North-east Italy: news archives

More high tides than usual for Venice in this period

Venice records surge in high tides

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Venice has recorded an unusually high number of extreme high tides at the start of the year, with growing concerns about rising sea levels and the long-term vulnerability of the lagoon city.

Mimmo the dolphin sneaks back into Venice basin

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A lone dolphin, affectionately named “Mimmo”, has made themself at home in the basin in front of the Basilica di San Marco in Venice. They appear unfazed by the flurry of water-taxis, gondolas and tour boats that constantly criss-cross the busy lagoon waters.

flooding friuli Venezia Giulia. A landslide leaves two unaccounted for. Image credit: vigil del fuoco

Landslide leaves two missing as severe storms hit Friuli Venezia Giulia

November 17, 2025November 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Two people remain unaccounted for after a landslide destroyed a house in Brazzano di Cormons during intense overnight rain.

Lake Garda, Lombardy. Image credit: Pxhere

A quick guide to Lombardy

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Lombardy combines energy, beauty, and history in one region. In northern Italy, it stretches from the Alps to the Po Valley, offering interesting cities, picture-perfect lakes, and world-class cuisine.

Young worker dies in silo fall in Rovigo

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A young worker dies after falling from a height of approximately 10 metres on a farm between San Martino di Venezze and Mardimago in the province of Rovigo. The accident occurred at the facility of the San Martino Corn Producers Cooperative, according to the Veneto branch of the union UIL.

Scene of stabbing of woman by ex-partner in Verona. Image credit: Carabinieri Verona

Man arrested after fatal stabbing of ex-partner

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 41-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his former partner to death in Castelnuovo del Garda, near Verona.

Three police killed during eviction near Verona

Three Carabinieri killed in Verona eviction blast

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

ROME — President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will attend the State funeral on Friday in Padua for three Carabinieri officers killed during an eviction near Verona. The government has declared a national day of mourning.

Dog tax proposal in South Tyrol strongly criticised. Image credit: Sally Anscombe / Getty Images

Proposed dog tax in South Tyrol criticised

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tourists travelling with canines to South Tyrol will soon face a new dog tax, provoking strong criticism from animal rights organisations and opposition parties.