Region announces effort to reverse the downgrade of the Ospedale Civile, but associations await “concrete actions”.

April 5, 2019

After the large public demonstration and the resolution passed by the Venice City Council, the Region says it will act. By Tomaso Borzoni 4 April 2019 VENEZIA. Only half satisfied. The news that the Region and State Governments are working towards leaving the Ospedale Civile in its current classification as a network hospital is not … More Region announces effort to reverse the downgrade of the Ospedale Civile, but associations await “concrete actions”.

The entry ticket for Venice is delayed by Trenitalia’s technical difficulties

March 31, 2019

The State Railway’s network is too big for a quick rollout. Brugnaro: “There’s no hurry” 27 March 2019 There will be delays in the rollout of the entry fee for the City of Venice: “We have a problem with the State Railway – explained Mayor Luigi Brugnaro – the technicians say that they can’t make … More The entry ticket for Venice is delayed by Trenitalia’s technical difficulties

“The worst political message in thirty years”

March 27, 2019

The Confartigianato and the Municipality ask Brugnaro to intervene. By Eugenio Pendolini 27 March 2019 The downgrading of the Ospedale Civile to a “basic unit” continues to generate discussion. The threat, looking ahead, is the reduction of funding and services, and therefore of the quality of medical care. The Municipality of Venice, in a request … More “The worst political message in thirty years”

Venice’s Public Hospital Downgraded: A Serious Decision by the Region

March 23, 2019

It’s in last place in the hierarchy of hospitals after Dolo, Mirano and San Donà. Funding and Head Physician posts are at risk. Ex-Mayor Bergamo writes to Brugnaro. By Alberto Vitucci 22 March 2019 VENEZIA. Venice has been downgraded by the Region. The Public Hospital reduced to a “Basic Hospital”, the lowest classification available. It’s … More Venice’s Public Hospital Downgraded: A Serious Decision by the Region

“The Lagoon Cemented Over”. Italia Nostra sends report to EU.

March 22, 2019

By Alberto Vitucci The cementing over of the area continues apace. And at a time when we’re talking about the defense of the planet and the climate, the damaging projects continue. A new wave of cement is about to invade the lagoon, the mainland and the coast. This is the message of the report that … More “The Lagoon Cemented Over”. Italia Nostra sends report to EU.

The Historic Pistòr, the temple of bread, is closing. Owner: “Venice is not for living in anymore”

March 10, 2019

The nearby calle with the same name takes its name from the bread bakers who were in the place for centuries. The bakery will be replaced by a supermarket. By Roberta De Rossi 9 March 2019 VENEZIA. No more “caserecci” or sandwiches with raisins, “rosette” or veneziane with powdered sugar: the Cortella bakery in campo … More The Historic Pistòr, the temple of bread, is closing. Owner: “Venice is not for living in anymore”

Tassa di sbarco: Commentary by Domenico Cardone

March 1, 2019

The text of the regulation that was approved by a majority of the City Council, which has to be conceived of only as a fee for “disembarking”, of entry to Venice and the islands strictly for tourism, is clearly a blatant legal monstrosity, and an unacceptable mockery that is cynically aimed at us, Venetians and … More Tassa di sbarco: Commentary by Domenico Cardone