Motorboat waves, collapses and damage – parts of Riva Schiavoni cordoned off

January 12, 2019

The area where the Gran Turismo launches dock shows clear signs of damage: broken Istrian stone and sinking masegni. “Who will pay for the damage caused by the traffic?” By Alberto Vitucci 10 January 2019 The photograph, sent in by a reader, is worth more than a thousand words. It documents the serious deterioration of … More Motorboat waves, collapses and damage – parts of Riva Schiavoni cordoned off

A record year for acqua alta in Venice: high water events doubled compared to 2017

January 6, 2019

Data show that for the first time in history there were two “exceptional” high levels in the same day, on 29 October. The annual average level (35 cm) is the fourth highest ever. 2018 was a challenging year for high waters, and not only because of the number of events recorded. It’s hard to forget … More A record year for acqua alta in Venice: high water events doubled compared to 2017

Starting today Venice has an entrance ticket of up to 10 Euro

December 30, 2018

30 December 2018 VENICE. The entrance ‘ticket’ to visit Venice is now a reality, thanks to the Budget Law passed in the Italian Camera. The new law allows, in clause 1129, the possibility of collecting a fee – between 2.5 and 5 Euro – from those who reach “the ancient city via any means of … More Starting today Venice has an entrance ticket of up to 10 Euro

Mestre Station, Stadium, Airport and Marghera: ten hotels on the way

December 23, 2018

The Mayor in Council: “If they have a positive impact we’ll bring in more”. But there are at least ten of them on the horizon. By Mitia Chiarin 21 December 2018 MESTRE. “We take responsibility for having authorized four hotels near the Mestre Station. And if they have a positive impact, we’ll bring in more: … More Mestre Station, Stadium, Airport and Marghera: ten hotels on the way

Italia Nostra appeals decision allowing excavation of Canale dei Petroli

December 15, 2018

Italia Nostra calls the decision “illegitimate”. But the Port is moving forward. The Ministry of the Environment also acts. By Alberto Vitucci A kilometer of iron pilings. Bluffs and reinforcing stones configured as a storage pond to hold the excavated sludge. And the dragging of the great canal of Malamocco Marghera, called dei Petroli, to … More Italia Nostra appeals decision allowing excavation of Canale dei Petroli

With no preschool and few nuns the convent will become a hotel

December 14, 2018

Speculation about the sale of the famous Gothic palazzo in Cannaregio resurfaces. The Mother Superior will decide. The Patriarchate has said “no” to its priority on the sale. By Alberto Vitucci 11 December 2018 VENEZIA. The preschool where generations of Venetians grew up has been closed for a year. Only eight nuns remain. Meanwhile the … More With no preschool and few nuns the convent will become a hotel

“Courage is required? Yes, but for change”. Open conflict between Bonisoli and Brugnaro.

December 6, 2018

From the stage the Mayor asks for continuity with respect to previous governments, and the Minister shuts him down: “There is no long term vision”. By Francesco Furlan VENEZIA. “What is needed is honesty and courage, and a recognition that the choices made in the past may have been made well”. “There are times when … More “Courage is required? Yes, but for change”. Open conflict between Bonisoli and Brugnaro.

G25A @ #Bragora: a first accounting of the “casa dei veneziani”

November 24, 2018

[Ed. Note: this is a translation of Gruppo 25 Aprile’s release of 21 November describing the activities at the new center in Bragora since its opening in October.] 21 November 2018 At the distance of a month and a half from the inauguration of the civic space in campo de la Bragora (on 7 October), … More G25A @ #Bragora: a first accounting of the “casa dei veneziani”

Crisis in Rialto: an appeal for action and analysis of business activity

November 3, 2018

On 21 October a meeting about the crisis in Rialto featured an urgent appeal from fish merchant Andrea Vio, and an analysis of business activity in the area by G25A’s Nicoletta Frosini. APPEAL TO ALL ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE LIFE OF VENICE Greetings to all of you; we workers of the Rialto market and members of … More Crisis in Rialto: an appeal for action and analysis of business activity