The pink race will arrive in Veneto on 24 May and for three days will provide cycling fans with a great sporting moment the Pergine Valsugana-Caorle stage will be run which interrupts the big mountains of the last week A completely flat stage with the crossing of the province of Trento and the entry to Treviso through Castelfranco and the transit to Jesolo in the last kilometres Thursday 25 May is the first taste of the Dolomites The first asperity of the day involves the Crosetta followed by the ascent towards Pieve d’Alpago The last asperity of the day is the one leading to Palafavera in Val di Zoldo Classic Dolomite mountain stage with more than 4,500 metres of altitude difference and Tre Croci passes will be climbed in rapid succession before the arrival with the tremendous ramps leading from Misurina to the finish line Three times the 2,000 metres will be exceeded A curiosity: when the race arrived on the Tre Cime Ceramics workshop with Sara Dall’Antonia An afternoon of Marcadoc – The hills of Venice deals with tourist cultural and food and wine information of the Marca Trevigiana and the Veneto Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks Following two years of research and trials conducted in Valsugana (Trento) and the Netherlands the Sant'Orsola cooperative unveiled the 'Trentino greenhouse' to its members on 21 November 2024 The presentation was held in the auditorium of the Village of Small Fruits in Pergine Valsugana On the left Kevin Koper (Wageningen University) and on the right Gianluca Savini experimentation and development department at the Sant'Orsola cooperative This is an absolute novelty in Italy: a greenhouse covered with specially designed green sheets that blend in with the surrounding landscape and provide shade An effective solution to combat rising temperatures.The question remains whether there is a need to construct a new greenhouse to replace the current tunnels "In light of climate change and the ever-changing demands of the market it is essential to have a new and appropriate tool that allows us to position ourselves effectively on the market and increase production yield," explained director Matteo Bortolini after the initial greeting from President Silvio Bertoldi "The new greenhouse we are proposing is the result of applied research and provides an immediately useful solution for producers It is time to renew our greenhouse infrastructures We have also identified a way to assist members in bearing the financial burden of investing in the new plants," he said head of the cooperative's administrative and financial area provided a detailed explanation of the methods for accessing bank credit This is an advantageous opportunity for members who have vision and want to improve productivity and business profitability mitigate the effects of climate change and invest in the new greenhouses the traditional tunnels have been operating under temperatures reaching 43 degrees Celsius These conditions have resulted in more strenuous work for the operators and have impacted the wellbeing of beneficial insects introduced for biological control along with the health of the plants themselves researchers from the Sant'Orsola Experimental Field and the Dutch University of Wageningen an international centre of excellence in advanced agriculture have formed a partnership and conducted trials at the farm of Paolo Pintarelli a member of the cooperative and a farmer based in Campiello di Levico in order to test the results of their analyses were placed side by side with the traditional white ones in his fields The experimental green-roofed greenhouses in Campiello di Levico Terme are situated alongside traditional white greenhouses that serve a control function The work undertaken by Gianluca Savini (head of research experimentation and development at Sant'Orsola) and Kevin Koper (Wageningen University and Research) has yielded results which aim to reduce heat in greenhouses and improve the quality and production of strawberries and small fruit the greenhouse design is larger than the existing tunnels in the area with a height of just under five metres and a width of seven and a half metres special anchoring to the ground and dome at the top allow for internal ventilation which is not possible with the current tunnels the technology allows for the flexible arrangement and storage of roofing sheets on top of the system The use of green sheets as a covering material has been shown to reduce the average annual temperature by 3 °C which equates to a small but significant reduction the green sheets provide shading that cuts 12 per cent of sunlight inside and 30 per cent of light on the leaves This equates to a 14% reduction in water usage Analyses have demonstrated that shading has no impact on fruit quality the yield per square metre is likely to increase by up to 20% compared to the current polytunnel setup the head of the cooperative's commercial area also expressed support for the need for change He asserted that the new greenhouse will enhance Sant'Orsola's performance on the national market He emphasised to the members that growth is essential in order to maintain competitiveness in an increasingly challenging market major international producers of well-known brands are selling their fruit directly on the most important Italian markets which represents a new challenge that needs to be addressed "Sant'Orsola is experiencing significant growth the company's total turnover has tripled annually with sales in Trentino Alto Adige also tripling which are unique in Italy (raspberries and blueberries) highlighted the capacity to adapt the structure and work organisation to evolving market demands the production of green energy from the installed photovoltaic systems will reach one million kWh representing 35% of Sant'Orsola's total energy requirements For more information:Sant'Orsola Soc. Coop. AgricolaVia per Trento 11/e38057 Pergine Valsugana (TN)Tel.: +39 0461 518111www.santorsola.com FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 HortiDaily.com Trentino is an ancient valley full of history and natural beauty It is the ideal place for those who love nature and relaxation and has a landscape that is home to nature trails particularly Lake Caldonazzo and Lake Levico where it is possible to enjoy water sports in their crystal-clear waters Valsugana is also a place of ancient history Among the peaks of its mountains you can find Pergine Castle and Telvana Castle which dominate the valley and bear witness to ancient stories and battles The area is also littered with traces of World War I with striking fortresses such as Fort Busa Granda the valley features nature trails in the green several hiking trails that lead to picture-perfect views such as the Saltoni del Zengelo and Forcella Magna The Valsugana is also known for the Saddle Art contemporary art park an appointment with art in an open-air museum that houses works by various contemporary and international artists we have selected ten places to visit at least once in Valsugana Lake CaldonazzoLake Caldonazzo is an ideal retreat for those seeking relaxation surrounded by nature With beaches with surveillance service and fully equipped bathing establishments it is the largest basin located in Trentino The lake offers the opportunity to practice water sports and take relaxing walks along the shore or among the mountains It is a perfect place to enjoy carefree moments with family which reach their maximum splendor in spring The trail consists of forests with exotic plants from different parts of the world and flower meadows The trail is perfect for those seeking a day of tranquility in the great outdoors Saddle Art is among the most popular destinations in Valsugana an open-air museum that houses works of art created by international artists: Giuliano Mauri and Edoardo Tresoldi are just some of the names of the artists who have left their works in the three areas of the park (Malga Costa The uniqueness of the projects lies in the use of natural materials such as branches and stones the works integrate with the environment and change over time and grow from year to year along with the landscape of the park The ancient Orc Bridge has a compelling story a shepherd returning to the village after a day’s work found the road blocked by an overhang It was at that moment that an ogre appeared and offered him a deal: his soul in exchange for a solid stone bridge The walk starts from the center of Ivano Fracena and continues for fifty minutes with an elevation gain of 250 meters and those who plan to experience moments of isolation from population centers Levico Terme is one of the most charming villages in Valsugana known for its tranquil atmosphere and thermal waters The historic center of Levico retains the charm of an alpine village that blends tradition and mundane modernity Levico Terme is most famous for its thermal baths which have been frequented since the 19th century: they have attracted European high society over time contributing to the town’s growth as an elite tourist destination Created during the Austro-Hungarian period it is one of the largest historic gardens in Trentino and is perfect for relaxing walks among century-old trees and colorful flowers Levico Terme also offers many cultural and traditional events Also not to be missed is a visit to Lake Levico to spend a peaceful afternoon Castel Pergine in Valsugana was built around 1200 and for centuries was considered the gateway to the valley the manor was used as a hangout for followers of theosophy such as the American Annie Halderman: in fact the woman thought she had lived a past life inside the fortress the manor is cared for by an association that bought it in 2018 and planned to add to its spaces a hotel ideal for those who want to enjoy local delicacies in a mysterious place is one of the great historical relics of the First World War still remaining an evocative place and especially perfect for history lovers Austrian soldiers defended the valley from the advancing Italians Getting to Lake Forcella Magna is not complicated The route includes a path along a historic mule track formed in the past to supply Italian soldiers with provisions and ammunition positioned on mountain tops presents a rather practical route that leads to visits to some old military posts you can reach a heart-shaped pond: undoubtedly a romantic place especially suitable for couples ready to experience moments of rest Borgo Valsugana is dominated by Telvana Castle an ancient fortress positioned at a strategic point in the valley one can walk the “castle trail,” which begins in the center of Borgo The ancient Roman settlement has a history closely linked to that of the castle which makes the walk a leap into the past and the history of the valley To this day only a few ruins remain of the fortress including the curtains joining the ramparts and its inner rooms is the only cave in Trentino to date that has the right equipment for guided tours The cave is located on the right bank of the Senaiga River and is a rock formation of karst nature with ancient galleries The cave’s uniqueness also features signs carved into the wall probably attributable to Ursus Speleus Ros the Cave of Castello Tesino represents the only place to preserve evidence through fossils and various fragments of the animal’s presence in prehistoric times 18 seconds ahead of João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) with Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) in third The Team DSM rider Dainese held off Jonathan Milan (Bahrain Victorious) in a mass sprint to prevail by a few centimetres with Michael Matthews (Jayco-AlUla) taking third I was really on the limit and I saw Johnny coming I couldn’t throw my bike because I was really on the limit but it’s nice to get a few centimetres in front and get the win,” Dainese said and to win after such a struggle in the last five days is insane.” who announced on Monday that he will end his 17-year career as a professional cyclist at the conclusion of the season also appeared to be in contention for the stage win Mark Cavendish was in contention before fading late in the stage Photograph: Fabio Ferrari/APA four-man breakaway comprising of Thomas Champion (Cofidis) Charlie Quarterman (Corratec-Selle Italia) Diego Sevilla (Eolo-Kometa) and Senne Leysen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) had earlier built an advantage of over two minutes Leysen attacked with 22km to go and put in a valiant performance as he battled a challenging headwind but he never stood a chance as Movistar and Groupama–FDJ took control of the surging peloton which swallowed up the Belgian rider with 5km left Thomas safely retained his race lead as the Giro heads towards its conclusion Luckily it didn’t rain that much today,” said Thomas “We are all safe and ready for the next three stages Wearing the maglia rosa on my birthday will be definitely nice Thursday’s stage 18 takes place on a mountainous 161km route from Oderzo to Val Di Zoldo The leading authority for the Architecture & Design community Recharge in a Restored Spanish Farmhouse in Menorca Single-use face masks and majestic icebergs don’t seem to have anything in common. But COUCH-19 by Atelier Tobia Zambotti makes an inspired connection between the two The piece comprises four modular units that can be configured as a sofa Flexibility is not its most striking characteristic Thanks to its materials and colors—crystal-clear PVC upholstery stuffed with pale-blue and white face masks—the couch evokes a jagged “Icebergs are symbols of global warming,” notes the Iceland–based studio’s founder Tobia Zambotti who had environmental issues firmly in mind when conceiving COUCH-19 which can’t be recycled in conventional facilities his northern Italian hometown and shelter-in-place base during part of the pandemic he got residents to collect the cast-off coverings which were thoroughly disinfected with ozone before becoming the stuffing in the recycled-PVC modules “The project’s goal is to send a strong message,” Zambotti says: “Even during critical times we should never forget to protect our environment.” Pergine Valsugana celebrates Christmas with a special market: the Village of Wonders in the old town with stands for children and families cultural events and special care for social issues The Christmas Market of Pergine derives from an old legend: as the story goes during Advent dwarfs and elves descended to the valley floor to offer sweets In fact it's not by chance that the mascot chosen to celebrate Christmas and accompany visitors is a nice dwarf living in the mines of the Valle del Fersina valley music and shows for children with jugglers exhibitions and tasting events with only local products From the renovation of an over 300-year-old farmstead The apartment hotel Residence Alba Nova is situated in a quiet and central.. Hotel Miralago in Molveno is a cosy 3-star hotel in the centre of town and.. Reservation accepted for a minimum of two nights. The 90 sqm Bucaneve.. The family-run Guesthouse Serenetta lies in a panoramic The Residence Kristall lies in Predazzo in Val di Fiemme The Residence Lagorai in Predazzo is a cozy villa immersed in the greenery.. The Residence Color Home Suites Apartments is a modern and colorful chalet,.. The Liberty Hotel Malè is located in a quiet and central area in Malè Ursus Adventures is the rafting and outdoor activities centre in Val di Sol.. The Taxi e Viaggi Desilvestro has worked for many years in the area of Moen.. The Consortium “Roter Hahn” offers over 1600 accommodations in South Tyrol,.. Sant'Orsola presents its "Zero Residue Family" which includes the 200-gram blueberry and raspberry mix to be launched in Italy in the spring The new packaging is made of heat-sealed recycled PET the cooperative strengthens its position in the berry market.   "Both have been welcomed with enthusiasm by consumers who feel these fruits are an important conquest and a guarantee when it comes to real food sustainability do not present any detectable residue of phytosanitary products when harvested," reads a company note The Sant'Orsola headquarters in Pergine Valsugana (TN) Zero-residue blueberries and raspberries are produced exclusively by Sant'Orsola members in Sicily They are the product of the cooperative's environmental chain and are a distinctive sign of their green evolution which started with the production of berries using alternative methods as well as new packaging solutions (100% R-PET) Società cooperativa agricola Sant'Orsola will attend Fruit Logistica in Berlin with its own stand (Halle 4.2 Sant'Orsola will also attend the other international fairs in 2023 to showcase the new products and its vision made possible by its more than 40 years of experience and 450 hectares in various Italian regions where they produce berries For further information:Sant'Orsola Soc. Coop. AgricolaVia per Trento 11/e38057 Pergine Valsugana (TN)Tel.: +39 0461 518111www.santorsola.com  FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com TV COVERAGE: A girl looks at BBC World News breaking the news of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson having tested positive for COVID-19, in Pergine Valsugana, Italy, on March 27. ESPA Photo Agency/CSM/Zuma Press/Tribune News Service LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his condition worsened during hospital treatment for his infection with the novel coronavirus, Downing Street said late Monday. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will "deputize where necessary" while Johnson remains in intensive care, the prime minister's office said. "Since Sunday evening, the prime minister has been under the care of doctors at St. Thomas' Hospital, in London, after being admitted with persistent symptoms of coronavirus," it added. "Over the course of this afternoon, the condition of the prime minister has worsened and, on the advice of his medical team, he has been moved to the intensive care unit at the hospital." Asked earlier if Johnson had received oxygen or had contracted pneumonia, Downing Street declined to comment. Buckingham Palace said that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has been kept informed of the premier's condition. Her son, Prince Charles, has also been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new virus. President Donald Trump said an offer of assistance has been made to Johnson's health team and that unspecified medical companies working on therapeutics to treat COVID-19 "arrived in London" and "are ready to go." "We'll see if we can be of help. We've contacted all of Boris' doctors," Trump said during a press conference. French President Emmanuel Macron wished Johnson a quick recovery on Twitter. "All my support to Boris Johnson, his family, and the British people in this difficult moment," Macron tweeted. "I wish him a speedy recovery from this trial." Get-well messages poured in from Johnson's local political allies and opponents following news that he was in intensive care. Johnson, 55, was taken to the hospital on Sunday for tests. He experienced "persistent" mild symptoms, his office said earlier, adding that his hospital admission was "a precautionary step." Britain had reported 5,373 deaths from nearly 52,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases by Monday, making it one of the worst-affected countries. Government experts estimate that hundreds of thousands of people are infected. Many health experts have criticized the government's slow response to the crisis, the low level of testing for the virus and the poor provision of intensive care beds, ventilators and protective equipment. Adding to the pressure on Johnson, some right-wingers in his ruling Conservatives have warned that Britain faces economic ruin unless it eases its near-lockdown soon. Poll results are published every Monday in The Guam Daily Post. University of Guam students and faculty are leveraging international academic conferences to foster economic innovation and workforce development, positioning the island as a hub for what School of Business and Public Administration Dean Roseann Jones, PhD, calls "tourism with a purpose." Saturday’s Mad Collab Block Party in Hagåtña brought together more than 70 local businesses and artists in celebration with hundreds of attendees. It was all about the wonders of Artificial Intelligence in the palm of your hand.  All of the latest features in Samsung's Galaxy AI were showcased at a GTA-sponsored event Thursday. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: MilanAlberto Dainese (Team DSM) claimed stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia beating Jonathan Milan (Bahrain Victorious) and Australian Michael Matthews (Jayco-AlUla) in a photo finish after the bunch sprint in Caorle.Team DSM's Italian rider Alberto Dainese (2nd L) sprints to the finish line to win the seventeenth stage ahead of third-placed Team Jayco AlUla's Australian rider Michael Matthews (R) during the Giro d'Italia 2023 cycling race 197 km between Pergine Valsugana and Caorle (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP) (Photo by LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images) Source: AFP / LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España.Get the latest with our sport podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.Watch on SBS SportSport News Leifers/Laives is the youngest among the eight major cities in South Tyrol More than 220 families are engaged in the cultivation of 15 different varieties of this fruit on approximately 500 hectares of land The emblem of the city is the small church of San Pietro (Peterköfele) that’s depicted in the city’s coat of arms Laives is an ideal starting point for bicycle excursions along the Adige cycle path and for walks along the Alta Via of Leifers/Laives Crossed by the Brenta River and dominated by the imposing Castel Telvana Borgo Valsugana offers one of the most spectacular river landscapes in Trentino an 80-kilometer route connecting Lake Caldonazzo with Bassano del Grappa and Venice Places to visit include the Parish Church of the Nativity of Mary the interior of the former Spagolla Mill with an exhibition on World War I and the biennial contemporary art exhibition Borgo Valsugana is also the traditional finish line for the Coppa d'Oro one of the most renowned youth cycling events in Trentino and Italy Stage 4 will again start from Leifers/Laives in Südtirol/Alto Adige and end in Borgo Valsugana following 141.3 kilometers and almost 4000 meters of elevation gain these digits make it the queen stage of the 2024 Tour of the Alps After a quick warm up in the first kilometers a new climb toward Brusago will prepare the peloton for an even more challenging 4 kilometers up to the Passo Redebus smooth downhill brings the pack to Pergine Valsugana right before a new climb to the Passo del Compet KOM: 845 m of elevation gain in about 10 kilometers The route continues descending toward Levico Terme before a sudden turn skyward to tackle a new and highly demanding climb up the Passo del Vetriolo the “Strada dei Baiti.” This climb will be followed by a long descent to bring the peloton to the valley floor before taking on the day’s final climb the road features seven kilometers of average descending and two kilometers of flat riding until the finish in Borgo Valsugana.