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Four Former Mayors of Venice Publish an Open Letter Regarding the La Fenice Controversy

December 1, 2025

“We must overcome the crisis at La Fenice without coercion or blackmail.” [The following is the text of an open letter written by four former mayors of Venice, published in various news outlets, regarding the controversy over the appointment of Beatrice Venezi as Musical Director of Teatro La Fenice, a controversy that has led to … More Four Former Mayors of Venice Publish an Open Letter Regarding the La Fenice Controversy

The City Council Again Unanimously Requests €170 million/year for Venice

November 28, 2025

The funds would go to refinance the Special Law for Venice, before the launch of the national budget law. In 2025, €28 million was received after lengthy negotiations. Councilor Zuin: “This is a good sign, we need that money”. November 28, 2025 As happened in 2024, the majority and opposition of the Venice City Council … More The City Council Again Unanimously Requests €170 million/year for Venice

Venice Port Authority President: “The canals need to be dredged. I don’t want to scare off all the cruise ships from Venice”

November 18, 2025

The priorities of the new president of the Venice Port Authority concern projects already in the works, such as dredging canals to allow cruise ships back to Marittima Station, which “I am absolutely convinced we will be able to accelerate”. By Gianluca Anoè Nov. 14, 2025 Four months into his term as commissioner and just … More Venice Port Authority President: “The canals need to be dredged. I don’t want to scare off all the cruise ships from Venice”

Venice For Sale: Money Talks, Zoning Laws Walk

October 11, 2025

  Historic buildings are purchased by corporations and, through trickery and deception, later converted into tourist apartments. In Venice, everything is for sale. And the city is being sold off piece by piece. By Martina Zennaro October 8, 2025 Eighteen public housing units, which are part of a building on Calle dei Guardiani, in the … More Venice For Sale: Money Talks, Zoning Laws Walk

Residents Protest Waste and Decay on Via Carducci and Piazzale Donatori di Sangue in Mestre

September 23, 2025

In an open letter to the city, residents are calling for an anti-alcohol ordinance and the revitalization of vacant spaces, including several major buildings that now sit empty. “We are prisoners of waste and neglect: enough promises, concrete action is needed”. September 15, 2025 “A barrier of excrement that renews itself every morning”: this is … More Residents Protest Waste and Decay on Via Carducci and Piazzale Donatori di Sangue in Mestre

Venice Access Ticket: Municipality Fined for Illegal Collection of Personal Data

September 12, 2025

The focus is on the requirement to register to obtain the exemption. The Municipality has been given a €10,000 fine and the obligation to review procedures. The investigation was opened in 2022 and closed in August 2025. By Leonardo Bison 11 September 2025 The collection of personal data as required by the municipal regulation on … More Venice Access Ticket: Municipality Fined for Illegal Collection of Personal Data

“Anti-Junk Store” Regulation in Venice: Trinket Shop for Tourists Closed by the City

September 6, 2025

A new enforcement action of the “anti-junk store” resolution. The former haberdashery had become a souvenir shop, but without a SCIA (Certificate of Conduct for the Protection of the Environment) and with an unauthorized ATECO (Article 101) code. Costalonga: “The controls are working, and will continue.” By Leonardo Bison September 5, 2025 Local police will … More “Anti-Junk Store” Regulation in Venice: Trinket Shop for Tourists Closed by the City

Venetian Nightlife. A Dance with the Rats

August 24, 2025

It’s a fact that rats have always been present in Venice. But tourist rentals, and countless bars and restaurants are responsible for a dramatic increase in the number of rats in Venice. By Martina Zennaro It’s a fact that rats have always been present in Venice. Since garbage collection began door-to-door, the situation has improved … More Venetian Nightlife. A Dance with the Rats

Too Many B&Bs in Venice: a thousand properties closed in a year.

August 2, 2025

Bed and breakfast owners: “We’ve been forced to lower prices. We’re hoping the Film Festival will help”. Giacomin (ABBAV): “Rentals are down 20-30%. Blame the narrative about the city.” By Laura Berlinghieri August 2, 2025 Finally, the inevitable has happened, in a “where” that has long suffered from a paradox, for a place that calls … More Too Many B&Bs in Venice: a thousand properties closed in a year.

First Office Day of Speed Checks for Boats in Venice A Success: “Objective achieved”

August 2, 2025

Agostini, the local police commander expressed his satisfaction with the implementation of the canal speed measurement system. “Fewer than twenty fines were issued; the difference was noticeable.” August 1, 2025 On its first day of operation, the speedboat system demonstrated extremely positive results. Fewer than twenty fines were issued on August 1st thanks to the … More First Office Day of Speed Checks for Boats in Venice A Success: “Objective achieved”