World Jun 25 Venice protesters say Bezos’ star-studded wedding highlights growing inequality By Colleen Barry, Luca Bruno, Associated Press
World Aug 15 Watch 7:57 How some popular European destinations are trying to deter tourists from pouring in Summer vacation time is fast vanishing, but this season was expected to break records worldwide, with billions of people breaking out their suitcases, sandals and swimsuits. But while tourism is a huge money maker, more destinations are annoyed by visitors… By Malcolm Brabant, Trine Villemann
World Apr 25 Venice tests 5-euro day-tripper entry fee as the Italian city struggles with overtourism Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro ($5.35) entry fee that authorities hope will discourage visitors from arriving on peak days and make the city more livable for… By Colleen Barry, Associated Press
World Oct 04 21 people died when a bus plummeted 50 feet from an elevated street in Venice The new, electric bus was carrying foreign tourists when it fell from an elevated street, catching fire. By Colleen Barry, Associated Press
World May 28 Mysterious bright green liquid in Venice’s Grand Canal under investigation, police say Police in Venice are investigating the source of a phosphorescent green liquid patch that appeared Sunday in the city’s famed Grand Canal. By Associated Press
Sep 29 Watch 4:59 City leader describes damage caused by Hurricane Ian in Venice, Florida By Amna Nawaz The city of Venice, Florida is about an hour south of Tampa and took its share of damage from Hurricane Ian. Vice Mayor Nick Pachota joined Amna Nawaz to describe what happened in his city. Continue watching
Jun 05 Cruise ships restart in Venice, bring environmental protests By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The battle for Venice’s future was stark as the MSC Orchestra set sail with some 1,000 passengers. The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to the historic city of canals after more than 18 months, but the vessel reignited… Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 5:46 News Wrap: Iran warns people protesting 50 percent hike in gas prices In our news wrap Monday, Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard warned protesters they will face “decisive” action if nationwide unrest does not stop. Angered by a 50 percent hike in gasoline prices, people occupied streets and set fire to cars and… Continue watching
Nov 18 Floods create mounting woes for Venice’s dwindling population By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The historic flooding has sharpened calls to create an administration that recognizes the uniqueness of Venice, for both its concentration of treasures and its increasing vulnerability. Continue reading
Nov 17 Time for hip waders: Venice sees record 3rd exceptional tide By Colleen Barry, Luca Bruno, Associated Press VENICE, Italy — Venice was hit Sunday by a record third exceptional tide in the same week while other parts of Italy struggled with a series of weather woes, from rain-swollen rivers to high winds to an out-of-season avalanche. Stores… Continue reading