In Gardone Riviera, the **second life of the former Casino** has officially begun with the commencement of works for the new restaurant by Massari. Yesterday morning, the municipality sent the authorization decree to the client, marking the start of the transformation of the Wimmer Palace property, where the Massari family won a bid for a…
On Sunday, December 21, Desenzano del Garda will host the second edition of the Christmas bike ride “Lake Garda Christmas,” an event dedicated to cycling enthusiasts and the festive atmosphere. Participants will gather in Piazza Malvezzi at 8:00 AM, with the ride scheduled to start at 9:30 AM. The 50 km cycling tour will offer…
In Lombardy, over 38,106 living wills have been registered, which corresponds to one advance healthcare directive (DAT) for every 168 residents, according to data updated as of December 31, 2023. This initiative is part of the campaign “Today You Choose,” promoted by the Luca Coscioni Association, which aims to raise awareness among citizens about the…