Venice
Exclusive – Italy bans cruise liners from Venice, after years of hesitation
ROME (Reuters) - Italy on Tuesday banned cruise liners from Venice lagoon to defend its ecosystem and heritage, moving to end years…
Cruise stops in Venice centre banned indefinitely
Cruise ships have been stopped from berthing in the centre of the city after a new decree enacted by the Italian Government.…
Venice commemorates the 1,600th anniversary of its founding
Seagulls sit in front of the Rialto Bridge on the day Venice commemorates the 1,600th anniversary of its founding, in Venice, Italy.…
Venice under water as downpours and wind take city by surprise
Venice was under water on Tuesday as heavy rain and strong winds pushed into the lagoon city, catching the authorities off guard…
Mose flood barrier finally holds the waters back for fragile Venice
A long-delayed flood barrier successfully protected Venice from a high tide for the first time on Saturday, bringing relief and smiles to…
From the frontline to the Venice Festival red-carpet and honoured – The Story of Alessia Bonari
Alessia Bonari's image with the face marked by the mask during grueling shifts in the Covid department in the Lombardia hospital, had…
Venice to shut down garbage collection centres due to coronavirus
A sanitation employee disinfects the historical Marciana area of Venice, Italy, 12 March 2020. Venice's waste management provider Veritas is set to…
Show goes on … in Venice
A Pomeranian dog wears a costume in Venice, Italy, 24 February 2020. The number of visitors to the city has dropped significantly…
Venice carnival suspended after Coronavirus cases escalation in Italy
Italian authorities announced on Sunday that events related to the famous Venice carnival would be stopped as the country became the first…
Glass plates to shield St Mark’s in Venice from acqua alta
Glass plates have been proposed to protect the facade of St Mark's Basilica in Venice from 'acqua alta' (high water) flood tides.…
Venice canals in Italy almost run dry
Just weeks after serious flooding caused widespread damage, the famous canals of Venice have been left almost completely dry due to exceptionally…
Photo Story – Wet Christmas in Venice
A man disguised as Santa Claus poses in San Marco square flooded by high water, Venice, Italy, 23 December 2019. The high…