Drug Use in Mestre: five thousand needles and syringes abandoned on the street

February 15, 2026

Reports from citizens to Veritas regarding drug injection equipment are on the rise. From the station area to Marghera, cases are not decreasing compared to those in 2024. By Matilde Bicciato [Editor’s Note: While we usually refrain from commentary on this site, it seems important to point out Simone Venturini’s statement about the serious and … More Drug Use in Mestre: five thousand needles and syringes abandoned on the street

Venice sees record tides above 100 cm: “Since the beginning of the year, levels higher than ever seen”

February 7, 2026

According to Alvise Papa (Tide Center), this is the result of a constant trend: “It is not the result of particularly severe weather events” By Eugenio Pendolini 7 February 2026 Since the beginning of the year, the tide levels recorded at the platform off Lido have remained above 100 cm for more than 40 hours: … More Venice sees record tides above 100 cm: “Since the beginning of the year, levels higher than ever seen”

Andrea Martella, the new center-left candidate for mayor of Venice, offers his proposals: “Special status and new rules on tourism – the ticket system doesn’t work.”

February 1, 2026

PD Senator Andrea Martella launches his candidacy for mayor of Venice with a declaration on cruise ships: “No to the excavation of Vittorio Emanuele, we need to focus on the offshore port.” Regarding the centralization of power over the past ten years, he says: “The role of the municipalities has been reduced to zero. They … More Andrea Martella, the new center-left candidate for mayor of Venice, offers his proposals: “Special status and new rules on tourism – the ticket system doesn’t work.”

Depopulation, tourism, and the future of Porto Marghera: the Venice Agenda, between fragility and hope

January 20, 2026

Constant building maintenance, cultural policies, and the transformation of living spaces into tourist accommodations make it increasingly difficult to strike a balance that meets everyone’s needs. By Alberto Vitucci January 18, 2026 Fifty-three years after the first Special Law, after billions of euros spent on projects that were not always useful for its survival, Venice … More Depopulation, tourism, and the future of Porto Marghera: the Venice Agenda, between fragility and hope

The Angelo Hospital Flies to the Top of the List. Mestre is a Candidate for “Health City”

January 4, 2026

The 2025 Agenas report crowns the Mestre healthcare facility as the best in Italy for clinical performance. This result represents a potential strategic lever for urban regeneration of the area, provided that the current academic “dissonances” are overcome and a real synergy with Venice is created. By Maria Laura Faccini Mestre’s hospital has been awarded … More The Angelo Hospital Flies to the Top of the List. Mestre is a Candidate for “Health City”

Venice Corruption Investigation: Civil Parties Demand 9 Million Euro from Brugnaro and associates for “Global Damage”

December 12, 2025

The trial begins, and the Municipality and Metropolitan City of Venice take action against Mayor Brugnaro and his loyalists By Alberto Zorzi December 12, 2025 For years, Venice has been “fighting” with UNESCO to prevent the city from being blacklisted as a site at risk. Now, however, the UN agency’s inclusion in the World Heritage … More Venice Corruption Investigation: Civil Parties Demand 9 Million Euro from Brugnaro and associates for “Global Damage”

Venice, a Laboratory of Ideas: the Ospedale al Mare Marks a Way Forward

December 7, 2025

Venice’s crises stem not from tourism itself, but from a model that has sacrificed balance, diversity, and residence. To revive itself, it must rediscover itself as a crossroads of skills, a fertile space for ancient crafts and innovations capable of improving the quality of life. By Gianni Moriani* Dec. 5, 2025 Today’s Venice is experiencing … More Venice, a Laboratory of Ideas: the Ospedale al Mare Marks a Way Forward

Majority Questions the Former Scalera Hotel Project on Giudecca

December 3, 2025

Councilor Pea (Fuchsia): “Residential housing has been sacrificed.” The issue of the cleanup needed to begin construction in the Giudecca area has also been raised. December 2, 2025 By Eugenio Pendolini The controversy over the redevelopment of the former Scalera-Trevisan area on Giudecca is escalating. And this time, following criticism from the opposition in recent … More Majority Questions the Former Scalera Hotel Project on Giudecca

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