# Garda Notes

> Tales, History & Culture of Lake Garda


## Posts

- [Lonato and Bedizzole Civil Protection Deploy New Emergency Vehicle](https://www.gardanotes.com/lonato-and-bedizzole-civil-protection-deploy-new-emergency-vehicle/): Lonato del Garda's Civil Protection deploys a new emergency vehicle, enhancing
- [Garda-Limone Bike Path Progresses Amid Challenges on the Lake](https://www.gardanotes.com/garda-limone-bike-path-progresses-amid-challenges-on-the-lake/): Construction advances on the Garda-Limone bike path face challenges, prompting boat
- [Pasolini and Gaber Challenge Conformity with Sharp Social and Cultural Critique](https://www.gardanotes.com/pasolini-and-gaber-challenge-conformity-with-sharp-social-and-cultural-critique/): Pasolini and Gaber challenge social conformity in Salò, exposing how consumer
- [Salò Showcases Gourmet Cuisine and Premium Wines](https://www.gardanotes.com/salo-showcases-gourmet-cuisine-and-premium-wines/): Salò showcases gourmet cuisine and premium wines at a high-profile four-hands
- [Riva del Garda Fierecongressi Drives Economic Growth and International Expansion](https://www.gardanotes.com/riva-del-garda-fierecongressi-drives-economic-growth-and-international-expansion/): Riva del Garda Fierecongressi drives economic growth with a
- [Fire Destroys Molina Home in Ledro, Leaving 64-Year-Old Man Burned](https://www.gardanotes.com/fire-destroys-molina-home-in-ledro-leaving-64-year-old-man-burned/): Fire devastates a house in Molina di Ledro, leaving a 64
- [Brescia Finance Police Crack Down on Tax Evasion and Money Laundering](https://www.gardanotes.com/brescia-finance-police-crack-down-on-tax-evasion-and-money-laundering/): Brescia cracks down on tax evasion and money laundering, uncovering
- [Padenghe and Pieve di Sant'Emiliano Showcase Rich Cultural Heritage Events](https://www.gardanotes.com/padenghe-and-pieve-di-santemiliano-showcase-rich-cultural-heritage-events/): Padenghe's Pieve di Sant'Emiliano hosts the final "
- [Alto Garda Infrastructure Boost: €12.5 Million Tender for San Giovanni-Cretaccio Tunnel](https://www.gardanotes.com/alto-garda-infrastructure-boost-e12-5-million-tender-for-san-giovanni-cretaccio-tunnel/): Trento launches a €12.5 million upgrade for the San Giovanni-C
- [Traffic Halted on Gardesana After Accident Between Limone and Tremosine](https://www.gardanotes.com/traffic-halted-on-gardesana-after-accident-between-limone-and-tremosine/): Traffic halted on Gardesana between Limone and Tremosine after a
- [Desenzano Castle Reinforces Strategic Walls with Restoration and Safety Upgrades](https://www.gardanotes.com/desenzano-castle-reinforces-strategic-walls-with-restoration-and-safety-upgrades/): Desenzano Castle reinforces its walls with urgent restoration and safety upgrades after structural
- [Traffic Jam on Lake Garda After Limone Road Accident](https://www.gardanotes.com/traffic-jam-on-lake-garda-after-limone-road-accident/): Traffic jam on Lake Garda after a road accident between Limone sul Garda and
- [Castelnuovo del Garda Launches Parenting Support Sessions for Families](https://www.gardanotes.com/castelnuovo-del-garda-launches-parenting-support-sessions-for-families/): Castelnuovo del Garda launches free parenting support sessions every Wednesday, offering
- [Tragedy Strikes Lake Garda: Woman Dies in Malcesine](https://www.gardanotes.com/tragedy-strikes-lake-garda-woman-dies-in-malcesine/): Woman finds tragic end in Lake Garda near Malcesine as 83-year
- [Soiano del Lago and Christmas Village Celebrate Traditional Holiday Events](https://www.gardanotes.com/soiano-del-lago-and-christmas-village-celebrate-traditional-holiday-events/): Celebrate the Christmas Village in Soiano del Lago, Italy, on January
- [Pietro Bellotti and the 17th Century Unveiled in Gargnano with New Discoveries and Exhibitions](https://www.gardanotes.com/pietro-bellotti-and-the-17th-century-unveiled-in-gargnano-with-new-discoveries-and-exhibitions/): Pietro Bellotti's latest art exhibition in Gargnano unveils
- [Desenzano Garda: Car Chase and Religious Artifact Theft Uncovered](https://www.gardanotes.com/desenzano-garda-car-chase-and-religious-artifact-theft-uncovered/): A dramatic car chase in Desenzano del Garda ends with the arrest of
- [Desenzano Honors Ugo Andreis with a Legacy of Culture and Social Engagement](https://www.gardanotes.com/desenzano-honors-ugo-andreis-with-a-legacy-of-culture-and-social-engagement/): Desenzano honors Ugo Andreis, a key cultural figure and former
- [Valle d'Aosta Winter Sales Boost Retail with Strategic Promotions](https://www.gardanotes.com/valle-daosta-winter-sales-boost-retail-with-strategic-promotions/): Valle d'Aosta winter sales boost retail activity as retailers launch early discounts
- [Snowshoeing on Lake Garda Blends Winter Sport and Tradition](https://www.gardanotes.com/snowshoeing-on-lake-garda-blends-winter-sport-and-tradition/): Snowshoeing on Lake Garda offers a unique blend of winter sport and tradition
- [Bardolino Boosts Municipal Investments to Promote Sustainable Development on Lake Garda](https://www.gardanotes.com/bardolino-boosts-municipal-investments-to-promote-sustainable-development-on-lake-garda/): Bardolino boosts sustainable development on Lake Garda with over €7 million in
- [Bardolino Drives Local Sustainable Development Through Strategic Investments](https://www.gardanotes.com/bardolino-drives-local-sustainable-development-through-strategic-investments/): Bardolino drives sustainable development with over €7 million in 2026
- [Celebrate New Year’s at Lake Garda with traditional winter festivities](https://www.gardanotes.com/celebrate-new-years-at-lake-garda-with-traditional-winter-festivities/): Celebrate New Year's at Lake Garda with 121 brave swimmers taking a traditional plunge
- [Gardone Riviera Launches Public Recruitment for Technical Officers and Inspectors](https://www.gardanotes.com/gardone-riviera-launches-public-recruitment-for-technical-officers-and-inspectors/): Gardone Riviera launches public recruitment for technical officers and inspectors, with applications open
- [Gardone Riviera Public Housing Plan Sparks Critical Analysis](https://www.gardanotes.com/gardone-riviera-public-housing-plan-sparks-critical-analysis/): Gardone Riviera's 2026 public housing plan sparks debate as the Garda
- [Stolen Van Flees Toscolano Maderno Prompting Security Concerns](https://www.gardanotes.com/stolen-van-flees-toscolano-maderno-prompting-security-concerns/): Stolen van fleeing Toscolano Maderno prompts security concerns as police pursue
- [Garda Hosts Museum and Befana Festivities for Kids](https://www.gardanotes.com/garda-hosts-museum-and-befana-festivities-for-kids/): Garda hosts Befana festivities at Parco Museum in Italy, offering interactive
- [Tragic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Strikes Family in Calvagese Della Riviera](https://www.gardanotes.com/tragic-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-strikes-family-in-calvagese-della-riviera/): Carbon monoxide strikes family in Calvagese Della Riviera, causing the
- [Salò and Toscolano Mark End of an Era on Lake Garda](https://www.gardanotes.com/salo-and-toscolano-mark-end-of-an-era-on-lake-garda/): Salò and Toscolano mark the end of an era on Lake Garda
- [Polpenazze del Garda Car Crash Sparks Road Safety Debate](https://www.gardanotes.com/polpenazze-del-garda-car-crash-sparks-road-safety-debate/): A crash in Polpenazze del Garda prompts renewed road safety debate after
- [Gargnano Hosts Cultural Events and Performances at Local Theater](https://www.gardanotes.com/gargnano-hosts-cultural-events-and-performances-at-local-theater/): Gargnano hosts a series of free cultural events, including theater performances,
- [Riva del Garda Sparks Eco-Friendly Fireworks Celebration](https://www.gardanotes.com/riva-del-garda-sparks-eco-friendly-fireworks-celebration/): Riva del Garda faces calls to ban fireworks displays due to environmental impacts,
- [Trento’s Garda Cycle Path Champions Landscape Preservation and Titan Gallery](https://www.gardanotes.com/trentos-garda-cycle-path-champions-landscape-preservation-and-titan-gallery/): Maintain safety and environmental preservation with Trento's Garda Cycleway project, connecting
- [Dangerous Overtakes and License Suspensions Highlight Road Safety on SP510](https://www.gardanotes.com/dangerous-overtakes-and-license-suspensions-highlight-road-safety-on-sp510/): Dangerous overtakes on SP510 prompt license suspensions as Brescia police
- [Bardolino Lakefront Upgrades Boost Port and Promote Sustainable Mobility](https://www.gardanotes.com/bardolino-lakefront-upgrades-boost-port-and-promote-sustainable-mobility/): Bardolino port receives a major boost with the reopening of its northern pier
- [Lombardy Cinema and Theater Engage Over 79,000 Students Across the Region](https://www.gardanotes.com/lombardy-cinema-and-theater-engage-over-79000-students-across-the-region/): Lombardy's cultural initiatives in cinema and theater will engage over 79
- [Gargnano and Lemon Groves Win Literary Award Celebrating Heritage and Landscape](https://www.gardanotes.com/gargnano-and-lemon-groves-win-literary-award-celebrating-heritage-and-landscape/): Gargnano launches a new literary award celebrating lemon groves and Italian heritage
- [Salò Mourns Jessica Caratti and Community Grieves Loss](https://www.gardanotes.com/salo-mourns-jessica-caratti-and-community-grieves-loss/): Salò mourns Jessica Caratti after her tragic death from a horseback riding
- [Assessing Political Bodies and Disability Rights: Insights from Trento and the Luca Coscioni Association](https://www.gardanotes.com/assessing-political-bodies-and-disability-rights-insights-from-trento-and-the-luca-coscioni-association/): Assessing disability rights, the Trento-based Luca Coscioni Association's
- [Trentino Wildlife Encounters: Insights into Public Perceptions and Research](https://www.gardanotes.com/trentino-wildlife-encounters-insights-into-public-perceptions-and-research/): Trentino wildlife encounters data reveal public perceptions of local species like wolves, bears
- [Ring in the New Year with Garda's Spectacular Fireworks and Festivities](https://www.gardanotes.com/ring-in-the-new-year-with-gardas-spectacular-fireworks-and-festivities/): Ring in the New Year with spectacular fireworks and festivities across Lake Garda, featuring
- [Verona Nets Record Seizure of Counterfeit E-Bikes](https://www.gardanotes.com/verona-nets-record-seizure-of-counterfeit-e-bikes/): Authorities in Verona seized 295 modified e-bikes and reported two individuals for commercial fraud after a joint operation by the Guardia di Finanza and Polizia Locale, in what officials describe as the largest national seizure of electric pedal-assist bicycles. The bikes were found without the mandatory documentation required by EU Directive 2006/42/EC and had their motors altered to increase performance. The seized e-bikes are valued at about €300,000 and administrative fines exceed €11,400; inspections also identified structural deficiencies in the shops involved and irregularities in CCTV systems. Authorities said the action aims to prevent the circulation of non-compliant vehicles, protect […]
- [Salò's Last Cobbler, Sergio Quecchia, Calls It Quits](https://www.gardanotes.com/salos-last-cobbler-sergio-quecchia-calls-it-quits/): Salò's last shoemaker calls it quits after over 50 years,
- [Desenzano Implements New New Year Restrictions to Ensure Public Safety](https://www.gardanotes.com/desenzano-implements-new-new-year-restrictions-to-ensure-public-safety/): Desenzano implements new safety restrictions for New Year's Eve, banning glass bottles
- [Toscolano Maderno and Montemaderno Celebrate a Spirit of Giving and Community During Christmas](https://www.gardanotes.com/toscolano-maderno-and-montemaderno-celebrate-a-spirit-of-giving-and-community-during-christmas/): Celebrate community in Toscolano Maderno as residents and youth unite during a
- [Desenzano Faces Icy Roads and Rising Road Accident Risks](https://www.gardanotes.com/desenzano-faces-icy-roads-and-rising-road-accident-risks/): Icy roads in Desenzano caused a road accident Monday morning, inj
- [Toscolano Maderno Honors Mario Battaini’s Blood Donation Legacy](https://www.gardanotes.com/toscolano-maderno-honors-mario-battainis-blood-donation-legacy/): Toscolano Maderno honors Mario Battaini’s blood donation legacy as
- [Garda Wine and Cuisine Spotlighted in “Una R ai Fornelli” Podcast Analysis](https://www.gardanotes.com/garda-wine-and-cuisine-spotlighted-in-una-r-ai-fornelli-podcast-analysis/): Garda's enogastronomy takes center stage as the "Una R
- [Lazise Takes on Sustainability: Bees, Agrochemicals and the Food Future](https://www.gardanotes.com/lazise-takes-on-sustainability-bees-agrochemicals-and-the-food-future/): A conference titled “Il ronzio che scompare – Agrofarmaci, api e futuro dell’alimentazione” will be held on Monday 29 December 2025 in Lazise at the Dogana Veneta, organized by the Regional Association of Beekeepers of Veneto. The event will present a scientific, interdisciplinary examination of agrochemicals’ role in bee declines and the connections between pesticides, ecosystems and production sustainability; participants include beekeepers, technicians and farmers, with speakers such as Maria Bortot and Vincenzo Cordiano. Sessions will cover environmental and health impact analyses, updates on low‑impact integrated pest management and presentations of monitoring projects such as APinVIGNA, while practical solutions on […]
- [Brescia Tightens Security for Celebrations as Illegal Fireworks Seized](https://www.gardanotes.com/brescia-tightens-security-for-celebrations-as-illegal-fireworks-seized/): In 14 recent operations across the province of Brescia, the Guardia di Finanza seized more than 2.8 tonnes of illegal fireworks that did not meet required safety standards. The seizures were part of an intensified control plan promoted by the Prefecture to ensure safety during year-end celebrations. About 1.1 tonnes were held by commercial outlets in unsafe conditions, over 500 kg came from private individuals and nearly 400 kg were artisanal and untraceable; the net explosive content exceeded 700 kg. The operations resulted in 14 people being reported to prosecutors and one arrest. Italian Version
- [News Roundup: December 28, 2025](https://www.gardanotes.com/news-roundup-december-28-2025/): Communities around Lake Garda are coping with rising winter tourism while confronting environmental and public-safety issues: Trentino has banned fireworks for New Year’s to protect wildlife, activists staged protests in Desenzano against the Grana Padano dairy industry, and emergency services responded to a serious opioid overdose outside a Desenzano nightclub. The Lombardy region has also announced investments to boost territorial monitoring and emergency response capacity. During the holiday period hotels and events recorded high occupancy and visitor numbers, but local services show strain — a pedalò rental contract in Desenzano went unassigned leaving the beach without rentals and underlining sector […]
- [Riva del Garda's New Year Plunge Upholds Tradition, Encourages Participation](https://www.gardanotes.com/riva-del-gardas-new-year-plunge-upholds-tradition-encourages-participation/): The New Year’s Dive in Riva del Garda returns on Wednesday 1 January 2026 for its 28th edition, culminating in a synchronized plunge at noon in front of the Torre dell’Anzolim; the non‑competitive, free event requires participants to wear only swimwear (no wetsuits or thermal garments) and aims to exceed last year’s turnout of around 200 people. Registration is not required in advance; organizers record attendance on arrival for statistical purposes. Participants will assemble at 11:00 in Piazza 3 Novembre, with preparatory stripping beginning around 11:30 before the noon dive signaled by the first toll of the Renga from Piazza […]
- [False Fire Alarm at Arco Hospital Draws Firefighters](https://www.gardanotes.com/false-fire-alarm-at-arco-hospital-draws-firefighters/): A fire alarm at Arco hospital near Lake Garda on the morning of Saturday, December 27, mobilised local fire brigades but was later confirmed to be a false alarm. The alert was raised at about 10:15 by the radiology department via the emergency number 112; crews from Arco and Riva del Garda responded, conducted checks for flames or smoke, declared the building safe and reported no injuries or damage to patients or staff. Italian Version
- [Historic Town Centers Drive Tourism as Lake Garda Traditions Flourish](https://www.gardanotes.com/historic-town-centers-drive-tourism-as-lake-garda-traditions-flourish/): Tourist presence in historic centres of Brescia province rose 6% in December 2025 versus the same month a year earlier, signaling a positive trend for tourism and local commerce, according to an analysis by Confcommercio Brescia’s research office based on mobile phone cell data across the six main towns monitored, including Brescia, Desenzano del Garda, Salò and Sirmione. Brescia led the gains with a 10.3% increase and more than 34,000 presences, driven largely by foreign visitors, while Sirmione recorded the largest jump at 167.4%. Desenzano and Salò also posted solid results, reflecting sustained attractiveness of lake-area destinations in the low […]
- [Desenzano del Garda Overdose Emergency: Rescue Teams Respond](https://www.gardanotes.com/desenzano-del-garda-overdose-emergency-rescue-teams-respond/): A 21-year-old man was rescued after an opioid overdose outside a nightclub in Desenzano at about 5 a.m. early Sunday and was taken to the local hospital in code red, where he remains under treatment. A 112 call prompted an immediate response from Carabinieri and 118 emergency medical teams, who found the man unconscious on the ground; preliminary investigators say the case appears to be an opiate intoxication and not linked to an assault. Rescue operations were described as rapid and coordinated. Italian Version
- [Lombardy Invests in Territorial Monitoring and Risk Management Through Technological Innovations](https://www.gardanotes.com/lombardy-invests-in-territorial-monitoring-and-risk-management-through-technological-innovations/): Lombardy has allocated €3.5 million to fund experimental projects for territorial monitoring and natural-hazard management in vulnerable areas, in cooperation with local public administrations; the regional cabinet approved the measure on a proposal from councillor Alessandro Fermi with colleagues Gianluca Comazzi and Romano La Russa, and Fondazione Cariplo will add €2 million for an SME-targeted call planned for early 2026. The agreement seeks solutions based on artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to support decision-making on hydrogeological risk, wildfires and strong winds. Projects must be submitted by already constituted communities or territorial supply chains and adopt a “Living Lab” approach involving […]
- [Gardone Riviera and Morgnaga Celebrate Year-End Concert and Musical Tradition](https://www.gardanotes.com/gardone-riviera-and-morgnaga-celebrate-year-end-concert-and-musical-tradition/): A year‑end concert will be held on Saturday 28 December at 8:30 PM in the church of Sant’Antonio Abate in Morgnaga, organised by the Associazione Cinque Fontane with the patronage of the City of Gardone Riviera. The programme features Corale San Nicolò under Maestro Nicola Chiarini, the Quartetto del Lago, trumpeter Pierluigi Taddeucci, narrator Andrea Manni and organist Andrea Piacentini, combining choral and instrumental pieces in the church setting; the event is open to the public as a traditional local moment to mark the close of the year and underline the territory’s cultural commitment. Italian Version
- [Garda DOC Drives Growth and Innovation in Lake Garda's Food and Wine Scene](https://www.gardanotes.com/garda-doc-drives-growth-and-innovation-in-lake-gardas-food-and-wine-scene/): Consorzio Garda DOC ended 2025 reporting growth after intensifying promotional activity and modernizing its territorial narrative to respond to market changes. The denomination focused resources on strategic projects to boost wine quality recognition and brand identity. Key initiatives included participation at Vinitaly 2025—where the Garda DOC stand, led by enologist Sissi Baratella, adopted an interactive approach—and the fourth Garda Wine Stories press tour, which reinforced links among producers, media and the horeca/GDO channel. A three‑year “Eccellenze DOP” project promoted the denomination in Italy and abroad through tastings and study trips, while television and EU‑level programs increased visibility of local food […]
- [Salò Faces Urban-Planning Debate Over Lake Protection and Development Project](https://www.gardanotes.com/salo-faces-urban-planning-debate-over-lake-protection-and-development-project/): A private residence is under construction on Barbarano land in Salò, stretching from the Gardesana to the lake, prompting local protests and dissenting graffiti on the site’s fence; former deputy mayor Federico Bana said the building permit was issued by the Cipani administration but the land’s redevelopment was already foreseen in the 1998 General Town Plan (PRG) approved under then-mayor Giovanni Cigognetti. Bana said subsequent planning instruments confirmed the area’s designated use while reducing allowable volumes, and that a 2024 general amendment to the Piano di Governo del Territorio (Pgt) adopted under the Cipani administration cut roughly 20% of the […]
- [Desenzano Overdose Emergency: Rescue Teams Respond with Urgent Interventions](https://www.gardanotes.com/desenzano-overdose-emergency-rescue-teams-respond-with-urgent-interventions/): A 21-year-old man was found unconscious outside a Desenzano nightclub at about 5:00 a.m. on Sunday and rescued after suffering an opioid overdose, with a call to the NUE 112 prompting intervention by the Carabinieri and 118 emergency crews; he was transported to the city hospital in codice rosso. Authorities say the victim showed no signs of assault and remains hospitalised for treatment; rescue operations concluded with his prompt transfer and ongoing medical care. Italian Version
- [Lake Garda Sees Tourism Boom as New Year’s Trends Emerge](https://www.gardanotes.com/lake-garda-sees-tourism-boom-as-new-years-trends-emerge/): New Year’s on Lake Garda remains a leading winter tourism draw, with visitor numbers rising sharply from December 26 and accommodation occupancy exceeding 85% over the New Year’s long weekend. Local authorities have prepared a programme of markets, cultural events and evening entertainment, and most visitors are Italian or from Northern Europe. Highlight events include a midnight fireworks display over the gulf in Salò and the 20th “Tuffo di Capodanno” in Toscolano Maderno, where hundreds are expected to enter the lake at 10:00 on January 1. Hotels with wellness facilities and indoor pools report the highest bookings, nightlife is supported […]
- [Desenzano Bans Pedal-Boat Rentals, Deserted Beach](https://www.gardanotes.com/desenzano-bans-pedal-boat-rentals-deserted-beach/): An auction for the pedal-boat rental concession at Desenzanino beach in Desenzano closed without any bids, effectively ending a service that had operated for more than 30 years. The tender offered a four-year concession of 250 m² north of the Desenzanino solely for storage and handling of pedal boats, canoes and SUPs (rental of sunbeds and umbrellas was explicitly excluded), and set requirements including five years’ sector experience, upkeep of the area and a minimum annual fee of €4,000; no operator — including the former concession-holder — submitted an offer. The previous annual fee had been €1,000, and council members […]
- [Lombardy Region Invests in Innovation and Territorial Monitoring to Strengthen Risk Management](https://www.gardanotes.com/lombardy-region-invests-in-innovation-and-territorial-monitoring-to-strengthen-risk-management/): Lombardy Region has allocated €3.5 million to finance innovative territorial monitoring and emergency-management projects in vulnerable areas, to be implemented with local public administrations; the measure was approved by the regional council on the proposal of University, Research and Innovation councillor Alessandro Fermi together with Territorial councillor Gianluca Comazzi and Security councillor Romano La Russa. An additional €2 million from Fondazione Cariplo will fund a separate call aimed at Lombardy SMEs, scheduled for early 2026. The agreement promotes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to support decision-making in the prevention and management of hydrogeological risk, wildfires and strong winds. Projects must […]
- [Environmentalists Protest Grana Padano in Desenzano del Garda](https://www.gardanotes.com/environmentalists-protest-grana-padano-in-desenzano-del-garda/): Three activists from the No Food, No Science collective interrupted the Christmas Concert at the Duomo in Desenzano del Garda last night, unfurling a protest banner against Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano, the event’s main sponsor; concert organisers announced they will pursue legal action against the protesters for defamation. Stefano Berni, general director of Consorzio Grana Padano, called the activists “sparse and inexperienced” and accused them of being “foolish servants or paid by multinationals,” while criticising the spread of so‑called “cibo Monster” (synthetic and highly processed foods) as a threat to the environment and health and stressing the strategic importance of […]
- [Trentino Ushers in the New Year with Sustainable Celebrations and Animal Welfare](https://www.gardanotes.com/trentino-ushers-in-the-new-year-with-sustainable-celebrations-and-animal-welfare/): WWF Trentino has urged residents and local authorities to forego fireworks and firecrackers for the upcoming New Year, calling for sustainable celebrations to protect animals, public safety and the environment. The organisation says loud explosions cause stress and disorientation in pets and wildlife — citing an incident in 2021 when hundreds of birds died — and warns of temporary spikes in fine particulate pollution and an increased risk of fires in urban and natural areas. WWF also highlights a rise in injuries among minors linked to firecrackers, reporting 64 cases in 2024 and 90 in 2025, and has asked local […]
- [Surveying the Press: December 27, 2025](https://www.gardanotes.com/surveying-the-press-december-27-2025/): Salò inaugurated the first female mayor of its Youth City Council, Lonato and Bedizzole’s Civil Protection unit received a new emergency truck, Bardolino presented its municipal budget with a focus on tourism strategies, and Salò will hold the funerals on Tuesday 30 December for Jessica Caratti, who died after an accident with a horse during a walk. Other local updates include Villa Galnica’s role in the 2026 European programming emphasizing ecological transition and local participation; Gardone Riviera hosting a year‑end concert and launching energy‑efficiency and space upgrades at the municipal library; Maderno planning New Year’s events and a supervised New […]
- [Maderno Rings in the New Year with Festivities and a Safe New Year’s Swim](https://www.gardanotes.com/maderno-rings-in-the-new-year-with-festivities-and-a-safe-new-years-swim/): A rehearsal for the traditional New Year’s Day swim took place at Lido di Maderno on 27 December, with about a dozen participants entering water measured at 11.4°C and air temperature near 10°C as organisers prepare for the main event on 1 January. organisers expect around 150 people from across the province and abroad to meet at 10:00 on New Year’s Day and enter the water at 11:00. The spontaneous event has no official organisation and participants enter the water at their own risk; organisers and regulars advise gradual entry and staying close to the shore for safety. After the […]
- [Gardone Riviera Boosts Library With Redevelopment and New Spaces](https://www.gardanotes.com/gardone-riviera-boosts-library-with-redevelopment-and-new-spaces/): The Tumminelli civic library in Gardone Riviera has reopened in new premises on via Follereau, near the local school complex, and resumed regular hours after months of closure for the move. The service now offers interlibrary loan and serves readers, students and families following a €770,000 investment launched in 2023. The former location in Villa Alba park is undergoing a €620,000 energy and structural retrofit, including a heat pump, photovoltaic panels, new thermal insulation and high-performance windows; work has recently begun and is due to finish next summer, when Gardone Riviera is expected to have two active libraries. Italian Version
- [Salò Horseback Riding Accident: Tragedy for Jessica Caratti](https://www.gardanotes.com/salo-horseback-riding-accident-tragedy-for-jessica-caratti/): Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 30 in Salò for 45-year-old Jessica Caratti, who died after a horse-related accident in the Toscolano Maderno hinterland. During a walk with a friend the horse became frightened, fell backwards and struck her; she was taken to the Civil Hospital of Brescia in cardiac arrest and died on Christmas morning after two days in critical condition. Caratti, a Gardone Riviera resident who worked at the Infopoint in Salò and leaves a son, is survived by her parents, Sergio and Wilma, and her brother Andrea. The mayor, Francesco Cagnini, expressed the administration’s condolences; the […]
- [Villa Galnica in Garda, Brescia, Announces New EU Programming for 2026](https://www.gardanotes.com/villa-galnica-in-garda-brescia-announces-new-eu-programming-for-2026/): Europe Direct Centre Brescia has launched its 2026–2030 programme with GAL GardaValsabbia as lead partner and an operational base at Villa Galnica in Puegnago to coordinate local information and participation on European issues. The programme will activate physical and digital information desks and a network of territorial “antenna” points in collaboration with Cooperativa Tempo Libero, other Brescia GALs, schools and local associations. Planned activities include public events, training and information campaigns on the green and digital transition, social cohesion and local development, and aim to strengthen rural–urban dialogue by involving young communicators and digital multipliers to raise awareness of EU […]
- [Civil Protection in Lonato and Bedizzole Unveils New Emergency Truck](https://www.gardanotes.com/civil-protection-in-lonato-and-bedizzole-unveils-new-emergency-truck/): Lonato del Garda and Bedizzole have added an operational truck to the Inter-municipal Civil Protection Group to strengthen emergency response and to ease transport of heavy or bulky materials needed for interventions. The vehicle, presented on 23 December at the group’s headquarters, features a seven-seat cab and an on-board crane and will be used exclusively for logistical support of volunteer crews, including movement of equipment such as the pneumatic tent acquired in 2023. The purchase cost €23,975 plus VAT and was co-financed by the two municipalities with Lonato acting as lead administrator; the handover was attended by mayors Roberto Tardani […]
- [Lonato and Bedizzole Civil Protection Receive New Emergency Truck](https://www.gardanotes.com/lonato-and-bedizzole-civil-protection-receive-new-emergency-truck/): The intermunicipal Civil Protection Group serving Lonato del Garda and Bedizzole has acquired a new operational truck to improve emergency response and the transport of bulky and heavy materials. The vehicle, presented at the group’s headquarters on 23 December, has a seven‑seat cab and an onboard crane to lift and move heavy loads, facilitating transport of equipment such as the inflatable tent bought in 2023. The purchase cost €23,975 plus VAT and was co‑financed by the two municipalities, with Lonato del Garda acting as lead administrative authority; the truck is to be used exclusively for logistical support of volunteer civil […]
- [Civil Protection Units in Lonato and Bedizzole Receive New Emergency Truck](https://www.gardanotes.com/civil-protection-units-in-lonato-and-bedizzole-receive-new-emergency-truck/): The intermunicipal civil protection group serving Lonato del Garda and Bedizzole has acquired a new operational truck to improve emergency and logistical response, officially presented at the group’s headquarters on 23 December. The vehicle features a seven-seat cab and an onboard crane to lift and transport heavy or bulky materials, supporting volunteers during interventions and facilitating movement of equipment such as the pneumatic tent purchased in 2023. The purchase cost €23,975 plus VAT and was co-financed by the two municipalities, with Lonato del Garda acting as the lead administrative authority; ownership and responsibilities will be shared between Lonato and Bedizzole. […]
- [Salò Appoints Its First Female Mayor to the Youth City Council](https://www.gardanotes.com/salo-appoints-its-first-female-mayor-to-the-youth-city-council/): Salò’s Youth City Council has renewed its membership and for the first time elected a female mayor: Viola Preziosa, a second-year student at the D’Annunzio middle school, was proclaimed during a municipal session held before the adult City Council, with the post symbolically handed over by her brother and outgoing youth mayor Pietro Preziosa. Preziosa’s executive team includes Giorgia Pisoni (4B) as assessor for the environment, Leonardo Pasini (4D) for sports, Beatrice Scarpanti (2D) for territorial relations and Chiara Clemente (3D) for culture; elected councillors include Alvise Sestino, Gaia Pedercini, Federico Nolli, Victor Tononi, Alex Boccia, Ilaria Zanca, Nicola D’Amato, […]
- [Bardolino Unveils Municipal Budget and Tourism Strategy](https://www.gardanotes.com/bardolino-unveils-municipal-budget-and-tourism-strategy/): Bardolino’s administration has published the “Bardolino Municipal Budget” report, detailing the municipality’s activities over the past year and planned projects with a particular focus on local tourism; the document is available in both print and digital formats. The report, distributed to local households and accessible online, highlights collaboration between Mayor Daniele Bertasi, municipal assessors, councillors and citizens and frames the administration’s approach around transparency and direct dialogue. It lists targeted measures to support Bardolino tourism — a key local sector — and confirms the administration’s intent to continue these efforts to consolidate results by the end of 2025. Italian Version
- [Erasmus in Salò Opens Doors to International Mobility and Growth](https://www.gardanotes.com/erasmus-in-salo-opens-doors-to-international-mobility-and-growth/): An Erasmus information meeting was held on 16–17 October at the Liceo di Salò to present international mobility opportunities to students. During the sessions students and teachers exchanged experiences and outlined participation requirements, while coordinators Maria Saleri and Chiara Pezzotti highlighted the programme’s role in promoting intercultural exchange and developing new competencies in different European contexts. The school recently obtained accreditation to take part in multiple Erasmus mobilities, supported by funding received in recent years, and has established partnerships with European schools to facilitate placements and class attendance abroad. Organizers acknowledged potential academic challenges after extended stays but said the […]
- [Gardone Riviera and Morgnaga Spotlight End-of-Year Concert and Local Musical Tradition](https://www.gardanotes.com/gardone-riviera-and-morgnaga-spotlight-end-of-year-concert-and-local-musical-tradition/): A year-end concert by Corale San Nicolò, conducted by Nicola Chiarini, will take place on Saturday 28 December at 8:30 p.m. at the church of Sant’Antonio Abate in Morgnaga, Gardone Riviera. The programme features the Quartetto del Lago, trumpeter Pierluigi Taddeucci, narrator Andrea Manni and organist Andrea Piacentini, combining choral and instrumental works. The event is promoted by Associazione Cinque Fontane with the patronage of the City of Gardone Riviera and is part of the area’s holiday season tradition. Italian Version
- [Garda's Food and Wine Scene Drives Growth and Innovation in 2025](https://www.gardanotes.com/gardas-food-and-wine-scene-drives-growth-and-innovation-in-2025/): Consorzio Garda DOC closed 2025 with growth attributed to a focused strategy on gastronomy and the promotion of the territory’s wines. The consortium singled out wine-driven events and targeted promotion as the main drivers of this result. Activities in 2025 included participation in Vinitaly and Garda Wine Stories, television initiatives and European projects aimed at strengthening local identity. The consortium updated its production regulations to modernize the denomination, its Vinitaly stand led by enologist Sissi Baratella provided interactive visitor experiences, and the three-year “Eccellenze DOP” project expanded presence in Italy, Germany and Austria. Italian Version
- [Salò Faces Urban-Planning Debate Over Lake Garda Development](https://www.gardanotes.com/salo-faces-urban-planning-debate-over-lake-garda-development/): Construction of a private residence in Salò that stretches from the Gardesana road to the lake shore has provoked local protests over its impact on the lakeside landscape. Graffiti on the construction fence in Barbarano reignited the debate, while former deputy mayor Federico Bana said the volumetric capacity for the site was already established in the 1998 General Town Plan (PRG) under mayor Giovanni Cigognetti. Bana added that although the building permit was issued under the Cipani administration, the urban decisions stem from earlier planning and were repeatedly confirmed in subsequent territorial instruments; a 2024 general variant to the Town […]
- [Salò Tackles Urban-Planning Debate Over Lake Garda Development](https://www.gardanotes.com/salo-tackles-urban-planning-debate-over-lake-garda-development/): Construction of a private residence in Salò that runs from the Gardesana road to the lake shore has sparked local protests and renewed debate over the development’s impact on the lakeside landscape. Graffiti on the Barbarano site fence voiced local dissent while former deputy mayor Federico Bana said the volumetric capacity for the project dates back to the 1998 General Regulatory Plan under mayor Giovanni Cigognetti; he added that, although the building permit was issued during the Cipani administration, the urban decisions reflect earlier planning and subsequent confirmations in territorial instruments. The Cipani administration’s 2024 general amendment to the Town […]
- [Trento and Verona Reach Cycling Safety Pact in the Adige Valley](https://www.gardanotes.com/trento-and-verona-reach-cycling-safety-pact-in-the-adige-valley/): The provinces of Trento and Verona have approved an agreement to secure the EuroVelo 7 cycle path at Mama d’Avio on their border, funding a 34-metre roundabout with a surrounding cycle-pedestrian route at a total cost of €850,000 (Trento €550,000; Verona €300,000). The intervention responds to safety issues at the intersection of provincial roads SP11 (Verona) and SP90 (Trento), where there are no dedicated lanes and bus stops; the roundabout is also intended to improve traffic flow toward Borghetto. Verona has allocated its share in the 2024–26 budget for 2025, while Trento has included the project in its sectoral infrastructure […]
- [Trento-Monte Bondone Cable Car Opens New Mountain-City Link](https://www.gardanotes.com/trento-monte-bondone-cable-car-opens-new-mountain-city-link/): The Trento–Monte Bondone cable car project advanced as the Provincial Agency for Procurement and Contracts published a tender to award the technical and economic feasibility design for the first section linking Trento to the Sardagna district, with the design contract valued at €2.37 million. The route, starting from the former Sit area, is intended to integrate with urban public transport and includes plans for a new intermodal hub and a 240-space parking facility; the overall project is currently estimated at about €96 million, with a €37.5 million state contribution for the first section from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. […]
- [Jessica Caratti Dies After Horseback-Riding Accident](https://www.gardanotes.com/jessica-caratti-dies-after-horseback-riding-accident/): Jessica Caratti, 45, died on December 25 at the Civile di Brescia hospital from injuries sustained in a horse-riding accident on December 23 in Folino Cabiana, Toscolano Maderno, after the horse reared and fell backward onto her. Emergency responders, including the 118 service and an air ambulance, transported her to hospital, but she died two days later. Caratti lived in the San Michele district of Gardone Riviera and was a longtime collaborator at the Salò tourist Infopoint; local authorities in Salò and Gardone Riviera have publicly expressed condolences to her family and noted her role in organising cultural and tourist […]
- [Via Montagna Lombarda Promotes Lombardy Hiking and Trails](https://www.gardanotes.com/via-montagna-lombarda-promotes-lombardy-hiking-and-trails/): The “Via Montagna Lombarda” is a new hiking itinerary of more than 800 kilometres linking six Lombardy provinces — Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Lecco, Sondrio and Varese — and 19 mountain communities, backed by nearly €4 million in funding and crossing six regional parks. Designed for medium-level walkers and families, the route integrates existing trails such as the Via dei Monti Lariani and the Sentiero del Viandante and runs through mountains, valleys and lakes. The project aims to ensure year-round mountain accessibility with safe, well-marked paths, information points on technical and cultural features, and route variants to reach sites of environmental […]
- [Mountain Rescue and Alpine Rescue Teams Strengthen Ties in Valleadige](https://www.gardanotes.com/mountain-rescue-and-alpine-rescue-teams-strengthen-ties-in-valleadige/): On 15 December in Rome the National Firefighters Corps and the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps signed an agreement to improve rescue operations in mountainous, underground and hard-to-reach areas, including the Valleadige. Signed by Prefect Attilio Visconti and President Maurizio Dellantonio in the presence of other authorities, the pact establishes shared guidelines for alerting, faster information exchange between operations rooms and reciprocal use of equipment and resources during joint interventions. It also commits both bodies to joint training and exercises involving Civil Protection components and to study and research projects aimed at further professionalizing the operational response. Italian Version
- [Gardaland New Year’s Eve 2026: Festivities and Entertainment at Gardaland Resort](https://www.gardanotes.com/gardaland-new-years-eve-2026-festivities-and-entertainment-at-gardaland-resort/): Gardaland will celebrate New Year’s Eve with “Shine on ’75”, a 1970s-themed event lighting up the resort hotels on December 31; the evening begins at 20:00 with period entertainment and music, a multi-course dinner (including pink shrimp tails with cocktail sauce, beef filet tournedos with green pepper, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options) and a reinterpretation of crêpe suzette, followed by a midnight toast and traditional finger food. The New Year package requires a minimum two-night stay at Gardaland Hotel or Gardaland Adventure Hotel from €359 per person and includes breakfast, two-day park admission and access to the SEA LIFE Aquarium; […]
- [Malcesine Unveils World's Smallest Nativity Scene on the Aril River](https://www.gardanotes.com/malcesine-unveils-worlds-smallest-nativity-scene-on-the-aril-river/): A floating Nativity scene has returned to the Aril River in the Cassone district of Malcesine, installed by the local group “Amici del presepio” as part of the town’s seasonal Christmas displays. The installation complements other local exhibits, including a life-size Nativity at the Giardino ex Asilo Pariani and a mechanical Nativity in the ex-Enal rooms of the Palazzo dei Capitani. The Aril runs entirely through Cassone and measures about 175 metres, with three bridges and a small waterfall; it is one of 25 tributaries feeding Lake Garda. Although the world record for the shortest river belongs to the Reprua […]
- [Gardone Riviera Offers Family-Friendly Lift Pass Discounts and Rentals](https://www.gardanotes.com/gardone-riviera-offers-family-friendly-lift-pass-discounts-and-rentals/): Gardone Riviera has signed an agreement with the municipality of Borgo Lares to make alpine skiing more accessible to residents by offering discounted skipasses, reduced equipment rental rates and use of the Centro Sci Bolbeno. The measures, aimed chiefly at families and young people to promote sport and social opportunities around Lake Garda, include conventions with the ski area; Centro Sci Bolbeno features a beginner blue run, an intermediate red run, a quad chairlift and skilifts, plus “Bolbenolandia” for children. Operational details — required documents, booking procedures, validity periods for reduced skipasses and rental conditions — will be published in […]
- [Aspeco Ovest Veronese Board Extends Application Deadline](https://www.gardanotes.com/aspeco-ovest-veronese-board-extends-application-deadline/): The Comune di Sona has extended the deadline to submit expressions of interest for appointment to the Board of Directors of Aspeco – Ovest Veronese to 19 January 2026. The extension was issued by Determinazione R.G. n. 385 on 23 December 2025 and updates the terms of the public notice for the selection of board members. The call is open to professionals and experts meeting the requirements in the notice (individuals with administrative, technical or local public service experience may apply); applications must follow the procedures set out in the announcement. For information and administrative support contact ente.ats@comune.sona.vr.it or +39 […]
- [Just Me on Lake Garda Hosts New Year’s Eve with Entertainment and Dining](https://www.gardanotes.com/just-me-on-lake-garda-hosts-new-years-eve-with-entertainment-and-dining/): Just Me Garda Lake in Lonato del Garda will host a New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31 featuring a sushi-focused gourmet menu, DJ sets, a shisha lounge and panoramic terrace seating overlooking Lake Garda. The venue, opened on October 25 to replace the former Sesto Senso, offers table service with tasting menus, à la carte options and packages for groups or private tables, plus reserved areas on the terrace or dance floor. Organisers plan scenographic lighting, live DJ/animation, a shisha lounge for quieter moments, a suggested “Casino Royale” dress code and champagne for the midnight toast. Italian Version
- [Irma Giovanazzi Celebrates Birthday with Mayor in Bolognano](https://www.gardanotes.com/irma-giovanazzi-celebrates-birthday-with-mayor-in-bolognano/): Irma Giovanazzi celebrates her 100th birthday in Bolognano
- [Manerba Launches Outdoor Drive-In Cinema for Winter Events](https://www.gardanotes.com/manerba-launches-outdoor-drive-in-cinema-for-winter-events/): Manerba launches an outdoor cinema on December 27-28, showcasing
- [Christmas Festivities in Manerba del Garda: Baby Christmas and Roaming Performers](https://www.gardanotes.com/christmas-festivities-in-manerba-del-garda-baby-christmas-and-roaming-performers/): Manerba del Garda celebrates Christmas with "Baby Christmas" and street performers
- [Desenzano del Garda: Gianus Explores Imposed Happiness in New Performance](https://www.gardanotes.com/desenzano-del-garda-gianus-explores-imposed-happiness-in-new-performance/): Gianus staged a thought-provoking performance in Desenzano del Garda,
- [Gianluca Zanella Unveils Book on Garlasco Murder Case](https://www.gardanotes.com/gianluca-zanella-unveils-book-on-garlasco-murder-case/): Garlasco murder case book launch by Gianluca Zanella on December
- [Tassoni Continues Cedrata Production in Salò Despite Store Closure](https://www.gardanotes.com/tassoni-continues-cedrata-production-in-salo-despite-store-closure/): Cedrata Tassoni continues production in Salò despite the store closure, confirming ongoing operations at Viale Bossi and reinforcing its local and global presence.
- [Santa Claus Takes Over Gardone Riviera: Holiday Events by the Lake](https://www.gardanotes.com/santa-claus-takes-over-gardone-riviera-holiday-events-by-the-lake/): Santa Claus takes over Gardone Riviera with festive holiday events from the lake, including workshops and a canoe arrival, creating a joyful Christmas Eve in Italy.
- [Santa Claus Takes Over Salò: Festive Events and Holiday Celebrations in the City Center](https://www.gardanotes.com/santa-claus-takes-over-salo-festive-events-and-holiday-celebrations-in-the-city-center/): Santa Claus takes over Salò's city center, leading festive events and holiday celebrations on Christmas Eve that drew residents and tourists alike.
- [Massive Christmas Goods Seizure in Brescia: Heavy Fines Imposed by Financial Police](https://www.gardanotes.com/massive-christmas-goods-seizure-in-brescia-heavy-fines-imposed-by-financial-police/): Massive Christmas goods seizure in Brescia by law enforcement blocks over 500,000 non-compliant items; fines up to €330,000 target sellers lacking safety labels.
- [Arrest in Verona for Aggravated Threat and Illegal Firearm Possession](https://www.gardanotes.com/arrest-in-verona-for-aggravated-threat-and-illegal-firearm-possession/): Arrest made in Verona after a man fires at cyclists during a road conflict, illegal firearm possession, and threats. Law enforcement seizes the dangerous weapon.

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