Anti-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. Continue reading →

Unlike 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. Continue reading →

The 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. Continue reading →

The system of movable underwater barriers, dubbed Moses, has been beset by corruption, cost overruns and delays. Continue reading →

The historic flooding has sharpened calls to create an administration that recognizes the uniqueness of Venice. Continue reading →

Tourists 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. Continue reading →

By 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. Continue reading →

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said the government would be acting quickly to allocate funds to Venice following near-historic flooding. Continue reading →

“We ask the government to help us. The cost will be high. This is the result of climate change,” he said on Twitter. Continue reading →