It’s a fact that rats have always been present in Venice. But tourist rentals, and countless bars and restaurants are responsible for a dramatic increase in the number of rats in Venice. By Martina Zennaro It’s a fact that rats have always been present in Venice. Since garbage collection began door-to-door, the situation has improved … More Venetian Nightlife. A Dance with the Rats
Bed and breakfast owners: “We’ve been forced to lower prices. We’re hoping the Film Festival will help”. Giacomin (ABBAV): “Rentals are down 20-30%. Blame the narrative about the city.” By Laura Berlinghieri August 2, 2025 Finally, the inevitable has happened, in a “where” that has long suffered from a paradox, for a place that calls … More Too Many B&Bs in Venice: a thousand properties closed in a year.
Agostini, the local police commander expressed his satisfaction with the implementation of the canal speed measurement system. “Fewer than twenty fines were issued; the difference was noticeable.” August 1, 2025 On its first day of operation, the speedboat system demonstrated extremely positive results. Fewer than twenty fines were issued on August 1st thanks to the … More First Office Day of Speed Checks for Boats in Venice A Success: “Objective achieved”
July 24, 2025 Campaign For A Living Venice‘s Paul Rosenberg will appear on Al-Jazeera English’s issues program The Stream, today at 16:30 CET and Saturday, July 26 at 11:30 CET. Along with a representative from the UN Tourism Bureau we talk about overtourism and the challenges of managing its effects on local communities around the … More CFLV Appearing on Al-Jazeera English’s The Stream
The inspectors have delivered their report, but a final decision has been postponed until February 2026. Access fees and rental regulations met with approval, but UNESCO notes a “lack of significant progress in tourism management” By Alberto Vitucci June 10, 2025 Postponed until February. UNESCO appreciates the efforts that have been made by the government … More UNESCO keeps Venice off Endangered List (for now) but calls for urgent action on overtourism
The eight families still living there have received an eviction notice from the State Property Agency, and the former barracks has been listed for sale. Resident Paolo Gatto, the soul of the mobilization: “I invested all my savings here” By Maria Ducoli July 4, 2025 “The only certainty I have is that I’m not moving … More Evicted Sanguineti Tenants Are Determined: “We Will Not Leave Our Home”
Local committees celebrate the decision as “A historic result”. Marcato: “The ruling is a clear signal: the protection of public health is a priority and the future of Marghera is the transition to sustainability” The Regional Commission for Environmental Impact Assessments has issued a negative opinion on the project presented by ENI Rewind for the … More ENI Incinerator Plan for Marghera Rejected by Regional Commission
The Draghi decrees, converted into law, were clearly written in a hurry and badly, in the wake of the incidents that occurred in the San Marco Basin and the international pressure to remove ships from the Venice Lagoon. [The following is a Press Release by the Association Ambiente Venezia] News has recently arrived that the … More Ambiente Venezia Calls for Revision of the Draghi Decrees on Cruise Ships
The Southern Europe Network Against Touristification, which is made up of groups from countries around Europe, is engaging in a day of action today across Europe to protest the “touristification” of cities across the region. “People who go on vacation to one place or another are not our enemies, nor are they the target of … More Protests Across Europe Against “Touristification” of Cities
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos plan to get married in Venice at the end of June. June 2, 2025 By Micaela Taroni Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to marry his fiancée in Venice, Italy in late June. Numerous celebrities will attend the event, but not everyone is happy. Located directly in front of Piazza San … More Wedding in Venice: Bezos Snubs Venetians with Luxurious Plans
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