French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 12 to 18/10

Evening Update 16th Oct

The Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi has said, lower hospitalizations for coronavirus is what saved the area from curfew measures being imposed on Paris and other cities nationally. The Mayor was speaking at the launch of a new ‘antigen virus testing’ trial which could deliver results in 30 minutes. If the ... .... Evening Update 16th Oct Read More

16/10/2020

Lunchtime News Friday 16th October 2020

According to the report published by the Provence-Alpes Côte-d'Azur regional health agency (ARS) one hundred and thirty-four people with Covid-19 are hospitalized in the region that thirteen more than a week ago Lunchtime News Friday 16th October 2020 Read More

16/10/2020

Riviera and French News Friday 16th October 2020

An investigation has been opened following the worrying disappearance of a 17-year-old medical student in Marseille. Riviera and French News Friday 16th October 2020 Read More

16/10/2020

Evening Update 15th Oct

Yellow Vest protestors who caused over a million euro worth of damage to the payage at Le Muy during the national protests have appeared in court at Draguignan. The damage included ... ... Evening Update 15th Oct Read More

15/10/2020

Lunchtime News Thursday 15th October 2020

A curfew from 9pm to 6am has been confirmed in Aix and Marseille. The President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday the establishment of a curfew in Île-de-France and in eight other cities in France including Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Lunchtime News Thursday 15th October 2020 Read More

15/10/2020

Riviera and French News Thursday 15th October 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new restrictions in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus in France. Speaking on French television on Wednesday evening Macron launched a message of hope and indicated that he wanted to be transparent both on the “what we know about Covid-19 and previous failures from the government in the management of the health crisis”. Riviera and French News Thursday 15th October 2020 Read More

15/10/2020

Evening Update 14th Oct

President Macron is to address the nation tonight, where he is expected to announce further restrictions nationwide. This could possibly include evening curfews in ... .... Evening Update 14th Oct Read More

14/10/2020

Lunchtime News Wednesday 14th Ocotber 2020

A man has died from his injuries after a fight broke out in front of the town hall of La Trinité in Nice on Tuesday afternoon. Lunchtime News Wednesday 14th Ocotber 2020 Read More

14/10/2020

French and Riviera News Wednesday 14th October 2020

The number of people being tested for Covid-19 in Nice has dropped from 150 to 70 during September. French and Riviera News Wednesday 14th October 2020 Read More

14/10/2020

Evening Update 13th Oct

The Perfecture has extended the Corona virus restrictions until the start of next week. It means bars will continue to close at 10pm, restrictions on ... .... Evening Update 13th Oct Read More

13/10/2020

Delay in new website for French residency card

The launch of the website for Britons to register for their French residency card has been delayed. French officials have confirmed the brief delay to the site which was expected to open on Thursday 15th October. It is now reported to be postponed until Monday 19th October.  Delay in new website for French residency card Read More

13/10/2020

Lunchtime News Monday 13th October 2020

The launch of the website for Britons to register for their French residency card has been delayed. French officials have confirmed the brief delay to the site which was expected to open on Thursday 15th October. Lunchtime News Monday 13th October 2020 Read More

13/10/2020

French and Riviera News Tuesday 13th October 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron is to meet with the government’s defence council this morning to discuss new measures in the fight against the spread of Covid-19, with the possibility of a curfew being introduced to those areas the worst affected. French and Riviera News Tuesday 13th October 2020 Read More

13/10/2020

Evening Update 12 Oct

Prime Minister Jean Castex has said that despite France enduring a strong second wave of Corona virus, statistics show the country is dealing with the crisis much better. The R number at ... .... Evening Update 12 Oct Read More

12/10/2020

Riviera Lunchtime News Monday 12th October 2020

Police in the Var have launched an appeal following the worrying disappearance of a young girl from Solliès-Pont. Riviera Lunchtime News Monday 12th October 2020 Read More

12/10/2020

French and Riviera News Monday October 12th 2020

Following storm Alex which hit the Alpes Maritimes on October 2nd some schools in the region are to reopen their doors today. French and Riviera News Monday October 12th 2020 Read More

12/10/2020