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Bezos, Sanchez to Say 'I Do' in Troubled Venice

  • On Friday, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez began a three-day wedding celebration in Venice amid protests by locals and environmentalists over over-tourism and city strain.
  • Environmentalists and residents protested, citing over-tourism and depopulation concerns, under the banner 'No Space for Bezos.'
  • Reports show the wedding cost up to $56 million, with 200–250 VIP guests including celebrities and royalty, guarded by over 20 security personnel.
  • Venice City Hall cordoned off the wedding area with fortress-like security, sparking global media scrutiny on the city’s balance between celebration and preservation.
  • Italy’s tourism ministry projects the wedding will boost Venice's economy by nearly €1 billion, amid concerns over over-tourism and local displacement, highlighting ongoing sustainability debates.
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Bezos, Sanchez say 'I do' in a divided Venice

Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot Friday at a sumptuous ceremony with the rich and famous on an island in Venice's lagoon, out of the sight and sound of protesters.

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Impressive dresses and precious jewelry caught the eye in a celebrity "parade" in Venice

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