Month: September 2021

Venice, falsified damage from acqua alta nets 230 thousand Euro in reimbursements: 12 merchants charged

September 17, 2021

All of the merchants charged operate in the historic city: false invoices were provided by “friend”companies.   17 Sept. 2021 VENEZIA. The Guardia di Finanzia of Venice has charged 13 people who fraudulently obtained 230,000 Euro in funds distributed for the acqua alta emergency of November 2019, presenting false documentation to the City. Investigations carried … More Venice, falsified damage from acqua alta nets 230 thousand Euro in reimbursements: 12 merchants charged

Brugnaro, his basketball team’s farm land, and the “variance” from the city 10 days later.

September 10, 2021

As reported by Domani, the issue is 4 and half hectares nearby the stadium where the Mayor of Venice’s basketball team plays: purchased on 3 December, it became zoned for development on 13 December of the same year. The Mayor was absent and did not vote, but Barbara Casarin did vote in favor – she … More Brugnaro, his basketball team’s farm land, and the “variance” from the city 10 days later.

Phase one of San Marco flood barrier underway: soil and archaeological analysis come first

September 4, 2021

The paving stones (masegni) will be removed in order to inspect the underlying soil in front of the Basilica. Work is projected to last four months, with delays by acqua alte an unknown. The first work site has opened. By Alberto Vitucci 25 August 2021 VENEZIA. The barriers have been installed and work sites are … More Phase one of San Marco flood barrier underway: soil and archaeological analysis come first

Farewell San Marco, the first cruise ship docks at Marghera

September 3, 2021

The dock at Fusina is used for one of the most luxurious cruise ships in the world. Passengers are bused to and from Marittima   By Mitia Chiarin and Lorenzo Porcile 2 September 2021   VENEZIA. The first cruise ship moored at the temporary docks at the RO.RO terminal in Fusina, the afternoon of Thursday, … More Farewell San Marco, the first cruise ship docks at Marghera