French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 11 to 17/03

Evening Update Friday 15 March

Several hundred young people staged a demonstration in Nice this morning Evening Update Friday 15 March Read More

15/03/2019

French and Riviera News Friday 15th March 2019

As part of a global call many rallies are planned across France today. The "global strike for the future" will see students around the world take part. In Nice students are meeting this morning at Place Garibaldi. French and Riviera News Friday 15th March 2019 Read More

15/03/2019

Evening Update Thursday 14 March

Isola 2000 has announced that helicopter flights to and from the resort will end in April Evening Update Thursday 14 March Read More

14/03/2019

March against climate change

As young people protest against climate change worldwide this weekend, in France youths have been encouraged to participate in the “global climate strike” starting tomorrow Friday March 15th and continuing over the weekend. March against climate change Read More

14/03/2019

Nice terror attack

Local media has reported that the investigation into the Nice terror attack of July 14th 2016 will be judged by the end of next year. Nice terror attack Read More

14/03/2019

France introduces in-car breathalyser

A new law will see French motorists convicted of drink driving being allowed to continue using their vehicles by fitting them with a breathalyser machine. France introduces in-car breathalyser Read More

14/03/2019

French and Riviera News Thursday 14th March 2019

Public Health France has announced that Measles has claimed its first victim of 2019 in France. Last year, three people died of measles, a highly contagious disease that can cause serious or even fatal complications. French and Riviera News Thursday 14th March 2019 Read More

14/03/2019

Evening Update Wednesday 13 March

Access to the prison in Draguignan was blocked by supervisors this morning Evening Update Wednesday 13 March Read More

13/03/2019

School children in Italy must be vaccinated

Italian school children have been told not to turn up to school unless they can prove they have been properly vaccinated. School children in Italy must be vaccinated Read More

13/03/2019

New cinema complex for 2024 in Cannes

Cannes city council has announced plans for a new cinema complex. New cinema complex for 2024 in Cannes Read More

13/03/2019

Tramway out of service this morning in Nice

A car has overturned on line one of the Nice tramway this morning Tramway out of service this morning in Nice Read More

13/03/2019

French and Riviera News Wednesday 13th March 2019

Police in Hyeres in the Var, have confirmed that the body discovered near the A57 motorway in Solliès-Villes is that of a 17 year old boy who was reported missing on Sunday following a night out. French and Riviera News Wednesday 13th March 2019 Read More

13/03/2019

Evening Update Tuesday 12 March

Train services were severely disrupted between Nice and Ventimiglia during this morning’s rush hour Evening Update Tuesday 12 March Read More

12/03/2019

Survey

According to a survey published today the public image of the leader of the National Rally party, formerly known as the National Front, Marine Le Pen has improved. Survey Read More

12/03/2019

Education

High school students in France along with students who wish to change their orientation for higher education have only a few days to register on the Parcoursup platform. Education Read More

12/03/2019

Police presence on Rue Trachel in Nice

The Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi has announced the opening of a police station on Rue Trachel in Nice. Police presence on Rue Trachel in Nice Read More

12/03/2019

French and Riviera News Tuesday 12th March 2019

Strong winds which hit the region on Monday caused considerable damage as well as disruption to flights at Nice Airport. French and Riviera News Tuesday 12th March 2019 Read More

12/03/2019

Evening Update Monday 11 March

A brush fire broke out near Roquefort-les-Pins today Evening Update Monday 11 March Read More

11/03/2019

Mipim opens in Cannes

The largest real estate show in the world “Mipim” opens in Cannes tomorrow. Mipim opens in Cannes Read More

11/03/2019

Promenade des Anglais

After several months of work Nice city council has announced that the renovation work as well as new security measures Promenade des Anglais Read More

11/03/2019

Prison staff continue strike action in Nice

Prison staff are continuing strike action today in front of the prison of Nice. The movement which started last Wednesday has called for several unions to continue today. Prison staff continue strike action in Nice Read More

11/03/2019

Weather warning

The Alpes Maritimes and the Var region have this morning, been placed on a yellow weather alert by Meteo France with strong winds forecast. Weather warning Read More

11/03/2019

Accident causes delays on Promenade in Nice this morning

A road accident on the Promenade des Anglais has caused long delays during this morning’s rush hour. Accident causes delays on Promenade in Nice this morning Read More

11/03/2019

French and Riviera News Monday 11th March 2019

3,000 people from all over Corsica have gathered in the north of the island to take part in a silent march against domestic violence. French and Riviera News Monday 11th March 2019 Read More

11/03/2019