Venice
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Venice mayor calls for hunt for ‘idiots’ filmed surfing along Grand CanalIn several clips filmed by shocked onlookers at various points along the canal, the two surfers were recorded as they dodged gondolas and water taxis in the historic city's centre.TrendingAug 17
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1st cruise ship resumes service in Venice amid COVID-19, draws protestsPrior to the pandemic, Venice struggled with over-tourism. It was about to impose a tax on day-trippers before COVID-19 struck, bringing tourism to an abrupt halt.WorldJun 5, 2021
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Coronavirus in Italy: ‘Stringent’ rules, ‘confusion’ as residents describe lockdownTravel Canada has issued an advisory urging Canadians to “avoid non-essential travel” to northern Italy due to the spread of the virus.HealthMar 8, 2020
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Youths hurl punches, anti-Semitic slurs at Italian politician in VeniceAnti-Semitic incidents have been on the rise in Italy, as far-right political groups, including those with neo-fascist roots, gain traction in the country.CrimeJan 1, 2020
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Flood damage to Venice’s prized St. Mark’s Cathedral to total millionsUnlike other natural disasters, like, say, an earthquake that leaves images of collapsed bell towers and fallen walls, fresh damage from the Venice floods is so far not visible to the naked eye.WorldDec 24, 2019
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Venice faces new round of intense flooding weeks after historic high tideThe latest surge comes at a particularly inopportune time for the city as it's still reeling from the 1.87-meter-high tide on Nov. 12, which was the highest in more than 50 years.WorldDec 23, 2019
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Tide barriers to protect Venice from flooding pass another test — but skeptics remainThe system of movable underwater barriers, dubbed Moses, has been beset by corruption, cost overruns and delays.EnvironmentDec 7, 2019
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Venice residents tired of government inaction on mounting ‘climate emergency’The historic flooding has sharpened calls to create an administration that recognizes the uniqueness of Venice.WorldNov 18, 2019
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Venice hit by third exceptional tide in same weekTourists with scheduled departures rushed to grab the last water taxis to get to the mainland Sunday before service was interrupted in anticipation of the high tide.WorldNov 17, 2019
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Venice’s St. Mark’s Square reopens despite high water levelsBy late Saturday morning, water was rising again in St. Mark’s Square and the forecast for Sunday was worse. The tide was expected to peak at 1.15 meters above sea level on Saturday at noon.WorldNov 16, 2019
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