No Comment Life-size puppet herds march across continents for climate action Towering puppets of elephants, lions and gorillas are making their way through cities across Africa and Europe in 'The Herds' – a public art performance confronting the climate crisis. 20/06/2025
Europe News 'We don't need Bezos': Venetians plan to protest billionaire's wedding The "No Space for Bezos" campaign plans to occupy the city's streets and canals to send the message that the Amazon founder is not welcome in the city, which is already saddled with massive overtourism. 18/06/2025
Cinema Hitchcock heroine Kim Novak to be honoured with Venice Golden Lion Legendary Hollywood actress Kim Novak, 92, best known for portraying the double life of Alfred Hitchcock's heroine in 'Vertigo', will be honoured at this year’s Venice Film Festival with the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award. 09/06/2025
Europe News Multiple people injured after 50-year-old oak collapses in Venice A video from the scene showed the tree had snapped at the trunk, just above the roots, although what caused it to collapse is not immediately clear. 03/06/2025
Cult Uzbekistan showcases modernist Tashkent at Venice Biennale 2025 In partnership with Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan presents its modernist architectural legacy at the Venice Biennale, with a focus on one of the world’s largest solar furnaces and the future of sustainable design. 15/05/2025
No Comment Venice protest calls for release of aid worker held in Venezuela A flotilla of 50 boats sailed Venice's Grand Canal demanding the release of Alberto Trentini, an Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November 2024. 12/05/2025
Travel News Venice daytripper fee relaunches this week. Here's how to pay Venice daytrippers face steep fines if they don’t pay the fee designed to combat overtourism. 15/04/2025
Art Nordic Pavilion announces its artists ahead of the Venice Biennale Klara Kristalova, Benjamin Orlow and Tori Wrånes will represent the Nordic Pavilion at the upcoming Venice Biennale. 13/03/2025
Europe News Packed programme as Venice Carnival enters its last weekend This year's Carnival, titled 'The Time of Casanova', celebrates 300 years of the famous Italian adventurer Giacomo Casanova. 01/03/2025
Ocean Plastic pollution: The robot cleaning Venice’s iconic canals In partnership with the European Commission Venice’s famous canals are facing a growing pollution problem. Once plastic litter ends up in the water, it becomes incredibly difficult to remove. Why is this plastic so dangerous, and what can be done about it? 25/02/2025
Ocean Plastic pollution: What’s in Venice’s canals? In partnership with the European Commission Why is plastic pollution so dangerous for our seas? And what’s the most unexpected find in Venice’s canals? We asked Italian researcher Fantina Madricardo, who led a project using high-tech solutions to tackle the plastic crisis. Watch the video above. 25/02/2025
Destinations From key box bans to new taxes, Italy is getting tough on overtourism Italian tourism is set to reach new heights in the Jubilee Year. Here’s how cities are getting ahead of the crowds in 2025. 24/02/2025
No Comment Venice Carnival 2025: a colourful nautical parade to start it Venice Carnival 2025, celebrating the 300th anniversary of Casanova's birth, opened with a nautical parade of more than 100 boats along the Grand Canal. 17/02/2025
Italy Carnival celebrations kick off in Italy Multiple Italian cities are planning carnival events for the days and weeks ahead. In Venice and Viareggio, the celebrations have already begun. 15/02/2025
Travel News New Brussels to Venice night train stopped at the Italian border The head of the company behind the journey said 'the Italians began to change their minds' on allowing the train into the country. 07/02/2025
Green News Trump Jr caught on camera allegedly killing rare bird in Venice lagoon In a video published on a US lifestyle website, the son of the US president is seen holding a rifle and allegedly shooting at protected quail and ducks. 04/02/2025
Travel News Venice introduces New Year ban on alcohol with fines up to €500 Cities have also restricted the sale of fireworks and closed off crowded areas. 27/12/2024
Art Koyo Kouoh appointed curator of 2026 Venice Biennale The renowned Swiss-Cameroonian curator will make history as the first African woman to helm the prestigious art event. 03/12/2024
Travel News Trevi Fountain tickets could soon be introduced in Rome Access to the bucket list destination will be restricted in November to make way for maintenance works. 09/10/2024
Art Ancient furnaces and exhibitions: The best of Venice Glass Week To celebrate its history of glassmaking, Venice and the nearby island of Murano are dedicating a week of events, exhibitions and workshops to the craft. 19/09/2024