World Press: “Tourism in Venice is Out of Control” and Government is to Blame.

August 19, 2023

After the UNESCO announcement of the possible insertion of Venice among the At-Risk World Heritage Sites, the main European and US dailies are criticizing local and national government’s inertia in resolving the problems. By Enrico Tantucci 19 August 2023 The tourists on the vaporetto in Venice, smiling and waving at other, unknown tourists along the … More World Press: “Tourism in Venice is Out of Control” and Government is to Blame.

Amsterdam Bans Cruise Ships from its Port

July 22, 2023

The City Council of the “Venice of the North” voted for the motion with a large majority. “Cruise ship visitors are “daytrippers” and don’t benefit the economy”. At the same time, in the real Venice calls have resumed to bring cruise ships back to Marittima station by excavating the old Vittorio Emanuale canal. 21 July … More Amsterdam Bans Cruise Ships from its Port

Tourists Are Crazy for Burano. The Residents Are Resisting and Have Prepared a Decalogue

July 16, 2023

A well-attended public assembly was held on Tuesday. The requests of those who remain on the island of the island of lacemaking: transportation, services, greenery and enhancement of the enormous historic and traditional heritage. “Welcome to those who come here. With rules” By Antonella Gasparini 14 July 2023 Almost two thousand residents to date. The … More Tourists Are Crazy for Burano. The Residents Are Resisting and Have Prepared a Decalogue

Meloni Government Agrees to Pay 93.5 million for the Bosco dello Sport

July 7, 2023

Bids for construction will reopen now that the money denied by the EU for the PNRR will be covered by the national government. After a six-month delay construction is projected to start in early 2024. While the Mayor celebrates, representative Zanella has filed a complaint with the Corte dei Conti and City Councilor Martini has … More Meloni Government Agrees to Pay 93.5 million for the Bosco dello Sport

Criticism and Doubts About the Venice “Campus City” Project

June 30, 2023

Minority councilors, CGIL and student representatives voice their positions about the signing of a protocol between the Region, the Municipality, Ca’ Foscari, IUAV, Accademia di Belle Arti, Conservatorio Benedetto Marcello and Fondazione “Venezia capitale mondiale della sostenibilità”, aimed at attracting 30,000 students and teachers to Venice “in the next five to ten years”, a goal … More Criticism and Doubts About the Venice “Campus City” Project

Yellow Heroin Returns to Mestre. Dealer Arrested for the Fifth Time

June 23, 2023

The dealer, a 30-year-old from Nigeria, was apprehended by plainclothes police officers while he waited for customers in a bar. Yellow heroin is a particularly deadly form of the drug, cut with another dangerous opioid, and was responsible for a string of overdoses several years ago. 23 June 2023 By Carlo Mion MESTRE. Yellow heroin … More Yellow Heroin Returns to Mestre. Dealer Arrested for the Fifth Time

Marco Polo Airport Masterplan to Double Number of Passengers Sparks Widespread Concerns

June 16, 2023

Nine public meetings brought over four hundred people to offer proposals and voice their concerns. The major themes that emerged concerned the mass assault of tourists on Venice, the need for environmental mitigations and the proposed connections with public transportation, including the problem of moto ondoso and already crowded water traffic. By Mitia Chiarin 15 … More Marco Polo Airport Masterplan to Double Number of Passengers Sparks Widespread Concerns

Proposed National Regulations for Tourist Rentals Spark Conflict

June 9, 2023

Almost 12,000 rentals are available just in the main cities in Veneto. The new proposed national regulation (the Santanchè DDL, which calls for a minimum two-night stay and introducing a national ID code for rentals) is branded “useless and damaging” by Confturismo, while Confcommercio calls it “a first step”. Meanwhile, Venice rejects the stop being … More Proposed National Regulations for Tourist Rentals Spark Conflict

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

May 27, 2023

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