Italy has declared a state of emergency in Venice after the Italian city was engulfed by 1.87m (6ft) high water levels, flooding its historic basilica and cutting power to homes. More than 80% of ...

Watch: Venice flood barriers pass first test The project has already cost billions of euros in investment. According to Italy's infrastructure ministry, the flood barriers will be handed over to ...

Three-quarters of Venice, Italy was underwater on Monday as a storm brought a historic flood to the city. Heavy winds raised the water levels by more than five feet, causing the worst flooding in ...

Renowned as the “City of Canals” and the “Queen of the Adriatic,” Venice draws travelers from around the world with its ...

The day before, a torrential downpour had flooded Mestre ... is not only a problem in Venice but in all historical towns, not only Italy," cautioned Mayor Cacciari. "The so-called exodus, which ...

Spring is a beautiful season in Venice. It's when the city defrosts – high average temperatures rise from the lower 50s in ...

Italy on Thursday declared a state of emergency for Venice after an exceptional tide ... in the devastated city after Tuesday's flooding. Despite the emergency, tourists larked around in the ...

European Union holiday hotspot of Venice is taking immediate and urgent steps to try and safeguard its future amid a risk of ...

The image of a beautiful romantic city was shattered on 4 November 1966, when torrential rain devastated the north of Italy and flooded both Venice and Florence on a scale never seen before. The ...

as severe flooding has become more and more common. Where to begin when exploring the Queen of the Adriatic? We have recommendations for you of the most important things to see in Venice Italy in one ...

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Rylan Clark has been inundated with messages from his celebrity pals as he marked his 36th birthday with a special tribute ...