Category: Citizen Initiatives

Venice, a Laboratory of Ideas: the Ospedale al Mare Marks a Way Forward

December 7, 2025

Venice’s crises stem not from tourism itself, but from a model that has sacrificed balance, diversity, and residence. To revive itself, it must rediscover itself as a crossroads of skills, a fertile space for ancient crafts and innovations capable of improving the quality of life. By Gianni Moriani* Dec. 5, 2025 Today’s Venice is experiencing … More Venice, a Laboratory of Ideas: the Ospedale al Mare Marks a Way Forward

Four Former Mayors of Venice Publish an Open Letter Regarding the La Fenice Controversy

December 1, 2025

“We must overcome the crisis at La Fenice without coercion or blackmail.” [The following is the text of an open letter written by four former mayors of Venice, published in various news outlets, regarding the controversy over the appointment of Beatrice Venezi as Musical Director of Teatro La Fenice, a controversy that has led to … More Four Former Mayors of Venice Publish an Open Letter Regarding the La Fenice Controversy

Residents Protest Waste and Decay on Via Carducci and Piazzale Donatori di Sangue in Mestre

September 23, 2025

In an open letter to the city, residents are calling for an anti-alcohol ordinance and the revitalization of vacant spaces, including several major buildings that now sit empty. “We are prisoners of waste and neglect: enough promises, concrete action is needed”. September 15, 2025 “A barrier of excrement that renews itself every morning”: this is … More Residents Protest Waste and Decay on Via Carducci and Piazzale Donatori di Sangue in Mestre

Evicted Sanguineti Tenants Are Determined: “We Will Not Leave Our Home”

July 5, 2025

The eight families still living there have received an eviction notice from the State Property Agency, and the former barracks has been listed for sale. Resident Paolo Gatto, the soul of the mobilization: “I invested all my savings here” By Maria Ducoli July 4, 2025 “The only certainty I have is that I’m not moving … More Evicted Sanguineti Tenants Are Determined: “We Will Not Leave Our Home”

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

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

€ 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.

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