Author: campaignforalivingvenice

Brugnaro halfway into his term: Gruppo 25 Aprile evaluates the population trends since June 2015

February 11, 2018

(Ed. note: the man on the left in this picture is Mayor Brugnaro, in costume for the opening of Carnevale. The headline says: Chaos at Carnevale, Brugnaro says “Go to the countryside”. The tag line quotes him as saying “I did not see any confusion, anyone who doesn’t like the crowd doesn’t want to have … More Brugnaro halfway into his term: Gruppo 25 Aprile evaluates the population trends since June 2015

Brugnaro and the basketball stadium – “Conflict of interest in Venice”

February 8, 2018

Purchased in 2006, these 44 hectares were State property. The Mayor purchased them at a cost of 5 million. “I will not do anything in this area”, he promised, speaking of his holdings. Now he is pushing for the construction of a sports stadium, putting on a show in Council between tears and trophies. By … More Brugnaro and the basketball stadium – “Conflict of interest in Venice”

First G25A Call for Applications a Success. Group also celebrates reaching 2,000 members

February 5, 2018

PRESS RELEASE VENICE, 5 February 2018 A great success for the first call for applications launched, as an experiment, by gruppo25aprile via their operations branch (the 25Aprile Association) with the goal of providing concrete help to someone who wants to remain in or return to Venice, but who has to fight with their bare hands … More First G25A Call for Applications a Success. Group also celebrates reaching 2,000 members

Limit of 20k in Piazza San Marco for Volo dell’Angelo. Prefect Boffi: “We need to rethink Carnevale and discourage day-visitors”

February 1, 2018

By Alberto Vitucci VENEZIA. “This is not working”. The Prefect Carlo Boffi has just participated in the inauguration of the San Marco mosaics. A long meeting for two, with the Patriarch Moraglia at the door of the Basilica has ended. He responds dryly to the question as to whether the first Saturday of Carnevale passed … More Limit of 20k in Piazza San Marco for Volo dell’Angelo. Prefect Boffi: “We need to rethink Carnevale and discourage day-visitors”

Residents: Prisoners in our own city. Tourists: Venice for Carnevale? Never again!

January 29, 2018

VENICE Jan. 28, 2018 The echoes of protest continue over the hardships brought on by the inauguration of Carnevale in Canareggio. For 11,000 people it was a dream show, with lights and colors reflecting on the water. For many thousands of others it became a late afternoon decidedly worth forgetting, with tourists declaring that they … More Residents: Prisoners in our own city. Tourists: Venice for Carnevale? Never again!

Venice Carnival Confusion? Keep Calm and Consult G25A! Survival Kit Part 2

January 27, 2018

Carnival Survival Kit, Chapter 2: Eating in Venice The law of supply and demand applies to all tourist hotspots, and not only to Venice. If you want to get food while sitting close to the Grand Canal or with a view on Piazza San Marco, you should not expect to spend less than in Piazza Navona … More Venice Carnival Confusion? Keep Calm and Consult G25A! Survival Kit Part 2

Venice Carnival Confusing? Keep Calm and Consult G25A! Survival kit Part 1

January 27, 2018

Venice Carnival: Instructions for Use, Chapter One Venice carnival survival kit Rule n.1: Avoid it unless you have already booked your accomodation. If you want to visit Venice there are periods when the city is less crowded, the risk of being overcharged is smaller and the chance of enjoying its beauty is much bigger. Rule n.2: … More Venice Carnival Confusing? Keep Calm and Consult G25A! Survival kit Part 1

To combat the depopulation of the City: Gruppo 25 Aprile presents their calendar and Call for Applications

January 3, 2018

The application is for the award of a contribution towards housing in Venice made by Gruppo 25 Aprile. A sum of 3000 Euro is to be given to someone who is seeking housing in the City. The deadline for the submission of applications is 31 January 2018, and the address to which applications should be … More To combat the depopulation of the City: Gruppo 25 Aprile presents their calendar and Call for Applications

G25A releases 2018 Calendar – proceeds going to housing in Venice

December 28, 2017

  GRUPPO 25 APRILE A Calendar To Help With Housing Month by month, the demonstrations of the group. Public notice on 3 January On a vaporetto, on the steps of the Basilica della Salute, in the campi, in the shade of the gardens; but also at Arsenale, or at the Sale Apollinee of La Fenice, … More G25A releases 2018 Calendar – proceeds going to housing in Venice

Venice invaded by fake Christmas door hangings: flyers are actually an invitation to sell your home to a foreign company.

December 19, 2017

“…if you’re considering selling your home, we’ll consider it!” Venetians across the city found the front of their homes, doorknobs, etc. festooned with these cards from the Real Estate company Engel and Volkers Venezia. On the front the cards have a nice Christmas scene. Happy Holidays and buone feste, we want your home for someone … More Venice invaded by fake Christmas door hangings: flyers are actually an invitation to sell your home to a foreign company.