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Russia returns to the Venice Biennale amid fierce criticism

Even if Moscow was never formally banned from the most important contemporary art competition after its large-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, this return - which coincides with a certain 'rehabilitation' of Russian athletes - is raising quite a few eyebrows.

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China’s real estate bubble has burst. Here’s what the abandoned properties tell us

“Life in Venice” promised a luxurious lifestyle by the sea. But after its developer declared bankruptcy, it is now a ghost town

The Independent UK

Undercover officer allegedly used public money for romantic break in Venice

Woman deceived into relationship tells spycops inquiry the trip was not to meet Italian socialists, as Carlo Soracchi claims

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The lost sea: Venice Biennale pavilion set to explore Aral Sea environmental disaster

Once the world’s fourth-largest inland sea, the Aral has lost more than 90% of its volume since the 1960s and is now, largely a desert. At the Venice Biennale, a national pavilion will revisit the environmental disaster through art, folklore and collective memory.

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If the Berlin film festival ousts its director, there may be no way back

Hosting an audience-friendly festival in a highly political capital city has always been a challenge. If Berlinale’s organisers push out Tricia Tuttle over the latest Gaza row, they may as well give up trying

The Guardian - UK

In Minor Keys: Venice art biennale reveals all about Koyo Kouoh tribute edition

The 61st Venice Art Biennale has announced its complete list of participating artists. In Minor Keys by Koyo Kouoh will open to the public on Saturday 9 May and run until Sunday 22 November 2026.

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Humans – not Mimmo the dolphin – need managing in Venice lagoon, say scientists

Researchers say solitary bottlenose has adapted well to city waters, but tighter controls on boat traffic and human behaviour are needed

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‘It feels as if I’m in a Richard Curtis film’: readers’ favourite romantic trips in Europe

Romance is in the air on a roof terrace in Venice, rowing across Lake Bled and a fairytale garden in Stuttgart

The Guardian - UK

Cannibalistic jellies and aggressive blue crabs: Invasive species threaten Venice’s fragile lagoon

Venice exists in symbiosis with its surrounding brackish waters, and their health is also becoming increasingly fragile.

Euronews

Designed for Stillness: Leanne Ford’s Venice Beach Home, a Soft and Serene Take on California Casual, Is Now on the Market

The HGTV host has listed her Venice home for $4.45 million, and it features her signature white-on-white palette (naturally)

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Bianca Censori Breaks Silence On Bold Outfits And Kanye’s Controversial Venice Incident

The Australian architect has opened up about her headline-making outfits and her romance with the disgraced rapper.

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Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics

Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.

Euronews

South African artist sues minister for blocking her Venice Biennale Gaza entry

Gabrielle Goliath says Gayton McKenzie violating freedom of expression after ‘highly divisive’ artwork Elergy banned from SA pavilion

The Guardian - UK

The Floating City’s latest secret hotel

Nolinski Venice could be a strong contender for your next weekend getaway

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Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A work trip from hell in Sam Raimi's 'Send Help', more Regency-era romanticism in season 4 of 'Bridgerton', the Venice Carnival and a rumoured drop of Lana Del Rey's long-awaited 10th album... Here's what's going on in Europe this week.

The Guardian - UK

Nine bedrooms, seven untimely deaths: can ‘cursed’ Venice palace finally attract a buyer?

Ca’ Dario, empty for years, has failed to find a new owner, with local legends suggesting it is jinxed

The Independent UK

Olympic flame makes historic passage down Venice's Grand Canal

The Olympic flame makes a landmark run through Venice, gliding on boats down the Grand Canal and across St. Mark’s Basin

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Louvre museum to charge non-Europeans more: Here are the tourist attractions using dual pricing

Dual pricing is already in place for various tourist tickets or fees across Europe and the rest of the world.

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Starring role for ‘Kardashian jetty’ as Venice visitors seek peeks of Bezos wedding sites

Tourists keen to see island where couple exchanged vows, seven-star hotel where they stayed and paths trodden by their celebrity guests

The Independent UK

7 best Valentine’s package deals in the UK and Europe for a romantic break

Find swoon-worthy stays from Vienna to the Lake District with these loved-up packages

Euronews

Love video games? Visit the real-life destinations behind Assassin’s Creed, GTA and more

From Paris to Tokyo, video games are inspiring travellers to visit real-world destinations.

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Help for heritage: Rome to charge tourists to visit Trevi Fountain

Tourists in Rome next month will have to pay two euros to visit the Trevi Fountain, but entry remains free for residents. The measure is the latest in a series of heritage preservation schemes in Europe where cities such as Venice, Athens and Seville are increasing efforts to protect monuments.

The Guardian - US

The most exciting US art exhibitions in 2026

The next 12 months promise blockbuster surveys of noted greats and introductions to intriguing lesser-known artists

Euronews

Can’t face battling the crowds at your favourite holiday spots next year? Choose these dupes instead

As overtourism and extreme heat take over several of Europe’s most popular southern destinations, more destination dupes are emerging for hotspots like Barcelona and Venice.

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Tove, Frida and Schiaparelli: The 10 unmissable exhibitions and art events of 2026

Next year brings blockbuster shows from the Venice Biennale to a Frida Kahlo retrospective, plus the Middle East's most exciting new art fair.

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