Jeans no alibi for sex crimes Sex offenders can't claim they couldn't have abused a victim because she was wearing jeans, Italy's Supreme Court said Monday, revisiting its touchiest subject.

Bridge of sighs to be restored Venice's famous Bridge of Sighs is to be restored over the next three years, authorities announced on Wednesday.

Valentino bio set for Venice A biopic on legendary Italian designer Valentino is set to make a splash at next month's Venice Film Festival.

Changes ahead for Venice's water taxis Plans are under way to revamp water taxi service in Venice with a 30-euro limit on fares within the historic center, Deputy Mayor Michele Vianello announced on Friday.

Wim Wenders to head Venice jury German director Wim Wenders has been chosen to head the jury at this year's Venice Film Festival.

Frank Gehry to get Biennale prize Visionary US architect Frank Gehry is to get the career achievement award from the Venice Biennale next year, the board of the prestigious art and architecture showcase announced Friday.

Court nixes Vicenza base expansion A regional administrative court (TAR) has axed plans to expand an air base here to make room for American military personnel, according to the Codacons consumer group which had filed a suit against the project.

Cruise ships devastating Venice lagoon, report says Big cruise liners are devastating the Venice lagoon damaging not only the environment but also creating a health hazard for residents, environmental groups warned on Monday.

Pigeon lovers defy Venice feed ban Animal rights activists staged a dawn raid on St Mark's Square to defy Venice's new ban on feeding pigeons.

Treviso says no to foreign dogs A northern Italian deputy mayor who once called for the ethnic cleansing of homosexuals in his city launched a new crusade against non-local dogs on Friday.