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Italian Florence announces fight against excessive tourism

Italian Florence announces fight against excessive tourism

Florence authorities are stepping up the fight against excessive tourism due to the growing number of visitors. The city bans key boxes, loudspeakers for tour guides, and “atypical vehicles.

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Venice to double the number of “paid days” for tourists

Venice to double the number of “paid days” for tourists

Venice authorities are increasing the number of days with paid entrance to the historic center.

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Prague bans night pub tours for groups of tourists

Prague bans night pub tours for groups of tourists

The Prague authorities have banned organized night tours of pubs for tourist groups from 22:00 to 6:00. The decision was made due to complaints from residents about noise and garbage and security problems in the city center.

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From August 1, Venice limits tourist groups to 25 people and bans loudspeakers

From August 1, Venice limits tourist groups to 25 people and bans loudspeakers

The city of Venice has limited the size of tourist groups to 25 people and banned the use of loudspeakers by guides. Violators face fines of 25 to 500 euros.

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Venice earned 28 million euros from tourist tax

Venice earned 28 million euros from tourist tax

Venice has introduced a €5 tourist tax for one-day visitors. During the 29 days of the test project, the city received 2.4 million euros in revenue from more than 485 thousand tourists.

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First beach area opened in southern Odesa region

First beach area opened in southern Odesa region

The first beach recreation area was opened in the village of Prymorske, Izmail district, Odesa region, and the town of Vilkovo, known as "Ukrainian Venice," is also open to tourists this summer.

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This year may open a tourist route "Ukrainian Venice"

This year may open a tourist route "Ukrainian Venice"

The authorities of the Odessa region are studying the possibility of opening a tourist route "Ukrainian Venice" in the city of Vilkovo, which will allow you to make excursions and health trips to the area known for its nature, fruits and warmer climate than Odessa.

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Odessa region prepares for the beach season - Kiper

Odessa region prepares for the beach season - Kiper

Odessa region is preparing for the beach season, said RMA chairman Oleg Kiper.

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Over the past month, the enemy has carried out over 1600 attacks on peaceful cities with missiles, drones and artillery - Kostin

Over the past month, the enemy has carried out over 1600 attacks on peaceful cities with missiles, drones and artillery - Kostin

In the last month alone, the enemy fired over 1,600 missiles, drones and artillery at peaceful cities, killing 171 civilians.

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Entrance fees brought Venice its first million

Entrance fees brought Venice its first million

Venice earned 975,000 euros ($1. 1 million) from ticket sales in the first 11 days after introducing a 5 euro entrance fee for day-trippers on the busiest days.

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Pope Francis leaves Rome for the first time in more than half a year: visits women's prison and exhibition in Venice

Pope Francis leaves Rome for the first time in more than half a year: visits women's prison and exhibition in Venice

Pope Francis made his first trip outside of Rome in 7 months, visiting Venice for a day, where he raised issues such as the war in Ukraine, called for negotiated peace and encouraged young people to help others.

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March 26: World Vermouth Day, "Make Up Your Own Holiday" Day

March 26: World Vermouth Day, "Make Up Your Own Holiday" Day

Today, March 26, all cocktail lovers can join the World Vermouth Day. The event was founded by the famous bartender and vermouth producer Giancarlo Mancino.

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February 8: Wedding proposal day, International Scotch Whisky Day

February 8: Wedding proposal day, International Scotch Whisky Day

Today, on February 8, all lovers who want to unite their fates forever can join the World Marriage Proposal Day. The event originated in India but has become quite popular in many countries around the world.

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