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Amsterdam's red-light district remains sparse as many international tourists have stayed away during the pandemic.
Lifestyle
Is overtourism over? Travelers to Europe stay home due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Venice’s Grand Canal was for centuries a thoroughfare for the global shipping trade on the ancient Silk Road.
On China's New Silk Road
Italy is caught in the middle of the EU’s tussle with its ‘systemic rival,’ China
A view of the Grand Canal following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Venice, Italy, May 24, 2020.
The canals are clear thanks to the coronavirus, but Venice’s existential threat Is climate change
The San Marco basin in Venice appears placid as a result of the slowdown in activity with the country's lockdown in response to the coronavirus.
COVID-19
The changing face of Venice 
Rev. Giuseppe Corbari in a small town in Lombardy printed out pictures of his congrgants and placed them on the pews so he'd feel less alone. 
COVID-19
Amid lockdown, churches find creative ways to keep in touch with the masses
A man with a mask walks in a flooded street during a period of seasonal high water
Climate Change
Venice floods: Historical myths may attract the aid the city needs
Arts, Culture & Media
Kurt Goes to Venice
Director Ziad Doueiri poses during a photocall for the movie "The Insult," at the 74th Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy on August 31, 2017. The film won Best Actor for Kamal el-Basha’s role. When he returned to Lebanon, Doueiri was detained by author
Arts
This Lebanese filmmaker is getting global acclaim, but back home he got arrested
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Global Politics
Venice prepares for autonomy vote on Sunday
Barcelona soccer fans make their feelings known about Catalan independence, at a game on Wednesday Oct 18th 2017
Culture
The roots of Catalonia’s differences with the rest of Spain
Business, Economics and Jobs
Venetians aren’t all smiles about the cruise ships that visit the city
Arts, Culture & Media
Sarah Sze set to represent U.S. at art’s Venice Biennale
Global Politics
China’s copycat town emblematic of Chinese passion for look-a-likes
Environment
New York just one of several cities facing increased risk of coastal flooding
Arts, Culture & Media
Wading in Venice: City Submerged by Flood Waters
Environment
Cities and Rising Waters
Global Politics
Helsinki Rejects New Guggenheim Museum
Podcast: The World Population at Seven Billion
The American Venice
Global Politics
Billboards adorn historic Venice buildings
Arts, Culture & Media
Freespeed Sonata by SIG
Conflict & Justice
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Conflict & Justice
The case of Italy’s crucifix
Environment
Geo Quiz and answer
Arts, Culture & Media
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Environment
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Environment
Marine life flourishes in Venice