Controversial Investor Ching Divesting From Venice, Sells Palazzo Donà for 18 Million Euro: “It’s impossible to manage investments in this city”

August 18, 2024

Il Gazzetino reveals sale of property connected to the Boraso scandal in March of this year. Brugnaro and Ching deny charges of corruption – Boraso denies asking for 70k Euro bribe. VENICE – Investor Ching Chiat Kwong is leaving Venice. The Singaporean tycoon has sold Palazzo Donà and would also like to sell Palazzo Poerio … More Controversial Investor Ching Divesting From Venice, Sells Palazzo Donà for 18 Million Euro: “It’s impossible to manage investments in this city”

Brugnaro, Under Investigation for Corruption, Defends Himself in Council: “I’m innocent and I’m not resigning”

August 3, 2024

At the session in the town hall in Mestre on Friday August 2, the mayor spoke for 50 minutes, becoming emotional, and was challenged: “I have nothing to be ashamed of.” On Boraso: “If I had known something, I would have removed him from the delegations and reported him”. Outside Via Palazzo citizens chanted and … More Brugnaro, Under Investigation for Corruption, Defends Himself in Council: “I’m innocent and I’m not resigning”

The City is Not His Business. Time to Vote and Give it Back to the Citizens

July 28, 2024

It’s the end of the Brugnaro system. Politics in Venice must be reinvented, and the indispensable trust between citizens, the administrative machine and political representatives must be rebuilt. In a democracy there is only one means to do this: voting once again. By Giuseppe Saccà, Venice City Councilor for the PD July 23, 2024 What … More The City is Not His Business. Time to Vote and Give it Back to the Citizens

Major Corruption Investigation in Venice: Wiretaps Recorded the Mayor Warning His Councilor

July 20, 2024

A fiery city council meeting today after news breaks of the investigation into contracts and corruption and the arrest of Renato Boraso. The mayor, not present at the meeting, makes a statement: “We are moving forward”. In front of the town hall a demonstration calls for his resignation July 17, 2024 July 17 was one … More Major Corruption Investigation in Venice: Wiretaps Recorded the Mayor Warning His Councilor

Earthquake in the Municipality of Venice: Councilor for Mobility Renato Boraso Arrested

July 20, 2024

18 people are under investigation and 10 precautionary measures have been ordered. The Procura’s charges relate to several episodes of corruption July 16, 2024 The mayor of Venice, Luigi Brugnaro, is under investigation as part of the investigation which today led to the arrest of the municipal councilor for mobility Renato Boraso, among others. In … More Earthquake in the Municipality of Venice: Councilor for Mobility Renato Boraso Arrested

Calle dei Guardiani: Eviction of Last Venetian Resident Postponed Again

July 6, 2024

The former municipal complex, owned by a Roman real estate company, will become a residence for tourists. Carla’s eviction has been postponed with the help of ASC activists By Leonardo Bison July 5, 2024 There were long hours of tension and negotiations this morning in Calle dei Guardiani, Dorsoduro, where the fourth attempt to evict … More Calle dei Guardiani: Eviction of Last Venetian Resident Postponed Again

New Nightlife Control Ordinance Starts in Venice

June 22, 2024

The measure is currently in force from June 21 to August 25. Residents’ committees are satisfied and say they are already seeing improvements through cooperation with police. Councilor Costalonga: “This ordinance is of fundamental importance for the well-being of the city and of those who live there” By Marta Artico June 21, 2024 A stop … More New Nightlife Control Ordinance Starts in Venice

Assembly Against the Access Ticket at Rialto: “The Ticket is An Obvious Failure”

June 16, 2024

Dozens of associations take stock after twenty days of experimentation. “Tutta la città insieme” reels off the data obtained with access to the documents: “The flows of tourists are not decreasing” By Leonardo Bison June 15, 2024 The opposition to the “entry fee” to Venice met today at the Rialto fish market. Or at least … More Assembly Against the Access Ticket at Rialto: “The Ticket is An Obvious Failure”

Venice Lagoon Authority: New President Faces Daunting Agenda for Three Year Term

June 7, 2024

The first operational meetings are being held after the green light from the Court of Auditors. The next step is the appointment of the managers of the authority, which will bring together disparate needs for protection of the lagoon into one body Eugenio Pendolini May 30, 2024 A three-year time horizon to centralize the responsibilities … More Venice Lagoon Authority: New President Faces Daunting Agenda for Three Year Term