ENI Incinerator Plan for Marghera Rejected by Regional Commission

June 28, 2025

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

Ambiente Venezia Calls for Revision of the Draghi Decrees on Cruise Ships

June 22, 2025

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

Protests Across Europe Against “Touristification” of Cities

June 15, 2025

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

Wedding in Venice: Bezos Snubs Venetians with Luxurious Plans

June 12, 2025

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

Prosecution Requests Indictment of Mayor Brugnaro and the Others in the Palude Investigation

May 16, 2025

In the request to the investigating judge, prosecutors Roberto Terzo and Federica Baccaglini confirm the main accusation of corruption charges against the mayor, the general manager and the deputy chief of staff of Ca’ Farsetti, Morris Ceron and Derek Donadini VENICE May 12, 2025 The Venice prosecutor’s office has asked the investigating judge to send … More Prosecution Requests Indictment of Mayor Brugnaro and the Others in the Palude Investigation

€ 3,000.00 Study Award Announced in Venice. Signs of the lagoon: the impact of cultural foundations in Venice.

May 2, 2025

Signs of the lagoon: the impact of cultural foundations in Venice. Heritage, work, living The Veneto Institute of Sciences, Letters and Arts and the Querini Stampalia Foundation, in consideration of the close relations between the institutions deriving from the testamentary wishes of Count Giovanni Querini, announce a study award of € 3,000.00 to promote a … More € 3,000.00 Study Award Announced in Venice. Signs of the lagoon: the impact of cultural foundations in Venice.

Ching Rejects Corruption Charges and Calls Brugnaro “Greedy”

April 26, 2025

Singaporean entrepreneur Ching Chiat Kwong, defending himself against accusations of complicity in corruption in negotiations for the purchase of the Pili area, owned by Mayor Brugnaro, accuses the mayor of “greed” and of having tried to sell him the area while concealing the fact that the land is polluted April 26, 2025 VENICE – Singaporean … More Ching Rejects Corruption Charges and Calls Brugnaro “Greedy”

Poveglia per Tutti: the association will have the island in concession for 6 years

April 11, 2025

The association intends to transform the northern islet into an urban lagoon park. The official signature is expected in a few days A historic milestone has been reached for the island of Poveglia in the Venice lagoon: the State Property Agency has granted the use of the northern part to the association “Poveglia per tutti”, … More Poveglia per Tutti: the association will have the island in concession for 6 years