Venice charges €5 entry fee for day visitors
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 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'.
Venetian police issue fines to parents after children play football in a historic square, igniting debate over public space use and childhood freedoms in the iconic city.
UK drivers are being warned over a little-known Highway Code rule that could land parents with hefty fines and penalty points during the school run. Here's what you need to know to avoid penalties.
Millions of UK motorists are unknowingly risking hefty penalties due to a common parking oversight. Discover the simple mistake that could see you fined and how to avoid it.
The historic city of Venice declares war on unruly tourist behaviour, implementing strict new fines for swimming in canals and public indecency to preserve dignity and safety.
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.
Strict new government regulations empower headteachers to issue hefty fines and pursue legal action against parents taking children out of school without permission, with penalties reaching up to £2,500 per child.
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'.
A Charleston woman faces hefty parking fines after her car was caught in a devastating flash flood, raising questions over the council's enforcement during extreme weather emergencies.
Holidaymakers in the Canary Islands are being warned they risk severe financial penalties and being barred from returning if they attempt to dodge on-the-spot fines for flouting local laws.
Outrage in Westminster as coffee shop employees receive hefty parking fines while on shift, sparking a debate over worker rights and council enforcement.
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.
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.
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.
Euphoria star Jacob Elordi was spotted sharing a moment with a mystery woman in Venice, just hours before being moved to tears by a 13-minute standing ovation for his new film 'On Swift Horses' at the 80th Venice Film Festival.
Hollywood star Jude Law and his psychologist wife, Phillipa Coan, stepped out for a rare public appearance at the 'The New Look' premiere during the Venice Film Festival, showcasing their elegant style.
Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett commanded attention on the red carpet at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, showcasing a breathtaking black gown adorned with dramatic bird feathers for the premiere of her new film 'The Father, The Mother, The Sister
Non-binary actor and model Indya Moore made a breathtaking appearance at the Venice Film Festival photocall for their new film 'Father, Mother, Sister, Brother', showcasing high fashion and discussing the project's significance.
Jude Law delivers a chilling portrayal of Vladimir Putin in the Venice Film Festival premiere of 'The Wizard of the Kremlin', generating major Oscar buzz and critical acclaim for his transformative performance.