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

The Patriarch of Venice Halts the Sale of the Diedo School

April 4, 2026

The communication comes in a letter sent to the Sisters of Reparation. The transaction cannot be completed due to an agreement dating back to the late 19th century. [Ed. Note: this is a follow up to the story published on March 22, 2026 about parents and children protesting this sale of this school] March 31, … More The Patriarch of Venice Halts the Sale of the Diedo School

Candidate for Mayor of Venice Andrea Martella Speaks about Commerce and Safety: “Incentives and Neighborhood Police”

April 1, 2026

The center-left candidate for Mayor in the Venice municipal elections calls out the “failure” of Brugnaro’s policies: “Shops are social institutions. They need tax breaks.” [Ed. Note: recent news has reported an alarming increase in store closures in Mestre – the PAM grocery store on Corso del Popolo is about to close, and in popular … More Candidate for Mayor of Venice Andrea Martella Speaks about Commerce and Safety: “Incentives and Neighborhood Police”

The Diedo School is for Sale, and the Children Send Drawings and Letters: “Keep It for Us”

March 22, 2026

The campaign to save the Cannaregio school continues. The building is on the market for €10 million, and the first deadline has expired. March 22, 2026 By Maria Ducoli Their names are Amelia, Giacomo, Camilla, Fatima, Francesco, and Barnaba. They are part of a long list of names written in cursive: 80 of them, the … More The Diedo School is for Sale, and the Children Send Drawings and Letters: “Keep It for Us”

MOSE Becomes State Property: Maintenance Funds Guaranteed

March 15, 2026

By decree, the management of the project will fall to the Lagoon Authority. Authority President Rossetto: “An important turning point, thanks to the ministry” By Alberto Vitucci March 14, 2026 MOSE has become part of the “unavailable state property, handed over for government use to the Lagoon Authority.” A decree approved by the government (number … More MOSE Becomes State Property: Maintenance Funds Guaranteed

Venturini Launches Mayoral Campaign in Venice with a Bet: “We will win the elections in the first round”

March 10, 2026

The center-right candidate on the access fee to the city: “Higher fees and for more days per year”. The candidate for mayor is 38 years old: “Venice is a city for young people” By Francesco Furlan March 3, 2026 “Receiving the nomination for mayor of my city at 38 is a great honor and a … More Venturini Launches Mayoral Campaign in Venice with a Bet: “We will win the elections in the first round”