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Did you know that quarantine was invented 600 years ago in Venice?

In the 15th century, Venetians found a unique way to deal with another devastating disease - the bubonic plague.

Experiences

The Great Conjunction: The stars are about to literally align

To conclude what has been a truly extraordinary year, we’re about to witness the ‘great conjunction’ - a phenomenon which hasn't been seen in 800 years.

World News

This week in pictures: floods in Venice, negotiations in Brussels

The key stories of the week have been captured by photographers around the world.

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Venice flooded after dyke-on-demand system not triggered

The system, while still in an experimental phase, is activated when high tides are predicted to reach at least 1.3 metres

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Empty canals and idle gondoliers: COVID-19 hits hard in Venice

Coronavirus and the subsequent lockdowns have hit Venice hard: its 150 canals, so admired by tourists, are empty.

Travel News

Venetian flood barriers deployed for first time against tide

Controversial and long-delayed underwater barriers to protect Venice from its notorious high tides were being deployed for the first time Saturday, against a forecast 130-centimetre flood.

Smart Regions

How a new EU project is helping cities plan ahead for sea storms

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, Euronews explores how a new EU project is helping to safeguard cities from floods.

Travel News

Hundreds flock to Venice's 'Regata Storica' despite COVID restrictions

The traditional gondola race along the Grand Canal re-enacts the colourful past of the Venetian Republic.

Green News

Extinction Rebellion take to the seas to protest cruise ship pollution

The ship has been pumping out tonnes of pollution in a harbour in Cornwall, UK according to local residents.

Italy

Venice tests system of 78 inflatable flood barriers

The inflatable barriers are supposed to protect the city from tides as high as three metres.

Italy

Coronavirus: Tourists back in Venice for Doge's Palace reopening

Souvenir shops and restaurants have largely reopened and the tourists are back on the gondolas, but authorities call for a more sustainable tourism model.

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Venice's gondolas are back after Italy relaxes COVID-19 restrictions

Boatmen wear masks and surgical gloves, while seats are spaced out in the boats to adhere to social distancing rules.

Italy

Venice considers a new tourism model after COVID-19 lockdown

The Italian city of Venice is considering adopting a new model of tourism after coronavirus quarantine emptied its streets and waterways

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Venice canals empty amid virus lockdown

Canals in Venice were almost empty on Monday morning as Italy's fight against the coronavirus pandemic continues.

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Tourist honeypots Venice and Lisbon deserted amid coronavirus lockdown

It will likely leave those reliant on tourism in a sticky situation.

Europe Decoded

Debunked: Video does NOT show dolphins in Venice's canals

The footage was actually captured in the port of Cagliari on the island of Sardinia.

World

Pollution levels drop as COVID-19 lockdown continues

Worldwide levels of pollution are dropping in the wake of the economic lockdown aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19

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Museums closed by the Italian government in anti-virus measures

Popular tourist sites in Italy were shut down on Sunday as the Italian government took drastic measures to stop the coronavirus spread.

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Thousands watch 'flight of angel' at Venice carnival

A plumed angel dressed in an orange ball gown descended from the bell tower high above the Venice lagoon down into a crowd of thousands packed into St. Mark's Square for the annual carnival "flight of the angel" ceremony Sunday

Italy

'Coronavirus and high-tide fears' impacts Venice Carnival tourism

Venice Carnival is off to an unusual start as 'coronavirus and high-tide fears' see tourism rate going down compared to previous years, according to the Italian press.