French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 04 to 10/11

Evening Update Friday 8 November

The SOS Medecins emergency doctor service have announced that they are suspending operations in the Moulins area of Nice. Evening Update Friday 8 November Read More

08/11/2019

Green network inaugurated in Nice

The Mayor of Nice has inaugurated the first section of the “green network”. The project has seen plants and, flowers beds put in place alongside the pavement. Green network inaugurated in Nice Read More

08/11/2019

Plans to ban rental of substandard housing

The rental of substandard housing may soon be banned by mayors in France. Plans to ban rental of substandard housing Read More

08/11/2019

French farmers

According to a report from INSEE published on Thursday nearly 20% of farmers in France received no income in 2017. Nearly 20% of French farmers declared a zero income, or even a deficit of their exploitation in 2017. French farmers Read More

08/11/2019

Survey

A survey published on Thursday has shown that 73% of French people have a bad opinion of the French government's immigration policy, but that the recently announced measures are welcomed. Survey Read More

08/11/2019

French and Riviera News Friday 8th November 2019

For the first time in France a driving school in Marseille has given lessons dedicated to using and riding an electric scooter. French and Riviera News Friday 8th November 2019 Read More

08/11/2019

Evening Update Thursday 7 November

A firefighter in Nice has been injured after being attacked by the man he was trying to rescue. Evening Update Thursday 7 November Read More

07/11/2019

Migrants evacuated

1,606 migrants have been evacuated from two migrant camps in Porte de la Chapelle north east of Paris. 600 police officers were mobilized for the intervention. Many volunteers from different associations were also present. Migrants evacuated Read More

07/11/2019

PIle up on motorway in northern France

Six people have been injured, three seriously in a pile up involving five cars on the A7 motorway in northern France. PIle up on motorway in northern France  Read More

07/11/2019

David Guetta at the NRJ DJ Awards in Monaco

French musician David Guetta has walked away with three awards at the NRJ DJ Awards held here in the Principality on Wednesday night. David Guetta at the NRJ DJ Awards in Monaco Read More

07/11/2019

National anti school bullying day

Today marks a national day against school bullying in France and to mark the occasion a high school in Cannes has launched a project using urban art. Entitled #ArtOnly the school in Cannes la Bocca is using urban art to raise awareness amongst students. National anti school bullying day Read More

07/11/2019

CEO’s of companies listed on CAC 40 see increase of 12%

According to figures published today the CEOs of companies listed on the CAC 40 market, the main French stock index, have seen their average total compensation increase by 12% in 2018, to reach 5.8 million euros. CEO’s of companies listed on CAC 40 see increase of 12% Read More

07/11/2019

Resident oppose telephone antenna

Residents in the Saint Barthélémy district of Nice have voiced their concern over possible health threats following plans to install a new telephone antenna on the roof of a building in the area. Resident oppose telephone antenna Read More

07/11/2019

New pedestrian area for Nice

Nice city council has announced plans to make rue Delille in Nice pedestrian during weekends, as of January. New pedestrian area for Nice Read More

07/11/2019

French and Riviera News Thursday 7th November 2019

A police office has been dragged hundred meters by a motorist during a police check in Marseille. The officer suffered several injuries and the driver has been placed in police custody. French and Riviera News Thursday 7th November 2019 Read More

07/11/2019

Evening Update Wednesday 6 November

A 32 year old man has been sentenced this afternoon in connection with the death of a company manager from Monaco. Evening Update Wednesday 6 November Read More

06/11/2019

Catherine Deneuve hopstialised

French actress Catherine Deneuve has been hospitalized after falling ill on Tuesday night. Catherine Deneuve hopstialised Read More

06/11/2019

Tourist injured in stabbing attack in Jerash

A number of tourists and a tour guide have been injured in a stabbing attack in the Jordanian city of Jerash. Tourist injured in stabbing attack in Jerash Read More

06/11/2019

Space

It’s been announced that on the sidelines of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to China, France has signed contracts worth € 13.6 billion euros, particularly in the field of space. Space Read More

06/11/2019

All change! New bus timetable in Nice

It’s “all change” for the bus service in Nice as new timetables have been published. All change! New bus timetable in Nice Read More

06/11/2019

Knight Frank record sale of penthouse in Cannes

Real estate agency Knight Frank has just completed a record sale: the duplex roof terrace of the luxury building First Croisette, currently under construction in front of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes Knight Frank record sale of penthouse in Cannes Read More

06/11/2019

Construction worker airlifted to hospital

A construction worker has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after falling while working on a scaffolding in Roquebrune sur Argens this morning. Construction worker airlifted to hospital Read More

06/11/2019

Celebrity chef

The French celebrity chef Marc Veyrat who is suing the Michelin guide for suggesting he used cheddar cheese in a souffle has been named as one of the 10 immortals of haute cuisine by the rival Gault & Millau guide. Celebrity chef Read More

06/11/2019

Sex trafficking

Twenty-four suspected members of a sex trafficking ring accused of forcing Nigerian women into prostitution in France have gone on trial today, the latest case to highlight the growing use of Nigerian migrants as sex slaves in Europe. Sex trafficking Read More

06/11/2019

Legion of honour

The Elysee has announced that French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo and film director Robert Hossein will receive the Legion of Honor and the National Order of Merit, respectively on Friday. Legion of honour Read More

06/11/2019

Nice ranked 5th for best city in France for entrepreneurs -

Nice has ranked 5th in a study analyzing catering, startups and import /export-based businesses in ten French cities. The ranking is dominated by Paris is first place followed by Bordeaux and Marseille. Nice ranked 5th for best city in France for entrepreneurs - Read More

06/11/2019

Father Christmas

The postal service in France has announced that Santa's office will open today. Every year hundreds of thousands of children, write to Father Christmas seeing 60 people at the postal service in place to deal with the deliveries. Father Christmas Read More

06/11/2019

French and Riviera News Wednesday 6th November 2019

The region’s ski resorts have announced that they are set to open the slopes from 30th November. French and Riviera News Wednesday 6th November 2019 Read More

06/11/2019

Evening Update Tuesday 5 November

A ceremony has been held in Marseille this morning to mark one year since the collapse of buildings in the old town area Evening Update Tuesday 5 November Read More

05/11/2019

Missing person

Police in the Alpes Maritimes have launched an appeal following the disappearance of a man in his seventies Missing person Read More

05/11/2019

Chef of the year

Arnaud Donckele, head of the restaurant La Vague d'Or in Saint-Tropez in the Var, has been named Chef of the year by the Gault et Millau in its 2020 edition. Chef of the year Read More

05/11/2019

Motorway pay tolls set to rise

France’s Transport Minister is set to announce this weekend a rise in pay tolls on French motorways which is due to come into effect on February 1st next year. Motorway pay tolls set to rise Read More

05/11/2019

Wave energy converter

SBM offshore here in the Principality has announced plans to test the first wave energy converter. Monaco, a pioneering state in environmental matters will see tests carried out in Monegasque waters by 2021 Wave energy converter Read More

05/11/2019

French and Riviera News Tuesday 5th November 2019

French farmers have announced action today in the Alpes Martitimes region. Jean-Philippe Frère, president of the FDSEA, the main agricultural union, will head demonstrations in Nice this morning in protest at the working conditions of many farmers in the region. French and Riviera News Tuesday 5th November 2019 Read More

05/11/2019

Evening Update Monday 4 November

Police have found the body of the elderly woman who was hit by a landslide in her garden in Nice yesterday. Evening Update Monday 4 November Read More

04/11/2019

Police discover body of 71-year-old woman

Police have discovered the body of the 71 year old woman who had disappeared after being hit by a landslide in her garden in Nice on Sunday.  Police discover body of 71-year-old woman Read More

04/11/2019

French media launches online debate

Several media, including Franceinfo, the France Télévisions group, the Radio France group and France Médias Monde, are joining forces and launching a large online debate on the trust between media and French citizens. From Monday, November 4th to January 20th, 2020, participants are invited to "speak, debate, react and propose solutions" via the Media and Citizens platform mediaetcitoyens.com which has been designed by the start-up BlueNove. French media launches online debate Read More

04/11/2019

Emmanuel Macron in China

The French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a three day trip to China his second visit to the country.  Emmanuel Macron in China Read More

04/11/2019

Motorist opens fire at passersby in Marseille

A motorist has fired shots at passersby in Marseille following a collision with another motorist. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. Motorist opens fire at passersby in Marseille Read More

04/11/2019

French and Riviera News Monday 4th November 2019

Sixty firefighters have been working through the night to try and save a 71-year-old woman who was hit by a landslide in her back garden on Sunday midday. French and Riviera News Monday 4th November 2019 Read More

04/11/2019