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November 15, 2019

Italy declares state of emergency in Venice after high tides

By GIADA ZAMPANO
Associated Press

ROME — Italy's government declared a state of emergency Thursday in flood-ravaged Venice, seeking to release funds to repair the historic lagoon city after it was damaged by the highest tide in 50 years.

A cabinet meeting approved a special decree that included 20 million euros ($21.7 million) in immediate financial aid aimed at helping the city recover.


 
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