Why Venice is waging a new battle in war on cruise ships

Arrival of 92,000-tonne MSC Orchestra reignites row about hosting mega vessels

MSC Orchestra departs Venice
MSC Orchestra in Venice
(Image credit: Miguel Medina/AFP via Getty Images)

The arrival of the first cruise ship to dock in Venice in 18 months has triggered a fresh wave of arguments between campaigners and the city authorities.

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