The Latest Breaking News from Venice

Maggie Gyllenhaal to lead Venice Film Festival jury

Maggie Gyllenhaal is set to lead the main competition jury for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Venice is sinking – we analysed every plan to save it, and none would preserve the city as we know it

Venice has co-existed with the sea throughout its 1,500-year history, perhaps better than any other city on earth. Yet over the past century it has flooded increasingly often, as the sea rises and the city itself sinks under its own weight.

The Conversation · Apr 21

Bulletin world briefing: Why a picture of an Israeli soldier sparked outrage and an IDF apology

Why this picture of an Israeli soldier forced an apology from the IDF How Chernobyl’s radioactive zone became a thriving refuge for rare wildlife Pope Leo slams global injustice and exploitation on outspoken Africa visit Chinese aircraft carrier ‘closely monitored’ sailing through disputed waters Venice could be submerged entirely if…

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Venice is threatened by rising sea levels. Will the city be forced to relocate?

Scientists warn that no adaptation measure can sustain Venice as rising sea levels threaten to swallow the city.

Euronews · Apr 17

Keira Knightley confirms wide-leg jeans and Mary-Jane flats as the chicest duo for everyday spring styling

Spotted on the streets of Venice, Keira Knightley's Italian outfit offers the perfect blueprint for an effortless spring

Woman & Home · Apr 7

Jet fuel rationing introduced at four airports in Italy

Air BP Italia has fuel restrictions in place until at least 9 April

The Independent UK · Apr 7

Venice’s hotel boom: Luxury openings reshaping stays in 2026

From restored palaces to coastal resorts, Venice and its surrounding region are welcoming a wave of luxury hotel openings and reopenings in 2026.

Euronews · Apr 1

Venice entry fee returns with extended dates

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The Independent UK · Mar 31

Controversial entry fee set to return for tourists entering Venice this week

The levy will be in place for 60 days across peak season

The Independent UK · Mar 31

MEPs urge Commission leaders to stop Russia from returning to the Venice Biennale

MEPs have urged European Commission leaders to prevent Russia from participating in the Venice Biennale. The move has been backed by Ukraine's foreign policy chief who says "Russia rejects all proposals to end the war and rejects the dialogue that the organizers of the exhibition claim."

Euronews · Mar 28