https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed World conflict is looming large over the Venice Biennale this year with the simultaneous presence of Russia, Ukraine, Israel and the Palestinians, with one participant described the mix as akin to "inviting a serial killer to a dinner" among friends. https://www.thelocal.it/20260509/conflict-inflames-tensions-at-venice-biennale-of-art Sat, 09 May 2026 11:55:37 +0200 conflict-inflames-tensions-at-venice-biennale-of-art The Venice Biennale opened to the press on Wednesday amid resignations, boycotts and threats to cut funding over the return of Russia for the first time since the Ukraine war began. https://www.thelocal.it/20260506/venice-biennale-opens-in-turmoil-over-russian-presence Wed, 06 May 2026 09:49:51 +0200 venice-biennale-opens-in-turmoil-over-russian-presence The international jury of the upcoming Venice Biennale Art Exhibition resigned Thursday in a row over the organisation's decision to allow Russia to participate in this year's event. https://www.thelocal.it/20260501/jury-of-italys-venice-biennale-resigns-over-russia-row Fri, 01 May 2026 16:49:08 +0200 jury-of-italys-venice-biennale-resigns-over-russia-row Criticism grew Friday over a decision by the Venice Biennale to allow Russia to take part in its prestigious global art exhibition for the first time since the Ukraine invasion. https://www.thelocal.it/20260307/critics-round-on-venice-biennale-after-russia-included Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:32:49 +0100 critics-round-on-venice-biennale-after-russia-included Your essential guide to Venice Carnival 2026, from the events not to miss and what's new this year. https://www.thelocal.it/20260121/venice-carnival-what-to-expect-if-youre-visiting-in-2026 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:46:50 +0100 venice-carnival-what-to-expect-if-youre-visiting-in-2026 Climate activists dyed Venice's Grand Canal green Saturday, as countries at a UN climate conference in Brazil struggled to agree on the crucial issue of phasing out of fossil fuels. https://www.thelocal.it/20251123/climate-activists-dye-venices-grand-canal-green Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:31:03 +0100 climate-activists-dye-venices-grand-canal-green Venice authorities said on Wednesday they would expand a controversial entry fee system for tourists next year, increasing the number of days on which the charge will be due for the second consecutive year. https://www.thelocal.it/20250918/venice-to-expand-contested-entry-fee-scheme-in-2026 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:43:27 +0200 venice-to-expand-contested-entry-fee-scheme-in-2026 Three people have been arrested after an attack on two tourists in Venice this week, local police said on Thursday as Italian politicians condemned the incident. https://www.thelocal.it/20250911/three-arrested-after-attack-on-jewish-tourists-in-venice Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:00:02 +0200 three-arrested-after-attack-on-jewish-tourists-in-venice Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez tied the knot on Friday at a sumptuous ceremony with the rich and famous on an island in Venice's lagoon, out of the sight and sound of protesters. https://www.thelocal.it/20250628/bezos-sanchez-say-i-do-in-a-divided-venice Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:49:36 +0200 bezos-sanchez-say-i-do-in-a-divided-venice Celebrities were heading to Venice this week for the three-day wedding party of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, as local protesters said such events “condemned the city to death”. https://www.thelocal.it/20250624/venice-divided-as-a-listers-descend-for-bezos-wedding Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:40:15 +0200 venice-divided-as-a-listers-descend-for-bezos-wedding Residents of Venice, already fed up with crowds of tourists cramming into their canal city, now have one more gripe: Jeff Bezos. https://www.thelocal.it/20250613/hes-not-welcome-venice-locals-hit-out-at-jeff-bezos-wedding-plans Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:46:49 +0200 hes-not-welcome-venice-locals-hit-out-at-jeff-bezos-wedding-plans Venice is set to reintroduce its contested ticketing system for visitors on Friday, April 18th. But who exactly does the entry fee apply to and how will it work this year? https://www.thelocal.it/20250416/explained-how-does-venices-entry-fee-system-work Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:39:12 +0200 explained-how-does-venices-entry-fee-system-work Venice authorities on Saturday moved to dampen speculation that the upcoming wedding of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos will cause widespread disruption around the city, rejecting the rumours as "fake news". https://www.thelocal.it/20250330/venice-slams-fake-news-vows-no-disruption-for-bezos-wedding Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:46:58 +0200 venice-slams-fake-news-vows-no-disruption-for-bezos-wedding Venice authorities are set to ramp up the city's contested entry fee system this year, nearly doubling the number of days on which the scheme will be operative. Here's a look at all the dates. https://www.thelocal.it/20250115/calendar-when-will-you-need-to-pay-a-fee-to-visit-venice-in-2025 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:55:06 +0100 calendar-when-will-you-need-to-pay-a-fee-to-visit-venice-in-2025 Venice authorities said on Thursday they will broaden the city's controversial entry fee system in 2025, nearly doubling the number of days on which the scheme will be operative and hiking the price for last-minute bookings. https://www.thelocal.it/20241024/venice-to-ramp-up-contested-entry-fee-system-in-2025 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:49:13 +0200 venice-to-ramp-up-contested-entry-fee-system-in-2025 As the most popular tourist destination in Italy, Veneto has a lot to offer. But there's a lot more to this region than just Venice, Verona, and Lake Garda. https://www.thelocal.it/20240614/25-alternative-places-to-see-in-veneto-other-than-venice Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:24:06 +0200 25-alternative-places-to-see-in-veneto-other-than-venice Whether you're thinking of moving to Venice or just planning on visiting, getting to grips with the city's public transport system will be one of your first priorities. https://www.thelocal.it/20240821/water-buses-ferries-and-taxis-how-to-use-venices-public-transport Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:32:32 +0200 water-buses-ferries-and-taxis-how-to-use-venices-public-transport Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro said on Friday he would not step down from his post, despite being among the targets of a vast corruption investigation that has embroiled city hall. https://www.thelocal.it/20240803/venice-mayor-refuses-to-step-down-after-corruption-probe Sat, 03 Aug 2024 09:28:29 +0200 venice-mayor-refuses-to-step-down-after-corruption-probe New rules limiting tourist parties to a maximum of 25 people and banning the use of loudspeakers came into force in Venice on Thursday under plans to lessen the impact of crowds on the city's fragile infrastructure. https://www.thelocal.it/20240801/venice-limits-tourist-groups-to-25-people-to-reduce-crowds-impact-on-city Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:39:14 +0200 venice-limits-tourist-groups-to-25-people-to-reduce-crowds-impact-on-city Venice councillor Giovanni Andrea Martini tells The Local why curbing tourist lets and “repopulating” the city with long-term residents should be the top priority after the entry fee scheme’s “resounding failure”. https://www.thelocal.it/20240719/interview-tourist-rentals-are-the-first-thing-to-deal-with-after-venices-entry-fee-failure Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:46:19 +0200 interview-tourist-rentals-are-the-first-thing-to-deal-with-after-venices-entry-fee-failure