French Riviera local news

French Riviera local news | From 03 to 09/12

Evening Update 07 Dec

There was another large march by students in Nice this morning, causing disruption from Place Massena to la gare and back to Place Garibaldi. Near Paris, photos of students on their knees, with their hands on their heads, surrounded by riot ... .... Evening Update 07 Dec Read More

07/12/2018

French and Riviera News Friday 7th December 2018

Students across the region have announced further demonstrations today in Nice, Antibes and Grasse. Authorities have said that secondary schools will remain open for as long as the safety of fellow students can be guaranteed. French and Riviera News Friday 7th December 2018 Read More

07/12/2018

Evening Update 06 December

Thirty students are in custody after demonstrations led to violent clashes with police in Nice, Cannes and Hyères this morning. One of the students in Nice was carrying a can of petrol, while a couple in Cannes set ... ... Evening Update 06 December Read More

06/12/2018

French and Riviera News Thursday 6th December 2018

High school students have continued to demonstrate across France with outbreaks of violence as the protests look set to continue in the coming days. French and Riviera News Thursday 6th December 2018 Read More

06/12/2018

Evening Update 05 December

With a risk of more violence looming this weekend, President Macron has appealed to all political and union leaders, to call for calm within the yellow vest movement. He said the movement is no longer a political movement against government, but against ... .... Evening Update 05 December Read More

05/12/2018

Local businesses in Nice call for meeting

Shopkeepers and businesses in Nice have warned that the "Yellow Vest" movement is having a serious affect on business. Local businesses  in Nice call for meeting Read More

05/12/2018

Yellow Vest block access to Carrefour in Antibes

Since 5 o'clock this morning, the "yellow vest" movement has blocked access to the Carrefour in Antibes. Yellow Vest block access to Carrefour in Antibes Read More

05/12/2018

French and Riviera News Wednesday 5th December 2018

The French government has announced several measures described as being in the interest of the “unity of the Nation” following recent protests from the “yellow vest” movement. French and Riviera News Wednesday 5th December 2018 Read More

05/12/2018

Evening Update 04 December

Fuel tax rises, which have led to weeks of violent protest across France, have been suspended for six months. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe also announced a suspension on ... Evening Update 04 December Read More

04/12/2018

Fuel tax

Following a meeting with MP’s this morning the French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe plans to suspend the rise on fuel tax. Fuel tax Read More

04/12/2018

French government to suspend fuel taxes

French government to suspend fuel tax rise which has led to weeks of violent protests . French government to suspend fuel taxes Read More

04/12/2018

French and Riviera News Tuesday 4th December 2018

Protesters from France's “yellow vests” movement have pulled out of a meeting scheduled today with Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. French and Riviera News Tuesday 4th December 2018 Read More

04/12/2018

Evening News Update Monday 03 December

Thousands of students have demonstrated on streets across the Riviera this morning. In Antibes students tried to block a number of traffic points but were dispersed by police, who at times had to use tear gas. There were other demonstrations in ... .... Evening News Update Monday 03 December Read More

03/12/2018

Students demonstrate in Nice

High school students in Nice have demonstrated this morning. Students demonstrate in Nice Read More

03/12/2018

French and Riviera News Monday 3rd December 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron has held an urgent security meeting following a day of riots by thousands of anti-government protesters. French and Riviera News Monday 3rd December 2018 Read More

03/12/2018