Italian tourist hotspots start to raise defences against overcrowding
Venice isn't the only place in Italy that has recently introduced new measures aimed at slowing tourist flows.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Italy authorities probe Venice bus crash that killed 21 people
The electric bus, carrying foreign tourists returning from a day trip to Venice, crashed through the guardrail and off an overpass.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Venice avoids being added to UNESCO list of endangered sites
Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said adding Venice to the list would have been an "undue move" not based on objective facts.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Woody Allen hails 'very lucky life' as he presents 50th film
The Venice Film Festival was denounced by some critics for giving US director Woody Allen a prestigious slot for first French-language film.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Elvis was 'the love of my life', Priscilla tells Venice
A film about Elvis Presley and former wife Priscilla's turbulent relationship hit the Venice Film Festival.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Israeli-Iranian movie filmed undercover to avoid suspicion
"Tatami", a tense thriller centred on a world judo championship, got its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival at the weekend.
Mon Sep 04 2023
When is Venice Film Festival 2023 and what can we expect?
The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world, with its 80th edition opening this week.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Venice film fest attracts top names despite Hollywood strikes
The world's oldest film festival features movies from 55 countries, including 23 titles running for the prestigious Golden Lion award.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Venice's waters turn fluorescent green near Rialto Bridge
The environmental agency has received samples of the altered waters and is working to identify the substance that changed their colour.
Mon May 29 2023
Venice recruits next generation in flooding fight
As rising waters fuel fears that Venice may one day be entirely submerged, local children are being educated on how to protect the lagoon.
Sat Jan 28 2023
Bookish and traumatised: The real Marilyn Monroe comes to Venice
"Blonde" is a dark retelling of the iconic actress's life that lifts the lid on the trauma and fierce intelligence behind the bubbly Monroe.
Sat Sep 17 2022
Venice gets a dose of Harry Styles fever
With millions of fans hanging on his every word, Styles was typically cautious.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Brendan Fraser learns new way to move in Venice obesity drama
Brendan Fraser returns to the big screen as a leading man after a nine-year absence, playing the obese hero of "The Whale".
Mon Sep 05 2022
From Cruz to Blanchett: Venice serves up film festival stars
A total of 23 movies are in competition for the Golden Lion on the glitzy Venice Lido running from August 31 to September 10.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Venice pushes tourists to drink from fountains and shun plastic
To combat the waste, local authorities now promote the use of refillable water bottles.
Tue Jul 26 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024