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New island emerges in Venice – thanks to flood barriers | World News
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A new island has emerged in Venice – thanks to recently installed city flood barriers. Bacan is a small stretch of land near the Sant’Erasmo island on the Northern Venetian Lagoon. It can only be reached by private boat. The island is popular with local residents during the summer months as an escape from a…
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Italy: Reason for Venice canal turning bright green revealed | World News
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A patch of phosphorescent green liquid that appeared in Venice’s Grand Canal was caused by the chemical fluorescein. Environmental officials confirmed the source of the discolouration on Monday after images on social media showed a bright patch of green around the Rialto Bridge, near an embankment lined with restaurants. Image: Pic: AP Fluorescein – a…