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Venice to reinstate daytripper fee for 60 days in 2026
Venice will reintroduce its daytripper fee in 2026 for 60 days, targeting specific dates from April 3 to July 26, primarily on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, according to multiple reports. The measure aims to curb 'hit and run' tourism and manage tourist flows.
MEPs, Ukraine condemn Russia's Venice Biennale return as legitimizing war
A group of cross-party MEPs and Ukrainian officials have condemned the Venice Biennale's decision to allow Russia to participate in the 2026 exhibition, arguing it risks legitimizing war crimes and undermining EU trust.

Venice Biennale Allows Russia to Participate in 2026 Exhibition
The Venice Biennale has decided to allow Russia to participate in its 2026 international art exhibition for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Italian government and European lawmakers have opposed the decision.