An alarming new scam is sweeping through Venice's picturesque streets, with travellers reporting encounters with fake police officers demanding to see passports and wallets. Discover how to protect yourself from this sophisticated con.
Khaled Sabsabi loses $80,000 Creative Australia grant after being selected for prestigious Venice Biennale, sparking outrage in arts community over funding priorities.
Venice faces its worst flooding in years as severe weather warnings prompt emergency measures. Tourists urged to reconsider travel plans amid rising water levels and safety concerns.
The prestigious Lyon Dance Biennale confronts modern audience attention spans with radical performances that reject instant gratification in favour of profound artistic engagement.
From opulent palazzos to intimate boutique stays, explore our curated selection of Venice's finest hotels for an unforgettable Italian escape.
The Royal Academy of Arts announces a major 2027 solo exhibition for Simone Leigh, the celebrated US sculptor and Venice Biennale star, marking a pivotal moment for contemporary art in London.
Venice has launched a controversial €5 entry fee for day-trippers in a bold attempt to manage overtourism and preserve the fragile lagoon city.
Venice confirms a €5 daily tourist tax from 2026. Learn who must pay, how it works, and why the city is implementing this controversial measure to manage overtourism.
British tourists fined €1,500 in Venice after children play football in iconic Piazza San Marco. Local authorities enforce strict rules protecting historic sites from 'unseemly behaviour'.
A British couple's Venetian holiday ends in a ban after they were filmed leaping from a bridge into a historic canal. Discover the consequences of their reckless stunt in one of Italy's most iconic cities.
French actress Léa Seydoux commanded attention on the red carpet at the 80th Venice Film Festival, wearing a breathtaking sheer black gown for the premiere of her new psychological thriller, 'The Beast'.
Idris Elba and wife Sabrina Dhowre pack on the PDA during a romantic Venetian escape, shutting down speculation with a series of passionate kisses, just days after his co-star Rebecca Ferguson was also spotted in the city.
Supermodel Kaia Gerber and actor boyfriend Lewis Pullman made a breathtaking appearance on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival, showcasing their style and romance.
Fashion icon Alexa Chung and actor Tom Sturridge set tongues wagging as they were spotted looking cosy on a boat in Venice, fuelling speculation of a new romance during the 80th Venice Film Festival.
Former British tennis star Laura Robson stuns at the Venice Film Festival, trading her racket for haute couture in a breathtaking transformation from athlete to A-list style icon.
Hollywood megastar Dwayne Johnson reveals a strikingly leaner physique at the Venice Film Festival, sparking intense speculation about his extreme body transformation for an upcoming A24 film role.
Singer Halsey and actor-fiancé Avan Jogia set the Venice Film Festival ablaze with their affectionate red carpet appearance for the 'Smashing Machine' premiere, showcasing their undeniable chemistry and stylish flair.
Hollywood star Jude Law had a heart-stopping moment in Venice as he narrowly avoided dropping his laptop into the iconic canals while stepping off a water taxi. The 51-year-old actor's graceful recovery saved the day.
Amanda Seyfried stuns at the Venice Film Festival in a near-identical replica of Julia Roberts' iconic 1990 Pretty Woman look, complete with a polka-dot dress and wide-brimmed hat, sparking fashion frenzy and homage debates.
Screen icon Kim Novak, famed for 'Vertigo', receives the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement and reveals her astonishing journey from a poverty-stricken childhood to Hollywood royalty in a powerful new documentary.
Emily Blunt commanded attention on the red carpet at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, dazzling in a silver gown for the premiere of her new film 'The Smashing Machine' alongside co-star Dwayne Johnson.
Euphoria heartthrob Jacob Elordi was caught in a fiery confrontation with a Venice Film Festival official during the premiere of his new film 'Poor Things', exposing intense on-set tensions from his Frankenstein role.
Singer Halsey commands attention on the Lido red carpet, delivering a breathtakingly glamorous look in a black corseted gown at the 'The Apprentice' premiere during the Venice Film Festival.
Supermodel Kaia Gerber and actor boyfriend Lewis Pullman were spotted enjoying a romantic evening in Venice, with Gerber turning heads in a chic braless black ensemble during their Italian escapade.
Hollywood star Amanda Seyfried suffered an awkward stumble on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival during the premiere of her new film, 'The Testament of Ann Lee'.
Emily Blunt commanded attention at the Venice Film Festival press call for 'The Smashing Machine,' dazzling in a sheer black gown and a bold 'S&M' necklace. Alongside co-star Dwayne Johnson, the duo promoted their highly anticipated new film.
Catalan auteur Albert Serra returns with a monumental, four-hour cinematic elegy for bullfighting, capturing matador Andrés Roca Rey's final performances in a film that is as beautiful as it is morally complex.
Cristiano Ronaldo's partner, Georgina Rodriguez, showcases staggering luxury in Venice, debuting a colossal diamond ring and a rare Hermès bag just hours after a glittering red carpet appearance.
Clueless star Alicia Silverstone commands attention on the red carpet at the 80th Venice Film Festival, radiating timeless elegance in a flowing emerald gown to premiere her new film 'The Substance'.
Acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro has unveiled his star-studded Netflix adaptation of 'Frankenstein' at the Venice Film Festival, featuring Jacob Elordi as the Creature and Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein.