Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice Announces Closure, 226 employees at Risk

November 17, 2024

Property management company DFS Italia has communicated that it will cease activities in September 2025. The holding company Regia, which owns the property, has less than a year to look for a new manager By Eugene Pendolini November 14, 2024 The Fondaco dei Tedeschi is headed towards closure, and the 226 employees of the luxury … More Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice Announces Closure, 226 employees at Risk

Public Housing, Close to 8,000 Homes Vacant for Lack of Maintenance Funds

November 8, 2024

Thousands of ATER housing units are vacant, with over 10,000 families waiting for a home. The lack of resources for maintenance is holding up assignments, with old and neglected buildings, especially in Venice By Laura Berlinghieri and Annalisa Girardi November 02, 2024 There are almost 8,000 vacant homes throughout Veneto, but there are over 10,000 … More Public Housing, Close to 8,000 Homes Vacant for Lack of Maintenance Funds

Venice Under Scrutiny by UNESCO Again

November 3, 2024

The Commission returns for another inspection, and a 300-page dossier is delivered by the Municipality. Associations and committees invoke the “blacklist” to make the world understand the state of degradation and fragility of the city by Vera Mantengoli November 1, 2024 The Commission returns for another inspection, and a 300-page dossier is delivered by the … More Venice Under Scrutiny by UNESCO Again

New Municipal Regulations on Short-term Rentals in Venice

October 25, 2024

A 120-day limit per year as a threshold, in-person reception, key boxes, separate waste collection and a vademecum to respect the city: all the innovations introduced by the Brugnaro council By Eugenio Pendolini October 24, 2024 The first regulation for short-term rentals in Venice is in sight. The council has given the green light to … More New Municipal Regulations on Short-term Rentals in Venice

Palazzo Papadopoli, the Court of Auditors Accuses Brugnaro of Financial Damage to the State

October 23, 2024

The mayor of Venice, Luigi Brugnaro, who is already a target in the parallel investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office, is under investigation together with his collaborators Morris Ceron, Derek Donadini and former councilor Renato Boraso October 23, 2024 Sixteen politicians, managers and officials of the Municipality of Venice are accused of having caused financial damage … More Palazzo Papadopoli, the Court of Auditors Accuses Brugnaro of Financial Damage to the State

The Tourism Industry: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

October 20, 2024

Economist and economic historian Prof. Giuseppe Tattara offers an analysis of tourism’s economic impact, the current imbalances in income and quality of work created by the sector – and its untapped potential. By Giuseppe Tattara Italy’s growth in recent years has in part been thanks to tourism. Tourism, especially from abroad, is booming, with international … More The Tourism Industry: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Cipriani Sues the City and Port Authority for Moto Ondoso

October 13, 2024

The most famous innkeeper in the world has filed a complaint against the Municipality and the Port Authority: “The waves come between the tables. Venice is falling apart, and nobody is doing anything. A signal was needed” Alberto Vitucci October 01, 2024 “Here everyone is complaining, and no one is moving. The city is falling … More Cipriani Sues the City and Port Authority for Moto Ondoso

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