Venice

Changing Colours: Why Venice’s Grand Canal turned fluorescent green

The historic Venice Grand Canal, slightly more than 3 km long, turned into a bright fluorescent green on Sunday, stumping authorities and locals. While some believe it’s algae growing on the water, others think it’s the work of environmental activists. What is the truth?

Swollen rivers and dramatic rescues: Heavy rains and floods hit northern Italy

Days of downpour led to rivers overflowing and flooding in northern Italy. At least three people have died and 5,000 rescued. Officials in the region warned residents to get to higher ground

Photograph of Venice’s 'preschool parking' wins hearts online; check post here

The photo features almost a dozen of scooters of school-going children parked in a narrow lane, which is apparently a parking spot for the pre-school kids. The photograph left many Twitter users in awe, with several claiming that the scene was ‘adorable’.

Streaming dominates Venice Film Festival with Dune, The Power of the Dog

"Culturally, it's really important for streaming services to help nourish the cinema experience," says Benedict Cumberbatch, whose Netflix film The Power of the Dog premieres at Venice Film Festival.

A guide to Venice Film Festival 2021, from screenings to COVID protocols

The 78th Venice International Film Festival is looking to bring in long-awaited releases like Dune, Spencer, Last Night In Soho among others.

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet shares mesmerising pictures of Venice as seen from International Space Station

Pesquet in his post talked about the thick wooden planks, which were driven deep into the lagoon to aid construction of Venice and the challenges the city faces due to climate change

Italy bans cruise ships from entering Venice after years of protests from locals and environmentalists

This ban will stop ships weighing more than 25,000 tonnes from entering the shallow Giudecca Canal leading past Piazza San Marco, which is the city's most famous landmark

Jamie Lee Curtis to be feted with Golden Lion award for Lifetime Achievement at 2021 Venice Film Festival

Jamie Lee Curtis will pick up the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement on 8 September, when the latest instalment of her Halloween slasher franchise, Halloween Kills, will be screened on Venice’s Lido out of competition.

UNESCO watches as Venice grapples with over-tourism amid return to normalcy post pandemic's ravages

After a 15-month pause in mass international travel, Venetians are contemplating how to welcome visitors back to their picture-postcard canals and Byzantine backdrops.

Several UN World Heritage sites in danger of losing status because of damage, development or tourism

The UN's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recommended Monday a major revamp of the heritage list.