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Venice to limit size of tourist groups to 25 people from June

The Italian city of Venice announced new limits on Saturday on the size of tourist groups, the latest move to reduce the pressure of...

Venice mayor orders halt to buses run by firm after second crash

The mayor of Venice has ordered an immediate stop to electric buses operated by La Linea company after one of their vehicles crashed in...

Bus crash near Venice kills at least 21 people

A bus has crashed off an elevated street near the Italian city of Venice, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others, authorities...

Venice canals drying up amid prolonged spell of low tides

Some of Venice’s smaller canals have almost dried up due a prolonged spell of low tides, frustrating boat crews and bewildering tourists. The prolonged stretch...

Protests staged in Venice as cruise ships restart operations from city

The first cruise ship since the pandemic began has made its way through the heart of Venice, escorted by triumphant water-spouting tugboats and elated...

Venice remains dry as flood barriers pass first emergency

Underwater barriers in Venice have passed their first emergency with flying colours, protecting the Italian lagoon city from a tide that peaked at 125cm,...

Venice puts inflatable flood barriers to the test

Venice has conducted a trial run of an ambitious anti-flood system of 78 inflatable barriers in the hope of protecting the city from devastating...

High tide causes widespread flooding in Venice

A quarter of Venice has been submerged by a near-record high tide for June, a time of year when such flooding is rare. The water...

Venice views lockdown as chance to reimagine future

Officials in Venice have voiced hope the coronavirus crisis will provide an opportunity to reimagine one of the world’s most fragile cities, creating a...

Flood-hit Venice landmark works to preserve historic features

St Mark’s Basilica suffered at least five million euros (£4.2 million) in damage during last month’s floods in Venice, officials said as they described...

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