Permanent fence installed at Portara monument in Naxos after tourist incident

A permanent fence has been installed at the Portara of Naxos to protect the ancient monument following an incident involving a tourist. The Ministry of Culture carried out the project despite objections from the local municipality, which it criticized for mishandling the case and causing arrests of antiquities officials. In Norfolk, Virginia, new fences were erected around underpasses as preparation for upcoming overpass repairs; city officials clarified the fences were unrelated to concerns about homelessness in the area. In Thiruvananthapuram, India, dome fencing will be installed along the Amayizhanchan Canal to prevent waste dumping, following directives from the state human rights commission and plans for canal widening and removal of illegal encroachments. These fencing projects reflect efforts by authorities to protect cultural sites, infrastructure, and the environment from damage and misuse.