Month: September 2018

Two days of mobilization in defense of the lagoon of Venice

September 30, 2018

Saturday 29 Sept. at the Magazzini del Sale in Dorsoduro, the national meeting “Against major infrastructure at Venice” and Sunday 30 Sept. the “No Grandi Navi” demonstration in the Canale della Giudecca, with the support of dozens and dozens of committees, associations and foundations from across Italy. By Gianni Favarato VENEZIA. “There will be two … More Two days of mobilization in defense of the lagoon of Venice

Airbnb out of control in Venice, properties double in 3 years

September 26, 2018

Among the “hosts” there are some who rent hundreds of apartment, in contradiction of the “sharing economy” promoted by the portal. Scarpa: “We need put a stop to these abuses” Airbnb rentals available to tourists have almost doubled between 2015 and 2018. Venice is now confirmed to be one of the Italian cities with the … More Airbnb out of control in Venice, properties double in 3 years

Tourism gone wild in Venice? The City bans scooters.

September 23, 2018

Instead of controlling the flow of tourists in the historic center (and the proliferation of B&Bs) they want to prevent even the elderly from stopping on steps. By Gian Antonio Stella Children on scooters, beware!! The new rules for decorum in Venice are a little severe in places. You can bring a Transatlantic cruise ship … More Tourism gone wild in Venice? The City bans scooters.

“Venezia per Rialto” today; words and music in the Pescheria

September 23, 2018

At 16:00 associations and citizens are invited to participate in a day dedicated to the Fish Market. By Vera Mantengoli VENEZIA. A fish and a lion to support Venice and Venetians. Today Rialto returns for one day to being the major center of the city with the event Venezia per Rialto, an initiative promoted by … More “Venezia per Rialto” today; words and music in the Pescheria

The Magic Lantern is closing: goodbye to “intelligent” games

September 14, 2018

The toy store in Campo San Barnaba, one of the last in the city, is closing. The owners: rents that are too high and online vendors have made it impossible for us to continue here. By Massimo Tonizzo VENEZIA. The Venetian historic center is losing another of its cultural and historic points of reference and … More The Magic Lantern is closing: goodbye to “intelligent” games

Alarm over the historic dry docks at the Arsenale of Venice. “They will become the warehouse for MoSE”

September 6, 2018

12 September is the date for the Conference of services that must decide the destiny of the area. Organizations protest: “It’s imperative to study the alternatives” By Alberto Vitucci 4 September 2018 VENEZIA. The deadline is set for 12 September. In all probability this will be the day when the future of the Arsenale Nuovissimo … More Alarm over the historic dry docks at the Arsenale of Venice. “They will become the warehouse for MoSE”

Minister of Culture Bonisoli: “Venice risks becoming Las Vegas”. For residents and workers, patience has run out.

September 1, 2018

Gruppo 25 Aprile: “We need to recreate the conditions for a rebirth of artisanal activity. Venice could become the world capital of culture” By Eugenio Pendolini VENEZIA. We lack a strategic vision for Venice, the turnstiles are not a sufficient remedy, and it is fundamental to act on behalf of the social fabric. The basic … More Minister of Culture Bonisoli: “Venice risks becoming Las Vegas”. For residents and workers, patience has run out.

“We are exasperated, tired of being treated like a burden: the Mayor should listen to us”

September 1, 2018

This is the most recent protest by some business owners, several days ago in Campo San Maurizio, a result of tension with agents of the Municipality. “We feel that we are being targeted, while the criminals escape” “We are tired of being treated like a burden by those who would eliminate the last residents. We … More “We are exasperated, tired of being treated like a burden: the Mayor should listen to us”