Elections in Venice – the Final Results: Venturini at 51%, Martella at 39%.

Simone Venturini and his list of candidates secured a decisive victory in the election, and he started his new job as Mayor of Venice this morning. May 26, 2026 The vote counting for the election of Venice’s new mayor concluded overnight. With all 256 polling stations counted, here are the final results: Simone Venturini: 51,02% … More Elections in Venice – the Final Results: Venturini at 51%, Martella at 39%.

Associations and Candidates Offer Ideas for How Venice Can Combat Overtourism

Combating mass tourism will be one of the new administration’s main challenges, in the difficult balance between freedom of enterprise and the protection of a very fragile city. By Costanza Francesconi May 13, 2026 In Venice, the label as the capital of overtourism seems to have come to define the city like an indelible tattoo. … More Associations and Candidates Offer Ideas for How Venice Can Combat Overtourism

Aspiring Bangladeshi Politicians are Running for Office in Venice

Among the candidates running for city council or Municipal offices are entrepreneurs active in hospitality and tourism, who run CAFs, service centers, money transfer businesses, and construction firms. They are entering the field with the center-left — but also with the center-right UDC. By Marta Artico April 30, 2026 The 2026 campaign will go down … More Aspiring Bangladeshi Politicians are Running for Office in Venice

Housing, Tourism, and Healthcare for the Elderly: these are the priorities of Venetians and Mestre residents

CGIL conducted a survey of a sample of 1,500 people to learn about voters’ priorities. Alongside the main findings, voters feel that cleanup is necessary for Porto Marghera. April 7, 2026 By Daniele Ferrazza Housing, safety, and healthcare appear to be the top priorities for Venetians at the moment. 1,500 Venetian citizens responded in recent … More Housing, Tourism, and Healthcare for the Elderly: these are the priorities of Venetians and Mestre residents

Candidate for Mayor of Venice Andrea Martella Speaks about Commerce and Safety: “Incentives and Neighborhood Police”

The center-left candidate for Mayor in the Venice municipal elections calls out the “failure” of Brugnaro’s policies: “Shops are social institutions. They need tax breaks.” [Ed. Note: recent news has reported an alarming increase in store closures in Mestre – the PAM grocery store on Corso del Popolo is about to close, and in popular … More Candidate for Mayor of Venice Andrea Martella Speaks about Commerce and Safety: “Incentives and Neighborhood Police”

Venturini Launches Mayoral Campaign in Venice with a Bet: “We will win the elections in the first round”

The center-right candidate on the access fee to the city: “Higher fees and for more days per year”. The candidate for mayor is 38 years old: “Venice is a city for young people” By Francesco Furlan March 3, 2026 “Receiving the nomination for mayor of my city at 38 is a great honor and a … More Venturini Launches Mayoral Campaign in Venice with a Bet: “We will win the elections in the first round”

Elections in Venice. Tosi Names Another Candidate: “If Zaia doesn’t run, Forza Italia says it should be Zuin.”

The regional coordinator of the Azzurri relaunches the name of the budget councilor for the post-Brugnaro era. Zuin seconds the notion: “I’m aligned and ready.” Monday, February 23, a Venetian coalition summit will take place to try to find clarity on a choice for the center-right. By Mitia Chiarin February 22, 2026 “The entire center-right … More Elections in Venice. Tosi Names Another Candidate: “If Zaia doesn’t run, Forza Italia says it should be Zuin.”

Andrea Martella, the new center-left candidate for mayor of Venice, offers his proposals: “Special status and new rules on tourism – the ticket system doesn’t work.”

PD Senator Andrea Martella launches his candidacy for mayor of Venice with a declaration on cruise ships: “No to the excavation of Vittorio Emanuele, we need to focus on the offshore port.” Regarding the centralization of power over the past ten years, he says: “The role of the municipalities has been reduced to zero. They … More Andrea Martella, the new center-left candidate for mayor of Venice, offers his proposals: “Special status and new rules on tourism – the ticket system doesn’t work.”