Repeat Appointments and New Additions: Who are the Council Members for the Venturini Administration?

June 18, 2026

Six out of ten have already served as councilors in the two Brugnaro administrations. Many were top vote recipients, but among those with the most preference votes, two were excluded. The opposition claims that the new administration is “Brugnaro 3.0” By Leonardo Bison June 15, 2026 The new mayor, Simone Venturini made it clear: his … More Repeat Appointments and New Additions: Who are the Council Members for the Venturini Administration?

Funds Blocked in Rome: MOSE at Risk of Being Halted

June 6, 2026

The president of the Lagoon Authority, Roberto Rossetto, has written to the government: “Without the transfer of funds, safeguards, maintenance, and barrier raising operations will be halted.” June 6, 2026 By Eugenio Pendolini The much-touted full-operationality decree issued last February had suggested that the troubled path to activating the Lagoon Authority, established after a gestation … More Funds Blocked in Rome: MOSE at Risk of Being Halted

Brugnaro: “It’s unfair to criticize Martella, he was painted a false picture.”

May 30, 2026

In his recent statements to the press, the outgoing mayor thanked the Democratic Party candidate and affirmed his achievements over the years. “I only tell Simone to believe in himself; it’s right to be decisive for the good of the city.” Editorial Staff May 29, 2026 In the declarations of affection and deep respect released … More Brugnaro: “It’s unfair to criticize Martella, he was painted a false picture.”

Elections in Venice – the Final Results: Venturini at 51%, Martella at 39%.

May 26, 2026

Simone Venturini and his list of candidates secured a decisive victory in the election, and he started his new job as Mayor of Venice this morning. May 26, 2026 The vote counting for the election of Venice’s new mayor concluded overnight. With all 256 polling stations counted, here are the final results: Simone Venturini: 51,02% … More Elections in Venice – the Final Results: Venturini at 51%, Martella at 39%.

Associations and Candidates Offer Ideas for How Venice Can Combat Overtourism

May 14, 2026

Combating mass tourism will be one of the new administration’s main challenges, in the difficult balance between freedom of enterprise and the protection of a very fragile city. By Costanza Francesconi May 13, 2026 In Venice, the label as the capital of overtourism seems to have come to define the city like an indelible tattoo. … More Associations and Candidates Offer Ideas for How Venice Can Combat Overtourism

In Venice, a Street of Ghost Residents: Half the Doorbells Are Short-term Rentals

May 10, 2026

Venetian surnames have vanished, replaced by tourist listing plaques. Local shopkeepers say: “The entry fee did absolutely nothing” By Costanza Francesconi May 7, 2026 There is a street in Venice full of ghost residents. The houses are there, the roof tiles, the walls — but not the people. On the doorbells of more than half … More In Venice, a Street of Ghost Residents: Half the Doorbells Are Short-term Rentals

New Management Company Created for MOSE: Maintenance 2.0 Partner Coming Soon

May 6, 2026

The Lagoon Authority finally has a budget and is preparing for the arrival of staff from the Water Magistrate’s Office. President Rossetto outlines the guidelines for the near future: a consortium for cutting-edge maintenance. May 6, 2026 This morning, at the Lagoon Authority’s headquarters in Rialto, President Roberto Rossetto provided a series of significant updates … More New Management Company Created for MOSE: Maintenance 2.0 Partner Coming Soon

Aspiring Bangladeshi Politicians are Running for Office in Venice

May 3, 2026

Among the candidates running for city council or Municipal offices are entrepreneurs active in hospitality and tourism, who run CAFs, service centers, money transfer businesses, and construction firms. They are entering the field with the center-left — but also with the center-right UDC. By Marta Artico April 30, 2026 The 2026 campaign will go down … More Aspiring Bangladeshi Politicians are Running for Office in Venice

Housing, Tourism, and Healthcare for the Elderly: these are the priorities of Venetians and Mestre residents

April 17, 2026

CGIL conducted a survey of a sample of 1,500 people to learn about voters’ priorities. Alongside the main findings, voters feel that cleanup is necessary for Porto Marghera. April 7, 2026 By Daniele Ferrazza Housing, safety, and healthcare appear to be the top priorities for Venetians at the moment. 1,500 Venetian citizens responded in recent … More Housing, Tourism, and Healthcare for the Elderly: these are the priorities of Venetians and Mestre residents