Category: Luigi Brugnaro

Beyond the coronavirus – Brugnaro: “after this emergency we will have to change our model of development based on tourism.”

March 28, 2020

The city  was first invaded by tourists, then by the acqua granda, and is now spectrally deserted: how will it be afterwards? [Ed. Note: the following is the first entry in a new series running in La Nuova Venezia, soliciting ideas on Venice’s future after the epidemic. After the introduction is one of the first … More Beyond the coronavirus – Brugnaro: “after this emergency we will have to change our model of development based on tourism.”

“The Rialto Market is now abandoned” Merchants show their fury at the Mayor

February 7, 2020

Mascari: “Money only goes the market in Mestre, the Mayor holds campaign rallies about security and then at night drug dealers and drunks rule” 6 February 2020 By Enrico Tantucci VENEZIA. The Rialto Market has been abandoned to itself, and the Mayor is standing by watching. The Council’s joint Culture-Commerce Commission that met yesterday was … More “The Rialto Market is now abandoned” Merchants show their fury at the Mayor

“Brugnaro’s ‘Venice Model’? Negative.” A torrent of criticism for the Mayor

August 16, 2019

By Mitia Chiarin 15 August 2019 MESTRE. A chorus of criticisms from opposition parties and trade unions for the “Venice model”, held up by Luigi Brugnaro as a national formula. In an interview with our paper, the Mayor’s claim to be “without ties to a party”, about having involved “people who believe in work”, in … More “Brugnaro’s ‘Venice Model’? Negative.” A torrent of criticism for the Mayor

UNESCO report without mention of GPL plant angers committee: other cities “Ignored by Brugnaro”

January 19, 2019

Roberto Rossi condemns report in front of MIBAC in Rome; the “Venice and its Lagoon” report called for the involvement of all the cities on the coast. By Elisabetta B. Anzoletti 19 January 2019 CHIOGGIA. There is no mention of the GPL (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) storage depot in the report sent to Paris regarding the … More UNESCO report without mention of GPL plant angers committee: other cities “Ignored by Brugnaro”

City of Venice sent report to UNESCO without showing it to anyone. Italia Nostra to receive documents Jan. 20 if City complies with appeal.

January 19, 2019

Anger over a process that should have involved associations and citizens. By Vera Mantengoli, 12 January 2019 VENEZIA. Regarding the subject of UNESCO: yesterday afternoon MIBAC Minister Alberto Bonisoli made reference to the report sent to UNESCO by the City of Venice. It’s a report that nobody has ever seen, staring with the city council. … More City of Venice sent report to UNESCO without showing it to anyone. Italia Nostra to receive documents Jan. 20 if City complies with appeal.

“We are exasperated, tired of being treated like a burden: the Mayor should listen to us”

September 1, 2018

This is the most recent protest by some business owners, several days ago in Campo San Maurizio, a result of tension with agents of the Municipality. “We feel that we are being targeted, while the criminals escape” “We are tired of being treated like a burden by those who would eliminate the last residents. We … More “We are exasperated, tired of being treated like a burden: the Mayor should listen to us”

Associations voice their anger at the City after free use of public spaces discontinued in Venice

May 6, 2018

An open letter denounces the raise in fees for rental of the spaces; “A room that seats 50 now costs 400 Euro. This is how you kill culture” By Enrico Tantucci VENICE: No more free public spaces for the cultural associations and citizen volunteer groups that presented projects and proposals for initiatives to the Municipality … More Associations voice their anger at the City after free use of public spaces discontinued in Venice

Mayor Brugnaro asked to report Businessman Brugnaro’s company to the Venice Procura for failing to address environmental cleanup at Pili.

April 24, 2018

The shadow of the crime of “omission” hovers over Pili Query in City Council requests that the Mayor respond to reminders from the Ministry and inform the Procura. By Gianni Favarato VENEZIA. A new query to the Mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, has been issued by City Councilors Felice Casson, Rocco Fiano, Giovannin Pelizzato, Francesca Faccini, Renzo … More Mayor Brugnaro asked to report Businessman Brugnaro’s company to the Venice Procura for failing to address environmental cleanup at Pili.

“Brugnaro’s blind trust is not blind”. Legal expert: “instrument is inadequate with regards to its stated intentions”

March 14, 2018

Florentine attorney Manfredi Burgio, an expert in business law, examines the Mayor of Venice’s decision By Gianni Favarato MESTRE. In order to avoid conflicts of interest, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro has entrusted his business ownership to Studio Withers, a firm run by U.S. attorney Ivan A. Sacks. However, according to an expert on the subject, attorney … More “Brugnaro’s blind trust is not blind”. Legal expert: “instrument is inadequate with regards to its stated intentions”