The gadgets created for the Paris Olympics, currently taking place, have experienced an absolutely remarkable success. Some items that participants and guests of the event have received as gifts have already become iconic among consumers, starting with the two plush toys shaped like the Phrygian cap. This particular item is significantly linked to the history…
On the occasion of the feast of Saint Ercolano, the beach in the Benella area of Toscolano Maderno will be closed to the public on Sunday, August 8, 2024, from 12:30 PM to midnight. This closure has been implemented for safety reasons, in anticipation of the fireworks display scheduled for 11 PM in the Gulf…
Salò-based director Stefano Cipani has announced a casting call for the lead female role in his upcoming film, which will take place at the Vobarno Civic Library, located at Piazza Marina Corradini 6. Auditions are scheduled for Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, from 9 AM to 1 PM and from 3 PM to…
Lake Garda was hit by strong winds and bad weather on the afternoon of August 7, prompting numerous rescue operations by the Coast Guard, Fire Brigade, and State Police. Initial efforts focused on the Trentino shore, where sailors and sports enthusiasts in distress were rescued by volunteers in Riva del Garda. The operational center of…
In Polpenazze, excavation work has resumed at the archaeological site of Lucone, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011. During the first week of activity, remains of prehistoric fish dating back to the Bronze Age were uncovered, including bone fragments from pike and bream. The researchers, coordinated by the Simoni Foundation and the Archaeological Museum…
A Dutch motorist has been identified and reported by the local police in Sirmione after hitting a cyclist and fleeing the scene of the accident. The incident occurred two weeks ago on Via Roma, where the 47-year-old cyclist was thrown off his bike but sustained only minor injuries. Thanks to surveillance footage and witness testimonies,…
Five musical events dedicated to great music await guests in Gargnano from August 23 to August 29, featuring five evenings devoted to classical music and more. The series will kick off on August 23 at the Castellani Hall in Gargnano at 9 PM with the “Puccini Anniversary Tribute.” Artists from the Puccini Festival will pay…
A 15-year-old girl was involved in an accident with her mini car in Sirmione, in the Chiodi area, on the night of August 5, 2024. The incident occurred around 2:30 AM when the young girl lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn and end up off the road. Fortunately, no other vehicles were…
In Gargnano, the installation of rockfall protection nets on the slopes of Mount Comer continues, having begun in early August 2024. These state-of-the-art structures are designed to withstand significant energy levels and aim to reduce the risk of landslides in the surrounding areas, particularly in the zones near the hermitage of San Valentino and the…
A peculiar incident occurred in Salò on August 5, 2024, when a couple of foreign tourists accidentally struck a supporting column of a car wash, leading to the collapse of the structure. The incident took place around 4 PM and required the intervention of the Salò fire department, an ambulance from the Roè Volciano station,…