Greta Thunberg Banned from Venice After Joining Extinction Rebellion Protest That Dyed Grand Canal Green During COP30

Greta Thunberg

The vivid green hue that spread across the Grand Canal in Venice during a coordinated climate action once again placed global environmental activism at the center of public debate. Greta Thunberg, one of the most prominent figures in the climate movement, was among the dozens of activists fined and temporarily barred from entering Venice after … Read more

Venice Fines 14 Families €50 Each for Children Playing Football in Pino Signoretto Square

Pino Signoretto Square

In a story that blends Italy’s undying love for calcio with the rigid enforcement of urban tranquility, Venice has once again thrust itself into the spotlight—not for its canals or gondolas, but for fining parents over a children’s football game. On the island of Murano, home to the city’s famed glass artisans, 14 families received … Read more

‘No Space for Bezos’: Fed Up with Overtourism, Venetians Protest Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Wedding

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez

As the historic city of Venice prepares to host what is expected to be one of the most opulent weddings of the year—the union of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez—a chorus of local voices is rising in protest. While for some, the arrival of the world’s fourth-richest man and a parade of celebrities … Read more

City of Venice Confirms Hosting Wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Between June 24-26

Wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez

The city of Venice has officially confirmed that it will be hosting the Wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, between June 24-26. The high-profile event, expected to attract a distinguished guest list, will take place in one of the most picturesque and historic locations in the world. Despite the grandeur of the occasion, Venice … Read more