GardaNotes: news and stories from Lake Garda
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Castelnuovo del Garda: Subsoil reveals the geological origins of the lake
Castelnuovo del Garda hosts ICDP-DOVE meeting on alpin valleys, revealing subsoil origins of the lake and new drilling results.
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Tignale Appoints Dr. Salvadori’s Replacement, Updates Reception Hours
Replacement for Dr. Salvadori in Tignale: Dr. Ciamprone at Gardola clinic Sept 21–28, with updated reception hours and no Piovere/Prabione.
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From Desenzano to X Factor: Alia wins four yeses
X Factor: Alia di Desenzano del Garda vince al primo turno con quattro sì dei giudici e standing ovation, reinterpretando What is it about me.
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What Happened on Lake Garda on September 21: Cultural Stories from Goethe, Callas and Ghidoni
Accadde sul Garda: Goethe nearly arrested in Malcesine, Domenico Ghidoni rediscovered in Lonato, Callas retreats in Sirmione.
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Gargnano: Sorella Natura to Slow Gargnano, events set for late September and early October
Gargnano kicks off Sorella Natura on 26 September and hosts Slow Gargnano 3-4 October, featuring Alto Garda food, tastings and workshops.
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Women’s Cardiomyopathy: Event in Lonato del Garda on September 29
Women’s cardiomyopathy focus in Lonato del Garda Sept 29: free public meeting on women’s hearts, recognition, prevention and family care.
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Chimpanzees and Parrots at Parco Natura Viva: Music Reveals New Insights Into Their Behavior
Music reveals how chimpanzees and parrots behave at Bioparco di Roma, showing social enrichment and stronger foot-use preferences.
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Lonato Green Park closes sixth edition as registrations double in two years
Green Park closes sixth edition as registrations double: 110 in 2026 at Lonato, backed by Polisportiva Lonato del Garda and local clubs.
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Lonato del Garda to Host Four Conferences on Giuseppe Zanardelli Starting September 26
Lonato del Garda launches series of four public lectures on Giuseppe Zanardelli with free entry from Sept 26 at Biblioteca civica.
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Garda Cycle Route: Environmentalists and Provincial Councillors Clash on Boat Trip to the Cliffs
Garda cycle debate erupts as Ciclovia del Garda boat inspection in Riva del Garda probes cliff risks and Trento costs, amid safety and scenery claims.
Quick updates
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Traviata Goes Metaverse: Virtual Event Set for Sirmione on November 13
Traviata goes metaverso: evento VR a Sirmione il 13 novembre 2026, 21-23, alla biblioteca comunale con Fabio Larovere e scene interattive.
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Big Volleyball Event Hits Sirmione on September 22
Hits Sirmione: volleyball evening on Sept. 22 draws crowds as a hard-fought match sparks local excitement and fierce competition.
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Sirmione Book Club English Launches the English Café
English Cafè launches in Sirmione: Sirmione Book Club English adds informal night of English-language readings, 8 Oct at Hotel Meridiana.
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Salò Duomo: Inside the History, Architecture, and Masterpieces of Santa Maria Annunziata
Duomo di Salò honors Santa Maria Annunziata, built 1452–1453 by Filippo delle Vacche, featuring Venice-influenced art and sculptures.
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San Felice del Benaco: Reading Group Libriamoci Welcomes Pedro Lemebel
Libriamoci reading group hosts Pedro Lemebel’s Ho paura torero on 21 Oct 2026 at San Felice del Benaco Library, Via Chiusure 28.
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Davide Bianchini Wins Italian Protagonist Championship in Salò
Davide Bianchini wins italian championship in Protagonist 7.50 at Salò, taking six wins in eight races and a clear 11-point lead.
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Gardone Riviera Underwater Cleanup: 42 Divers Take Action
42 divers join underwater cleanup in Lake Garda: Gardone Riviera recovers drone and waste, with Deep Explorers Onlus and DNA from Mantua.
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Salo Welcomes 75 Ferraris for the Cavalcade Classiche
Salò welcomes Ferrari Cavalcade Classiche: 75 rare Ferraris arrive from 15+ countries, with displays on Lungolago Zanardelli and Piazza Vittoria.
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Hiker Dies on Monte Valdritta in Malcesine
Hiker dies on Cima Valdritta as Alpine Rescue rushes medical help; Verona helicopter lands, resuscitation fails, body taken to Malcesine.
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Tignale: Motorcyclist Crashes on SP38, Lands in the Ditch
Tignale on SP38: a motorcyclist crashed, fell into a ditch; fire brigade and medical teams stabilized and recovered the injured.
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Canottieri Garda Launches Custom Tennis Academy in Salò
Canottieri Garda tennis academy launches in Salò, fully operational mid-September 2026 with mental coach, clay courts and tournament logistics.
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Salo Students Team Up With Restaurateurs to Cook at Golosa
Salò students cook with restaurateurs at Golosa; Veliero Circe 1915 set for 27 Sept, with Istituto Alberghiero in Gardone Riviera.
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