The Venice Biennale, often dubbed the “Olympics of the art world” for its long tradition of showcasing talent from across the globe, opens its 60th International Art Exhibition on April 20—but not without controversy: more than 8,700 artists and cultural workers have demanded that Israel be excluded from taking part in the world’s biggest art … Read more
VENICE — On the banks of the Grand Canal, smartphone-wielding tourists jostled for position, capturing the elegantly masked figures of Carnival. The tourists scrummed with commuters for precious space aboard Vaporetto water buses. “Let me through!” barked one elderly Venetian, claiming a seat amid a sea of foreigners. Nearby, city sanitary workers roamed the streets, … Read more
Kanye West’s news agency shuts down a major controversy that surfaced on the internet during his trip to Italy Photo: Truth behind Kanye West, Bianca Censori Venice boat controversy laid bare Kanye West debunked a major controversy, which marred his reputation. As fans will know, the life of Kim Kardashian’s ex-husband was flooded with controversies during … Read more
MILAN — The Italian city of Venice announced new limits Saturday on the size of tourist groups, the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass tourism on the famed canal city. Starting in June, groups will be limited to 25 people, or roughly half the capacity of a tourist bus, and the use of … Read more
ROME — Venice authorities on Thursday unveiled a pilot program to charge day-trippers 5 euros ($5.45) apiece to enter the fragile lagoon city on peak weekends next year in an effort to reduce crowds, encourage longer visits and improve the quality of life for residents. The rollout of the tourist “contribution” program came after Venice, … Read more
The mayor of Venice has ordered an immediate stop to electric buses operated by La Linea company after a bus crashed in the Italian city, injuring 15 people ByThe Associated Press October 15, 2023, 6:59 AM FILE – Local Police officers check the scene of a passenger bus accident in Mestre, near the city of … Read more
Faraz Ayub is being called Hollywood’s next big “it guy” after the huge debut of his newest movie, ‘Sky Peals.’ The British actor is starring in the film which debuted to cheering crowds at the Venice Film Festival. In the movie, Ayub plays Adam, who lives a lonely life and works night shifts at a … Read more
VENICE — Firefighters worked until dawn Wednesday to remove the wreckage of a bus that crashed in a borough of Venice, Italy, across the lagoon from its historic center, killing 21 people and injuring at least 15, mostly foreign tourists returning to a nearby camping site. The victims included at least four Ukrainians and a … Read more
Comment on this storyComment A bus crashed and fell off an overpass in the mainland Mestre district of Venice on Tuesday evening. At least 21 people were killed and several others injured, according to reports in local media. The vehicle broke through the flyover’s guardrails before plunging almost 100 feet and landing near a railway, … Read more