Yacht Club Como’s President Steps Down After 20 Years of Leadership The President of Yacht Club Como has been compelled to step down after two decades at the helm. This unexpected resignation comes as a result of internal rules that he himself had previously established. During his tenure, the President enjoyed absolute control over the…
Is Lake Como’s Lakeside Promenade a Barrier for the Disabled? Temporary Walkway Installed The lakeside promenade in Como has come under scrutiny for its accessibility issues, particularly for people using wheelchairs. In response, a temporary walkway has been installed to allow easier passage. While this is not the definitive solution, the local municipality is expected…
Alcohol-Fueled Saturday Night in Como and Province: Four Hospitalized During the night between Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8, 2024, several incidents of alcohol intoxication were recorded in Como and the surrounding province, necessitating ambulance interventions. Emergency units assisted five people, with interventions taking place throughout the night. Verify the details and read the…
Three Months in New York for a “Dream Internship” Nadia Pieri, a master’s student in her final year, is living a dream come true with a three-month internship at the Italian Cultural Institute in New York. The Como native shared her “super experience” as she carries out her prestigious internship. “It’s a unique opportunity to…
Zelensky at the Forum: Peace at the Center of Discussions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took the stage at Villa d’Este to push for continued assistance from Western countries in Ukraine’s ongoing conflict. The forum’s first day prominently featured the theme of peace, addressing the war in Russia and ways to potentially pressure President Vladimir Putin…
Family’s History Reflected in Milan’s Liberation: Tommaso Sacchi Visits Como Tommaso Sacchi, Milan’s cultural assessor, made an appearance in Como today to share a personal family story tied to the Liberation of Italy. Together with his mother, Raffaella Kohler, Sacchi delves into their family’s rich history to highlight significant moments from this critical period. The…
Veteran Teacher Left Jobless Due to Algorithm A long-standing educator with over two decades of experience teaching in Como‘s schools has been left without a job this year. At 61, the teacher faces unemployment, a scenario he attributes to the algorithm responsible for assigning annual teaching positions to substitute teachers. Source: La Provincia di Como
Volleyball Takes Over Via Giulini Gym, Leaving Local Basketball Teams Without a Facility The gym on Via Giulini, closed for two years, is finally seeing the end of its renovation works but is now dedicated exclusively to volleyball, leaving local basketball teams in a lurch. The decision has sparked criticism from several sports associations, forced…
Bitcoin Scam in Como – €200,000 Lost in Cryptocurrency Fraud An investigation has revealed a worrying trend in the Lake Como area: an increasing number of people are falling victim to dubious cryptocurrency investments, losing substantial sums of money. The latest case involves a staggering €200,000. Authorities in Como have been inundated with reports from…
Homeless Man Sleeps in Como Playground: Sparks Debate Among Locals A scene that has sparked significant discussion was captured by a mother in San Fedele Park, also known as Parco di Via Vittorio Emanuele or Parco del Bruco, located in the historical center of Como. On September 6, 2024, at 3:20 PM, the woman photographed…