Veneto Articles
Skinhead attack sparks concerns Italian politicians on Monday were at odds over a neo-Fascist attack in the centre of Verona that some claimed marked a worrying level of political violence.
Skinhead attack man worsens The condition of a man attacked in the centre of Verona last week by a group of youths with links to the far right has worsened, doctors said Monday.
Venice pigeon feeding ban flouted Animal rights campaigners in Venice crossed swords with the city council on Friday after distributing 30 kilos of birdseed to flocks of ravenous pigeons in St Mark's Square.
Feast over for Venice pigeons The age-old tourist tradition of feeding pigeons in Venice's St Mark's Square came to an abrupt end on Wednesday when a controversial city council ban swept into effect.
Anti-smoking officer fined for workplace cigarette A local health authority officer responsible for enforcing Italy's smoking ban was fined on Friday after police caught him in his office with a lit cigarette in his hand.
Work begins on belt for Venice bell-tower Work began in Venice this week to fit a titanium belt to one of the city's most famous landmarks, the bell-tower in St Mark's Square.
Padua petrol stations introduce sex toys Motorists pulling up at self-service garages in Padua now have the opportunity to stock up on sex toys along with their petrol.
Venice cracks down on dog-do Tourists in Venice may no longer have to watch their step while admiring the city's monuments thanks to a new crack-down on dog mess littering the city's pavements.
Venice takes fresh aim at pigeons Birds pose major threat to health and heritage, reports say - Venice is setting its sights on its pesky pigeons again after new reports showed the risks the birds pose to its health and heritage.
Venice discusses tourist entry toll Holiday- makers without hotel booking may have to pay charge - Tourists visiting Venice may soon have to book a hotel in advance or stump up an entry fee to cross from the mainland into the lagoon city, the city's transport chief said on Thursday.
Events in Veneto
Heineken Jammin' Festival The Heineken Jammin' Festival is one of Italy's premium rock events and always attracts an excellent line-up.
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Start Date: 20 June, 2008 - End Date: 22 June 2008San Pellegrino Cooking Cup Combining sailing skills with culinary expertise, the annual San Pellegrino Cooking Cup is one of the tastiest regattas in the world.
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Start Date: 1 June, 2008 - End Date: 31 July 200815th edition of 'Restitutions' 80 major Italian works heading for restoration including late-Renaissance masterpieces by Crivelli, Lotto and Carpaccio; most from Vatican Museums, St Mark's museum in Venice and San Gennaro museum in Naples.
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Start Date: 1 May, 2008 - End Date: 29 June 2008
Roma e i Barbari - Venice The event focuses on the Roman Empire's most difficult age, when people of profoundly different cultures and traditions from the steppes of Asia and Eastern Europe gradually began to dominate the Western world, leading to the fall of Rome.
