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Greta Thunberg banned from Venice after activists dye Grand Canal bright green in protest

The governor of Venice said the act was ‘disrespectful to our city’s history’

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Greta Thunberg banned from Venice after dying Grand Canal green in COP30 protest

Greta Thunberg has been banned from Venice after dying water in the Grand Canal green in protest of COP30.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

The best beach hotels in Abu Dhabi, from private stretches to resorts ideal for kids

There are very few beach holidays that can be beaten by fly-and-flop in the Emirates, with private, undisturbed beaches, luxury service and the opportunity for complete relaxation

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Venice police investigate source of bright green liquid in Grand Canal

Speculation climate protesters could be responsible for phosphorescent patch that appeared by Rialto Bridge

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023

Venice police investigate bright green liquid in Grand Canal

Police in Venice are investigating the source of a phosphorescent green liquid patch that appeared Sunday in the city’s famed Grand Canal

The Independent UK · May 28, 2023

The Loop: Donald Trump affidavit one step closer to release, UN Secretary-General visits Ukraine, and tourists fined for surfing Venice's Grand Canal — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News · Aug 18, 2022

Venice mayor hits out at ‘idiot’ tourists for surfing along Grand Canal as two fined

Venice’s mayor had offered dinner to anyone who could locate those ‘making a mockery of the city’

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

Venice mayor hunts for ‘idiots’ filmed foil surfing along Grand Canal

Luigi Brugnaro offers dinner to anyone who can locate duo who ‘make a mockery of this city’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022

Venice and the milk of dreams

Santa Maria Della Salute, also known as Saint Mary of Health, stands majestically at Punta Della Dogana by the Grand Canal in the city of Venice. In 1631, Venice experienced an unusually devastating plague when nearly a third of the population was wiped out. As a votive offering, the Republic…

Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022

Fleadh Cheoil pays touching tribute to Ashling Murphy in beautiful video with young teacher

Ashling was attacked and killed while she was out for a run along the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Offaly on January 12, with the Fleadh in Mullingar dedicating parts of last night's coverage to her

Irish Mirror · Aug 7, 2022