White Flags and Delayed Start at the Vogalonga Planned to Protest Moto Ondoso

The mobilization is planned for the 47th edition of the Vogalonga, which takes place tomorrow. The decision was unanimously adopted by 39 rowing associations at the end of an assembly in the Pescheria at Rialto. By Alberto Vitucci 27 May 2023 The voga veneta boats will be flying white flags and will start half an … More White Flags and Delayed Start at the Vogalonga Planned to Protest Moto Ondoso

Boat waves up to 2 Meters High in the Heart of the Lagoon

The speed of motorboats and Tour Boats is being accused of causing serious waves that are putting the sandbars and islands at risk. Without any controls, the protests are mounting. By Alberto Vitucci 3 May 2023 They’ll say that there were no patrols. Or that the waters are someone else’s responsibility. And that by now … More Boat waves up to 2 Meters High in the Heart of the Lagoon

“Resignations!” Crowds and Protests Against the Bosco dello Sport at Ca’ Farsetti

Tensions ran high in City Council Thursday afternoon. Some of the crowd of people who came to listen to the debate in the Meeting Hall were not able to enter. The opposition lashed out against the arena and stadium with protests against the majority and the Mayor. 27 April 2023 The discussion about the Bosco … More “Resignations!” Crowds and Protests Against the Bosco dello Sport at Ca’ Farsetti

Plan for a Medical Technopark at the ex-Ospedale al Mare del Lido Made Public

The MARE project was officially presented to the public yesterday, a 48k square meter project that will become a hub of medical technology, hosting a thousand people while preserving much of what remains of the former Ospedale al Mare in form and in spirit. 20 April 2023 After the acceptance of the binding offer to … More Plan for a Medical Technopark at the ex-Ospedale al Mare del Lido Made Public

EU Blocks Funding for Stadiums in Venice and Florence. “They were not in the PNRR”

Nuyts, EU Commission spokesman: “The projects were not part of Italy’s first National Plan”. Minister Fitto will meet with Mayors Brugnaro and Nardella. Speranzon of FdI sees only politics: “Strange to find out only now when everything was ok six months ago”. Renzi: “A stadium should be built with private money”. Italia Nostra: “the project … More EU Blocks Funding for Stadiums in Venice and Florence. “They were not in the PNRR”

PNRR Funds for the Stadium at Tessera: European Commission Has Begun its Audit

The European Commission is auditing the appropriateness of the investments, the correlation between private and public interests and the impact on the environment the Bosco dello Sport By Mitia Chiarin 22 March 2023 The project for a stadium and sports arena at Tessera, rebaptized the “Bosco dello Sport”, is being examined by the European Commission, … More PNRR Funds for the Stadium at Tessera: European Commission Has Begun its Audit

Officials and Groups from Cities Across Italy Voice Support for ATA’s Campaign to Regulate Short-Term Rentals

ATA has clearly touched a nerve in other cities which are experiencing  housing crises of their own, as demonstrated by support for ATA’s campaign from organizations and officials from Bologna, Florence, Milan, Naples, Padua, Rimini, Sicily, Trento, Trieste and Turin. The Alta Tensione Abitativa movement was born in Venice but has always had its sights … More Officials and Groups from Cities Across Italy Voice Support for ATA’s Campaign to Regulate Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Tourist Rentals: “Seeking rules for survival”

“Alta tensione abitativa” extends beyond the Venetian perimeter, and creates a network with other Italian cities to share a proposed law to govern short-term tourist rentals, and will host a national even on March 18 at Palazzo Franchetti in Campo Santo Stefano March 11, 2023 VENICE. “Alta tensione abitativa” is getting warmed up for March 18, when … More Short-Term Tourist Rentals: “Seeking rules for survival”

Thousands March in Mestre to “Take Back the City”

Over eighty organizations participated in the “Riprendiamoci la città” demonstration, which led a march of associations and businesses from the station to Piazza Ferretto to call for greater security after many recent criminal episodes in Mestre. 24 February 2023 By Maria Ducoli A lively, varied, but especially a very well attended demonstration march. Young and … More Thousands March in Mestre to “Take Back the City”

Bosco dello Sport: Martini writes again to EC President Von der Leyen to Stop Project

Martini writes again to EC President Von der Leyen to Stop the Bosco dello Sport: “It is not possible to let this go forward. Public money is being thrown away, and the needs of the citizens are not being met” PRESS RELEASE The accusations made by the Municipal Administration against Italia Nostra are inadmissible – … More Bosco dello Sport: Martini writes again to EC President Von der Leyen to Stop Project