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Venice Implements Access Fee for Day Visitors to Manage Tourism

Venice Implements Access Fee for Day Visitors to Manage Tourism

Venice, Italy, has introduced an access contribution for day visitors on selected peak dates as part of its tourism management policy. This fee is not a permanent entrance charge, and access remains free on other days. The measure aims to regulate the flow of tourists, particularly during periods of high visitor numbers. Exemptions apply to individuals staying overnight, as they already contribute through tourist taxes paid via their accommodation. Residents, workers, and young children are also exempt from this fee. The specific dates and practical arrangements for the access contribution are subject to change annually, requiring visitors to check official municipal information closer to their travel dates. This initiative reflects Venice's ongoing efforts to balance its status as a major tourist destination with the preservation of its unique environment and the quality of life for its residents. The city, built on islands in the Venetian Lagoon, is known for its intricate canal network and historic arch...
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Selena Gomez Showcases Elongated Diamond Ring Trend, Highlighting Unique Silhouettes in Jewelry

Selena Gomez Showcases Elongated Diamond Ring Trend, Highlighting Unique Silhouettes in Jewelry

Selena Gomez Showcases Elongated Diamond Ring Trend, Highlighting Unique Silhouettes in Jewelry
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What Great Fall Outfits Teach Us About Color, Texture, and Balance

What Great Fall Outfits Teach Us About Color, Texture, and Balance

Great fall style isn't about buying new things, but understanding the core principles of color, texture, and balance. Learn how to master them.
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Fall Fashion Myths That Make Seasonal Shopping More Difficult

Fall Fashion Myths That Make Seasonal Shopping More Difficult

Don't let outdated fashion rules complicate your fall wardrobe. We're debunking the biggest myths to make seasonal shopping easier and more fun.
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How Paris Hilton’s 2016 Burning Man Look Became Part of the Event’s Celebrity-Fashion Moment

How Paris Hilton’s 2016 Burning Man Look Became Part of the Event’s Celebrity-Fashion Moment

Before it was an Instagram backdrop for A-listers, Burning Man had a different vibe. Here's how Paris Hilton's 2016 arrival changed everything.
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Danny Boyle Set to Receive the Creative Impact in Directing Award from Variety at Venice Film Festival

Danny Boyle Set to Receive the Creative Impact in Directing Award from Variety at Venice Film Festival

Variety will honor Oscar-winning British filmmaker Danny Boyle with its Creative Impact in Directing Award at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday. Boyle, whose wide-ranging credits span “Trainspotting,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” “Steve Jobs” and the “28 Days Later” franchise, will receive the award during Variety’s Venice pre-opening night party at the Hotel Excelsior on the Lido. […]
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VOTE for the Herald-Tribune Girls Athlete of the Week for Aug. 24-29

VOTE for the Herald-Tribune Girls Athlete of the Week for Aug. 24-29

We listed the top high school athletes for the week of Aug. 24-29. Vote for your favorite Herald-Tribune Girls Athlete of the Week nominee.
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Former Italian Lawmaker Alessandro Di Battista Hospitalized in Havana After Falling Ill in Cuba

Former Italian Lawmaker Alessandro Di Battista Hospitalized in Havana After Falling Ill in Cuba

Alessandro Di Battista, a former Italian lawmaker and prominent figure in the Five Star Movement, has been hospitalized in Havana, Cuba, after experiencing a serious medical episode. Di Battista, known in the Italian press as the 'Italian Che,' fell ill in Santa Clara, suffering from severe headaches and losing consciousness for several hours. He was subsequently transferred by ambulance to Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital in Havana, where he is currently admitted. The incident occurred while Di Battista was in Cuba on a work trip, preparing a series of reports for Il Fatto Quotidiano and its audiovisual arm, TvLoft, titled 'La polvere del mondo.' Italian authorities, including Ambassador Simona De Martino and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, are closely monitoring his condition, and the Italian government has a medically equipped plane on standby for potential repatriation, pending doctors' approval.
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Rintaro Returns to Korea After 17 Years for Busan’s Japanese Animation Special

Rintaro Returns to Korea After 17 Years for Busan’s Japanese Animation Special

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled a 13-film Japanese Animation Special program, marking the first Korea visit in 17 years for animation master Rintaro alongside four next-generation directors. Billed as a Special Program in Focus, the lineup puts a spotlight on Japan’s animation history across a full century, mixing formative classics with […]
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Sarasota rehab center earns prestigious national recognition

Sarasota rehab center earns prestigious national recognition

A Sarasota rehabilitation center was named among America's best for 2026, adding to a growing list of national honors and top rankings.
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USMNT weekend viewing guide: Full send

USMNT weekend viewing guide: Full send

The Bundesliga is back, with some changes