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Brussels confirms withdrawal of funding for Venice Biennale

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Venice entry fee could be hiked to €50 under new proposal

The council is also evaluating whether to extend the fee to the entire year, or perhaps include more dates.

World News

EU seeks further clarification on Russia's participation at Biennale

The European Commission has requested further clarifications from the Venice Biennale Foundation over Russia's participation, saying issues raised earlier remain unresolved and giving it 30 days to respond.

Europe News

Local elections held across 700 towns in Italy, a new test for Meloni

After defeat in the justice referendum, the vote is seen as a fresh test for Giorgia Meloni's right-wing coalition government.

Travel News

Skip the crowds: Uncommon day trips in Europe's most visited cities

Intrepid Travel has launched ‘uncommon day trips’ in Barcelona, Venice and Paris which aim to take travellers away from the main sights.

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Art

The fantastic four: Stand-out pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale

The national pavilions that chime with Kouoh’s core values of nurture, intimacy and reflection are those that quietly steal this year’s spotlight.

Art

Beyond the Biennale: Must-see satellite exhibitions in Venice

Some shows are already pegged as some of the most highly anticipated art happenings of the year.

Culture news

Venice Biennale opens with protests against Russia and Israel

For the first time, Biennale workers went on strike on Friday over Russia's and Israel's presence at the kermesse, with twenty pavilions closed on the eve of the public opening.

Climate

Severe dry spell hits Hungary amid lack of rain

The drought situation in Hungary is becoming increasingly worrying due to the persistent lack of rainfall. One year of the last five years' rainfall is missing. The situation is most severe in the Great Plain.

Art

The 2026 Venice Art Biennale is all about the slow and sensory

After Koyo Kouoh’s untimely death in May 2025, the Cameroonian-Swiss curator’s concept for the Biennale is now being realised by her team.

Art

French artist JR presents Venice Venice Hotel for new social project

JR’s latest project celebrates real and complicated contemporary human lives, while seeking to forge new social connections.

Moments

These are the best vintage luxury trains and routes launching in 2026

From the highlights of Al Andalus to truffle tours from Rome to Nizza Monferrato, these routes will take you back to the golden age of travel.

Culture news

Venice Biennale jury resigns as Italy opposes Russia's participation

The Italian government has opposed the Biennale's decision to allow Russia to participate in the international exhibition.

Culture news

Venice opera house fires new music director after 'offensive' comments

Famous Venice opera house Teatro La Fenice has fired the incoming music director Beatrice Venezi after months of protests and following “repeated and serious public statements that were offensive and harmful” to the theater.

Cinema

Maggie Gyllenhaal named Venice Film Festival jury president

“Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices, and I am honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition," said Gyllenhaal.

Climate

Relocating Venice ‘may be necessary’ if sea levels continue to rise

Scientists warn that no adaptation measure can sustain Venice as rising sea levels threaten to swallow the city.

Culture news

EU threatens to cut funding over Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale

In a letter addressed to the president of the Venice Biennale, the European Commission has threatened to freeze €2 million to the cultural institution in response to the reopening of the Russian pavilion.