Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:07am on 24 Jun 2025,Tuesday International
As Amazon founder Jeff Bezos prepares to marry Lauren Sanchez in Venice, local residents and activists are protesting the lavish celebrations. Dubbed the “wedding of the century,” the three-day event from June 26–28 will occupy San Giorgio island and draw 200 high-profile guests, including Ivanka Trump, Oprah, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Protesters from groups like "No Space for Bezos" and Greenpeace criticized the disruption to Venice’s already overtourism-hit life, Bezos’ low tax rate, and Amazon’s labor and environmental record. A giant banner was unfurled in St Mark’s Square, accusing the billionaire of exploiting the city while ignoring locals' struggles with housing costs. (PC: NDTV)
