In Venice, More Tourists than Residents: Reservations Are Out of Control

October 7, 2024

Galietti (CLIA): “We are working towards de-seasonalizing the flows of arrivals. Professor Preiti: “All the indicators say this is overtourism, a stop is needed” By Giulio DePolo October 6, 2024 Overtourism in Venice – the historic city of Venice has now exceeded the point of no return in terms of the number of daily tourists, … More In Venice, More Tourists than Residents: Reservations Are Out of Control

Thousands of People March in Mestre for Giacomo Jack Gobbato, Killed Stopping a Theft on the Street

September 28, 2024

At the head of the procession are Sebastiano Bergamaschi, the brother of the 26-year-old killed on Corso del Popolo, and his mother. Brugnaro’s condemnation of the march is challenged By Giacomo Costa and Mitia Chiarin September 28, 2024 [Note: Giacomo Gobbato was stabbed to death on the night of September 20 by Sergey Merjievskyy from … More Thousands of People March in Mestre for Giacomo Jack Gobbato, Killed Stopping a Theft on the Street

Transportation Chaos in Venice. Letter From an ACTV Pilot

September 14, 2024

A Letter from ACT Pilot Alberto Cancian: What has happened to local public transportation? A few years ago, it would have been unthinkable to ask that question. Local public transportation (TPL) was one of the most important drivers for the country; a permanent job, with guarantees for the future, a job with dignity for those … More Transportation Chaos in Venice. Letter From an ACTV Pilot

Flashmob Protests Cuts to Ser.D Addiction Services in Marghera

September 7, 2024

Comitato Marghera Libera e Pensante holds a sit-in on Saturday September 7 in front of the headquarters of the Regional Civil Protection to call for “Civil protection” September 7, 2024 A sit-in to call for “Civil protection” took place on the morning of September 7 in the Cita district of Marghera, directly in front of … More Flashmob Protests Cuts to Ser.D Addiction Services in Marghera

New Rules for Short-term Rentals. ‘Soft’ Restrictions for 70,000 Properties in the Northeast

September 1, 2024

New rules come into force on September 1st: a code, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors are required. Fines will range from 500 to 8 thousand euros By George Barbieri August 30, 2024 A national identification code to be published online and displayed outside the door of the property. Inside the apartment, mandatory gas and … More New Rules for Short-term Rentals. ‘Soft’ Restrictions for 70,000 Properties in the Northeast

Crime in Cannaregio, Residents are Terrified: “In the evening here you have to be afraid”

August 24, 2024

Fights, drugs and thefts: what was once the quietest district has had continuous problems in recent months. Residents speak out By Maria Ducoli August 23, 2024 It seems like everyone between San Girolamo, Baia del Re and Tre Archi has an episode to relate. There are those who have had their clothes stolen off the … More Crime in Cannaregio, Residents are Terrified: “In the evening here you have to be afraid”

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