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The Independent
6 days ago
- The Independent
Inside plans to transform derelict island for Venice residents
Venetian activists from the group Poveglia per Tutti have received permission to transform part of the abandoned island of Poveglia into a public lagoon park. The park, set to open from 1 August, aims to provide a space for locals to escape the millions of tourists visiting Venice annually. This initiative is a response to overtourism in Venice, which has led to a decline in the city 's resident population and strain on infrastructure. Poveglia, historically used as a quarantine site and later a mental hospital, has been abandoned since 1968. Poveglia per Tutti has secured €300,000 for the initial phase and plans further fundraising, partnering with the University of Verona to study the project's social impact.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gunfire at Jordan city park: Man in critical condition, no arrests
Gunfire at a city park in Jordan early Sunday evening left one man in critical condition, according to police. The Jordan Police Department said officers responded to gun shots in the Lagoon Park parking lot around 6:20 p.m. an found a man in the lot suffering from gunshot wounds. The man was rushed to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The suspect, or suspects, had reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived, police said. No arrests have been made. The Scott County Sheriff's Office and Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are assisting with the investigation, the police department said. Police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators. Information on submitting anonymous tips can be found on the city's website here. Lagoon Park via city of Jordan | Facebook.
