Simone Venturini
Italian politician
- Jul 4
Tourist climbs onto moving Venice vaporetto roof, filmed by friend, reported to police
An 18-year-old tourist from Reggio Emilia climbed onto the roof of a moving water bus in Venice's San Marco basin, a stunt filmed by a friend and shared widely on social media, before being intercepted by local police and reported for endangering navigation.
- Jun 20
Venice mayor proposes raising day-tripper entry tax to €50 on peak days to curb overtourism
Simone Venturini, the new mayor of Venice, wants to increase the charge for day visitors from the current €5-10 to as much as €50 on high-traffic dates, arguing it is the only effective tool to manage daily tourist numbers.
- May 25
Center-right's Venturini wins Venice mayoral race in first round, dealing blow to left
Simone Venturini, the center-right candidate, won Venice's mayoral election outright with 53% of the vote, avoiding a runoff and extending the right's 11-year rule. His victory prompted a taunting tweet from Premier Giorgia Meloni to opposition leader Elly Schlein.
