“Individual freedom comes from work” – Luigi Brugnaro Mayor Luigi Brugnaro, in an interview with Il Gazzettino, declared his affinity for incoming US President Donald Trump and his desire to open up markets with Russia. Asked about any parallel between Brexit, Trump and his own election as Mayor, with support coming from the suburbs and … More Brugnaro prefers Trump and Russia, calls Venetians “Pandas” who are playing victims.

The Municipality’s proposal: no more than 50,000 visitors a day, with a card for services. VENEZIA: A maximum of 50,000 visitors a day, a halt to new hotel and tourist accommodations and a limit of 25 tourists for each organized group in order to prevent clogging up the calli (alleys) and vaporetti. Yesterday the Municipality … More Municipality of Venice, Murano and Burano approve a Plan for Managing Tourism: “Tourists, reservations required and groups of 25”

Gruppo 25 Aprile held a New Year Press Conference on Jan. 2, 2017, previewing their final meeting of the six sestiere, to be held in San Marco on Jan. 20, 2017. At the meeting some of the proposals and requests that have been gathered in the first five meetings were outlined. The following news report … More Gruppo 25 Aprile’s New Year Press Conference previews Jan. 20 meeting with a list of proposals and requests

For the past three months people from all over the world have been signing our Statement of Support, and many have left heartfelt comments that reflect their deep love for Venice and deep concern for the city. I’ll let them speak for themselves, with wishes for Buone Feste, a Buon Capodanno, and the hope that … More Our Holiday Card to Venice, 2016