world news 03/03/2019 Brightly coloured and noisy carnival celebrations paraded around Europe The speed skater Arianna Fontana kicked-off Italy's parade, performing the Flight of the Eagle from the tower bell in Venice.
Italy 26/02/2019 Venice Carnival kicks off with woman in butterfly costume jumping off from St Mark’s Campanile A woman in a butterfly costume who jumped off from St Mark's Campanile kicked off this year's Venice Carnival.
Italy 06/02/2019 Tourists told to book online to visit Venice in the future It is part of measures announced by mayor Luigi Brugnaro to tackle a backlash in the popular Italian city against mass tourism.
Italy 30/12/2018 Venice to charge visitors to enter city Daytrippers as well as overnight guests will soon have to pay to visit the Italian city of Venice
no comment 30/10/2018 Saint Mark's Square Underwater After Flooding in Venice Venice’s historic Saint Mark’s Square experienced heavy flooding after rains hit Northern Italy on October 27 and 28.
Italy 29/10/2018 At least 9 dead in Italy as storms cause chaos in Europe Violent gales, heavy rains and snowfall have hit Europe, leaving at least nine people dead in Italy and cutting off roads and electricity.
focus 17/09/2018 Homo Faber on the frontline against craftwork's deadliest enemy - time The Michelangelo Foundation's Homo Faber show illustrates the painstaking work that goes into preserving past techniques and taking them into the future.
Art and Design 17/09/2018 A celebration of infinite human creativity Discover Homo Faber, a showcase of exceptional European craftsmanship in Venice.
Cult 13/09/2018 Italy: Celebrating the work of artisans Homo Faber, which means 'man the maker', is open on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, free of charge, until September 30th
world news 01/09/2018 Tilda Swinton denies second role as "Suspiria" premieres in Venice A remake of the cult classic "Suspiria" stars Tilda Swinton - twice
Italy 07/08/2018 Venice cafe sparks outrage online with €43 bill for coffee and water A cafe in Venice’s famous St Mark’s Square has sparked outrage online after a picture shared by a disgruntled customer of his €43 bill for two coffees and two bottles of water went viral.
Art and Design 01/08/2018 Ideas and exploration at Venice Architecture Biennale The subtitle this year is 'Freespace', but how that is interpreted is left wide open.
Cinema 25/07/2018 75th Venice Film Festival announces line-up 75th Venice Film Festival announces line-up
world news 26/05/2018 Is there an alternative to mass tourism? 11 European cities have created a network to fight the negative consequences of mass tourism.
Italy 28/04/2018 Venice introduces turnstiles to manage crowds Venice has introduced a system of turnstiles to prevent crowding in some parts of the city after UNESCO told the city it could lose its status as a world heritage site if it didn't control visitor numbers
world news 04/02/2018 Winter carnival celebrations around the world From Venice to Copacabana Beach, the world is celebrating winter carnival.
Italy 22/01/2018 Venice’s mayor pledges action over €1,100 dinner bill Four Japanese tourists say they were handed the bill for a dinner of steak, fish and water.
no comment 08/11/2017 Highest water levels reached in Venice in four years Tourists are forced to wear boots to stay dry as water levels in Venice reach their highest in four years
Italy 08/11/2017 Ban on cruise ships in central Venice planned Authorities have come up with a new plan that would ban the largest cruise ships from passing in front of St Mark's Square
