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Venice’s Public Hospital Downgraded: A Serious Decision by the Region

March 23, 2019

It’s in last place in the hierarchy of hospitals after Dolo, Mirano and San Donà. Funding and Head Physician posts are at risk. Ex-Mayor Bergamo writes to Brugnaro. By Alberto Vitucci 22 March 2019 VENEZIA. Venice has been downgraded by the Region. The Public Hospital reduced to a “Basic Hospital”, the lowest classification available. It’s … More Venice’s Public Hospital Downgraded: A Serious Decision by the Region

“The Lagoon Cemented Over”. Italia Nostra sends report to EU.

March 22, 2019

By Alberto Vitucci The cementing over of the area continues apace. And at a time when we’re talking about the defense of the planet and the climate, the damaging projects continue. A new wave of cement is about to invade the lagoon, the mainland and the coast. This is the message of the report that … More “The Lagoon Cemented Over”. Italia Nostra sends report to EU.

The Intended Use of a City

March 17, 2019

Yet another case of a public building turned into a hotel. The Fish Market into a museum. Is Venetian public spirit capable of turning Venice into a place that tries different methods of production and exchange that aren’t tied and subservient to the tourism industry? By Barbara Colli and Giuseppe Saccà Enough hotels in Venice! … More The Intended Use of a City

The Historic Pistòr, the temple of bread, is closing. Owner: “Venice is not for living in anymore”

March 10, 2019

The nearby calle with the same name takes its name from the bread bakers who were in the place for centuries. The bakery will be replaced by a supermarket. By Roberta De Rossi 9 March 2019 VENEZIA. No more “caserecci” or sandwiches with raisins, “rosette” or veneziane with powdered sugar: the Cortella bakery in campo … More The Historic Pistòr, the temple of bread, is closing. Owner: “Venice is not for living in anymore”

“Venice does not have to die”

March 8, 2019

The appeal to the Council of Europe will be at the center of a press conference that will take place Tuesday March 12 in Strasbourg with Parliament member Cécile Kyenge, author of an inquiry focused on the crucial issues for the life of the city of the Doges. By Giovanni Andrea Martini 7 March 2019 … More “Venice does not have to die”

Tassa di sbarco: Commentary by Domenico Cardone

March 1, 2019

The text of the regulation that was approved by a majority of the City Council, which has to be conceived of only as a fee for “disembarking”, of entry to Venice and the islands strictly for tourism, is clearly a blatant legal monstrosity, and an unacceptable mockery that is cynically aimed at us, Venetians and … More Tassa di sbarco: Commentary by Domenico Cardone

Entrance fee regulation is approved

February 26, 2019

The discussion of the fee took place Tuesday at Ca’ Farsetti. An exemption for those born in Venice was confirmed, as well as for fans arriving to attend sporting events. 26 Feb. 2019 A challenging discussion took place Tuesday in Council at Ca’ Farsetti, regarding the entrance fee introduced in the 2019 Budget law. It … More Entrance fee regulation is approved

Craftsmen’s Association warns: “We are destroying Venice”

February 22, 2019

“We, our generation, are succeeding at something that the French and the Turks failed to do: destroying Venice” By Eugenio Pendolini 16 February 2019 “We have every intention of getting political. We want to know if the artisans can start a cultural and socio-economic revolution that will save Venice from a relentless China”. If this … More Craftsmen’s Association warns: “We are destroying Venice”

Entrance fee – citizens’ groups to Ca’ Farsetti: “The city is not a museum”

February 16, 2019

On Wednesday Gruppo 25 Aprile and Venezia Cambia, as well as the Craftsmen’s Association, AEPE, AVA and ACI were heard regarding the fee 13 February 2019 Citizens’ groups were at Ca’ Farsetti on Wednesday, attending the meeting of the Council’s commission that is evaluating the entrance fee to Venice. Gruppo 25 Aprile, with their spokesman … More Entrance fee – citizens’ groups to Ca’ Farsetti: “The city is not a museum”

Ex Botanical Gardens of San Giobbe will become a luxury hotel