Historic Threshold Crossed: Venice Now Has More Beds for Tourists than for Residents

September 9, 2023

Starting in September 2023 tourist beds now outnumber those for residents, 49,693 to 49,304. The trend does not only involve a continuing loss of residents but also a dramatic continuing growth in tourist lodgings. From 1997 to 2022 the city and islands lost an average 2.4 residents a day, while gaining a staggering 4.8 tourist … More Historic Threshold Crossed: Venice Now Has More Beds for Tourists than for Residents

Venetian Citizens Send Open Letter and Petition to UNESCO: Save Venice and its Inhabitants

September 6, 2023

As is well-known by now, UNESCO will meet this month, and when it does it will consider the recommendation to include Venice in the list of Endangered World Heritage Sites, potentially resolving a threat from the word body that has been open now for seven years. It is equally well-known that during those years the … More Venetian Citizens Send Open Letter and Petition to UNESCO: Save Venice and its Inhabitants

Venice at Risk. The Mayor is Part of the Problem

September 1, 2023

In responding to UNESCO’s observations, Brugnaro should open discussions with the city, starting with the City Council, and stop accusing anyone who criticizes his work. By GIUSEPPE SACCÀ and SARA ARCO 31 Aug 2023 The administration, in responding to UNESCO’s observations, should open discussions with the city, starting with the City Council, and stop accusing … More Venice at Risk. The Mayor is Part of the Problem

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