Simone Venturini won over 50% of the vote and became the mayor of Venice in the first round. The victory strengthened the positions of Meloni's coalition in Italy's local elections.
The Ukrainian pavilion, titled Net Making, has opened in Venice. Its centerpiece is the sculpture 'Origami Deer' by Zhanna Kadyrova, which was evacuated from Pokrovsk.
The jury resigned due to Russia's return to the exhibition, and the EU is threatening to cut funding. According to AFP, the Russian pavilion will not be open to the public.
Bologna, Milan, and Venice airports are restricting aircraft refueling due to supply disruptions. Priority is given to medical and long-haul international flights.
Singer Madonna has landed a role in the second season of the comedy The Studio, her first in many years. Filming for the project is taking place in Venice with a star-studded cast.
The organizers of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games received the Olympic flame at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. This marked the beginning of a 63-day torch relay that will travel across Italy before the Olympics in February.
Actress Ashley Park announced the completion of filming for season 5 of the series "Emily in Paris" by posting a photo on Instagram. The premiere of the new season is scheduled for December 18.
Jeff Bezos has invested $6. 2 million in Project Prometheus, a new artificial intelligence startup. The company focuses on technologies that assist in engineering and manufacturing, including computers, aerospace, and automobiles.
The wreckage of a private helicopter carrying two businessmen who died was found in Italy. Before the crash, they reported engine failure.
On October 11-12, the Polish Open International Karate Grand Prix Tournament took place in the southern city of Bielsko-Biala, with more than 2,700 karateka from 33 countries around the world.
Blue Origin is preparing its New Glenn rocket for its first major launch in late October or November. It will deliver NASA's ESCAPADE probes to Mars to study the planet's atmosphere.
A 10-month-old infant died in Bila Tserkva. Police are investigating the child's death and the improper performance of duties by medical workers.
Diego Borella, 47-year-old assistant director of the "Emily in Paris" series, suddenly died in Venice while preparing for the filming of the fifth season. The filming process has been temporarily suspended after the incident.
A six-year-old Ukrainian refugee died in a Padua hospital after a road accident at a pedestrian crossing near Venice. The boy, who fled the war, had been in critical condition for two days.
Jacklyn Bezos, mother of billionaire Jeff Bezos, died at the age of 78 after a long battle with dementia. She was one of Amazon's first investors, investing nearly $250,000 in 1995.
Francis Ford Coppola was taken to the Tor Vergata polyclinic in Rome. The 86-year-old director was hospitalized after participating in the Magna Grecia Film Festival.
On July 26, Italian airports will be paralyzed due to mass strikes, affecting Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea, and Wizz Air. Strikes will also take place in Spain and Portugal, intensifying chaos for travelers.
Actress Charlize Theron criticized Jeff Bezos and his new wife Lauren Sanchez for their $50 million wedding in Venice. Protesters in Venice also condemned the lavish wedding, demanding that Bezos pay more taxes, accusing him of tax evasion and low wages for employees.
Europe is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many countries. Spain recorded a June high of 46°C, leading to fires and evacuations, while the UK and Germany are also expecting historical highs.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have tied the knot, organizing a lavish three-day ceremony in Venice. The wedding was attended by numerous celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Gates, and members of the Kardashian family.
Kylie Jenner arrived in Venice with her children for Jeff Bezos' wedding. A photo of her son with a soft toy provoked discussion among fans about a gift from Timothée Chalamet.
Tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are celebrating a lavish $20 million wedding in Venice with nearly 200 celebrity guests. The main ceremony will take place on June 27 on the island of San Giorgio after the official marriage registration, despite protests from local residents.
A part of Venice has been declared a restricted area due to the wedding of American billionaire, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Security measures have been strengthened and pedestrian and boat traffic limited ahead of the main celebrations.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez arrived in Venice for their wedding, despite protests. They had to change the venue due to outrage from local residents.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez moved the main wedding celebration from the center of Venice to the Arsenal. Local activists consider this a victory after their protests against turning the city into a "theme park for billionaires".
The wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice sparked protests from local residents and environmental organizations. Citizens are outraged by the city's transformation into a "private ballroom," and environmentalists criticize excessive spending amidst the climate crisis.
Rumors about a breakup between singer Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom are gaining momentum. The couple, engaged since 2019, is experiencing serious difficulties, as evidenced by statements from close friends and Perry's absence of her engagement ring.
Protests against excessive tourism took place in Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Demonstrators are demanding a rethinking of the economic model that fuels the housing crisis.
MHP became a partner of the Ukrainian pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale.
Director Alexander Payne will head the jury of the 82nd Venice Film Festival, which will take place from August 27 to September 6. The artist called it a great honor and joy.
