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Venice mosque dispute: Bengali community threatens strikes after permit denial
A dispute has escalated in Venice as the local administration denied a permit for the construction of a new mosque in Mestre. Mayor Simone Venturini rejected the proposal, describing the project as 'pharaonic' and incompatible with current urban regulations. The Mayor further stated that the permit is contingent on the Bengali community demonstrating greater integration, specifically regarding the Italian language and local civic cooperation.
In response, the Bengali community, represented by the 'Giovani per l’umanità' association, has threatened to stage strikes and protests. Prince Howlader, the association's president, warned that such actions could paralyze the region, potentially impacting major employers like Fincantieri, as well as the tourism and hospitality sectors. The association had previously purchased land in Via Giustizia for approximately 1.5 million euros to facilitate the project.
The situation has drawn reactions from various political and labor groups. While some political figures have supported the Mayor's decision, the CGIL union has called for dialogue to prevent strikes that could divide the local workforce.
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Fincantieri · Mestre · Prince Howlader · Simone Venturini · Venezia · Venice
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The secretary of the CGIL union in Venice called for dialogue to avoid strikes that could divide the workforce. www.laverita.info
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mayor Simone Venturini rejected the mosque construction permit, calling the project pharaonic and incompatible with urban regulations. www.adginforma.it · www.fanpage.it · www.breitbart.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Prince Howlader, president of the 'Giovani per l’umanità' association, threatened strikes and protests if the mosque permit is not granted. www.nazionefuturarivista.it · www.fanpage.it · www.lavocedivenezia.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Mayor stated that the Bengali community needs to show progress in integration, including learning Italian and respecting local rules regarding waste disposal. www.adginforma.it · www.breitbart.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The association purchased land in Via Giustizia for approximately 1.5 million euros to build the mosque. www.fanpage.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Bengali community warned that a strike could paralyze major sectors including Fincantieri, tourism, and local restaurants. www.nazionefuturarivista.it · www.fanpage.it